Obituaries

Aug 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - James Alan Karelitz of Yarmouth Port Cape Cod, formally of Haverhill, New Seabury on Cape Cod, and Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Jim was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on April 3, 1952 to the late Leona (Marcus) Karelitz and Elliott B. Karelitz. Graduated from Haverhill High School. Received...

Aug 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - Pelagia (Gavrielides) Xagaras, born February 17, 1940 in Tsotyli, Kozanis, Greece, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Pelly, as she was known, moved to the United States in 1969 with her husband Dimitrios and young son, Angelo.

Pelly loved nothing more than taking care of her family and friends; she was an...

Aug 16, 2024

HAVERHILL - Arthur John Bower, aged 89 years, passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Seabrook this past Friday with loved ones who care for him close at hand. He was a devoted brother, friend, husband, father, uncle, health care provider, grandfather, companion, great-grandfather, and in later years, a new friend to many, all of whom...

Aug 14, 2024

HAVERHILL - Rose M. Boland, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston on August 14, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1929 to Raymond and Angelina Scalia. She spent her childhood in Waltham, MA, graduated from Waltham High School, and began her adulthood working for H.P. Hood.

While vacationing with friends at...

Aug 14, 2024

NORTH ANDOVER - Hilda (Fredriksen) Gray of North Andover, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, peacefully in the arms of her husband Philip, the love of her life for 60 years after a long fought battle with vascular dementia.

Hilda was born May 20,1943 in Rockport, MA. She attended Rockport Public Schools where she graduated in 1961....

Aug 14, 2024

EAST HAMPSTEAD, NH: Col. Fred H. Baker, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at his home in East Hampstead. He was the husband of the late Karen (Kocon) Baker, and Sharon Baker.

Born in Haverhill on March 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Major Fred H. Baker, Sr., and Philenia R....

Aug 13, 2024

HAVERHILL - Peter Joseph Frasso, 75, of Haverhill, MA, passed away after a brief illness on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Peter, son of the late Nicholas and Elena Frasso, leaves behind his beloved wife of forty seven years, Paula, of Haverhill, his son Anthony Frasso and  wife Tiffany of North Reading, his daughter...

Aug 12, 2024

HAVERHILL: Walter W. Wightman, 79, passed peacefully on August 12, 2024, following a fierce battle with cancer. Walter was the husband of Nazira (Yezzell) Wightman to whom he was married for 56 years.

Born and educated in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Edna M. (Gleason) Wightman.

Hardworking and strong,...

Aug 11, 2024

Marilyn S. Boyd, 89, passed away peacefully at All American Assisted Living in Kingston, NH on August 11, 2024. Marilyn was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Boyd.

Born in Haverhill on March 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Leon S. and Elsie M. (Poore) Prescott.

Marilyn was educated in Haverhill...

Aug 9, 2024

SALISBURY - Mark F. Foley of Salisbury, MA, passed away peacefully at West Roxbury VA Hospital on Friday morning, August 9, after a long illness.

He was a graduate of Triton Regional HS in 1977 and went on to serve in the USAF in Japan and then stateside in the USMC for a total of 8 years...

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,...