Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Richard C. Erekson, 79, passed away on Saturday January 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband to Valerie Erekson with whom he shared 59 beautiful years of marriage together.

Richard was born in Lynn on September 2, 1944, to the late Shirley and Orrion Erekson. He was a proud Veteran of the United...

Jan 12, 2024

Bonnie Laurie Gillespie Rodriguez wa born in Lewiston, New York.  She moved with her family to Massachusetts in 1984 and graduated from Milton High School.  She completed her Bachelor's of Science in Sociology, along with a Minor in Elementary Education, from Salem State University.

Bonnie loved children and served as a Preschool Teacher at Friend-Shipp Preschool in...

Jan 11, 2024

MARBLEHEAD- Virginia R Walsh died peacefully yet very unexpectedly on Thursday January 11, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital.  She was born June 20, 1941 and was raised in Halbur, Iowa by her parents, Lawrence A. Riesberg and Alvina Lamberty Riesberg along with her 7 siblings all of whom she loved dearly.

Virginia first moved to Marblehead in...

Jan 9, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Julie Foley. Julie was born on April 8, 1965, and left us too soon on January 9, 2024. She brought warmth, joy, and kindness into the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.

A beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and partner, Julie's legacy is carried forward...

Dec 28, 2023

Dean John Avellis, age 74, of Salem, Hamilton, and Mendon, Mass, passed away on December 28, 2023, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis.

Prior to his illness, Dean had a very busy life as a musician, singer, dancer, business owner, radio DJ, and baseball coach.

He created two rock and roll bands, The Bandits...

Dec 26, 2023

Donna Lee Fraser, 68, of Beverly, recently passed away.

Donna, daughter of the late Arthur R. Fraser and Nancy (Palm) Fraser, was a homemaker. She was proud (and told everyone) that she made the best Corton from her Uncle Paul's recipe, and loved to be known as Grammy Cookie by her grandchildren.

Donna leaves her...

Dec 22, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" Tgettis, age 90, passed away on December 22, 2023. Born and lived most of his life in Salem, Nick was the son of the late Florence (Zacapoulas) and Criss Tgettis. Nick went on to graduate from Salem High School in the class of 1951 and later enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served during the...

Dec 20, 2023

Cynthia Hantzis, born on January 9, 1955, to Christos and Jean Roussopoulos in Boston, MA, passed away on December 20, 2023, following a long battle with chronic illness.

Cynthia is survived by her husband of 38 years Triantafillos ("Rosa") Hantzis, her daughter Eleni May and her husband Andrew May, her son Agesilios Hantzis, her grandson Otis May,...

Dec 19, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Eleanor Marie Ivers, 100, on December 19, 2023. Eleanor passed peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren who were fortunate not only to share the last weeks of her life, but so many years of their childhood. Eleanor was born in East Boston, MA on May 4, 1923 to Helen (Ivers),...

Dec 16, 2023

Dr. Edward James Wilkens, Jr., Ed to his friends, age 82, passed away peacefully in Salem, MA, on Saturday, December 16, 2023, with his children by his side.

An only child, Ed was born in Brooklyn, NY, to parents Frances (née Priante) Wilkens and Edward Wilkens, Sr., on September 5, 1941. They moved to Staten Island, where...

Dec 16, 2023

MARBLEHEAD, MA - F. Howard Taggart, husband of Jan (Pickard) Taggart, of Ocean Avenue, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Salem Hospital.

Born in Lawrence, MA  on July 6, 1934, he was the son of the late F. Howard Taggart Sr. and Ida Foss Taggart.  He was raised in Concord, NH where he  attended Concord public schools,...

Dec 13, 2023

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Catherine ("Kay") Roberts Willson of Beverly MA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023 in her home surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Reading MA to parents, Vera Buckle Roberts and Carl Weston Roberts. Kay was married to her late-husband Derick for 62 years. Kay graduated from Reading High...

Dec 10, 2023

Dr. Richard Culliton passed away earlier this week, surrounded by his family, at the Residence in Vinnin Square, Swampscott.  He grew up in Lynn and spent most of his life in Lynn and Swampscott.

Richard was born in 1936 to Dr. Thomas and Helen Bowers Culliton.  He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Thomas Culliton...

Dec 1, 2023

Donald "Donnie" Hunt Jr 70 of Beverly, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on Friday, December 1, 2023, after a long eight-year battle with Alzheimer's. Donnie was born on May 15, 1953, in Lynn MA, where he graduated from Lynn Technical High School in 1971. He then relocated to Salem, MA where...

Nov 29, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Melo Soares Sr, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, and loved member of the community.  Mario died peacefully on November 29, 2023, at the age of 79 in his Peabody home surrounded by his family.

Mario was born in Sao Miguel, Azores on September...

Nov 29, 2023

Joan Marie (Callahan) Fix passed away on November 29 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan waged an epic battle against cancer, but was unable to defeat death in the way that she commanded life. Joan was the devoted daughter of the late James P. and Mary Elizabeth (Rafter), born on December 5, 1953. A 1971...

Nov 15, 2023

Lee Bartlett Weed, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, steadfast friend to many and a lifelong and proud 'Header, passed away at her home on Nov. 15 at 83 years old.

Lee was born in Marblehead on April 7, 1940, to Doris "Snooks" and Charles "Dubby" Bartlett. She attended the Gerry School and Marblehead High School, where she met...

Nov 12, 2023

Jenifer Kelly, born on January 27, 1956, to William and Ruth Kelly in Teaneck, NJ, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Jenifer, the middle child, was close with her brothers Bill and Peter Kelly.

After graduating from Northern Valley Regional High School in 1974, she pursued her education at Wellesley College, where...

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Louise (O'Keefe) Tuttle of Salem, MA and Naples, FL, loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 11 at the age of 83. Mary Lou was born on June 26, 1940 in Salem, the oldest of five children of Richard B. "Mike" O'Keefe and Helene (Reddy) O'Keefe. She attended the St. James elementary school, St....

Nov 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joao R. Sampaio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed member of the community. Joao peacefully departed this world on November 5, 2023, at the age of 85, in Salem, Massachusetts, where he resided.

Born on June 28, 1938, in Portugal, Joao was the cherished...