Obituaries

Jan 2, 2019

It is with great sorrow the family of Tom Hamond announces his sudden passing due to complications of Parkinson's Disease on January 2, 2019.  Tom will forever be remembered by his high school sweetheart and wife Sheila, his children Tammy, Tara (Adam), and his brother Roy (Karen).  He will also be forever remembered by his grandchildren Julia and Jenna. ...

Dec 26, 2018

Karen Frances Rideout-Rogers of Marblehead MA passed away suddenly on December 26, 2018 after a very brief illness at Mass General Hospital. Karen was born in Marblehead on November 2, 1954, daughter of Robert Noyes Rideout and Janice Hiltz, both now deceased.  She graduated from Marblehead High School in 1972 and went on to earn a bachelor's...

Dec 26, 2018

Salem, MA – Robert Daniel Comer, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.  Son of the late Henry Bryant Comer and Marjorie Belle (Pierce) Comer, and lifelong companion to Kerri Rowand, Robert was born and raised in Salem.  He attended Salem High School, where he was a member of the choir and played...

Dec 25, 2018

Salem – Janet M. (Bouchard) DiBona, age 85, wife of the late Vincent "Vinny" DiBona, died Christmas evening, December 25, 2018 at the Grosvenor Park Health Center in Salem.  Born in Beverly, Mrs. DiBona was born in Beverly to the late parents of Omar and Ida (Tardiff) Bouchard.  She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High...

Dec 22, 2018

Beth A. Bugler-Steedman, 63, of Salem passed away on the evening of Saturday December 22, 2018 peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a lengthy illness surrounded by her loving family. Beth was born in 1955 and was the daughter of the late Phillip A.C. Bugler and Marguerite (Brophy) of Danvers and Marblehead.

She...

Dec 20, 2018

Peabody - Doris T. Fournier, age 84 years, died peacefully December 20, 2018 at Sunrise at Gardner Park.  Doris was born in Salem, daughter of the late Joseph L. and Onelda M. (Goucher) Fournier.  She was a lifelong resident in Salem as well as a lifelong parishioner of Ste. Anne Church.  Doris was a very dedicated and active member...

Dec 19, 2018

Marie C. Moran, 90, passed away on Dec 19th after a short illness. Marie was the daughter of Martin E. Carr and Catherine E. Hurley. She was predeceased by her husband Joe Moran. Marie is survived by her sister Eleanor Carr of Beverly and Eleanor's son Andrew Landers of Byfield. She is also survived by her niece, Patricia Erickson...

Dec 18, 2018

Rita Marie (Martin) Jean passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at The Lafayette in Marblehead, following a long illness, with family by her side.  A lifelong resident of Salem, Rita was the daughter of Adelard G. Martin and Alice (Dube) Martin.  After graduation from Salem High School in 1945 , she then went to Boston to study the...

Dec 17, 2018

Robert F. "Pappy" Prentiss, (88) of Danvers passed away peacefully with his family by his side on the morning of Monday December 17, 2018. Robert was born and raised in Ipswich by his parents Walter R. and Myra B. (Parsons) Prentiss.

Robert was a star basketball player at Ipswich High School. He enlisted...

Dec 16, 2018

Harvey L. Shultz, 90

December 14, 1928 – December 16, 2018

Harvey Larue Shultz of Marblehead, husband of Christina P. (Leavitt), passed away peacefully on December 16, 2018, at his home in Naples, FL.  He was born on a farm near Muncy, PA, the son...

Dec 12, 2018

Rita M. McNeil

Rita McNeil, 92, of Swampscott and formerly of Marblehead passed away on December 12, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Dr. John F.  McNeil.

Born and raised in Proctor, Vermont, she was the daughter of Dominic and Cora McGarry. She...

Dec 11, 2018

SALEM – Elizabeth A. (Betty) Townsend, age 74, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 following a battle with cancer.  Her last days were spent surrounded by her loving family at her home.  Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lila (Wood) Townsend.  Her family moved to Dorchester when she was 7...

Dec 9, 2018

Gordon Borek, 89, of Swampscott, MA, passed away on December 9, 2018. He is survived by his sons William (Evelyn), James (Laureen), and Scott (Jill). Gordon was a devoted grandfather of Twelve. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Bror and Anna Anderson who raised him, his wife, Jo Anne of sixty four years and grandson Gordon R....

Dec 4, 2018

Fernando Anthony DiIanni, 80, of Peabody passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on the evening of Tuesday December 4, 2018. Fernando was the son of the late Donato and Aida (Buccini) DiIanni as he was born in Woburn.  Fernando was named after St. Anthony as his name was Fernando before his Sainthood.

Shortly after...

Nov 28, 2018

Marblehead, MA—On the evening of Wednesday November 28, 2018 Martha R. Peach, 83, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Martha was born on November 11, 1935 in Lynn, MA and was raised by her late mother and father Richard and Betty Roland of Nahant. She grew up attending the local schools before going to Cushing Academy,...

Nov 26, 2018

Newburyport – Grace M. Puleo, age 86 years, passed peacefully on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Avita of Newburyport.  Grace was born on February 16, 1932 to the late Rosario and Philomena (Parto) Puleo.  She attended Bowditch School and graduated from Salem High School in the class of 1950.  Following high school, Grace entered the United States Army in...

Nov 25, 2018

John Arthur Walsh, 81, of Salem passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Sunday November 25, 2018 at Salem Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

John was the son of the late Charles and Margaret (Trainor) Walsh and the beloved husband of 57 years to Evelyn (Julien) Walsh. He was the loving and caring father to...

Nov 25, 2018

Stephen Charles Ingemi, 95, owner of Steve's Quality Market and former Salem Police Officer passed away on Sunday November 25, 2018 unexpectedly at his Home.

Stephen was born and raised in Salem by his parents Stephen and Josephine Ingemi. He attended Salem Schools and thrived in extracurriculars as he was a star football player for the Salem...

Nov 20, 2018

Salushe Taka, 79 of Salem, passed away on November 20, 2018 at Beverly Hospital.  Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday November 27, 2018 at the Murphy Funeral home, 85 Federal St. (corner of North St.), Salem, MA 01970 .  A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday November 28, 2018 at 10:30 AM, also at the Murphy Funeral Home. ...

Nov 18, 2018

Lorraine E. Bernard, 78, of Salem passed away peacefully with family by her side on the afternoon of Sunday November 18, 2018 at Care One Essex Park in Beverly. Lorraine was born and raised in Salem, where she attended both St. Anne's School and St. Joseph's School in Salem in her early education. She went onto attend both Salem High...