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Gilbert Underhill Hoss "Gil"
Oct 7, 2026
SALEM – Mr. Gilbert Underhill Hoss, “Gil”, 83 of Salem and the loving husband of Claire M. Tobin passed away after a courageous fight against cancer on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Born in Rosedale, Queens, New York, Gil was the only child born to the late Gilbert and Octavia (Franz) Hoss. He was raised and...
Elizabeth Ann Lehr
Oct 7, 2026
PEABODY - Elizabeth “Betty” (Durkee) Lehr, 102, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on October 7, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Brooksby Village.
Born in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Bentley) Durkee. Betty shared 55 wonderful years with her beloved husband, Carlton G. Lehr, who preceded her in death.
Betty and her husband...
James G. "Jimmy" Cleary
Oct 5, 2026
SALEM – Mr. James G. “Jimmy” Cleary, 71, loving husband of the late Karen (French) Cleary, passed away on October 5th, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Spears) Cleary.
Jimmy was raised and educated in Salem and was a proud graduate of...
William A. Sedewitz Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
PEABODY - William Anthony Sedewitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his wife and three children. He was the cherished husband of Anne; father of William Sedewitz (wife Carol), Gregg Sedewitz (wife Jayne), and Lynne Lizzo (husband James); and loving grandfather of William and Matthew Sedewitz, Emily,...
Alexander Perez-Gomez
Sep 10, 2026
SALEM, MA & SANTO DOMINGO, DR - Alex Perez-Gomez, 42 of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, formerly of Salem and Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away tragically during a home invasion, on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Alex was the beloved son and first true love of Maria Elena Gomez and Alejandro Perez. He was raised and educated in both Salem and Lynn Public Schools...
Judith Murray
Oct 6, 2026
PEABODY – Judith (Beaudry) Murray, 88, of Peabody, died peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Laura (McNeil) Beaudry and beloved wife of the late Robert Murray.
Judith, a devoted matriarch, creative spirit, and compassionate advocate for her community, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a...
Mary Ellen (Tivnan) (Jaslowich) Cullen
Sep 29, 2026
DANVERS – Mrs. Mary Ellen (Tivnan) (Jaslowich) Cullen 84 of Brooksby Village, Peabody formerly of Danvers and Salem, beloved wife of William “Bill” Cullen, and wife of the late Francis W. “Fred” Jaslowich, died peacefully September 29th, 2026, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Talbot) Tivnan. She...
Lane H. Mann
Sep 28, 2026
DANVERS - Lane Hartwell Mann, 69, passed away on September 28, 2026, surrounded by the love and laughter that defined so much of his life. His final moments were spent reminiscing and laughing with those he loved most. Among Lane’s final words were, “I feel so lucky”—a reflection of how deeply loved he felt by his family and by the many...
Janice O'Connell Osgood
Sep 28, 2026
PEABODY - Janice O'Connell Osgood, born on January 30, 1952, passed away September 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, friendship, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague, and friend whose warmth touched countless lives.
Raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Janice graduated from Salem High School. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, George and...
Richard "Dick" Charles Leary, Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
MIDDLETON – Richard “Dick” Charles Leary, Sr., 82, of Middleton, beloved husband of Florence (Bash) Leary, passed away at home on September 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Beverly, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Atcher) Leary.
He was raised and educated in Middleton and was a proud member of the first graduating class of...
Pamalan G. Mitsch
Sep 24, 2026
BOXFORD — Pamalan G. Mitsch, 75, affectionately known as “The Pamster,” “Pammylumps,” and “Sweet Pea,” of Boxford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Pam was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Alan and Thetis (Webster) Bush. She was...
Edward Frank Carter
Sep 23, 2026
SALEM – On Wednesday, September 23rd Dad knew it was time to join mom, he passed peacefully that morning.
Ed was born on November 30th 1932 in Salem, MA to Frank & Jane (Hill) Carter. He would be the brother to five sisters.
Dad graduated from Salem High School in 1950. He joined the army two years later and was in the...
Lawrence L. Bertone
Sep 15, 2026
SALEM - Lawrence Bertone, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 15th, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Ledgewood Nursing Home in Beverly, MA.
Born to the late Antonio and Mabel (Wilson) Bertone, he was raised and educated in Beverly. Larry was the backbone of his family, building a life with his late wife, Gertrude Bertone, with...
Harry Raymond Bedell, Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
PEABODY - Mr. Harry Raymond Bedell, Jr., 99, of Peabody, formerly of Andover, a retired electrical engineer, husband of the late Audrey G. (Myers) Bedell, died on September 14, 2026 in Beverly surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in Saugus, Harry was the son of the late Harry R. and Charlotte (Young) Bedell, Sr., he received his education in the Saugus...
Robert L. Johnson
Sep 13, 2026
BOXFORD - Robert L. Johnson, 99, of Boxford, beloved husband of Anna, went home to the Lord on Sunday, September 13th , surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of James and Cora (Janes) Johnson. He was raised in northwest Missouri, attended Rockport High School, served in the United States Navy and graduated from Tarkio...
Alice L. (Mackey) Johnson
Sep 12, 2026
PEABODY – Mrs. Alice L. (Mackey) Johnson, 99, of Peabody, beloved wife of the late Atty. Richard O. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12th at Brooksby Village senior living community.
Alice resided in Salem for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Alice (Geary) Mackey, the loving and devoted mother of daughters Judith,...
Claudette T. (Pied) Guzowski
Sep 11, 2026
DANVERS – Mrs. Claudette Therese (Pied) Guzowski, 87 of Danvers, and the loving wife of William Guzowski, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Hathorne Hill in Danvers.
Born in Salem, Claudette was the daughter of the late Emile and Cecile (Marquis) Pied. She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from St. Joseph’s School. She continued her education...
Wyatt James Wlasuk
Sep 9, 2026
BEVERLY – Wyatt James Wlasuk was born silent on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Wyatt was deeply treasured and longed for by his beloved parents, Gianna E. (Parisella) and Sean E. Wlasuk. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his loving maternal grandparents, James and Kristin Parisella of Danvers and paternal grandparents, Scott and Dorothy Wlasuk of Peabody; his uncle,...
Janet Marie (Cameron) Madsen
Sep 8, 2026
BEVERLY- Janet Cameron Madsen of Beverly, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Janet later made her home in Salem, a place that held a special place in her heart. She loved Salem for its rich history and character, and she enjoyed spending time there exploring and appreciating everything the city had to offer.
She was a...
Elinor Lee (Taylor) Ferguson
Sep 8, 2026
MARBLEHEAD – Mrs. Elinor Lee “Nea” (Taylor) Ferguson, 99, of Marblehead, beloved wife of the late James Ferguson, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Donald K. and Edith (Chambers) Taylor. She was raised and educated in Everett before moving to Marblehead at...
Gilbert Underhill Hoss "Gil"
Oct 7, 2026
SALEM – Mr. Gilbert Underhill Hoss, “Gil”, 83 of Salem and the loving husband of Claire M. Tobin passed away after a courageous fight against cancer on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Born in Rosedale, Queens, New York, Gil was the only child born to the late Gilbert and Octavia (Franz) Hoss. He was raised and...
Elizabeth Ann Lehr
Oct 7, 2026
PEABODY - Elizabeth “Betty” (Durkee) Lehr, 102, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on October 7, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Brooksby Village.
Born in Milton, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Elizabeth (Bentley) Durkee. Betty shared 55 wonderful years with her beloved husband, Carlton G. Lehr, who preceded her in death.
Betty and her husband...
James G. "Jimmy" Cleary
Oct 5, 2026
SALEM – Mr. James G. “Jimmy” Cleary, 71, loving husband of the late Karen (French) Cleary, passed away on October 5th, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his family. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late William and Margaret (Spears) Cleary.
Jimmy was raised and educated in Salem and was a proud graduate of...
William A. Sedewitz Jr.
Sep 25, 2026
PEABODY - William Anthony Sedewitz, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully on September 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his wife and three children. He was the cherished husband of Anne; father of William Sedewitz (wife Carol), Gregg Sedewitz (wife Jayne), and Lynne Lizzo (husband James); and loving grandfather of William and Matthew Sedewitz, Emily,...
Alexander Perez-Gomez
Sep 10, 2026
SALEM, MA & SANTO DOMINGO, DR - Alex Perez-Gomez, 42 of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, formerly of Salem and Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away tragically during a home invasion, on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Alex was the beloved son and first true love of Maria Elena Gomez and Alejandro Perez. He was raised and educated in both Salem and Lynn Public Schools...
Judith Murray
Oct 6, 2026
PEABODY – Judith (Beaudry) Murray, 88, of Peabody, died peacefully on October 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Laura (McNeil) Beaudry and beloved wife of the late Robert Murray.
Judith, a devoted matriarch, creative spirit, and compassionate advocate for her community, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a...
Mary Ellen (Tivnan) (Jaslowich) Cullen
Sep 29, 2026
DANVERS – Mrs. Mary Ellen (Tivnan) (Jaslowich) Cullen 84 of Brooksby Village, Peabody formerly of Danvers and Salem, beloved wife of William “Bill” Cullen, and wife of the late Francis W. “Fred” Jaslowich, died peacefully September 29th, 2026, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John and Ruth (Talbot) Tivnan. She...
Lane H. Mann
Sep 28, 2026
DANVERS - Lane Hartwell Mann, 69, passed away on September 28, 2026, surrounded by the love and laughter that defined so much of his life. His final moments were spent reminiscing and laughing with those he loved most. Among Lane’s final words were, “I feel so lucky”—a reflection of how deeply loved he felt by his family and by the many...
Janice O'Connell Osgood
Sep 28, 2026
PEABODY - Janice O'Connell Osgood, born on January 30, 1952, passed away September 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, friendship, and love. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, colleague, and friend whose warmth touched countless lives.
Raised in Salem, Massachusetts, Janice graduated from Salem High School. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, George and...
Richard "Dick" Charles Leary, Sr.
Sep 27, 2026
MIDDLETON – Richard “Dick” Charles Leary, Sr., 82, of Middleton, beloved husband of Florence (Bash) Leary, passed away at home on September 27, 2026 surrounded by his family. Born in Beverly, he was the son of the late Joseph and Josephine (Atcher) Leary.
He was raised and educated in Middleton and was a proud member of the first graduating class of...
Pamalan G. Mitsch
Sep 24, 2026
BOXFORD — Pamalan G. Mitsch, 75, affectionately known as “The Pamster,” “Pammylumps,” and “Sweet Pea,” of Boxford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on September 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a long battle with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
Pam was born in Lansing, Michigan, to the late Alan and Thetis (Webster) Bush. She was...
Edward Frank Carter
Sep 23, 2026
SALEM – On Wednesday, September 23rd Dad knew it was time to join mom, he passed peacefully that morning.
Ed was born on November 30th 1932 in Salem, MA to Frank & Jane (Hill) Carter. He would be the brother to five sisters.
Dad graduated from Salem High School in 1950. He joined the army two years later and was in the...
Lawrence L. Bertone
Sep 15, 2026
SALEM - Lawrence Bertone, 90, of Salem, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 15th, 2026, surrounded by his family at the Ledgewood Nursing Home in Beverly, MA.
Born to the late Antonio and Mabel (Wilson) Bertone, he was raised and educated in Beverly. Larry was the backbone of his family, building a life with his late wife, Gertrude Bertone, with...
Harry Raymond Bedell, Jr.
Sep 14, 2026
PEABODY - Mr. Harry Raymond Bedell, Jr., 99, of Peabody, formerly of Andover, a retired electrical engineer, husband of the late Audrey G. (Myers) Bedell, died on September 14, 2026 in Beverly surrounded by his family.
Born and raised in Saugus, Harry was the son of the late Harry R. and Charlotte (Young) Bedell, Sr., he received his education in the Saugus...
Robert L. Johnson
Sep 13, 2026
BOXFORD - Robert L. Johnson, 99, of Boxford, beloved husband of Anna, went home to the Lord on Sunday, September 13th , surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he was the son of James and Cora (Janes) Johnson. He was raised in northwest Missouri, attended Rockport High School, served in the United States Navy and graduated from Tarkio...
Alice L. (Mackey) Johnson
Sep 12, 2026
PEABODY – Mrs. Alice L. (Mackey) Johnson, 99, of Peabody, beloved wife of the late Atty. Richard O. Johnson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12th at Brooksby Village senior living community.
Alice resided in Salem for most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Alice (Geary) Mackey, the loving and devoted mother of daughters Judith,...
Claudette T. (Pied) Guzowski
Sep 11, 2026
DANVERS – Mrs. Claudette Therese (Pied) Guzowski, 87 of Danvers, and the loving wife of William Guzowski, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Hathorne Hill in Danvers.
Born in Salem, Claudette was the daughter of the late Emile and Cecile (Marquis) Pied. She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from St. Joseph’s School. She continued her education...
Wyatt James Wlasuk
Sep 9, 2026
BEVERLY – Wyatt James Wlasuk was born silent on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Wyatt was deeply treasured and longed for by his beloved parents, Gianna E. (Parisella) and Sean E. Wlasuk. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his loving maternal grandparents, James and Kristin Parisella of Danvers and paternal grandparents, Scott and Dorothy Wlasuk of Peabody; his uncle,...
Janet Marie (Cameron) Madsen
Sep 8, 2026
BEVERLY- Janet Cameron Madsen of Beverly, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 8th, 2026.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Janet later made her home in Salem, a place that held a special place in her heart. She loved Salem for its rich history and character, and she enjoyed spending time there exploring and appreciating everything the city had to offer.
She was a...
Elinor Lee (Taylor) Ferguson
Sep 8, 2026
MARBLEHEAD – Mrs. Elinor Lee “Nea” (Taylor) Ferguson, 99, of Marblehead, beloved wife of the late James Ferguson, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.
Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Donald K. and Edith (Chambers) Taylor. She was raised and educated in Everett before moving to Marblehead at...

