Obituaries

Jun 29, 2025

METHUEN: James B. Hamel, 62, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025,

with his loving family by his side as he passed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ at Tewksbury Hospital following a lengthy battle with Huntington's disease. He was the husband of Therese "Teddy" Hamel.

Born in Haverhill on August 18, 1962,...

Jun 22, 2025

Ruth Ida (Dietzel) Rudolph, age 92, of Methuen, MA passed away on June 22, 2025.

Ruth was born on January 24, 1933, in Wolfeboro, NH to William Herman Dietzel and Hulda Anna (Ortstein) Dietzel. Her father was a carpenter from Lawrence, MA and her mother was from Methuen, MA, working in the mills among other jobs. Ruth...

Jun 21, 2025

Michelle (Martino) Gould, 53, of Haverhill, passed away Saturday, June 21 at Mass General Hospital. Born at Malden Hospital on October 13, 1971. She is the daughter of Rose (Martino) Gallagher, and step-daughter of Jorge Del Valle. She is predeceased by her brother Jorge Del Valle, Jr., sister in-law Elaine Shah and stepson Nick Gould. She is survived by...

Jun 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Norma A. (Williams) Riley age 94 on June 18, 2025.

Norma was Born on November 2, 1930, to Andrew and Edna Williams. In her early years Norma was a re-nowned dancer along with her cousin the late Father Joseph Laporte, who once danced for General George...

Jun 15, 2025

"May His Memory Be Eternal"

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew Costas Fella, age 64. Andy passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Andy was born on July 6, 1960, in Famagusta, Cyprus. In 1975, he immigrated to Haverhill with his parents, Costas...

Jun 15, 2025

SHARPES CHAPEL, TN: Paula (McEachern) Parke, 65, formerly of Hampstead, NH, passed away in Knoxville, TN on June 15, 2025, with her loving husband and daughter by her side.

Paula devoted her life to serving others during her career as a nurse, as well as volunteer work with countless organizations throughout her lifetime. Her selfless personality shone...

Jun 14, 2025

David C. Mitchell, 89, of Atkinson, NH, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side.

David was born August 21, 1935, to Charles B. Mitchell and Elizabeth (Stewart) Mitchell of Lawrence. He is predeceased in death by his brothers John S. Mitchell and wife Arlene and Charles B. Mitchell and wife Marie.

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Jun 13, 2025

Anne Marie (Keating) Bogart, 80, of West Newbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Born in Lynn, MA on November 11, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William and Eleanor Keating. Anne was the beloved wife of the late Allen Bogart, with whom she shared 45 years of marriage until his passing in 2013.

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Jun 13, 2025

Jeannette Lavoie Ellis, the finest freshest frenchie you'll ever meet. MJ as her grandchildren and great-grandchildren called her. MJ grew up in a time when life wasn't tv, video games or sitting in front of a rectangle. She was never one to ever get the hang of a text. She spent the end of her life in the loving...

Jun 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that the family of John A. Bainter, Jr., 67, of Bradford, MA, we announce his passing on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

John was born on February 8, 1958, in Providence, RI. After graduating high school, he proudly served in the United States Air Force for 10 years as a tactical aircraft maintenance...

Jun 12, 2025

Charles Chernov, 82, passed away on June 12, in Haverhill, born on December 9, 1942, in Roxbury.

Charles led a life marked by dedication, humor, and compassion. From a young age, he demonstrated a strong work ethic, working in his father's garage repairing cars and pumping gas before putting himself through both undergraduate and graduate studies at...

Jun 10, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Jessica Hamilton on June 10, 2025 at the young age of 33. She was a bright and beautiful soul, whose laughter was contagious, and her absence is felt deeply by all who knew and loved her.

Jessica was a creative force — a gifted hairdresser...

Jun 10, 2025

HAMPTON, NH: Suzanne (Woodie) McGregor Pope, February 1933 – June 10th 2025, passed away at home.  She was the daughter of George and Elizabeth McGregor of Haverhill, MA, and grew up there, raising her family until she moved to Hampton, NH, to her late father's home on the Place Cove beach.

She was the wife of David...

Jun 9, 2025

Arthur Pryor Rudolph, Jr. age 98, of Methuen, MA passed away on June 9, 2025.

Arthur was born on December 31, 1926, in Quincy, MA to Arthur Pryor Rudolph Sr. and Amy Mae (Griffith) Rudolph. His father was a fisherman, ship rigger, yachtsman and estate caretaker. They lived in several cities in Massachusetts over the years (Quincy,...

Jun 6, 2025

Roger Sanborn, 73, of Hampstead, NH, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025.

He was born on March 14, 1952 in Lawrence to Sam Sanborn and Ina Maki.

Roger spent his life revolving around his family and his love of cars. He owned and operated Sanborn's Enterprise of Hampstead, NH for 40 years, where he offered...

Jun 6, 2025

María Lucila Núñez Fermín was born in Arroyo Frio in the idyllic, lush countryside "campo" in the vicinity of the small city of Moca in her native Dominican Republic. She was one of 13 children; the seventh child and third daughter. Affectionately called "Tita" by younger siblings Gilda, Dalida, José and nephew/"brother" Millo, they regarded her as a second...

Jun 6, 2025

In the early hours of Friday, June 6, surrounded by his family, Mark William McKellar, cherished husband, father, grandfather, and science teacher, passed away at the age of 65. Mark was a longtime resident of Bradford, where he lived with his beloved wife, Laura, and dog, Abby.

Mark was born in Laguna Beach, Calif. to Barbara (Lord)...

Jun 5, 2025

Frank J. Wendell passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, June 5, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Frank was born in Salem, MA and lived most of his life in Peabody until moving to Haverhill in the early 2000's. He was a graduate of Peabody High School. Frank served in the Army Reserves for...

May 29, 2025

Brian John Lorance, 39, a longtime resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, surrounded by his loved ones, after a lengthy and courageous fight with a brain tumor. Throughout his battle, he remained stoic, quietly shielding those around him from the full weight of his illness.

Brian was born on October 14, 1985, to...

May 19, 2025

Elizabeth 'Betty' Brinton, 80, of Newburyport, formerly of Lynn, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025.

Born on August 24, 1944, in Lynn, Betty was the beloved daughter of the late Irene and Carl Burrows. She was predeceased by her husband, David Brinton.

Betty is survived by her devoted son, Charles Cashman, and...