Obituaries

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...

May 19, 2025

Ronald 'Ron' W. Smith, age 77, of Salem, NH, passed away on May 19, 2025, at Lawrence General Hospital with family by his side. Born on September 26, 1947, in Lawrence, MA, he was the beloved son of the late Douglas and Lena (Denault) Smith. Ron was predeceased by his older brother, Donald Smith Sr., and his wife Kathleen...

May 19, 2025

"May His Memory Be Eternal"

Constantinos Xoinis was born on October 22, 1955. He passed away on the 19th of May 2025 at the age of 69.

Constantinos is survived by his wife Olga Xoinis; daughter Ourania Xoinis and son in-law Nicholas Ericson and their two children Gavin and Mia Ericson; son Andrew Xoinis and...

May 17, 2025

Paul Leo Murphy Sr., 91 was born on April 23, 1934 in Boston MA to his loving parents James Murphy and Helen Krieger Murphy and died peacefully with family on May 17, 2025.

Paul was a beloved husband, devoted father, doting grandfather, cherished friend and loving uncle. Survived by his adoring wife of 66 years, Rosaleen (Nora);...

May 16, 2025

Nancy S. (Trainor) Lambert, beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 57. Nancy was the beloved wife of Andy Lambert and the proud, loving mother of Ryan, Jack, Hannah, and Austin Lambert.

Born on May 13, 1968, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Nancy...

May 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Hillegonda 'Connie' Van Dyk Soerewyn on May 13, 2025, she was 95 years old and born in Utrecht, Holland. She was married to her husband, Herman Van Dyk Soerewyn from Holland as well, and came to this country in 1957 with their two young daughters, Irene and Vera....

May 13, 2025

PLAISTOW, NH: Mary- Beth "Cookie" Lathrop, 80, passed away on May 13, 2025 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington.

Born in Woonsocket, RI on May 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Victor E. and Muriel (Luce) Reed.

Following her graduation from Haverhill High School, Class of 1963, Cookie enrolled at Forsyth School of...

May 9, 2025

John Arthur Melonas a proud lifelong resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 90.

Born on March 1, 1935, he was the son of the late Arthur Melonas and Beatrice Peters. He graduated from Haverhill High School and went on to study electrical engineering in college before serving honorably...

May 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Barbara A. (Hadley) Sciacca, 80, on May 7, 2025.

Barbara was born on July 3, 1944 in Haverhill, MA, to her parents Rose (Scovotti) Hadley and Arthur Hadley. In her early years she attended Lowell State Teachers College and continued her education at Fitchburg College earning...

May 6, 2025

Patricia A. (Crowley) Shepard, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away at home peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.

Born on August 16, 1940, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Patricia was the cherished daughter of Francis and Evelyn (Sturtevant) Crowley. Raised in the Bradford section of Haverhill, she...

May 2, 2025

Sean Ian Degnan, 49, of Haverhill, passed peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Survived by his cherished wife Allison (Pincus) Degnan and loving father of Caitlyn, Ashley and Matthew. He will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street,...