Obituaries

Aug 9, 2024

HAVERHILL - William Abbate passed suddenly, by natural causes, on Aug 9, 2024. Bill was born in Boston, and even though he lived many places during his life, the Boston area was always home.

He attended high school at ASIJ in Tokyo, Japan, where he discovered his passion for on air radio announcing. He worked as a...

Aug 8, 2024

HAVERHILL - Jeremiah Andrew Welch, 23, of Haverhill, MA passed away on Thursday August 8, 2024. Jeremiah grew up in Haverhill, where he attended Whittier Tech.

He loved his Scottish Terrier, Charlie, quite dearly and took pride in caring for him. He also enjoyed spending time with his father, Ned, of Tewksbury, MA, who was undoubtedly his...

Aug 3, 2024

METHUEN - Paul B. Reardon, 74, longtime Methuen resident, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 3 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loved ones.

Paul was born in Methuen, MA on October 15, 1949 to William Reardon and Mildred Kelley. He graduated from Methuen High School in 1967, and he then went...

Aug 3, 2024

TOPSFIELD - Paul P Worobey, 86, passed away August 3, 2024 at Beverly Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born in Revere, MA the son of Paul and Mary (Zacharchuk) Worobey. Paul married his wife of 60 years Virginia (Saunders) Worobey in April of 1964.

Paul is survived by his four children; Margaret Helmke...

Jul 29, 2024

HAVERHILL - Aquilino 'Felito' Guzman, son of Eugenio de Los Santos and Mercedes Guzman born March 9, 1950, peacefully passed on July 29, 2024 in the company of his loved ones.

Born in the Dominican Republic, Felito came to the United States in the late 1960's, where he spent the majority of his life and work on...

Jul 23, 2024

METHUEN - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra 'Sandi' Bentham after a long courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born in Methuen, MA on December 11, 1948 to loving parents Edward and Georgianna Pienta.

Sandi was a force of nature with a love of excitement. She lived life...

Jul 20, 2024

HAVERHILL - Lisa Barnes, 63, of Haverhill, MA passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 20, 2024.

She was born in Winthrop, MA on February 6, 1961 to Michael and Elizabeth Garchinsky. Youngest sister to Anne, Jane, and Mary Garchinsky. Lisa loved caring for others which led her to a career in nursing. She prided herself...

Jul 17, 2024

HUNTINGTON - Jody grew up in West Hartford, CT and summered at her family cottage in North Chester, MA.  After living and raising a family in Burlington, MA for 26 years she moved to Huntington, MA where she lived for the last 30 years.

For 20 years she served on the Littleville Fair board in Huntington, MA...

Jul 14, 2024

HAVERHILL - Barbara B. Sager, 76, of Haverhill, MA passed away peacefully after a brave battle with cancer Sunday morning, July 14, at High Pointe House.

Barbara was born on May 21, 1948 in Hazleton, PA, daughter of the late Sidney and Eva (née Fleshman) Benjamin, younger sister to Ronald L. Benjamin. She was raised in the...

Jul 12, 2024

Jean M. Masucci, 83, passed away on July 12, 2024 at the Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  She was the wife of the late John F. Masucci.

Born in Lawrence, MA on March 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John J. and Rose (Vetrano) Lucinskas.

Mrs. Masucci is survived by her daughter,...

Jul 3, 2024

HAVERHILL - Jodi Pierce passed away suddenly at her home on July 3, 2024.

Jodi is survived by her husband Paul, son Edward Hoar and his wife Jolette Valdez of Houston, Texas, and her five kids (dogs) Dozer, Molly, Max, Harley, Maci. She is also survived by brothers John and his wife Ines Silvonic, Joe and his...

Jul 3, 2024

HAVERHILL - John Szmyt, aged 65, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Haverhill, MA. Born on September 14, 1958, in Poland, John moved to the United States, where he proudly served in the Marine Corps, dedicating himself to a life of discipline and service.

He is survived by his loving wife, Deborah Szmyt; his son, Joseph...

Jun 29, 2024

METHUEN – Pamela Koscielniak passed away peacefully surrounded by family members on June 29, 2024, after a long illness. She is now dancing with her beloved husband of 43 years, Edwin Koscielniak, in heaven.

Pamela is survived by her daughter Joy Berg and her husband Robert, daughter Susan Evans and her partner Jeff Evans, daughter Cynthia Zorn...

Jun 27, 2024

HAVERHILL - John passed away June 27, surrounded by his family after a swift and courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife Stephanie (Belmer), and his daughters Merrick and Mia of Bradford. He is also survived by his siblings; Karen Provencher and her husband Bill of Nashua NH, Brian and his wife Susan of...

Jun 24, 2024

PROPOSED OBITUARY

HAVERHILL: Robert "Bob" Edgar Barney, a beloved member of the community, passed away on June 24, 2024 at the age of eighty-six.

Bob was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on January 25, 1938 to Elmer O. and Evelyn M. (Wilfore) Barney.

His life was characterized by dedication, service, and a passion...

Jun 22, 2024

HAVERHILL:  Thelma (Britton) Perkins, 96, passed away on June 22, 2024 at Lakeview House in Haverhill.

She was born October 17, 1927 in West Newbury, MA, daughter of Truman and Irene (Scott) Britton.

Thelma and her husband Carl H. Perkins celebrated their 50th Anniversary on September 23, 1996; Carl passed in 1998. Thelma was also...

Jun 20, 2024

WEST NEWBURY - Surrounded by his wife and two daughters, Anthony J. Cannatelli, III passed away on June 20, 2024 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Known by his friends and loved ones as Joe, he was originally from Danvers. He made his home in West Newbury, MA. Joe was a graduate of St. John's Prep where he played...

Jun 18, 2024

WOBURN - A loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Sudhir Kumar Mehta, 75, of Woburn, MA, passed away in Stoughton, MA, surrounded by his family on June 18, 2024.

Sudhir Mehta was born in Haridwar, Uttar Pradesh, in 1948 to Shakuntala and Jugal Kishore Mehta. He grew up with his eldest brother, Vijay, his sister,...

Jun 18, 2024

GEORGETOWN - Diane Nadeau passed away peacefully at home on June 18, 2024.  Diane was with her children and husband when she decided to let go of her life on earth. We believe Diane ceased her battle with cancer deliberately and shut down. Not for lack of courage to fight, but solely to end the burden of her illness...

Jun 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - Raymond F. Galinsky died peacefully with his wife and family by his side on June 18, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Haverhill, son of Frank and Sarah (Antkowiak) Galinsky.

Ray graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1955. He was a Korean War Veteran in the United States Air Force where he was...