Obituaries

Apr 29, 2023

Marblehead- Richard "Rick" J. Wanstall (54), of Marblehead, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 29, 2023 in East Burke, Vermont. Born in Munich, Germany, Rick was the husband to Pamela (Krohn) Wanstall and the father of Adam Wanstall, Andrew Wanstall, Emma Wanstall, and Ella Wanstall.

After being born in Munich, Rick and his parents moved...

Apr 27, 2023

Linda J. (Johnson) Foss, age 76 wife of the late Howard W. Foss passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 27, 2023.

Born in Stoneham, the...

Apr 18, 2023

SALEM- Donald R. Fraser (78), of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday April 18, 2023 at his home in Salem. Born in Lynn, Donald was the son of the late Grace (Caswell) and Roy Fraser.

Growing up, Donald went to Swampscott schools throughout his youth and participated in both hockey and baseball. Upon his graduation...

Apr 11, 2023

Elizabeth Honora (O'Dowd) LaFreniere, Born July 20th, 1926, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on April 11, 2023.

Born In Salem, MA, the daughter of Patrick J and Katherine (Walsh) O'Dowd.

After moving to Northwood, NH, she was employed at Havenwood Heritage Heights Nursing Home for 17 years. Following her retirement...

Apr 10, 2023

Salem - Robert J. Meehan (Bobby) 3-1977 to 4-2023 My Precious Son, God said you were ready for your wings, but my heart wasn't. You're in GOD'S arms now, and forever in my heart. You left behind so many who loved you, Family and Friends, Katie, your children Maggie and Liam's Mom, Me especially. I will keep your memories...

Apr 8, 2023

Olga O. DiVeglia, age 94, loving wife of Carmine E. DiVeglia, passed away peacefully at the Lafayette Nursing home in Marblehead on April 8, 2023.

Born in Grieskirchen, Austria, she was the daughter of Bruno and Maria (Umdesch) Kroll. She was raised and grew up in Berchtesgaden Germany. Working as a hairdresser at the Berchtesgadener Hotel Hof,...

Mar 30, 2023

Joseph (Joe) Angelo Fratoni, 76, of Rockport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a short battle with cancer.

He was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1964. He worked at and retired from Devcon in Danvers after 32 years as a machinist. Joe loved visiting the Salem Willows, the Cape...

Mar 23, 2023

We are saddened to announce that Reyno Amelio Giallongo, 98, of Beverly, MA passed away on March 23 at Lahey Burlington Hospital after suffering a fall in his home. Born in Lawrence, Reyno was a true adventure man. He left home at age 14 to join the Triple Cs (Civilian Conservation Corp.), then at 16, with his brother's birth...

Mar 21, 2023

On, March 21, 2023, Sean R. Fenton, beloved son, grandson, brother and friend passed away at the age of 39 in San Diego, CA.  Sean was born, a triplet, on May 9, 1983, in Salem, Massachusetts to his beloved parents Paul V. and Jodie A. Fenton. Sean leaves behind his brother Patrick R. Fenton of Sausalito, CA and his...

Mar 14, 2023

Mary (Filtranti) Abraham, a long-time Salem resident, passed away March 14, at Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. On February 11th, she enjoyed celebrating her 97th birthday with family following her miraculous recovery from a hospitalization and two rounds of COVID! Staff at the Lafayette will miss seeing Mary's ready smile and constant words of blessing and appreciation for...

Mar 10, 2023

Neal David Murphy, age 71, beloved husband of Doris (Lamarre) Murphy for 51 years, passed away peacefully at home on March 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Neal was a lifelong resident of Salem; born August 13, 1951, to James and Gladys (Brusso) Murphy.  He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School, Lynn and Bryant...

Mar 9, 2023

Salem - Stephen Douglas Whittier, beloved of family and friends, has died at the age of 71. Born and raised in Melrose to parents Ernest and Faith (Ballantyne) Whittier, he studied at Northeastern and then Salem State College, where he met his wife, and love of his life, Ann (Selmer-Larsen). With hard work and confidence, he taught himself carpentry,...

Mar 5, 2023

Joseph A. DeFranzo, age 90 of Salem, beloved husband of Grace (Puleo) DeFranzo passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after a brief illness.  Born on January 9, 1933, son of the late Frank Vozzella and late Mary (Coviello) Vozzella DeFranzo and the late William DeFranzo.  He was born and raised in Boston's North End and was subsequently educated...

Mar 4, 2023

Richard J. White of Salem died Saturday evening, March 4, 2023 at Salem Hospital.

Born in Chelsea, he was raised in Revere and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in 1955.  He apprenticed as a printer with the Boston Record newspaper and retired from the Boston Herald in 2002 after a career that spanned 47 years.   He...

Mar 3, 2023

Dr. Gastón Fernando De Jesus Peña Rivera passed away suddenly on March 3, 2023, after several years of declining health. The world lost a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

Gaston was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on January 16, 1955, to Jose Alberto Peña Tejeda and Josephina Rivera De Peña. He was...

Mar 3, 2023

Michael Ayers, 59, of Vineyard Haven died unexpectedly but peacefully in his home on March 3, 2023.

Michael was born on April 9, 1963, in Salem, Massachusetts to the late Frederick and Geraldine Ayers.

Michael grew up in Salem and attended Carlton and Phillips elementary schools. He graduated from Salem High School in 1981. After...

Feb 27, 2023

Thomas Michael Page, 78, of Marblehead, MA died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA with his wife, Martha Burgess Page, and nephew, Bryan Page, at his side on February 27, 2023.

Tom was born in Beverly, MA, the son of Mildred (Sanella) and Louis W. Page and raised by his mother and step-father,...

Feb 22, 2023

A resident of Marblehead, Ellen was born November 6, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA. She died peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 22, 2023, after a valiant battle against Aspergillosis.

Daughter of Robert Francis Mattson Sr. (deceased) of East Boston, MA and Dorothy Mae (West) Mattson of Beverly, MA. She is survived by her husband of 47 years,...

Feb 21, 2023

SALEM- Ronald Francis Andrews Sr. (75) passed away on Tuesday February 21, 2023 at his home in Salem. Born in Lynn, Ronald was the son of the late Helen (Murray) and Harold Andrews. Growing up, Ronald lived in Saugus and later on in Peabody where he formed lifelong friendships as a member of the Suntaug Gang. After graduating from...

Feb 21, 2023

Florence (Law) Chu, 97, of Danvers died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Kaplan Family Hospice House.

Florence loved nature, gardening, drawing, taking photos of friends, good food, singing, dancing...