Monica M. (Brisson) Ruff
Jan 31, 2026
Monica M. Ruff, 96, peacefully joined our Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Edward Ruff (deceased 2011), with whom she shared a blessed marriage of 59 years and raised eight children.
Born on December 29, 1929, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Monica was the eighth of nine children born to Francis...
Lynn Ann (Derby) Collins
Jan 26, 2026
Lynn Ann (Derby) Collins of Stoneham passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 26, 2026. She is 66 years of age.
Born on Monday, October 19, 1959 in East Boston, Lynn is the loving daughter of the late Walter Derby and Elisa (Barone) Derby. Lynn is a warm, kind, gentle & loyal daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, sister-in-law and best friend who...
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...