Vlasios A. Benelas
Oct 15, 2017
HAVERHILL - Vlasios A. Benelas, longtime Haverhill resident passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, October 15, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester.
Vlasios was born in Volos, Greece on December 12, 1958 to loving parents Andrew and Efthemia (Papaefthemiou) Benelas. He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 10 and settled in Haverhill with his family....
James E. Steele
Oct 7, 2017
GROVELAND: James E. Steele, 62, husband of Patricia A. (Wyatt) Steele, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2017 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley.
Born in Dayton, OH on October 15, 1954, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Helen Marie (Jolly) Steele.
Jim graduated from Northrup High School in Fort...
Hollis R. "Hawk" Emery
Oct 6, 2017
HAMPTON, NH: Hollis R. "Hawk" Emery, 70, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on October 6, 2017 at his home surrounded by those he loved following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the husband of Cindy (Allen) Emery.
Born in Haverhill on September 19, 1947, Hollis was the son of the late Hollis I. and...
Virginia May Basken
Oct 5, 2017
GROVELAND - Virginia May Basken, a longtime Stoneham resident, died October 5, at her home in Groveland after a lengthy illness. She was 79. Virginia is survived by her husband of 60 years, Paul Basken; their children Christine Basken and her husband Mark Copeland of Newcastle, UK; Paul Basken and his wife Maureen Greenwood-Basken of Chevy Chase, MD; Heidi...
Robert Louis Nelson
Oct 4, 2017
On Wednesday October 4th Robert (Bob) Nelson, age 86, passed away after battling Alzheimer's for many years. He was devoted to his family and always sought ways to help others in need. Bob was born and grew up in Dover, New Hampshire. His curious, ambitious mind would lead him to take on all kinds of interesting challenges and travel...
Virginia "Ginnie" Carbone
Oct 1, 2017
HAVERHILL - Virginia Ruth (Sawyer) Carbone passed away peacefully last Sunday surrounded by Atillio, her husband of 66 years, her seven children and spouses, and many of her grandchildren.
She was born in Haverhill, MA on November 7, 1930, to Charles F. and Virginia (Gindorff) Sawyer. Virginia (Ginnie) was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, attending both...
Jillian Scalfani
Sep 30, 2017
HAVERHILL - Jillian Scalfani, 35, lifelong Haverhill resident passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 30, surrounded by her family and her closest friends at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.
Jillian courageously fought cervical cancer for nearly four years. She was born and raised in Haverhill and attended Haverhill Public Schools. Jillian worked as a Certified...
Barbara F. Piccolo
Sep 28, 2017
BRADFORD - Barbara F. (Moore) Piccolo, 85, of Bradford, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 28 in Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family.
Barbara was born on November 27, 1931, daughter of John R. and Gertrude (Meade) Moore. She was raised in Lynn and graduated from St. Mary's High School. She worked for several years for...
Sujyothi Shetty
Sep 26, 2017
ANDOVER - Mrs. Sujyothi "Sue" Shetty passed away on Tuesday September 26, 2017.
She was born on December 12, 1948 in India to Mr. MPC and Susheela Shetty. Sujyothi was married to Dr. Santosh "Sam" Shetty, who was a Radiation Oncologist at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. They were married in 1969 in India and came to...
Donn Richard Andre
Sep 24, 2017
PEABODY, MA - Donn R. Andre, 81, born in Port Jervis, NY and recently residing in Peabody, MA passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 24, 2017, one day after his 81st birthday. He was the son of Marion Olivier and Amy (Howe) Andre. Brother of the late Keith Lynn Andre. He was widowed by his wife of many years,...
Jason M. Rock
Sep 22, 2017
BYFIELD - Jason Michael Rock, Sr., 41 of Byfield, died on Friday, September 22, 2017 in Byfield.
Born in Haverhill, son of David R. and Paula J. (Noury) Rock.
He attended school in Newbury and graduated Whittier Vo-Tech, class of 1994. He was a carpenter by trade.
In addition to Jason's parents, his...
Pablo Diaz, Jr.
Sep 21, 2017
MANCHESTER, NH: Pablo Diaz, Jr., 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 21, 2017.
Born in Methuen, MA on January 17, 1972, he is the son of Pablo Diaz Montaez and Maria Antonia (Gomez) Diaz.
Pablo was educated in Methuen and graduated from Methuen High School, Class of 1990. He worked several years...
Charles Samardelis
Sep 17, 2017
HAVERHILL - Charles D. Samardelis, 93, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 17, 2017.
Charles was born in Haverhill on September 19, 1923, son of Dimitrios and Ourania Samardelis. He was raised and educated in Haverhill and was a graduate of Haverhill High School. Charles enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served...
Jacob Wade Lavender
Sep 10, 2017
GEORGETOWN - Mr. Jacob Wade Lavender, 23, of Georgetown died unexpectedly, Sunday, September 10, 2017. Born in Newburyport, he was the son of Suzanne (Butler) Lavender and Brian P. Lavender. He was raised and educated in Plaistow, N.H. and Groveland and was a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School.
A young man with a huge heart and...
Peter Bevelaqua
Sep 9, 2017
GROVELAND - Peter Bevelaqua, 48, lifelong resident of Groveland and Haverhill, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday, September 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Haverhill on October 16, 1968, son of the late R. Burke Bevelaqua and Anne (Sullivan) Bevelaqua.
Peter graduated from Kent's Hill School in...
Theresa Elaine Rouda
Sep 8, 2017
METHUEN - Theresa Elaine (Tropeano) Rouda, age, 72, of Methuen, MA passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 after a long illness, with her family at her side. Theresa was born in Melrose, MA, the daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret (Doldt) Tropeano. Theresa was raised in Wakefield, MA and a graduate of Wakefield Memorial High School. Theresa went...
Joseph F. Salines
Sep 4, 2017
HAVERHILL - Joseph F. Salines, Jr., 64, of Bradford, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017, in Bradford.
Joe was born in Cambridge on January 2, 1953 to Carmella A. (Farina) and Joseph F. Salines. He attended Medford High School, graduating in 1971. Joe worked for many years as a Sales Consultant at Bill DeLuca GMC....
Christos "Chris" Laitsas
Aug 28, 2017
HAVERHILL - Christos "Chris" Laitsas, 76 years of age, passed away with his family by his side at 12:21 am on Monday, August 28, 2017.
Christos was born in a mountainous town named Dikastro located in Northern Greece on April 21,1941 to parents George and Eleni Laitsas. While on assignment on the Island of Lesvos in 1968,...
John Novak
Aug 22, 2017
HAVERHILL - John Novak, 97, of Haverhill, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 exactly 68 years after immigrating to the United States from war torn Poland in 1949. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
John was a devoted Catholic and believed in the power of God Almighty. His life reflected his core values...
Celeste Sally Schena
Aug 18, 2017
SALEM, NH - Sally passed and ascended into heaven on Friday, August 18, 2017, at the Residence at Salem Woods, Salem, NH, with her loving family by her side.
Sally was born on July 10, 1928, in Haverhill, MA to Fred and Theresa (Comeau) McLaughlin. She was educated at St. James Grammar School and St. James High...
