Obituaries

Oct 22, 2024

Katherine (Kay) Walsh's  life of service to others came to a close on October 22 after a 6-year struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Before and even more important than any accomplishments listed here, Kay was, for many, the person who they would call to help them through the difficult process of dying. She helped many people and their families through...

Oct 20, 2024

Michael Robert Sax, age 58, of Salem, MA passed away much too soon on October 20, 2024. He passed peacefully surrounded by family, music, and love.  Michael was the beloved husband of Carol Ann Eldridge-Sax with whom he shared 33 years of marriage.

Born on December 7, 1965, he grew up in Georgetown, Massachusetts.  Michael worked at...

Oct 8, 2024

William Cass III, 82, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2024. Bill was the loving husband of Sallie Cass, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Together, they had 2 children, William (Billy) Cass of Dublin, CA, and Sallie Pottle of Hamilton. Bill was born in Worcester to the late William F. and Janet M. Cass....

Oct 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Wanda M. Barnett on October 8, 2024. Born in Charlestown, MA on June 19, 1959, Wanda was a cherished member of the Salem community. She graduated from Salem High School in 1977 and pursued her passion for learning by obtaining an Associate's Degree from North Shore Community College.

Wanda...

Oct 3, 2024

Patricia Davern was born on September 25, 1929, in Salem MA and died on October 3, 2024.

Pat grew up in Salem and Marblehead, where she was always surrounded by family and friends.  Pat was a competitive sailor out of the Boston Yacht club, racing a Town Class for more than 13 years.

After graduating...

Oct 1, 2024

William Vernon King, former husband, father, brother, veteran, dedicated educator and passionate sailor passed away on October 1, 2024. He was 91.

Known as Bill by family and friends, he is the son of Frederick Coggeshall King and Virginia Vernon King of Middletown, RI.

Born in Buffalo, NY, on April 20, 1933, Bill lived in...

Sep 27, 2024

JoAnn L'Italien-York, 72, of Salem, wife of the late Javan D York, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2024 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 1, 1952, loving daughter of the late William Gongas and Simonne , Cote" Gongas,  JoAnn grew up in Salem and graduated from...

Sep 24, 2024

John "Jack" Edward McCarthy, Jr. passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Jack was born on September 6, 1932, to Edith Perrault and John McCarthy, Sr. in Salem, Massachusetts. The McCarthy family continued to reside in Salem and Jack and his siblings attended Salem Public Schools throughout their early years.

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Sep 24, 2024

Franky "Fresh" Lento passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, positivity, and love.

Born on May 1,1991, to Carl and Gayle Lento, Frank was raised in Salem, Massachusetts, at "the 113." A 2009 graduate of Salem High School, Frank was an all-star lacrosse player who went on to play four years...

Sep 9, 2024

In loving memory of Martin Phillips Perkins Sr, a long-standing member of the Salem community, we announce his passing on September 9th, 2024. Mr. Perkins was born on July 10, 1927, in Swampscott, MA, and he peacefully departed this earthly realm at the age of 97.

A Navy veteran, Mr. Perkins served his country with honor during...

Aug 30, 2024

Estelle Theresa Laperchia , age 92, died on August 30, 2024  in her home in Salem, surrounded by her  family. She lived a full blessed life.

She is pre deceased by her loving husband Ralph Laperchia Sr. and she leaves behind her sister Marie Perlmutter, her 5 sons and wives Ralph Jr. and Maria Laperchia, Michael and...

Aug 29, 2024

Gary J. Dionne, age 63, husband of Lisa (Rossetti) Dionne, died Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston following a brief illness.  Born in Salem, he is the son of Elisha Dionne, Jr and Eleanor (Hughes) Dionne.  Gary attended Saltonstall School and Salem high School.  His career was in construction, mainly roofing and insulation...

Aug 28, 2024

Marblehead- Anne Harmon Scully, 90, of Marblehead, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 28, 2024. She was deeply beloved and will be remembered for her generosity of spirit, sense of humor, strong intellect, optimistic nature, and ever-present elegance and dignity.

Anne was born on February 7, 1934 to C. Montelle Harmon and Helen McGroarty Harmon in...

Aug 20, 2024

SALEM—Bruce J. McLaughlin, 89, of Salem, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Salem Hospital, surrounded by loved ones in his final hours.

Born in Lynn, MA, in 1935 to parents John McLaughlin and Janet (Lussier) Ayers, Bruce spent most of his life on the North Shore. He grew up in Salem's Point neighborhood and...

Aug 10, 2024

James Henry Drago, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024. A beloved coworker, neighbor, and friend, Jim lived a life marked by dedication, service, and kindness.

Born in Salem in 1937 to Louis Drago and Margaret (Murphy), both of whom preceded him in death, Jim served his country as a cook in the United States...

Aug 5, 2024

Henry Peper III, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family and friends, on August 5, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Son of the late Henry Peper, Jr., and Jean (Buckley) Peper, he was born on November 28, 1957, in Englewood, NJ.

Following his graduation in California, where he enjoyed surfing...

Aug 5, 2024

Benjamin J. McHugh, formerly of Marblehead, passed away on Monday, August 5 th at Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Salem, MA to Benjamin and Mary (Burns) McHugh. He grew up in Lynn and moved to Marblehead after getting married and settled in the Shipyard neighborhood where he raised his family. He was the devoted husband to, Thelma...

Aug 5, 2024

KEN ELDRIDGE, FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMER

It was a cold, blustery rainy day back in the fall of 1962 at the annual Thanksgiving Day football game against Marblehead's arch rival Swampscott.

Captain Kenneth Eldridge caught the kickoff and headed down thru the blinding rain and muddy field side stepping with a...

Aug 2, 2024

Robert "Bob" Hughes Hufnagel Jr., 71, from Salem, MA passed away on the morning of Friday, August 2, 2024 after a brief illness.  Born in Baltimore, MD to Robert and Audrey (Carlsen) Hufnagel, Bob moved with his family to Marblehead, MA where he spent his childhood before joining the United States Air Force.

Bob was stationed at...

Jul 23, 2024

Frances Joan (McInnis) Clifford, a beloved member of the Salem community, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024, at the age of 101. Born in Boston, MA, on October 9th, 1922, Frances was the daughter of Angus and Lilliane (Desmond) McInnis. She was preceded in death by her brother, John Desmond McInnis, who gave his...