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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries
Elaine Frances Keller
Jul 1, 2016
Elaine Frances (Milner) Keller, of Danvers, passed away on July 1st at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA. She had celebrated her 80th birthday on June 26. Elaine was born in Salem to the late George and Helen (Alderson) Milner and grew up in Danvers. She graduated from Holten High School (the precursor to Danvers High School) in 1954....
Pearl Mary Lajoie
Jul 1, 2016
Pearl Mary Lajoie, age 92, formerly of Stadium Condos in Lynn, passed away at the Grace House of Windham in Windham, New Hampshire on July 1, 2016. The daughter of the late Napoleon and Evelyn "Cote" Lajoie, she was born and raised in Salem where she attended and graduated from St. Joseph's school. After completing her education she began a...
Regina Styczko
Jun 25, 2016
Regina M. (Zielski) Styczko, 85, of Salem, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2016, surrounded by her devoted family. She was the wife of the late Anthony H. Styczko and was a lifelong resident of Salem. A graduate of Salem High School, Regina was the daughter of the late Bronislaw and Jozefa (Koscinska) Zielski. A loving mother of seven, Regina...
Christopher Brendan Hogan
Jun 22, 2016
Every family has a story… Welcome to ours…
It is with sad hearts and loving memories that the family of Christopher B. Hogan, age 57, announces his passing on June 22, 2016 at home surrounded by his adoring family. Another empty seat has been left with the loss of this sweet and dear man.
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David E. Mccarthy, Sr.
Jun 15, 2016
Danvers – David E. McCarthy, Sr., age 77, husband of the late Marilyn (Deslongchamps) McCarthy, died Tuesday June 15, 2016 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. Born in Salem, he graduated from Salem High School in 1956. He entered the United States Navy in 1958 and served his Country during the Vietnam War. Upon his discharge from the military,...
John Martin Brophy, Sr.
Jun 15, 2016
Peabody - John Martin Brophy, Sr., Plumbing Contractor, age 86 years, loving husband of Patricia "Pat" Ann (Riordan) Brophy, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late James Reynolds Brophy and the late Margaret Ellen (Cotter) Brophy. He was a graduate of Salem High School...
Cheryl Ann Hodgkins
Jun 14, 2016
Danvers - Cheryl Ann Hodgkins, age 49 of Danvers passed away Tuesday June 14, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Sylvia J. (Hodgkins) L'Italian and William Hodgkins. She is also predeceased by her brothers William Hodgkins Jr. and James A. Hodgkins.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday...
Albert David Marrs
Jun 14, 2016
Albert "Albie" Marrs, 81, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2016 at the Kaplan House after a brief and sudden illness. Albie was born in Salem, MA on September 6, 1934 to John and Gertrude Marrs. He was a father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend and army veteran. He will be missed for his wit, charm, and friendly nature. A Salem...
Joseph Sutherland
Jun 9, 2016
Joseph A. Sutherland of Salem, age 67, husband of Sandra "Levesque" Sutherland died Thursday evening June 9 , 2016 at Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge. Raised and educated in Cambridge, he was drafted during the Vietnam War and served in the Army. Following his discharge, he moved to West Peabody and lived with his sister Rosie until marrying his wife Sandra...
Alice Tompkins
Jun 7, 2016
Alice Tompkins passed away June 7 at the Lafayette Nursing Home in Marblehead. Alice was born in Marblehead November 25, 1910 she was the beloved wife of the late Judson P. Tompkins and daughter of the late Michael and Elizabeth McGill. Alice was the sister of the late Edward McGill, the late Margaret Petkewich and the late Elizabeth McKinnon. She...
Gregory Kotsovilis
May 31, 2016
On Tuesday evening, May 31st, Greg Kotsovilis, citizen of Beverly, passed away, with his daughter Nicole at his side, after an extended illness; he was 68 years old. Greg was born in Peabody on July 14, 1947, to Mary (Rechetnuk) and Peter Kotsovilis. His mother, "Manya," was particularly influential, providing Greg with the loving foundation which would support him in...
Albert Irving Knowlton
May 14, 2016
Albert Irving Knowlton, 95 passed away peacefully at the New Hampshire Veteran's Home in Tilton, NH on May 14, 2016. The son of the late Chester Knowlton and Harriet (Doliber) Knowlton, Albert was born in Monroe, ME. His family moved to Marblehead, MA where Albert graduated high school. He attended the GE Apprenticeship program and learned the skills necessary to...
Persephoni Zarkades
May 12, 2016
Persephoni (Papoutsy) Zarkades went to the Lord Thursday morning, May 12, 2016, at her winter home in Summerfield, Florida at the Spruce Creek Golf and Country Club after a three year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Haverhill, MA, the daughter of the late Gregory and Anna Papoutsy, she graduated from Haverhill High School in 1958 and was a member...
William Lincoln Turlo
May 11, 2016
William Lincoln Turlo, 87, passed away peacefully at the Merrimack Valley Health Center on Wednesday May 11, 2016. Son of the late Ludwick and Elizabeth (Piasecki) Turlo and husband of the late Janet (LaBelle) Turlo; William was born and raised in Salem where he attended Salem Schools. He worked his entire career within the leather industry and spent some of...
James Sawyer
May 7, 2016
Peabody – James L. Sawyer, age 92 years, beloved husband of the late Barbara A. (McManus) Sawyer, died Saturday morning, May 7, 2016 at the NSMC-Salem Hospital. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Clayton and Gladys (McCaul) Sawyer. He was educated in the Salem Public Schools. Following high school, he was married to his beloved wife...
Mary Elizabeth Stone
Apr 29, 2016
PALO ALTO, CA – Mary Elizabeth Stone, 88, of Palo Alto, CA died after a courageous battle with cancer at home on April 29, 2016. She was born in Longmeadow, MA, and was the daughter of Edwin Wadsworth Stone and Dorothy Stelle Rogers Stone. She graduated from Classical High School and the Emma Willard School in Troy, NY. She made...
Leona "Lee" Rita (Roberts) Erwin
Apr 29, 2016
Leona "Lee" Rita (Roberts) Erwin, 75, formerly of Salem, MA and residing in Riverview, FL passed away peacefully at home on Friday April 29, 2016. She was born in Salem, MA and was the daughter of the late Pearl (Baker) Peters and Leo Roberts. She was a long time resident of Salem, MA and helped her husband Sonny of 50...
Elinor L Fouhey
Apr 28, 2016
Salem – Elinor L. Fouhey, 100, of Salem, MA passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late Patrick O'Donnell and Ellen "Manning" O'Donnell, Elinor was raised and educated in Salem where she attended the St. James Grade school and High School, and has lived in the same house since she was 10...
William Harold Pitman
Apr 26, 2016
William Harold Pitman, 79 son of the late Jacob H. and Marian "Gill" Pitman, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Peabody, William attended Middleton schools and soon after graduating became a coppersmith; a profession that he would enjoy for over 25 years. William was also self employed as a carpenter...
Frank James O'Donnell
Apr 24, 2016
Frank J. O'Donnell passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 24, 2016 at Salem Hospital. He was the son of the late Frank J. O'Donnell Sr. and Julia E. "Kelly" O'Donnell. Frank was a long time resident of Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School before deciding to join the Military. After an honorable discharge...
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