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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Mary C. Porcello

Mary C. Porcello

Jun 28, 2013

Salem… Mary Porcello, 89, passed away on Friday June 28, 2013 at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead. Mary was a lifelong resident of Salem, having lived 87 years in the home she was born in on Pearl Street until she moved to the Bertram House Assisted Living at the Salem Common. Mary's family would like to...

Thomas "Tom" Fauls

Thomas "Tom" Fauls

Jun 26, 2013

Thomas Patrick, Fauls 65 (University of Notre Dame and University of Illinois), Associate Professor of Advertising and Marketing at Boston University, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2013. Beloved husband of Brenda Kruse Fauls; son of Carol M. Fauls and the late Thomas B. Fauls; dearest father to Jennie Fauls and Grace Fauls Lombardo (Joseph Lombardo) (daughters of Mary Weiss...

Kathleen Marie (Sweeney) Leahy

Kathleen Marie (Sweeney) Leahy

Jun 24, 2013

Salem…. Kathleen M. (Sweeney) Leahy, age 81, loving wife of the late F. Gerard "Jerry" Leahy of Salem, died in the Aviv Center for Living in Peabody, constantly surrounded by her family and friends during her illness. A lifelong resident of Salem, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Shortis) Sweeney. Mrs. Leahy was a proud and...

Joshua Bayley Burke

Joshua Bayley Burke

Jun 16, 2013

Joshua Bayley Burke, age 52, died peacefully in his home June 16th. He is survived by his wife Susan Cohen Burke of Beverly, MassachusettsHe was predeceased by his father, William C. Burke, Jr. and is the son of Marjorie W. (Peggy) Burke. Josh attended Marblehead schools, Bridgeton Academy and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, MA. Although he suffered from...

Irene Boulger Featherstone

Irene Boulger Featherstone

Jun 13, 2013

Irene Boulger Featherstone passed away on June 13th, 2013 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Denver, Colorado. Irene was an avid health advocate, horticulturist, artist and reader. She was witty and kind and always ready to share her wisdom. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 23rd, 1915, Irene attended St. Chrettiene...

Theodore Tsoutsouras

Theodore Tsoutsouras

Jun 12, 2013

Theodore Tsoutsouras, age 84, husband of Maria (Orditos) Tsoutsouras, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born, raised and educated in Greece, Mr. Tsoutsouras had served as a sergeant private investigator in the Greek Army. He came to the United States in 1957 and began working in the food industry. In 1958...

Joseph Stedman Williams Parker

Joseph Stedman Williams Parker

Jun 10, 2013

Joseph S. W. Parker, Marblehead, Ma Joseph Stedman Williams Parker, of Marblehead, Ma and Southport, Maine, beloved husband of Joan (Falvey) Parker, died Monday evening, June 10th at Salem Hospital surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Margery Cole Moses of Salem, and James P. Parker of Marblehead and Brookline. He was...

Leonard Allen Clark

Leonard Allen Clark

Jun 10, 2013

Amesbury — Leonard A. Clark, 64, of Waltham, died Monday June 10, following an extended illness. Born in Beverly, he was the son of the late Raymond and Eleanor (Eaton) Clark. He was raised and educated in Salem. Upon the completion of his education, Mr. Clark became a chef and cooked in several Boston area restaurants. Leonard was a free...

Jean Gilbert (Williams) Shepard

Jean Gilbert (Williams) Shepard

Jun 9, 2013

Jean Gilbert (Williams) Shepard age 86 of Marblehead, died on Sunday, June 9th 2013 at the Lafayette Nursing Home, with family by her side. Born, raised and educated in Marblehead, she was the daughter of the late John T. and Hariette Alice (Pedrick) Williams she graduated from Marblehead High School in the Class of 1944. Jean then became a Telephone...

Flora S. (Corra) Crowder

Flora S. (Corra) Crowder

Jun 8, 2013

FLORA SYLVA (CORRA) CROWDER, 95 SALEM- Flora Sylva (Corra) Crowder, age 95, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 8, 2013. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Crowder, formerly of Albany NY. Flora was born in New York City, the daughter of Julius and Ida Corra, immigrants from Venice Italy. She spent summers on a farm...

William D. "Billie" Mello

William D. "Billie" Mello

Jun 7, 2013

Peabody... William D. "Billy" Mello, age 63 of Peabody, died unexpectedly in North Shore Medical Center, on Friday evening, June 7, 2013. Born in Peabody the son of the late William and Theresa (Walker) Mello he was raised and educated in Peabody. Following his graduation from Peabody High School he began a long career with the Regional Waste Corporation where...

Dora (Dot) Lamonica

Dora (Dot) Lamonica

Jun 5, 2013

Dora "Dot" (Ruscio) LaMonica, of Marblehead, formerly of Salem, age 91, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 5, 2013, surrounded by family. She was the wife of Joseph LaMonica with whom she spent nearly 70 years. Born in Salem, the daughter of the late Antonio and Nicoletta (Colletti) Ruscio, she was raised and educated in Salem. Following her graduation...

John E. "Jack" Anderson

John E. "Jack" Anderson

Jun 5, 2013

Salem… John E. "Jack" Anderson, age 90, husband of Margery (McCarthy) Anderson, died Wednesday morning, June 5, 2013 at the Chelsea Soldier's Home. Born in Peabody, Mr. Anderson was raised in Salem. He attended St. James School and was a graduate of Salem High School. Following High School, Mr. Anderson studied to be a Machinist in Quoddy, Maine. He returned...

Desiree Mary Sipes

Desiree Mary Sipes

Jun 2, 2013

ROWLEY Desiree M. Sipes, 41, wife of Al W. Sipes, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 2, 2013, at home. Born in Trenton, NJ, the daughter of Raymond and the late Joan (Gliem) Otto, Desiree was educated locally in the Trenton area. As a student in Nottingham High School, Mrs. Sipes became a football cheerleader. She met her boyfriend, Al, a...

William J. Williamson

William J. Williamson

Jun 1, 2013

Salem – William J. Williamson a long time resident of Salem died peacefully Saturday morning, June 1, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by his family following a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Salem, MA on September 29, 1950, William, known as "Billy" to all who knew and loved him, was the youngest...

George W. "Papa" Jeter

George W. "Papa" Jeter

May 30, 2013

George Wesley "Papa" Jeter, age 77, husband of the late Judith (Irzyk) Jeter, died at Kaplan Family Hospice House, Thursday, May 30, 2013 surrounded by his family. Born in Orlando, Florida, the son of the late Rufus and Mattie (Miller) Jeter, he was raised and educated in local schools in the Orlando area. Mr. Jeter is survived by three daughters...

Frank D. Vona

Frank D. Vona

May 23, 2013

Frank D. Vona, 73, of Swampscott, loving partner of Marilyn Jarvis, died on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Northshore Medical Center, Salem. Frank was the dedicated and loving father of two sons, Mark Vona, of Beverly and Jeffery Bentz of Swampscott. Frank relished his time spent teaching his son, Mark, how to fish; a hobby they enjoyed to partake in...

Jane Digan

Jane Digan

May 22, 2013

Jane (Hammond) Digan, age 72, a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend Died at Ledgewood Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center, Beverly, MA early Wednesday morning, May 22, 2013. Jane was born in Beverly and raised in Ipswich the daughter of the late Carl and Phyllis (Norcross) Hammond. Jane was educated in Ipswich schools graduating from Ipswich High School. As...

Sylvia Russell Westcott

Sylvia Russell Westcott

May 20, 2013

Salem… Sylvia Russell Westcott, age 90, wife of the late Charles M. Westcott, of Salem, formerly of the Tannery in Peabody, died Saturday in the Lafayette Nursing Home. Born in Dudley, MA the daughter of the late Clarence and Inez (Forbes) Fletcher, she attended local schools Following her high school graduation, she attended Simmons College in Boston until her first...

Audrey M. Hufnagel

Audrey M. Hufnagel

May 20, 2013

Audrey M. (Carlsen) Hufnagel, age 83, wife of the late Robert H. Hufnagel died at home Monday afternoon, May 20, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born in Baltimore, MD, the daughter of the late Maurice and Edna D. (Renner) Carlsen, she was raised and educated in local schools in the Baltimore area. Following her graduation from high school she attended...

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