Jessie (Witkowski) Nocera
May 13, 2025
Jessie (Witkowski) Nocera, of Medford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday May 13th, 2025. She was 96 years of age.
Jessie enjoyed playing cards and doing jigsaw puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her Children , Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren.
Jessie is the beloved wife of the late Michael Nocera. They were married for 60 years. She is the devoted...
Angela (Ternek) Ottariano-Pulselli
May 5, 2025
Angela (Ternek) Ottariano-Pulselli, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Monday May 5th, 2025 with her family by her side.
Angela was born in Ljutomer, Slovenia. During the war, Angela left her home for Frankfort, Germany, there she met Nicholas Ottariano, who was serving in the army. Nicholas and Angela married in Germany. She arrived in the United States by boat and...
Robert E. "Bobby" "Obie" O'Brien
May 4, 2025
Robert Edward O’Brien (Obie), a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away on Sunday May 4th, 2025. He was 66 years of age.
Born on May 10, 1958, Bob is the loving son of the late Bob and Mary O’Brien. Bob was a loving brother, uncle, godfather and friend who will be deeply missed.
He was a devoted Boston sports fan, and a...
Robert "Bob" "Papa" Columbus
May 3, 2025
Robert "Bob" "Papa" Columbus, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, godfather and great-grandfather, passed away on May 3, 2025, in Stoneham, Massachusetts, at the age of 91. Born on August 17, 1933, in Keene, New Hampshire, Bob lived a life rich in love, family, and dedication to his craft.
Bob's career was marked by his commitment to serving others. After two years...
Joan Margaret (McManus) Doherty
May 2, 2025
Joan Margaret (McManus) Doherty, 88, beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Doherty, died suddenly on May 2, 2025, in Reading, MA, following a day of games, fun, and laughter with long-time friends and her beloved sisters Ann Marie Morris and Maureen Gillum. Joan was an extraordinary wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, in-law, neighbor, and friend to so many.
Those fortunate enough...
Roberta Pietkiewicz
May 2, 2025
Roberta Pietkiewicz, of Medford, passed away peacefully on Friday May 2, 2025.
Roberta is the beloved wife of the late Frank Pietkiewicz. She is the cherished mother of Francine, Lisa, Michael and Korrine. She is the loving and proud grandmother of Isabella, Luke, Matthew, Stephanie, Patrick, Justin, Joseph, Emily and the dear great-grandmother of Beau.
She lived her life with an unwavering...
Helen C. (Hewitt) (Hastings) Cooper
Apr 19, 2025
Helen C. (Hewitt) (Hastings) Cooper of Tyngsboro, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She is 92 years of age.
Born on Sunday, June 26, 1932 in Boston, Helen was the loving daughter of the late Bert Hewitt and Minnie (Whitcher) Hewitt. Helen was a warm, gentle & loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin...
Dora (Labella) Zappa
Apr 14, 2025
Dora (Labella) Zappa of Stoneham passed away on Monday, April 14th, 2025. She is 92 years of age.
Born on Thursday, June 2, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, Dora is the loving daughter of the late Joseph Labella and Theresa (Campagnoni) Labella. Dora is a warm, kind, gentle & caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend who will...
Gerard D. DiFiore
Apr 13, 2025
Gerard D. DiFiore of Stoneham, formerly of Medford & Malden, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 13, 2025. He is 85 years of age.
Born on Saturday, January 6, 1940, in Boston, Gerard is the loving son of the late Andrew DiFiore and MaryEllen (Holland) DiFiore. Gerard is a warm, kind, gentle and loyal son, brother,...
Coleman F. (Coley) Foley
Apr 11, 2025
Coleman (Coley) F. Foley, passed away peacefully on Friday April 11th, 2025. He was 81 years of age. He is the cherished son of the late Coleman G. and Frances (Looney) Foley. He was predeceased by his younger brother Christopher Foley.
Coley grew up in Winchester where developed his love for fishing. He enjoyed spending time on Horn, Wedge and Winter...