Dec 7, 2025

Lorraine E. (Jewett) McGovern, of North Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 7, 2025.

Lorraine loved to read and spend time working on crossword puzzles, activities that reflected her sharp mind and quick wit. She especially enjoyed gathering her family together and sharing time with those she loved—often with a cup of her favorite Dunkin’ Donuts coffee close at hand....

Dec 7, 2025

Illeana (Masel) Napoli, 69, of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away on December 7, 2025.

Illeana was the beloved daughter of Rosemarie Hrubi and the late Joseph Hrubi. She is survived by her loving brother Alex Masel, sister-in-law Dianne Masel, and cherished nephew Austin Masel. Illeana will also be deeply missed by her cousin Debbie Johnson, Debbie’s children Greg Johnson and Shauna and...

Dec 7, 2025

Johanna C. (Worcester) Herook, known as Jody, of Stoneham and Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 7th, 2025 with her family by her side. She was 90 years of age.

Jody was the beloved wife of the late Henry Herook and the cherished mother of Johanna Maranto and her husband Tony, William Herook and his wife Deborah, Gerard Herook and...

Dec 6, 2025

Linda F. (Lepore) Sorbello passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025 at the age of 82. Born in Revere, she resided in her favorite "little town" of Reading for over 50 years.

Linda was the loving mother of Craig (Pam) of NH, Derek (Donna) of NH and Danielle (Michael) of NJ. She was also the adored sister...

Dec 6, 2025

Dean Baril, of Atkinson, passed away on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at home with his family by his side. He was 64 years of age. 

Dean was employed by CPI Industries in Beverly MA.  He was a lead machinist and a team manager.  Dean was a hard worker, always doing whatever was needed on the floor.  He had a brilliant mind...

Dec 6, 2025

LINSCOTT, Ian Craig- of Germantown, OH, formerly of Sandown, NH, Coventry, CT and Reading, MA passed away unexpectedly on October 28,2025 at his home at the age of 61. Ian is survived by his loving parents Cyrus B. and Elaine (Norton) Linscott of Reading, MA, his beloved brother Daniel T. (Susan) Linscott of Littleton, MA, his nieces and nephews...

Dec 5, 2025

Friedel Barth, 70, of Stoneham, formerly of Lochum, Germany, passed peacefully, on December 5th, 2025, with his loving wife, Linda and his loving daughter, Stella, by his side, after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Mr. Barth was born and raised on a farm in the beautiful region of Westerwald, Germany, known for its deep woods, green hills and valleys. He...

Dec 2, 2025

John Anthony Sannella Jr. of Stoneham passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. He was 89 years of age.

Born and raised in Medford, John was the loving son of the late John Anthony Sannella Sr. and Edith (Basile) Sannella, and stepson to Nellie (Anella Sainato) Sannella.

John was a graduate of St. Clement High...

Dec 1, 2025

Helen M. (Zarrella) Drago, of Danvers, formerly of Stoneham, passed away on Monday December 1, 2025. She was 93 years of age.

Helen was happy with the simple things in life, especially if it meant doing them with her late husband Gaspare. They were inseparable and did everything together. One of the most beautiful sights was seeing them dance together. Their...

Nov 29, 2025

Michael J. Celata, 87, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025 in North Reading, MA.

Born on August 1, 1938 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Anthony and Marie (Bonavera) Celata, Michael kept his family and faith at the center of his life, and he loved Boston sports—especially cheering on his beloved Boston College Eagles.

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