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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Philip John Sciascia

Philip John Sciascia

Dec 24, 2012

Salem… Philip J. Sciascia, age 68, died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, December 24, 2012. Born in Winchester, Philip was the son of the late Peter and Margaret (Robbins) Sciascia. He was raised in Winchester where he attended public schools. Following his education, Mr. Sciascia entered the United States Army and served his Country during the Vietnam War. Mr....

Mary E. Debettencourt

Mary E. Debettencourt

Dec 19, 2012

Mary E. (Dolan) deBettencourt, age 96, formally of West Newton and Needham, died peacefully in her daughter's home in Marblehead on Wednesday, December 19, 2012. Mary lived a full and vibrant life. Mary was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Joseph T. deBettencourt, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage, prior to his death in 1993. She is...

Mildred "Millie" Swiniarski

Mildred "Millie" Swiniarski

Dec 16, 2012

Peabody…… Mildred "Millie" Swiniarski age 99, a longtime resident of Danvers and Peabody, died December 16, 2012 in the Cedar Glen Nursing Home, Danvers, surrounded by her family. Born in Lawrence, MA the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Gattinella) Pappalardo, she was raised in Salem and attended local schools. Mrs. Swiniarski for 44 years prepared the altar for...

John F. Montoni

John F. Montoni

Dec 15, 2012

Gloucester… John F. Montoni, age 59, loving husband of Maryjane (Hojnowski) Montoni, died Saturday morning, December 15, 2012 at the Brigham's Hospital in Boston. Jack was born in Chelsea, MA, the loving son of Elizabeth M. (Famico) Montoni of Salem and the late Richard "Chick" Montoni of Beverly. He graduated from Salem High and went on to Cleveland Chiropractic School...

Joseph Arthur Hubbard

Joseph Arthur Hubbard

Dec 12, 2012

Salem…… Joseph A. Hubbard, age 90 husband of the late Patricia J. (Aulson) Hubbard, with whom he had shared 38 years of marriage, died on December 12, 2012 in Gardner, MA. Born in Boston the son of the late Arthur T. and Delia E. (Eaton) Hubbard, he was raised and educated in Dorchester where he attended local schools. Joseph joined...

Chester Szaro

Chester Szaro

Dec 12, 2012

Chester J. Szaro of Swampscott, MA, 90 years old, husband of Norma Cummings Szaro, passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012, after a long and happy life. Born in Bayonne, New Jersey on October 12, 1922, Chester was the son of the late Mathew Szaro and Catherine Szpak Szaro, brother of the late Dr. Stephen E. Szaro, Adolf Szaro and...

Charlotte Homan

Charlotte Homan

Dec 10, 2012

Marblehead……. Charlotte "Chickie" (Rollins) Homan, 86, of Marblehead passed away on December 10 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lynn, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lottie Rollins Walker and her husband Frank Walker; and the late Frank Rollins. She was the wife of the late Richard Homan, Sr. Surveyor of Highways for the Town of Marblehead. She...

Arthur J. Kavanagh, Jr, Md

Arthur J. Kavanagh, Jr, Md

Dec 8, 2012

Salem…… Arthur J. Kavanagh, age 84, loving husband for 62 years of Theresa (Murphy) Kavanagh, a long time resident of Salem, died at home on Saturday December 8, 2012 surrounded by his family. He was an Obstetrician and Gynecologic Surgeon, born in Peabody, MA on October 19, 1928, the son of the late Arthur and Margaret (Gallagher)Kavanagh, Sr. He grew...

Albert Coleman

Albert Coleman

Dec 5, 2012

Salem… Albert Coleman, age 79 of Salem, MA died peacefully on December 5, 2012 at home with his loving family by his side. The son of the late Albert S. and Eva M. (Peneau) Coleman. Albert was married for 56 years to his loving wife Mary (Mele) Coleman. Albert served in the both the National Guard and United States Army...

Karl "Mike" Cyr

Karl "Mike" Cyr

Dec 3, 2012

Karl "Mike" Cyr, age 78 loving husband of Barbara (Lang) Cyr of Peabody, formerly of Salem died on Monday, December 3, 2012 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, the son of the late Omer and Mary (Cassidy) Cyr, he was raised and educated in Salem, attending St. James Grammar School and graduating from...

Dorothy Jean Longo

Dorothy Jean Longo

Nov 29, 2012

Peabody — On Thursday November 29 we lost our beloved mother and friend Dottie Longo. She passed away at The Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by her loving family following a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Dottie was born in Boston and always referred to herself as a "Southie". She was the daughter of the late James and Annette...

Elma B. Swecker

Elma B. Swecker

Nov 27, 2012

Elma (Becker) Swecker, age 90, loving wife for 65 years of the late O. Palmer Swecker, of Salem, MA and Arundel, ME died peacefully Tuesday, November 27th at Edgewood Nursing Home in North Andover, MA surrounded by her loving family. Born in Youngstown, OH , the daughter of the late Frank and Vivian Becker, she graduated from Kingswood-Oxford (High) School,...

James W. Dolan

James W. Dolan

Nov 23, 2012

Danvers James W. "Bill" Dolan, Jr., 75, died Friday November 23, 2012 in his home. He was the loving husband of June A. (Carter) Dolan, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Born in Salem on August 10, 1937, he was the son of the late Loretta (O'Connor) and James W. Dolan, Sr. He and June graduated from Salem...

Diamantina Senes Miranda Ortins

Diamantina Senes Miranda Ortins

Nov 19, 2012

Peabody….. Peabody Diamantina Senes (Miranda) Ortins, age 82, wife of the late Joao Ortins, died on Monday, November 19, 2012 in the Kaplan Family House following a courageous battle with cancer. Born, raised and educated in Graciosa in the Azores of Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Francisco and Alice Senes (Bettencourt) Miranda. In 1975 she and her...

Jose Montiero Deserto

Jose Montiero Deserto

Nov 16, 2012

Jose M. "Padre Ze" Deserto, age 74, beloved husband for 42 years of Maria ( Abreu) Deserto of Peabody , died unexpectedly at the Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston on Friday, November 16, 2012. Born in San Martinho Seia Portugal the son of the late Jose Do Vale Deserto and the late Sebatiana Dos Santos (Montiero) Deserto , he...

Mary Ann (Merrill) Fleming

Mary Ann (Merrill) Fleming

Nov 12, 2012

Lynn…… Mary A (Merrill) Fleming, age 81, wife of the late Robert Fleming of Lynn, died Monday, November 12, 2012 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a long illness. Born in Lynn the daughter of the late William and Winifred (Robinson) Merrill, she was educated at St. Mary's Grammar and High School Following her graduation, Mrs. Fleming became employed...

Donald F. Kilduff

Donald F. Kilduff

Nov 6, 2012

Salem, Donald F. Kilduff of Salem, MA died peacefully on November 6, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Don served in the United Air Force during the Korean conflict and spent eleven years in active duty. In addition to his service to our country he co-founded and built Enon Microwave, a successful electronic business on the North Shore....

Donald F. Kilduff

Donald F. Kilduff

Nov 6, 2012

Salem… Donald F. Kilduff of Salem, MA died peacefully on November 6, 2012 with his loving family by his side. Don served in the United Air Force during the Korean conflict and spent eleven years in active duty. In addition to his service to our country he co-founded and built Enon Microwave, a successful electronic business on the North Shore....

Carlton G. Lutts

Carlton G. Lutts

Nov 4, 2012

Salem Carlton Gardner "Brud" Lutts, Jr., beloved husband of 59 years of Nancy (Burnham), passed away peacefully at his home in Salem, Nov. 4, 2012, at age 86. He was born in Salem on Jan. 27, 1926, to Carlton and Grace (Smith) Lutts, and was a lifelong resident of the city. After graduating from Salem High School, he enrolled at...

Scott M. Swiniarski

Scott M. Swiniarski

Nov 2, 2012

Scott Swiniarski, age 42, died unexpectedly at his home in Clarksville, TN. Born in Beverly on December 4, 1969 and raised in Salem, Scott attended Salem schools before graduating from the North Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School. Upon graduation, Scott enlisted in the US Army. After successful completion of qualification and assessment courses, he was assigned to A company...

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