Obituaries

Jan 12, 2023

Marie D. Gormalley passed away peacefully at the age of 97, surrounded by family on January 12, 2023, after a period of declining health.  Marie was born September 12, 1925, to Norbert Dooling and Helen (Madge) Maloney in Philadelphia, PA.  She grew up in Havertown, PA, the oldest of 6 children, graduating from Notre Dame High School in Havertown...

Jan 7, 2023

On Saturday, January, 7, 2023 Jose ("Chiqui") Roberto Cruz Quintanilla, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Son, Uncle, and friend passed away unexpected.  Born in San Jorge, San Miguel, El Salvador, Chiqui was a youthful 63 years old at the time of his passing, Chiqui was the light of every party, reunion, and gatherings, he will be very missed by everyone.

Jan 6, 2023

On Friday, January 6, 2023, Elizabeth ("Liz") Catherine Dulong, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away after a courageous journey with cancer. Born to Charles and Bridget O'Neill in Somerville, Massachusetts, Liz was a youthful 75 years old at the time of her passing. Liz grew up in both Charlestown and Winthrop with her six...

Jan 5, 2023

SALEM- Harvey Joseph Dragon (94), of Salem, passed away on January 5, 2023 at Ledgewood Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility. Born in Salem, Harvey was the son of the late Corrine (Simard) and Lionel Dragon.

Harvey is survived by: his wife Sheila (Dunn) Dragon; his children Ralph R. Dragon and Dana C. Dragon; and his step children Ernest Belleau...

Dec 28, 2022

José Correia Jr. 79, of Salem Massachusetts passed away on December 28, 2022, from natural causes. On January 25, 1943, he was born in Vilarinho do Alva, Portugal. In 1970, José immigrated to the United States of America. José was a big soccer fan, especially for his favorite team- Sporting! In his younger years, he loved spending time outside,...

Dec 11, 2022

Cynthia Fuller Duffy, 94, a lifelong resident of Lee Street in Salem died on December 11, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born on May 25, 1928, Cynthia was the younger sister born to Helen and John R. Fuller. Cynthia graduated from Salem Highschool in the class of 1945.

Cynthia married Richard J. Duffy in 1953...

Dec 11, 2022

Barton A. Waldo, Jr., of Ipswich, formerly of Hamilton, age 76, died December 11, 2022 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, MA following a courageous 18-year battle with Parkinson's disease.  Born on August 31, 1946, he was the son of the late Lois (Batchelder) and Barton A. Waldo, Sr.  Bart grew up in Lexington and Winthrop, MA and...

Dec 7, 2022

Danvers - Robert Michael Cappuccio, 67, Salem, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Monday December 7, 2022. Family and friends were with him for his short stay there after a brief illness.

Bob was born January 15, 1955, in Salem to John S. and Bertha L. Cappuccio. He was educated at...

Dec 2, 2022

Margaret Jean Laskowski, 92, of Nahant MA, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2022. Margaret was born on December 1, 1930 to John Bradley and Mary Bradley in Boston Ma. Margaret was predeceased by Syd Jamieson, Greg Jamieson and Tim Jamieson. She is survived by her daughters Peg Campbell, Brenda Thoman, Mary Talbot, Dee Dee Fraser and Rose Martin and...

Nov 29, 2022

Celia Oliver of Salem, Massachusetts died at the age of 90 on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born on July 1, 1932 in Beirut, Lebanon, Celia was the youngest child of Kenneth and Elsie (Mills) Oliver.

Granddaughter of British Quaker missionaries and daughter of a physician who taught at the...

Nov 20, 2022

Salem – Geraldine Mahoney, age 97 years, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at her home.  Born in County Cork Ireland, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Margaret (Murphy) Mahoney.  Geraldine came to the United States and settled in New York where she starter her career as an insurance agent.  She relocated to Salem, many year...

Nov 18, 2022

Van Riper, Cameron (Cam) Matthew, age 26 passed away unexpectedly on November 18, 2022. Cameron was born in Malden, MA on July 9, 1996. Cameron was the loving son of Michael R. Van Riper and his wife Amalia I. Van Riper of Little Falls NJ. He was the devoted and loving grandson of Kathy Van Riper of Salem. He...

Nov 18, 2022

On Friday November 18th 2022, Ann Marie Correnti of Swampscott Massachusetts passed away at the age of 80. Ann lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones in the comfort of her home. Born on June 21st 1942 Ann was the youngest daughter of Stanley and Mildred Bettger. Ann leaves her siblings, James Bettger and Jane Finney....

Nov 16, 2022

Lynn- Clarence (Tim) V. Tyler (74), of Lynn, passed away at home with his loving family by his side on Wednesday November 16, 2022. Born in New York, Clarence was the son of the late Sue (Carroll) and Clarence V. Tyler Sr.

Growing up, Clarence (Tim) went to Revere High School where he graduated from and enlisted...

Nov 13, 2022

Joan Helen Phelan, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday November 13, 2022 at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton, MA. She was born in Peabody MA on July 3 1930, to the late Edward J and Helen Phelan. Joan was a graduate of Beverly High School class of 1947. She attended Lasell Junior College and then went...

Nov 4, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Alec Petropoulos II (51) of Peabody passed away on November 4, 2022, peacefully in the arms of his wife after a three-year battle from an anoxic brain injury. Born on November 2, 1971, in Salem, Robert was the son of Joanne (LeGault) and Robert A. Petropoulos I.

Throughout his life, Robert was a lifelong tow...

Oct 31, 2022

Rose Marie (Mooradian) Pellicio, 93, of Haverhill, formerly of Salem and Peabody, MA, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022.  Born on October 11, 1929, in Salem MA, she was the youngest child of Paul and Agnes (Najarian) Mooradian.  Rose Marie was married to the late Albert "Al" "Deke" Pellicio for 58 years before his passing in 2015.  In...

Oct 31, 2022

Leona A. O'Connor, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother, and widow to the late John K O'Connor. Passed peacefully Monday at home following a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Salem, the daughter of the late Eugene and Philemena (Mary Marfongelli) April. She was a graduate of Salem High School class of 1959. She then attended Marian...

Oct 21, 2022

Robert "Bob" J. Fitzgerald passed away on October 21, 2022 at the age of 91 at his home in Beverly. Born in Somerville on December 25, 1930 to James E. and Alice (Hunzelman) Fitzgerald, Bob was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and spent 38 years on the Cambridge Fire Department, retiring as a Lieutenant.

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Oct 20, 2022

Ronald K. Olson of Marblehead, formerly of Salem and Revere, died peacefully and surrounded by family Oct. 20 due to complications from heart surgery. He was 79.

He is survived by his "partner in crime" of 57 years, wife Joanne (Angrisano); his two sons and their wives, Kris and Wendy of Beverly, and Scott and Bridget of...