Obituaries

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...

Dec 25, 2024

Maria Conçeiãõ Cordeiro 71, passed away Christmas evening. She was the late wife of José for the last 54 years. She was the late daughter of Antonio & Rosa Bettencourt.

Maria moved to the States when she was 16 years old after marrying her husband José in Graciosa. Once in America Maria worked for a couple of...

Dec 24, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langlois passed away on December 24th, 2024, at Salem Hospital.

Jacqueline was born on February 29th, 1940, in Marblehead, MA to John Osborne and Ethel (Porter) Osborne where she was raised and educated.

She married David Langlois Sr. of Salem, MA on April 18th, 1964, where they remained lifelong residents and had four...

Dec 23, 2024

SALEM- Julia "Julie" M. Rose (67), of Salem, passed away on Monday December 23, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Woburn, Julie was the daughter of the late Alyce (Kazlauskas) and William Henchey.

Growing up, Julie attended Woburn schools and was a graduate from Woburn High School in 1975. She went onto...

Dec 18, 2024

David L. Cross, fondly known to his family as "Davey," passed away on December 18, 2024, at Salem Hospital following a brief illness. Born on September 21, 1938, he was the son of Bernard O. Cross and Dorothy (Hanson) Cross.

He was a long-time resident of Swampscott and attended Swampscott High School. David was a dedicated foreman...

Dec 15, 2024

Michael James Georges of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. He was a true Marbleheader, born at Mary Alley Hospital on August 15,1952 and resided in the town for the majority of his life.

Michael attended the Devereux School, founded by his...

Dec 10, 2024

Barbara Deane Lytle Williams

Barbara (Barb) was born to Archie Kirtley Lytle II and Dean Doorn Lytle on May 23, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois.  She grew up in the shadow of the Great Depression; her grandfather (father's side) had been an executive with Swift & Co working in South America and traveling the globe during the "Roaring...

Dec 8, 2024

Mark Harrison Lessor October 21, 1969 – December 8, 2024

Mark Harrison Lessor, 55, passed away on December 8, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of complex emotions, cherished memories, and much love. His life had its struggles, including battles with addiction, but that was only part of his story. At his core, Mark was a man with...

Dec 2, 2024

Elizabeth was born in 1934 in the town of Carbondale, Illinois. She grew up in the small town of St Jose, Illinois. She fondly talked about her time in St Jose; becoming valedictorian at her high school,  learning how to drive a pickup truck at a young age and helping to tend to her Dad's fighting roosters.

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Nov 25, 2024

Peabody, MA - Thomas M. Lemons, 90, of Brooksby Village Peabody, formerly of Marblehead, MA, died peacefully on Nov. 25. Beloved husband for over 65 years of Priscilla M. Lemons of Peabody, he also leaves his daughter Elizabeth Lemons and her spouse Michael Snow of Reading, MA and daughter Katharine Lemons and her spouse Van Morrill of Woburn, MA....

Nov 13, 2024

Jorge "Oito" Rodriguez, born on November 1, 1974, in Salem, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, loyalty, and kindness. Oito is survived by his wife, Claudia Rodriguez, and his three sons, Isaac, Javier, and Moses Rodriguez, who were the light of his life.

Oito was known for...

Nov 12, 2024

William M. Cross, 84, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the Pilgrim Rehab Center in Peabody after a brief illness.

Born in Lynn to the late Bernard Osgood and Dorothy May (Hanson) Cross, William attended Swampscott High School where he graduated in 1959. He was a long-time resident of Swampscott, having resided in the same house...

Nov 12, 2024

Maria (Inoia) Eugenio, 84 of Peabody passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Lahey Burlington after a battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of the late Jose Eugenio with whom she shared 36 years of marriage until his passing in 1995.

She was born on August 24, 1940 on the island of Sao...

Oct 30, 2024

Beth Ellen O'Grady (64), of Salem, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024. Beth is survived by her husband Douglas Bollen and their furry son Rebel and her brother Paul O'Grady. Beth is predeceased by her mother Theresa (Pcheny) O'Grady, her father John O'Grady, and her brother Stephen O'Grady.

This obituary was written by myself in anticipation...

Oct 27, 2024

Frank J Doda, 58 of Salem passed away peacefully at Brigham and Women Hospital in Boston on Sunday October 27, 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 9th 1966 in Salem.  Frank is the beloved son Frank C. and E. Joan (Gilligan) Doda. Graduating from Bishop Fenwick High School and then...

Oct 26, 2024

Miriam Berodi-Oberlander, 78, of Beverly, passed away at her residence on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after a brief illness.

Miriam was born in Winthrop, daughter of the late Harry and Blanche (Prager) Berodi. She was raised in Revere where she graduated high school and went on to work as a secretary in office supply. She married her...

Oct 23, 2024

Irfane Morava passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024, in Lynn, MA, at the age of 86. Born in 1938 in Korçë, Albania, to Feim and Nadire Morava, Irfane's life was one marked by resilience, love, and generosity. She immigrated to the United States, where she built a close-knit family and a circle of friends who will remember her...