Obituaries

Mar 10, 2020

John Joseph Hurley, of Fall River, formerly of Framingham,passed away Tuesday March 10, 2020, at the age of 61.

He passed away at his home in Fall River, after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 21, 1959 in Boston, MA, a beloved son of the late Joseph J.  and Jean(Welch) Hurley.

John...

Mar 9, 2020

Sandra W. Millen (Jenkins), 88 of Salem, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday March 9, 2020 at Kaplan Family House. Born in Salem, Sandra was the daughter of the late Margery (Swasey) and Stephen Jenkins. She grew up in Salem Willows and was a lifelong member of the Juniper Community Club. As an only...

Mar 9, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 measures that Governor Charlie Baker has implemented regarding gatherings of 25 or more people, Mr. Robert Courtney Jr's services have been postponed until a later date.

ARUNDEL, ME- Robert E. Courtney Jr., 63, of Arundel, Maine passed away with his loving family by his side on the morning of Monday March...

Mar 7, 2020

David L Martin born on August 29, 1943 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2020 after battling a long illness. He had been active in many organizations over his lifetime. Gerry 5, OKO's, Philanthropic Lodge in Marblehead, York Lodge in York Maine, Valley of Salem and the Valley of Boston. David graduated Marblehead High School and then went into...

Mar 4, 2020

Johanna K. McNamee, 74, born in Salem, MA died peacefully March 4, 2020. Graduate of Bishop Fenwick (64) and Salem State (68). A 5th grade teacher for many years in Derry, NH where she spent her life.

She leaves behind four brothers William and Jan of Edmondton Canada, James and Arlene of Orlando, FL, Mark and Carol...

Mar 1, 2020

Priscilla "Pat" May Drew (Hare), aged 90 of Marblehead, MA wife of the late Richard "Dick" Drew passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a full 90 year life on Sunday March 1 st .

Mom is survived by her children Stephanie Bell of Ft. Lauderdale FL, Heather Warren and her husband Randy of St....

Feb 15, 2020

Richard William Bartlett Sr., a true Marbleheader, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2020 at the age of 88. Richard is missed by his children, Dawn Elizabeth Collins and her husband Brendan of Silver Spring, MD and their children Katie, Daniel and Ciara Collins;  Richard "Barkie" William Bartlett Jr and his partner Gitte Neumann of Marblehead, MA; and Julie...

Feb 12, 2020

The Marblehead community will be missing a very special person. Virginia "Ginny" Power was known to many as the "unofficial" mayor of Marblehead and an extraordinary friend. She passed away after losing her battle with dementia on February 12, 2020 during her residence at Lafayette nursing home in Marblehead, MA.

Ginny was born on November 4, 1936...

Feb 9, 2020

Services Postponed to a Later Date

James P. Power, 86 of Marblehead passed away peacefully following a sudden illness on February 9, 2020 while surrounded by his daughters.

Jim was a true "header" of Marblehead and the youngest of two children. Born, March 10, 1933 at the original Mary Alley Hospital...

Feb 8, 2020

Robert F Dunn Sr., age 81, of Salem, MA, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 after a long illness. Bob was born in Cambridge, MA to the late Richard Dunn, Sr.  and Regina (Lamelin) Dunn.

Bob is survived by his loving wife Linda (McCarthy) Dunn, formerly of Medford, MA. Father of Kimberly Coneeny and husband Michael...

Feb 5, 2020

Graham George Thorne, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:25 PM at the Salem North Shore Hospital from pneumonia. Graham was born in Hartley Whitney, England to George and Barbara Thorne on November 19, 1950. After finishing school at the age of 15 Graham enlisted in the British Royal Navy, where he served...

Feb 1, 2020

John Claffey, of Amesbury, formerly of Lynn passed away Saturday February 1, 2020, at the age of 61. He passed at the Kaplan Family Hospice House with his daughter by his side, after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 6, 1958 in Salem, MA, the son of the late James, and Claire (Palardy) Claffey....

Jan 31, 2020

Bresnahan, Anne (Holland), of Swampscott, formerly of Lynn,  passed peacefully on January 31, 2020, at the age of 89.  Beloved wife of the late Alfred E. Bresnahan, daughter of Helen (Brennan) and John E. Holland.  Loving sister of the late Claire Ward, Gert Ahern, Helen Doyle and survived by her sister Mary Jane Holland.  Devoted mother of Cathleen Hartmann,...

Jan 30, 2020

Robert (Bob) V. Ruscio of Peabody, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2020.  He was the son of the late Francis "Bob" and Irma (Sawyer) Ruscio and grew up in Salem, MA.

Bob had a passion for cars and was the owner of Bob's Carburetor in Salem, MA for many years, a business started by...

Jan 28, 2020

On January 28th heaven got another angel when Charles (CJ) Holetz passed away.  After a short illness he passed away peacefully at the Kaplan House in Danvers with his wife and mother-in-law by his side.  CJ was a beloved husband, puppy father to 3 wonderful dogs, an incredible son-in-law and brother-in-law, cousin and friend to so many.  The love...

Jan 23, 2020

John Wesley Turner passed away peacefully on January 23, 2020. He was 86 years old, born on March 17, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts.

John graduated from Gardner, MA high school in 1950 and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Colby College, in 1955. After college, he graduated from the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut....

Jan 22, 2020

James J. Ribicandria 97 years , of Peabody Mass. passed away on January 22, 2020 at the Kaplan House in Danvers. James worked for AC Lawrence of Peabody where he retired.

James had many hobbies which included painting, crafts, playing the guitar, especially country music… He was a do it all kind of man. He loved spending...

Jan 22, 2020

Elinor G. Ryan passed away peacefully at The Atrium, Danvers, on January 22, 2020.  A native of Salem, MA she was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Ward) Ryan and Arthur Ryan.  Elinor was a proud graduate of the former St. Mary's Grammar School, Salem, class of 1941, and of Salem High School, Class of 1945.  She was a...

Jan 16, 2020

HYAM, Carl Raiss

Aged 79, of Marblehead, formerly of Boston, New York City and San Francisco, passed away on January 16th, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with cancer compounded by numerous complications. Son of the late Dorothy Raiss (Green) and Louis Carl Raiss, Carl Raiss Hyam was born in San...

Jan 13, 2020

RICHARD "COACH" WHITE

9/14/1944 - 1/12/2020

Beloved husband to Judith White of Salem Willows, passed away peacefully on Sunday, 1/12/2020.

Born in Somerville, Ma to the late William Sr. and Helen White, Richard is survived by his wife of 54 years Judith A. (Bresnahan) White, his sons Richard (Jay) P. Jr & Claudine...