All Obituaries

SALEM – Mrs. Ruth A. (Cullinane) Campbell, 80 of Salem, beloved wife of the late John J. “Jack” Campbell passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Somerville, Ruth was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Charlotte (Pero) Cullinane. Raised and educated in Revere, Ruth was a graduate of Revere High School. As a young woman, Ruth volunteered as a candy striper at Massachusetts General...

LYNN – Mrs. Elizabeth Ann “Betty” (Lovett) DiScipio, 80, of Lynn, wife of the late Benjamin James DiScipio Sr., died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday September 10, 2021. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Cunningham) Lovett. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of St. Mary’s Girls High School, class of 1958. She continued her education at Salem State College earning her Bachelor’s Degree as...

SALEM – Mr. George J. Cooke, 73 of Salem, loving husband of Donna L. (Henshaw) Cooke, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, with his family by his side. Born in Danvers, George was the son of the late George J. McGinnis and Helen (Caverly) Cooke. Raised and educated in Salem, George was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1966. George was drafted into the United States Army shortly after graduating high school. He...

DANVERS - On Monday, September 6th, after a lengthy illness and with supreme dignity and grace, Judith Ann Gould’s spirit passed peacefully into a higher world. Lovingly surrounding her bedside during her last hours were her adoring family members. Her moment of passing was a joyful celebration of a life exceedingly well-lived and a testimony to a woman loved and admired by all who knew her. Judi was born in Brockton on June 29, 1946 to Captain (retired U.S. Army) John J. Gardner Sr....

NAHANT- Mr. Preston P. Ferraro, Jr., 35, of Nahant, formerly of Lynn and Lawrence, passed away unexpectedly at his home. Born in Salem, he was the son of Deborah A. O’Neil and was raised in Lynn and Lawrence. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School. Preston worked for many years in the food service industry. His out-going personality made him a favorite among the residents at the local nursing homes where he worked. He always made time to listen to a story, share a joke or...

PEABODY- Elizabeth “Betty” (Morose) Csogi, 78, of Peabody, formerly of Salem, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Danvers, she was one of ten children of the late Anthony and Geraldine (DeFrancisco) Morose. She was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Beverly, Class of 1961. Over the years Betty worked at several businesses, Hotwatt in Danvers, First National...

SALEM – Mr. James Edward “Eddie” Kidney, 79, of Danvers, formerly of Salem, husband of the late Judith L. (O’Keefe – Lubas) Kidney, died unexpectedly, September 2nd, 2021 at his home. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late James B. Jr. and Catherine R. (White) Kidney. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers. Mr. Kidney had been employed for 40 years with his families roofing and sheet metal...

ANDOVER – Mr. David Joseph Hennessey 80, of Andover & Manchester-by-the-Sea, beloved husband of 53 years of Frances (Crowley) Hennessey, died Thursday, September 2nd, 2021 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Salem, he was the son of the late David V. and Katherine (Dougherty) Hennessey. After being raised and educated in Salem at Saint James Catholic School, David attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Boys High...

SALEM – Mr. John Edward Fritz 79, of Salem, beloved wife of Rosemary (Kosek) Fritz, died Tuesday, August 31st, 2021 at Salem Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late Aubrey and Marion (O’Brien) Fritz. He was raised and educated in Billerica and was a graduate of Billerica Veteran Memorial High School. An outstanding athlete, John excelled as a member of the Varsity Track team at Billerica High School, having broken school running...

SALEM – Mr. Richard John Lowe, 75, of Salem, beloved husband of Eileen (McMullan) Lowe died peacefully, August 29th, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a 27-year battle with cancer. The family will be eternally grateful to Dr. Andrew Yee, Dr. Eleanor Gilbert and associates, for Dick's excellent care. Born in Salem, he was the son of Elizabeth (Mohrmann) Lowe of Salem and the late John Lowe. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate...