Barbara Anne Cooper
Apr 12, 2026
Barbara Anne Cooper (née White), 92, of Sunapee, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.
Barbara was born February 26, 1934, in Medford, Massachusetts, to the late Marie and Frank White. She grew up in West Medford, raised her family in Stoneham, Massachusetts, and later made her home in Sunapee, New Hampshire. She enjoyed a long and respected career...
Richard J. Powers
Apr 12, 2026
Richard Joseph Powers, 88, a life-long Stoneham resident, was called by the Lord on Devine Mercy Sunday, April 12, 2026.
“Richie” is the devoted husband of Mary Bonanno Powers and the loving father of Deborah and husband, Frank Annunziata of Stoneham and Michael and wife, Michelle Powers of Atkinson, NH. He is the proud Papa of Frankie and wife Jessica Annunziata,...
Sylvia F. (Patalano) Mackey
Apr 10, 2026
Sylvia Frances (Patalano) Mackey, of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 92.
Sylvia was born on October 4, 1933, in Somerville to Pasquale Patalano and Lucia (Ciccanesi) Patalano; beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Mackey; devoted mother of Kim Mackey and Gail (Mackey) Nye and her husband Andy; and the cherished grandmother of Lily...
David J. Barisano
Apr 9, 2026
David J. Barisano, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026. He was the cherished husband of Nancy J. Barisano.
He was born on May 4, 1951, in Everett, Massachusetts and was the son of the late Richard and Rosabelle (Webb) Barisano. He was raised in Melrose, Massachusetts, where he attended Melrose High School. He joined the United States Army National...
James Lee Metrano
Apr 9, 2026
James Lee Metrano, lovingly known as “Lee,” age 86, of Reading, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026.
Born on January 8, 1940, in Woburn, Massachusetts, Lee grew up with a strong sense of duty and adventure. At just sixteen years old, he joined the National Guard and later went on to serve in the United States Navy. Serving as...
Alessandro "Sonny" Caruso
Apr 6, 2026
Alessandro “Sonny” Caruso
March 25, 1953 – April 6, 2026
Alessandro “Sonny” Caruso, a man whose heart was as big as his heritage, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the family that was his greatest pride. He was 73 years old.
Born in the coastal beauty of Gaeta, Italy, Sonny took a courageous leap at the age of 18,...
Maureen (Vallely) Cullen
Apr 2, 2026
Maureen (Vallely) Cullen, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 2, 2026. She was 86 years of age.
Maureen is the beloved wife of the late John D. Cullen. She is the cherished mother of John D. Cullen Jr., Thomas Cullen and his wife Carol, Timothy J. Cullen and his wife Rita and Sheila M. Heffernan and her husband John....
Earle C. Young
Apr 1, 2026
Earle C. Young, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday April 1, 2026. He was 94 years of age.
Born on July 10, 1931, in Augusta, Maine, Earle was the beloved son of Carroll Young and Hope Oberton, and stepson of George Oberton. He grew up in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he met the love of...
Joseph Pontone
Mar 29, 2026
Joseph Pontone, of Reading, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 29th, 2026. He was 87 years of age.
Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. Joe was a man whose quiet strength and kind heart touched all who knew him.
Born in Cassino Italy, he carried with him a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys—family, hard work, and togetherness....
Paul M. O'Neil
Mar 28, 2026
Paul O’Neil of Dracut died on Saturday, March 28 at Lowell General Hospital. He was 65.
Raised in Stoneham, Mr. O’Neil previously lived in Woburn. He attended St. Patrick School in Stoneham, Stoneham public schools, and graduated from UMass Boston with a bachelor’s degree in economics.
Mr. O’Neil was a voracious reader of fiction, including westerns, science fiction, fantasy, and comic books....