Essex High School Alumni Obituaries

Olympia "Babe" Bianchi, 91, of Newark, passed away Monday January 5, 2026.Olympia was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was married to her high school sweetheart and true love John “Jack” Bianchi (deceased) and raised four children John, Cindy, Kevin, ...

Sophia Mastakas Caprio passed away the night of December 23rd in St. Joseph’s Hospital.Sophie was born on April 30th, 1952 in Newark to Michael and Rose Mastakas.Sophie attended Elliot Street Elementary School and Broadway Junior High School. She then moved to Nutley, NJ to finish Junior High and Hi...

Andrew passed away on November 27, 2025 at the age of 97 in Land O’Lakes, FL. Andrew was born to Andrew F Pecora, Sr and Angelina Pecora (nee Restaino) on October 3, 1928. He attended Barringer High School where he lettered in baseball and track. After high school, he enlisted in the United Sta...

Nancy Lee PalumboIt is with profound sorrow we announce that Nancy Lee Palumbo, a resident of Milford, PA, passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2025. The daughter of the late Hermine Concevitch and George Roland Huntley, Nancy was born on September 25, 1950 in Linz, Austria.After immigrating to...

Angela DeGennaro Lucas, lovingly known as “Ange”, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at the age of 92.A former professionally trained secretary for Rutgers University, she moved on to work at various brokerage firms later in life. However, she started her favorite caree...

Jean Jangraw of Topsham Maine died peacefully surrounded by family on Friday February 16 2024 at the age of 95. She was born on July 10 1928 to Louis James Lacillade and Sigrid Rudman Lacillade of Williamstown Vermont where she spent her youth and graduated from Williamstown High School as the valed...

Clyde Milton Vasel 98 passed away peacefully at his daughters home early on December 9. He was born August 10 1924 the first born to James Priest Thimi Papa Vasel and Cleora Maude Dingley Vasel. After the death of his father in 1929 Clyde became the man of the family which now included three childre...

Dr. John H. Gould of Turner Maine passed away on Monday October 14 2013 at Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Auburn Maine. Dr. Gould was born in Portland ME on Sept. 10 1934 the first child of Eleanor Webster Gould and Richard Gould. He grew up in both Cape Elizabeth ME and Winches...

Philip J. Cocco III 71 of Springfield formerly of Orange passed away peacefully on January 6 2026. Phil was a 1972 Graduate of Our Lady of Valley High School where he made a core group of life long friends that are still close to this day. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University...

Lee Anna Goins-Scipio was born October 13, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland, a daughter of Barney Goins and Rosa Lee Pearson Goins. She was educated in the public schools of Darlington County and graduated from Butler High School in 1974. Lee Anna was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church w...

Mrs. Carol Anne Twedt of Fairfax, VA, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was born on February 18, 1939, in Washington, DC, the daughter of Roy Karl Marquardt and Viola Lucille Marquardt (née Elkins). She was raised in Arlington, VA; Billings, MT; Essex, MD; and Laur...

Mary Maupin Belew of Yancey Mills died peacefully at the age of 97 on November 21 2025 following a brief hospitalization. Born in Crozet on March 1 1928 she was the daughter of the late Levi P. and Alberta Sandridge Maupin. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of just under 50 years J. ...

Richard David Peterson 91 passed away at Marshfield Hospital with his loving family by his side. Richard was born on May 8 1934 the eldest of two to the late William and Marion Peterson in New London Wisconsin. Richard achieved much in his younger years. He was the starting quarterback of the New Lo...

Florence Jewell McGlohn was born on September 19, 1931, to the late James and Beulah Richard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After a journey with Alzheimer's disease, Florence entered eternal rest at the home of her daughter in Arizona on October 30, 2025.During her early years, Florence, along with ...

William Bill Brozowski age 80 of Lynn passed away Wednesday November 26 2025 following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Helen Sarah Cates Brozowski with whom he shared more than 30 years of marriage. Born and raised in Lynn and a graduate of Lynn Classical High School he was the son of the l...

Rev. Bill was born in Frederick MD the son of the late Walter A. and Leah Horgan Simpson. He was raised on a farm in Emmitsburg MD. He graduated from Emmitsburg High School 1941 Western Maryland College now McDaniel College in 1951 with a BA in Music Education Lancaster Theological Seminary 1955 wit...

Everett Zeek Barker age 73 passed away on November 23 2025 at Mass General Hospital in Boston MA. Everett leaves his wife Christine Christie Barker of 50 years who was the love of his life. He was the son of the late Ellen Jemery. Everett was VP of local 1834 and member of local 201 AFL C10 and Memb...

Oeun Frankie Pop age 45 passed away peacefully on November 20 2025 at 1020 a.m. His life was a remarkable testament to resilience hope and the enduring strength of family. Frankie was the beloved son of Oeurm Pop and Phan Suon. He was born on October 8 1980 at the KhaoIDang Refugee Camp in Thailand ...

Born on November 12 1975 in Boston Massachusetts Kamil lovingly known as David was a true Bostonian. From the very beginning he carried a light that could not be ignored. Family often recalled that he entered the world with an infectious smile and rarely cried as though joy simply arrived with him. ...

James was born on December 17 1936 in Jersey City NJ. After the passing of his mother Margeret Masker he was raised in Kearny NJ by his aunt Lilian Murphy and his uncle George Murphy where he attended both primary and high school at St. Cecelia. James served proudly in the N.J. Air National Guard an...

Debra S. Berberick age 69 of Greenville PA passed away peacefully on Monday November 17 2025 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born August 5 1956 in Sharpsville PA she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Popovich Raiti. Debra was a graduate of Sharpsville High School and ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that our dear motherCorinne P. Lambert Lucier has been welcomed home by family who went before her. She passed away peacefully on December 26 2025 leaving behind a legacy of love strength and devotion. Corinne was born in Methuen MA on January 24 1937 to Aime...

Edward A. Miller 89 of Methuen passed away on Tuesday January 13 2026 at Lawrence General Hospital. Ed was born in Lawrence on July 11 1936. He was a 1953 graduate of Central Catholic High School and a 1957 graduate of Suffolk University. He was the owner and operator of the Central Coffee Shop of L...

Patricia Ann SheehanTurcotte a lifelong resident of Methuen Massachusetts passed away peacefully on December 5 2025 at CareOne in Lexington. Born in Lawrence Massachusetts Patricia graduated from Tenney High School in 1959. She spent more than 40 years working in data entry with the IRS before retir...

We are saddened to share that Roger Arthur Tourville 57 peacefully passed away on January 8 2026 surrounded by loved ones. Roger is reunited with his parents Muriel and Arthur Tourville and his brothers Arthur Jr. and Norman Tourville. He is survived by his loving partner and best friend Rhonda Fitz...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father William James Ritter. He peacefully departed from this world on Saturday January 10 2026. William lived a life grounded in faith and family and was constantly amazed by the beauty of Gods creations. Born on March 20 1946 Willi...

Marguerite Olive Lebel a cherished soul known affectionately as Aunti to her friends family and loved ones gracefully entered eternal rest on December 10 2025 in Methuen MA. Born on a snowy Christmas day in 1940 in Lawrence MA she was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her 85 years on this ear...

John L. Sullivan, 71 yrs. Old, died on Friday October 24,. 2025.Born in Newark, grew up in Belleville he attended St Peters Grammer School, Essex Catholic High School, and Montclair State University graduating with a BA in history. He has lived in Hackettstown. A retired State Trooper after serv...

Jimmie Gasparini, 98, grew up in the Watessing section of Bloomfield. He was the son of Beatrice and Vito Gasparini and he learned early in life how to charm his sisters, work hard, and let the world see you in the best possible light. In high school, Jimmie played football for the legendary Coach...