Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Sherri M. Sweet, 37, passed away on Sunday March 23rd, 2025, with her loved ones near. She is survived by her two sons Rylan Oliver Sweet-Pye and Bentley George Sweet, her mother and stepfather Diane and Gary Palmer, her two fur babies Hartley and Max, along with countless friends some close enough to be called family such as Leann...

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip John Read, 84 on March 20, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was a beloved son of Herman Milton and Margaret (Martin) Read. Phil was a devoted partner to Bill Graham for over 50 years and the loving brother of H. Milton Read and his wife Nancy....

Mar 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth F. "Betsy" Lubas, age 84 of Lynn, announce her passing away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Anita C. (Clement) Bickford.   In her childhood years, Betsy's family...

Mar 8, 2025

Jane Day Whitty passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. Jane had a beautiful life. She was born in Boston to Wilbur H. Whitty and Catherine B. (Day) Whitty on July 31, 1937.

Jane grew up in West Roxbury alongside her sisters, Barbara and Kate. In her youth and as a young adult, she enjoyed summers in...

Mar 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and joyful spirits, we announce the peaceful passing of Judith Ann Branconnier 86, at Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital on March 7, 2025. Judy was raised in Swampscott, the daughter of the late Herbert Sprague and Marguerite (Walsh) Coyne.  She graduated from Swampscott High School in 1956 and cherished her years as a cheerleader while making...

Mar 5, 2025

Steven M. LeClerc, 66

January 12, 1959 - March 5, 2025

SALEM, MA — It is with great sadness that the family of Steven "Stevie" LeClerc announce his passing on March 5, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by family.

Stevie was born in Salem where he lived his entire life....

Feb 27, 2025

Nancy (Welch) Ryan, 88, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 following a brief illness.

Faith, family, and helping others were essential to Nancy. Born and raised in Marblehead, she spent many summers sailing Brutal Beasts in Marblehead Harbor. At the age of 12, she contracted rheumatic fever and spent five months recuperating at home until she...

Feb 25, 2025

Robert "Bob" Kenneth Dullea passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on February 25, 2025, in Naples, Florida.

Born on December 7, 1942, in Peabody, Massachusetts, Bob was a 1960 graduate of Salem High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University in 1965. That...

Feb 20, 2025

Marblehead – Frank Carlton "Carl" Siegel, 91, of Evans Road passed away peacefully on Thursday February 20, 2025 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by his family.

Carl is predeceased by his wife Harriette Glass Siegel along with his parents, Mildred and Frank Siegel. He is survived by his son Michael Siegel of Myrtle...

Feb 14, 2025

John Tkaczuk, age 97 passed away on the afternoon of Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in West Peabody under Hospice care with Care Dimensions.  John was the son of the late John and Xenia (Maroz) Tkaczuk.

John loved the Lord Jesus and built his life according to the scriptures. He was...

Feb 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel (Danny) J Machado.

Born on May 10, 1970, Danny was raised in Salem by his parents, Valquiria and Daniel, and his younger twin siblings, David and Danise. Growing up, Danny served as an altar boy at Our Lady of Fatima and was a member...

Feb 10, 2025

Salem- Craig James Lampkin (66), of Salem, passed away on Monday February 10, 2025 at North Shore Medical Center in Salem. Born in Lynn, Craig was the son of the late Joyce (Brown) and George Lampkin. Craig is survived by his wife Wendy (Cameron) Lampkin.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday February 18, 2025 beginning...

Feb 3, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend Gwendolyn Keiver-Hewett, 67, of Salem, MA. Wendy passed away on February 3rd after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a profound void in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Wendy was an...

Feb 2, 2025

David Blair Steedman, 79, of Salem Massachusetts passed away on Sunday February 2nd, 2025, peacefully at home. David was born in 1945 and was the son of the late Lawrence B. Steedman Jr and Mary (Warren) of Beverly.

David was predeceased by his wife and the love of his life Beth Ann Bugler-Steedman.

David is...

Jan 17, 2025

Nancy Jo Brown passed on Friday, January 17, 2025, at her Salem home surrounded by loved ones.  Nancy was the wife of Christine Reichert, with whom she shared 24 years, and the daughter of the late Frank and Kathaleen (Fair) Brown.

Nancy, who lived in Ohio before moving to Salem, attended Defiance College, University of Toledo and...

Jan 8, 2025

DANVERS- Edward Phillip Pinanski, affectionately known as "Captain Ed" died peacefully at The Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers, MA with his close friends by his side.  Ed was born on January 26, 1950, the son of Melvin and Irma Pinanski.

He spent most of his life in Beverly, MA, where he graduated Beverly High School in 1969.  ...

Jan 8, 2025

Linda Sue Weinbaum passed away on January 8th, 2025, at age 81 after a lengthy illness.  She was born on May 17th, 1943, and was raised in Newton, MA, by her late father, George Weinbaum and late mother, May Weinbaum.  She spent her early years summering on Nantasket Beach's Strawberry Hill with many from her Newton neighborhood.

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Jan 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and joyful spirits, we announce the passing of Maria Carmina DiIsso, who was born on July 13, 1928, in Benevento, Italy. Maria graced this world for nearly 97 years, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories that will forever enrich the lives of those who knew her.

Maria's journey through life...

Dec 26, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother Barbara Ann Faircloth, 80, of Salem passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024 at the Kaplan House in Danvers.  Barbara was surrounded by family and friends in a room filled with joy and laughter as we shared so many stories and memories of a life so well lived.

Barbara was born on...

Dec 25, 2024

Grace L. (Puleo) DeFranzo, age 91 of Salem, beloved wife of the late Joseph A. DeFranzo passed away on Christmas Day, 2024, after a brief illness. Born on December 3, 1933, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Mattera) Puleo. She was born and raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School in 1951. In 1953...