Obituaries

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...

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...