Obituaries

Joan Comfort Johnson passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2026, in her home in Marblehead, MA, surrounded by family and loved ones, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday. Known as "Joanie" to those who loved her, she leaves behind a legacy defined by kindness, loyalty, and generosity.

Joanie truly was the...

Robert G. Spychalski, 78, of Salem, retired Salem Funeral Director, died Monday, May 18, 2026 at Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, following a long illness.
Born and raised in Salem, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Marie A. (Noiseux) Spychalski.
During the Vietnam years he served in Germany...

Judith (Clayton) Amore, 75 of Beverly, passed away on Saturday, May 16.

Born in Beverly, she was known for her nursing skills as a registered nurse and caretaker. She especially loved spending time outdoors, being around animals, and making memories with her grandchildren.
Judith is survived by two sons, Cory...

Cecil Stuart "Stu" Carroll died May 4 with family at his side in the comfort of his Camden home. He enjoyed a long, full life and cherished his memories of family and friends. His memories sustained him as the challenges of age slowed him down.
Stuart was born in Winthrop, Mass., in April, 1929, the only child of...

Louis M. Abiero, Sr., 79, of Beverly, MA passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
Lou was born in Peabody, MA on April 17th, 1947 to Jennie (Bettinazzi) and Giuseppe Albiero. Lou attended Peabody High School, graduating in 1964. After graduation, Lou volunteered to serve his country...

Mary Grace (Casparriello) Cappuccio, 96, passed away surrounded by her family on May 25, 2026 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the loving wife of the late John R. Cappuccio.
Born in Somerville on January 26, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ernestine (Colarusso) Casparriello. Mary was...

Rosamond "Roz" (Coleman) Powers, loving wife of the late J. Donald Powers, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Roz was a bright spirit, devoted matriarch of the family, and a cherished friend to many.
The daughter of the late George J. and Dorothy (Hayes) Coleman, Roz...

Michael Eugene Bissel, of Beverly, MA, husband of Susan (Towne) Bissel passed away on February 10, 2026 while vacationing with family in Aruba. We will be celebrating his incredible life with joy on Saturday, May 30, 12-3 p.m. at Patton Hall, The American Legion, 37 School Street, Hamilton, MA. He was survived by...

Louise L. (Viel) Swiniarski, 88, passed away on May 16, 2026 in the Brudnick Center in Peabody.
Born in Salem on July 3, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George and Lydia (LeBel) Viel. A graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1955, Louise worked for many years as a computer operator for several local...

Ann (Millstein) Segal, 89, of Salem, MA, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, MA.
Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Ada (Gilman) Millstein.
She was a proud graduate of Salem High School. She sang for 50 years for the Paul Madore Chorale and was...

Robert "Bob" Domoracki, 73 of Ipswich, formerly of Beverly, passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, May 19th. Born in Ipswich on November 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Frank and Alice (Gallant) Domoracki and beloved husband of the late Michele "Miki" (Melanson) Domoracki.
Bob was quick-witted; he was...