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Raymond Dominic DiTroia

Raymond Dominic DiTroia

Jun 16, 2026

SALEM – Mr. Raymond Dominic DiTroia, 84 of Salem, loving husband of Nancy L. (Valentine) DiTroia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Salem, Ray was the son of the late Orest and Frances (Amenta) DiTroia. He was educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High School Class of 1960. Raised...

Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello

Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello

2026

SALEM - Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello, 84, of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on June 17, surrounded by family members who provided loving solace during her final hours.

The daughter of Alexander and Alice (Dzierzanowski) Sobocinski, Joan was born in Salem on April 2, 1942 and lived in the city her entire life. Growing up on Daniels Street in a predominantly...

Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery

Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery

Jun 16, 2026

PEABODY – Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery, 87, formerly of Danvers, loving wife of the late Richard V. Ellery, Jr., died on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Island Falls, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Beryl (McLaughlin) Stevens.

Darla was raised and educated in Danvers after her family relocated from Maine during her...

Frank T. Coughlin

Frank T. Coughlin

Jun 15, 2026

NEWBURYPORT - Frank T. Coughlin, 44, passed away on June 15th, 2026 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. While holding hands with his wife and ever supportive partner of 22 years, Clarice (Candy), Frank unfortunately succumbed to congestive heart failure. A fight, he and his loved ones desperately wanted him to win. 

Frank was born in Boston on September 19, 1981,...

Kathleen M. Spilman

Kathleen M. Spilman

Jun 15, 2026

MANCHESTER, NH – Kathleen M. Spilman, 66 of Manchester, NH, formerly of Salem, beloved partner of Arthur Cooper, passed away on Monday, June 15th, 2026 at her home.

Born in Saugus, she was the daughter of the late James and Dianne (Granville) Spilman. She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.

Kathleen lived most of...

Denise Marie (Riccabona) Aldridge

Denise Marie (Riccabona) Aldridge

Jun 18, 2026

BOXFORD- Denise Marie Aldridge, née Riccabona, was 62 at the time of her peaceful passing surrounded by her loving family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 18th at approximately 11pm.

Denise was born in Pittsburg, California on July 16, 1963. She attended Pittsburg High School and went on to earn a degree in finance at...

Dorothy E. (Nichinello) Fraser

Dorothy E. (Nichinello) Fraser

Jun 18, 2026

PEABODY-Dorothy E. Fraser, 85, of Peabody formerly of North reading, passed away on June 18, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Dorothy was born on January 5, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Moretto) Nichinello.

A devoted loving wife to the late Richard Fraser, they were married for 43 years and loved to...

Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell

Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell

Jun 13, 2026

BOXFORD – Mrs. Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell, 92, of Boxford, beloved wife of the late Robert Frederick Donnell, died peacefully on June 13th, 2026, at Beverly Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late James J. Jr. and Ann Elizabeth Hutchinson Gillick. She was raised and educated in Elizabeth and was a...

Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen

Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen

Jun 13, 2026

SALEM – Mrs. Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen, 94, of Salem, beloved wife of the late Frederick James Hagen Sr., died peacefully, Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Tarquinio A. and Mary E. (Riley) Farinelli. She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of the...

Patricia Ann (Ring) Watson

Patricia Ann (Ring) Watson

Jun 12, 2026

SWAMPSCOTT - Patricia A. (Ring) Watson, 81, loving wife of the late Robert Watson, passed away on June 12, 2026 in Peabody with her three girls at her side. Pat was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Ottani) Ring. She was predeceased by her brother Richard.

Pat was born and raised in Lynn and graduated with honors from St....

Vincent Francis Guerra, Jr., M.D.

Vincent Francis Guerra, Jr., M.D.

Jun 9, 2026

TOPSFIELD – Vincent Francis Guerra Jr., M.D., 92, of Topsfield, beloved husband of Jolene (Jun) Guerra, passed away on June 9th, 2026 at Beverly Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Vince, as he was known to his friends and relatives, was the son of Emma (Longe) and Vincent Guerra, Sr. From an early age Vince...

Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber

Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber

Jun 8, 2026

PEABODY - Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber, 94, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. 

She was the devoted wife of the late Wilmer “Bill” Kerber Jr. Born in Portland, Maine on September 5th, 1931, she was the daughter of the late David Mealls Peat and Elizabeth Lochhead Peat, of...

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Jun 4, 2026

MARBLEHEAD - Shirley Ann Sullivan, 73, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Beverly on May 28, 1953, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph Sullivan, former Salem Fire Chief, and Louise (Grasso) Sullivan. She was raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in...

John K. "Marley" Truesdale

John K. "Marley" Truesdale

Jun 4, 2026

DANVERS – Mr. John K. “Marley” Truesdale, 66 of Danvers, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 4, 2026, at Beverly Hospital.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts on September 8, 1959, John was the son of the late John A. and Edythe (Butler) Truesdale. He was raised and educated in Beverly, attending Beverly Public Schools and was the proud class...

Robert F. Connell

Robert F. Connell

Jun 4, 2026

SALEM - It is with loving hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) Francis Connell announces his passing on June 4, 2026, at the age of 97, at Ledgewood Skilled Nursing in Beverly, Massachusetts, with family at his side.

Robert was born in Little Falls, NY, the son of the late Augustine and Ann (O'Brien) Connell, and made his home in Salem...

Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant

Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant

Jun 1, 2026

TOPSFIELD – Mrs. Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant, 91, of Topsfield, and the loving wife of the late Jean B. Malenfant with whom she shared more than 60 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on June 1st in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

Born in Salem on January 9, 1935, Jeanne was born to the late...

Robert A. Gregory

Robert A. Gregory

May 30, 2026

DANVERS - Mr. Robert Aurel Gregory, 88, of Danvers, beloved husband of Carmen Adele (Villa) Gregory, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026, at his home.

Born in Boston on August 17, 1937, he was the son of the late George Joseph and Doris Mae (Froude) Gregory. Robert was raised and educated in Peabody. As a young man, he loved playing pond...

Bruce Bourinot

Bruce Bourinot

May 30, 2026

EXETER, NH – Bruce Augustine Bourinot, 97, of Exeter, formerly of Beverly, loving husband of the late Jane (Drabinowitz) (Dragonas) Bourinot, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Hampton, New Hampshire.

Born in Winchester, he was the son of the late Paul and Anastasia (Rakewicz) Bourinot. Bruce was raised and educated in Winchester, a proud graduate of Winchester High School. Following...

David J. Ciampa

David J. Ciampa

May 27, 2026

NAPLES, FL – Mr. David J. Ciampa 85, of Naples, Fl and Peabody, MA beloved husband of Angela M. (Cappadona) Ciampa, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Medford he was the son of the late Frank Ciampa, MD and Anne (Caputo) Ciampa. He was raised in Arlington and was a...

David C. Mason

David C. Mason

May 26, 2026

DANVERS – David C. Mason, 75, of Danvers, loving husband of Linda (Sweet) Mason, passed away on May 26, 2026 at Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Charles W. and E. Kathryn (Nist) Mason.

A proud graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1969, David went on...

Raymond Dominic DiTroia

Raymond Dominic DiTroia

Jun 16, 2026

SALEM – Mr. Raymond Dominic DiTroia, 84 of Salem, loving husband of Nancy L. (Valentine) DiTroia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Salem, Ray was the son of the late Orest and Frances (Amenta) DiTroia. He was educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High School Class of 1960. Raised...

Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello

Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello

2026

SALEM - Joan F. (Sobocinski) Pizzello, 84, of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on June 17, surrounded by family members who provided loving solace during her final hours.

The daughter of Alexander and Alice (Dzierzanowski) Sobocinski, Joan was born in Salem on April 2, 1942 and lived in the city her entire life. Growing up on Daniels Street in a predominantly...

Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery

Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery

Jun 16, 2026

PEABODY – Darla Annette (Stevens) Ellery, 87, formerly of Danvers, loving wife of the late Richard V. Ellery, Jr., died on June 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Island Falls, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Dana and Beryl (McLaughlin) Stevens.

Darla was raised and educated in Danvers after her family relocated from Maine during her...

Frank T. Coughlin

Frank T. Coughlin

Jun 15, 2026

NEWBURYPORT - Frank T. Coughlin, 44, passed away on June 15th, 2026 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. While holding hands with his wife and ever supportive partner of 22 years, Clarice (Candy), Frank unfortunately succumbed to congestive heart failure. A fight, he and his loved ones desperately wanted him to win. 

Frank was born in Boston on September 19, 1981,...

Kathleen M. Spilman

Kathleen M. Spilman

Jun 15, 2026

MANCHESTER, NH – Kathleen M. Spilman, 66 of Manchester, NH, formerly of Salem, beloved partner of Arthur Cooper, passed away on Monday, June 15th, 2026 at her home.

Born in Saugus, she was the daughter of the late James and Dianne (Granville) Spilman. She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.

Kathleen lived most of...

Denise Marie (Riccabona) Aldridge

Denise Marie (Riccabona) Aldridge

Jun 18, 2026

BOXFORD- Denise Marie Aldridge, née Riccabona, was 62 at the time of her peaceful passing surrounded by her loving family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts on Thursday, June 18th at approximately 11pm.

Denise was born in Pittsburg, California on July 16, 1963. She attended Pittsburg High School and went on to earn a degree in finance at...

Dorothy E. (Nichinello) Fraser

Dorothy E. (Nichinello) Fraser

Jun 18, 2026

PEABODY-Dorothy E. Fraser, 85, of Peabody formerly of North reading, passed away on June 18, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Dorothy was born on January 5, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Moretto) Nichinello.

A devoted loving wife to the late Richard Fraser, they were married for 43 years and loved to...

Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell

Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell

Jun 13, 2026

BOXFORD – Mrs. Mary F. (Gillick) Donnell, 92, of Boxford, beloved wife of the late Robert Frederick Donnell, died peacefully on June 13th, 2026, at Beverly Hospital surrounded by her family.

Born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late James J. Jr. and Ann Elizabeth Hutchinson Gillick. She was raised and educated in Elizabeth and was a...

Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen

Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen

Jun 13, 2026

SALEM – Mrs. Mary Theresa (Farinelli) Hagen, 94, of Salem, beloved wife of the late Frederick James Hagen Sr., died peacefully, Saturday, June 13th, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Tarquinio A. and Mary E. (Riley) Farinelli. She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of the...

Patricia Ann (Ring) Watson

Patricia Ann (Ring) Watson

Jun 12, 2026

SWAMPSCOTT - Patricia A. (Ring) Watson, 81, loving wife of the late Robert Watson, passed away on June 12, 2026 in Peabody with her three girls at her side. Pat was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth (Ottani) Ring. She was predeceased by her brother Richard.

Pat was born and raised in Lynn and graduated with honors from St....

Vincent Francis Guerra, Jr., M.D.

Vincent Francis Guerra, Jr., M.D.

Jun 9, 2026

TOPSFIELD – Vincent Francis Guerra Jr., M.D., 92, of Topsfield, beloved husband of Jolene (Jun) Guerra, passed away on June 9th, 2026 at Beverly Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Schenectady, NY, Vince, as he was known to his friends and relatives, was the son of Emma (Longe) and Vincent Guerra, Sr. From an early age Vince...

Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber

Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber

Jun 8, 2026

PEABODY - Margaret "Meg" (Peat) Kerber, 94, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield, died Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. 

She was the devoted wife of the late Wilmer “Bill” Kerber Jr. Born in Portland, Maine on September 5th, 1931, she was the daughter of the late David Mealls Peat and Elizabeth Lochhead Peat, of...

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Shirley Ann Sullivan

Jun 4, 2026

MARBLEHEAD - Shirley Ann Sullivan, 73, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Beverly on May 28, 1953, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph Sullivan, former Salem Fire Chief, and Louise (Grasso) Sullivan. She was raised in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in...

John K. "Marley" Truesdale

John K. "Marley" Truesdale

Jun 4, 2026

DANVERS – Mr. John K. “Marley” Truesdale, 66 of Danvers, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on June 4, 2026, at Beverly Hospital.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts on September 8, 1959, John was the son of the late John A. and Edythe (Butler) Truesdale. He was raised and educated in Beverly, attending Beverly Public Schools and was the proud class...

Robert F. Connell

Robert F. Connell

Jun 4, 2026

SALEM - It is with loving hearts that the family of Robert (Bob) Francis Connell announces his passing on June 4, 2026, at the age of 97, at Ledgewood Skilled Nursing in Beverly, Massachusetts, with family at his side.

Robert was born in Little Falls, NY, the son of the late Augustine and Ann (O'Brien) Connell, and made his home in Salem...

Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant

Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant

Jun 1, 2026

TOPSFIELD – Mrs. Jeanne R. (Julien) Malenfant, 91, of Topsfield, and the loving wife of the late Jean B. Malenfant with whom she shared more than 60 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on June 1st in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

Born in Salem on January 9, 1935, Jeanne was born to the late...

Robert A. Gregory

Robert A. Gregory

May 30, 2026

DANVERS - Mr. Robert Aurel Gregory, 88, of Danvers, beloved husband of Carmen Adele (Villa) Gregory, passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2026, at his home.

Born in Boston on August 17, 1937, he was the son of the late George Joseph and Doris Mae (Froude) Gregory. Robert was raised and educated in Peabody. As a young man, he loved playing pond...

Bruce Bourinot

Bruce Bourinot

May 30, 2026

EXETER, NH – Bruce Augustine Bourinot, 97, of Exeter, formerly of Beverly, loving husband of the late Jane (Drabinowitz) (Dragonas) Bourinot, died peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Hampton, New Hampshire.

Born in Winchester, he was the son of the late Paul and Anastasia (Rakewicz) Bourinot. Bruce was raised and educated in Winchester, a proud graduate of Winchester High School. Following...

David J. Ciampa

David J. Ciampa

May 27, 2026

NAPLES, FL – Mr. David J. Ciampa 85, of Naples, Fl and Peabody, MA beloved husband of Angela M. (Cappadona) Ciampa, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Medford he was the son of the late Frank Ciampa, MD and Anne (Caputo) Ciampa. He was raised in Arlington and was a...

David C. Mason

David C. Mason

May 26, 2026

DANVERS – David C. Mason, 75, of Danvers, loving husband of Linda (Sweet) Mason, passed away on May 26, 2026 at Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pittsburgh, PA he was the son of the late Charles W. and E. Kathryn (Nist) Mason.

A proud graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1969, David went on...