Obituaries

Jan 12, 2020

Marblehead- In the evening of Sunday January 12, 2020, Virginia "Ginny" (Martin) O'Neil passed away unexpectedly with her family by her side at North Shore Medical Center in Salem. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Edith (Teague) and James Martin.

While she attended Lynn schools, she met the love of her life Dennis...

Jan 11, 2020

Carmine E. DiVeglia, age 91, loving husband of Olga (Kroll) DiVeglia, passed away on January 11, 2020 with family at his side.

Born in Salem in 1928, he was the son of Louis and Pasqualina (Porcello) DiVeglia. He grew up on Pearl Street in Salem and attended Salem High School. He served his country in both the...

Jan 11, 2020

Morgan died tragically after a many year battle with substance abuse in Tucson, Arizona, on January 11, 2020. She was born Nathan Thomas Murphy to Marianne (Parisi) Sulton and Walter Murphy, Jr. during the blizzard of 78. In fact, Morgan's legal birthday is even incorrect as during the havoc of the blizzard the date was recorded as the 7th not...

Jan 8, 2020

Maureen (Mo) Guarino (McConnell) passed away unexpectedly at the Beverly Hospital on Wednesday, January 8 th , 2019 at the age of 76. Maureen was born on February 16 th , 1943 to Sylvia and Basil McConnell in Berlin, NH. Eventually, Maureen married Richard Guarino, and the couple settled in Salem, MA. Mo was a hairdresser, and owned a...

Jan 7, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Arthur (Buster) Maynard Hatt on January 7 th , 2020 in Beverly Hospital. Born in Bath, Maine on August 30 th , 1946, and adopted by William and Esther Hatt, he grew up in Hamilton where he lived for most of his life. He was honorably discharged from...

Jan 7, 2020

Joan Spear McBrien of Snowville, NH, and Swampscott, MA, passed peacefully on January 7th, 2020 at the age of 87, after a brief hospitalization and with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Donald George McBrien and her daughter Hannah. Born on June 24, 1932 to Roy and Jane (MacDonald) Spear and raised in...

Dec 28, 2019

An incredible Mother, Wife, Sister and Friend to so many. Her constant smile and laughter brought joy to all who knew her. She was raised in Salem, MA, and graduated from Salem High School in 1977. She worked at Beverly Hospital for several years as a Clinical Technician. Annette is survived by husband Tom, sons Stephen and Christopher, and siblings,...

Dec 28, 2019

Salem – Susan "Suzanne" Dubois passed away on December 28, 2019 after a long illness. She was born in Salem, and graduated from Salem High School in the class of 1974. She started her career as a cook at Major Magleashe's Pub, and then moved into the travel agency business at Filene's Basement Travel Agency where she worked for...

Dec 23, 2019

Harry Walker, 67, of Salem MA died December 23, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.  He was born in San Sebastián, PR to Maria Prieto. He later joined her in Bronx, NY where he lived until they moved to Massachusetts.

Harry loved baseball, all things church, and making others laugh with his jokes. He was a...

Dec 23, 2019

Lillian Kritikos passed away on December 23, 2019 after a brief illness. Lillian was born in Bucharest, Romania to Edward Arnesian and Jeana (Apostolesco) Arnesian on September 12, 1950, and she lived in Beverly MA. Arrangements are being handled by the Murphy Funeral Home, Salem MA. For more information or online guestbook please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.murphyfuneralhome.com ....

Dec 20, 2019

Florence Seyfert passed away on December 20, 2019. She was predeceased by her husband, Frederick (Duke) Seyfert and her four siblings Eileen, Ethel, Peggy and Daniel. She leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be held at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale New York on January 10, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Murphy Funeral Home,...

Dec 19, 2019

Sara E. (Sally) Doane (Williams) passed away on December 19, 2019 at Mass General Hospital surrounded by her family.

Sally was a true "Marbleheader" born at the Mary Alley Hospital in Marblehead on November 30, 1935.  She was the daughter of John F. and Barbara Williams. Sally was a graduate of Marblehead High School, and...

Dec 17, 2019

Balbina "Bella" Nowak passed away on December 17, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born in Salem to Michael and Katherine Nowak on April 20 1927, and she went to Salem High. She left high school early to go to work, and Balbina worked for 32 years as a clerk for GTE.

Bella loved to garden,...

Dec 13, 2019

Nora Patricia "Pat" Finch (ne: Dorling) 92, of Marblehead, passed from this life peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 13, 2019 after a lengthy illness.  Born in London, England on March 19, 1927, she was one of seven children of the late Thomas and Amy (ne: Holloway) Dorling.

In 1949, she married her childhood sweetheart,...

Dec 12, 2019

Theodora (Dolly) Karkouda(s) – Her story, by her daughter…..

She is the daughter of Mary (Hantzopoulos) & Andrew Karakoudas. Younger sister to her departed brothers George and Thomas. Older sister to surviving Barbara (Cookie) Kostopoulos and brother Perry Karakoudas. She is mother to me, her only child Marie (Mari) Barbara Goulis- Nijessen, mother-in-law to Peter Nijessen and...

Dec 10, 2019

Lawrence William Crozier Procter, age 76 years, dear loving husband of Phyllis (Haley) Procter with whom he shared 43 years of marriage, went to heaven Tuesday evening,  December 10, 2019 at the Advinia Care of Salem.  Born in Brighton, he was the son of Pauline (Cornnors) Procter of Naples, FL and the late John H. Procter.  He attended Tower...

Dec 9, 2019

Peabody- Maureen T. Burke, 52, of Peabody passed away on the morning of Monday December 9, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born July 25, 1967, she was the daughter of Marie T. (O'Donnell) Burke and the late William T. Burke.

Growing up in Salem, Maureen graduated from Salem High School in the class...

Dec 9, 2019

Nancy Jane (Kowalski) Zarella, aged 84, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Beverly Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born on April 13, 1935 in Peabody to the late Francis and Josephine (Kocziki) Kowalski.  She was a graduate of Essex Agricultural & Technical Institute.  Nancy was the loving wife of the late Edward...

Dec 8, 2019

Herbert James (Jim) Morton, 79 years old, of Marblehead, MA, and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on December 8, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston, MA on January 16, 1940  to the late William and Dorothy Morton, he grew up in Dorchester as the youngest of 6 children. He graduated from Northeastern...

Dec 6, 2019

Mrs Phyllis M Olbrych (nee Haslett) died on December 6, 2019 at the age of 87 at her care home in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina following years of advancing Alzheimer's.

She was the proud and adoring mother of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Olbrych, all born in Salem.

Phyllis' celebratory funeral Mass will be on...