Obituaries

Mar 22, 2024

Eva M. (O'Brien) Drinkwater, 94, beloved wife of the late John F. Drinkwater, died March 22, 2024 in Woodstock, Georgia.  Born in Salem, Massachusetts on August 22, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Patrick J. and Eva M. (Belanger) O'Brien.

Eva was raised in Peabody and attended St. John's Elementary School and graduated from St....

Mar 18, 2024

Raymond G Talbot 85, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, with his loving daughters by his side.  Raymond was born in Salem on September 23, 1938, to the late Narcissus (Pete) and Ida Talbot.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, the late Helen P (Scoglio) Talbot.

Upon graduation from Salem...

Mar 16, 2024

Marblehead - Born in Painesville, Ohio to Stephen and Charlotte Paulinsky in 1948, Marilyn Louise Pevear of Marblehead died suddenly on March 16th.

Marilyn graduated from Riverside High School, Painesville, OH, Miami University of Ohio, and held a Master's in Social Work from Boston College.

Marilyn started her Social Work career in 1968 as a...

Mar 15, 2024

JONES, Kathleen (71) of Danvers, MA, was raised in Lynn, attended St. Elizabeth's Hospital School of Nursing, and became a registered nurse in 1973. Kathleen was a caregiver all her life, and always did so in a kind and affirming way over her 47-year career at Salem Hospital. Both at home, and as a Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, and Nurse...

Mar 10, 2024

Elise Kristen Parker, formerly of Marblehead, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024.  She was 45 years old.

She was the daughter of Leon Parker and Stephanie and William Rice.  Elise was a graduate of Marblehead High School.  In 2001 she graduated from Endicott College with a degree in business.  Elise worked within the field of business...

Mar 8, 2024

Domenica Theresa Ingemi, 97, passed away on March 8, 2024, in Salem, MA surrounded by her family. She was born in Boston, MA. to Peter and Ursula (Arena) Antonuccio. She attended Saint Lazarus School in East Boston and The School of Practical Arts in Roxbury, MA. Doma worked as a head-seamstress at Filene's in Boston and, in her later...

Mar 8, 2024

Drita Xhabej of Salem, MA died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 8, 2024, at the age of 89 due to a brief illness.

She was the beloved wife of Rexhep Xhabej, whom she shared forty years of marriage with before his passing in 1993.  She is survived by her daughters, Suzana and her...

Mar 5, 2024

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Richard P. Marrs, 95, died after many months of declining health.

Dick was born on January 18, 1929, to Gertrude (McGlone) and John Marrs in Salem, Massachusetts. He graduated from Salem High School in 1946 and enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving as a corporal stationed in the Philippine Islands. He earned...

Mar 4, 2024

A lifelong resident of Salem and enthusiastic traveler, Ted Yeannakopoulos liked nothing more than sitting at a cafe, preferably outdoors sipping coffee and sharing food with anyone in his wide circle of friends and family.  He was known at and frequented many of the best dining spots in the greater Salem area. He could also be found enjoying a...

Feb 29, 2024

It is with greatest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father Fuat Yzeiraj, who passed away on February 29, 2024, at the age of 76 due to a long battle with dementia and Parkinson's disease.

He was the beloved husband of Angjelina, the father of Alketa, Alma, Ema and Anduela, the grandfather of Nathan,...

Feb 23, 2024

Carl Kirk Clocher, 56, of Peabody, passed away to be with God on February 23rd at Salem Hospital after a short battle with cancer and pneumonia.  His loss is completely unexpected, and his family and friends are profoundly saddened.

Carl was born in Salem to Linda D. Clocher and Alfred G. Clocher the 3rd on October 7,...

Feb 23, 2024

Daniel Paul Jopling, 72, of Salisbury, MA, passed away after a long illness, on February 23, 2024. He was born on June 14, 1951, in Weymouth, MA. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. Dan was known for his loving and quiet nature. He is survived by his wife, Dianne, his son, Devin Jopling, daughter-in-law Allison...

Feb 18, 2024

A tribute to Jim Foss by Elizabeth Foss and Jim Foss Jr.

My father was born James Arthur Foss, Sr. on September 22, 1938. He died on Sunday, February 18, 2024.   My dad, Jim, was a strong man who helped me get through my life, dealing with lots of things. He would give you the shirt off...

Feb 13, 2024

Stephen J. Schier, born September 1, 1954, passed away February 13, 2024 at Salem Hospital after a long illness. Stephen was born in Lynn, MA and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1973 and Salem State College, with a B.A. in History in 1977. Stephen was a historian with a great passion for Salem and its past.  He...

Feb 12, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Van Truong, who passed away on February 12th, 2024, at the age of 63 due to cancer.

Van was a loving sister and friend, always willing to lend a helping hand and a listening ear. Her warm personality, infectious smile, and generous heart...

Feb 9, 2024

Salem- Francis "Frank" John Murphy Sr. (61), loving husband to Maura A. (Clarke), passed away on Friday February 9, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Salem, Frank was the son of the late Pamela A. (Ford) and Francis Joseph Murphy. Growing up, Frank was educated locally in Salem schools throughout his youth. He went on to attend...

Feb 9, 2024

Edith "Edie" Ann (Carlton) Colbert, 97, of Salem, passed away on February 9th, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born February 14, 1926, in Salem MA, Edie was the daughter of George H. Carlton and Theresa R. (Callahan) Carlton and the sister of Elizabeth F. Delaney and Mary A. Gilbert.

Edie attended Salem public schools and...

Jan 21, 2024

Betty B. Lutts passed peacefully in her sleep on January 21, 2024, at Ledgewood Nursing Home. She is now dancing in heaven with her husband of 75 years, Dick, and playing cards with her granddaughter, Heather.

Betty Marie Brewer was born in Geneva, New York, on December 6, 1925, to Lulla D. (Shephard) (Brewer) Rector and Elisha...

Jan 19, 2024

Mary Shortell Lynch Cronin of Peabody, formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully on January 19th at Sunrise of Lynnfield surrounded by loved ones.

Born October 15,1932 in Manchester NH, Mary was the daughter of the late Henry Lynch and Mary Shortell Lynch. She moved to Concord, New Hampshire where she spent the happiest years of her childhood....

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Ann (Murray) Noonan, 76

March 23, 1947 - January 14 , 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann (Murray) Noonan, 76, on January 14, 2024.

Mary was born in Salem on March 23, 1947 to the late Dorothy Murray and William Murray.  She was predeceased...