Nancy LeFave

Jan 25, 2026

Nancy M. (Litchfield) LeFave, 91, of Reading, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 25th, surrounded by her two loving and devoted daughters.

The daughter of the late Benjamin and Gerda (Haselton) Litchfield, Mrs. LeFave was born in Reading and was an area resident all of her life, graduating from RMHS in 1951. She was a lifelong parishioner at St....

Anna (Tricca) "Lucy" Allen

Jan 25, 2026

Anna Lucy (Tricca) Allen of Stoneham passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was 92 years of age.

Lucy was a kind, loyal, caring and devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born in 1933, Lucy was the loving daughter of the late Joseph Tricca and Mary (Gagliordone)...

Paul D. Murphy

Jan 24, 2026

Paul D. Murphy, of Reading, born December 26, 1936, passed away on January 24, 2026.

Paul was predeceased by his beloved wife, Patricia Rae (Tardelli) Murphy. He is survived by their cherished children: Paul Murphy and his wife Donna; Susan Williams and her husband Scott; Linda Cook and her husband Paul; Roberta Murphy; John Murphy and his wife Sharon; and Stephen...

Evelyn M. (Mancini) Papadinis

Jan 22, 2026

Evelyn M. (Mancini) Papadinis peacefully passed away on Thursday January 22, 2026. She was 102 years of age. Born in West Roxbury, and grew up in Revere, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Sara (DiTillio) Mancini. Dear sister of late brothers Anthony, John and Daniel Mancini, and her sister Mary DeThomas. 

Evelyn enjoyed ballroom dancing with her late...

Blanca Sofia Duarte de Sotomayor

Jan 21, 2026

Blanca S. Duarte de Sotomayor, of Stoneham, formerly of Caracas, Venezuela, passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026. She was 103 years of age.

She was a woman of a strong and daring spirit, who worked hard for the betterment of her family. A talented cake decorator, pottery painter and knitting enthusiast. She loved the outdoors, mostly her beloved Paparo.

Blanca is the...

Doris F. (Taylor) Notarangeli

Jan 18, 2026

Doris F. (Taylor) Notarangeli, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was 94 years of age.

Doris (Dee) loved her family beyond all bounds. She was extremely witty, protective, loving and cherished by all who knew her. She had a lust for life and a spark for adventure. Her sense of humor could brighten up a room,...

George P. Sacco Sr.

Jan 17, 2026

George Peter Sacco, age 93, of Stoneham passed away on January 17, 2026.

George was born on July 19, 1932 in Lynn, Massachusetts. He graduated from Lynn Classical High School, where he played center on the varsity hockey team. Shortly after high school, George served in the Navy for two years during the Korean War aboard the USS Grand Canyon as...

Rina Federico

Jan 13, 2026

Rina (Spinosa) Federico of Stoneham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on January 13, 2026 at age 77.

Born on January 1, 1949, in Sulmona, Italy, Rina is the loving daughter of Giuseppe Spinosa and Rosa (DiTirro) Spinosa. She is a warm, devoted, and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be dearly...

Bernard F. Bettinelli

Jan 13, 2026

Bernard F. Bettinelli, age 95 of Woburn passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, surrounded by love.

He was born on June 3, 1930, in the West End of Boston to Bernardo and Francesca (Blandino) of Augusta, Sicily.

He was a Master electrician affiliated with Local 103, IBEW. On January 13, 1951, he enlisted in the Navy. From 1951-1954 he was an...

Rose Ann (Finnegan) Spindler

Jan 12, 2026

Rose Ann (Finnegan) Spindler of Stoneham passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026 at home. She is 71 years of age.

Born on Monday, November 22,1954 in Malden, Rose Ann is the daughter of the late Charles Finnegan and Mary "Ma" (Prusak) Finnegan. Rose Ann is a warm and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, great aunt and friend...