Joyce Eleanor Shea, passed away at Anna Jaques Hospital on November 27, 2021. She was born in Boston, MA on December 29, 1946 to the late Gennaro and Eleanor (Catazone) DellaGatta. She is survived by Edmund J. Shea, her husband of 54 years, two children and five grandchildren. Joyce has long been a resident of Newburyport, happily moving here after many visits to the area to enjoy the city and Plum Island. She loved being by the water, and walked the beach and trails at the Parker River...

Jerry Burl died November 24, surrounded by his family, after having lived with glioblastoma for almost three years.  He was born in Worcester and raised in Southbridge, MA.  He went on to receive his B.A. in Psychology and Anthropology/Sociology from Johnson State College.  Between studies he spent his time skiing at Stowe Mountain and fly fishing the Vermont trout streams. Jerry was a man of passion and integrity who, in addition to skiing and fishing, loved to run, bike,...

Lorna Lynn Apostolides, 65, a resident of Salisbury, died early Tuesday morning November 16, 2021 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She was born in Newburyport, MA on January 10, 1956 to the late Loretta Barbara (Jenkins) and Charles Richard Creasey, Jr. Lorna was a graduate of Triton Regional High School and was in their first freshman class. She was primarily a homemaker her entire life and loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends at their home on the beach on Plum...

The children of Sylvia Anna Lolli are heartbroken as they share the news that their extraordinary mother passed away on November 17. Sylvia’s brilliance shone throughout her life through the many roles that she filled - daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, cousin, friend, encourager, and confidant. Her genuine, unscripted, fierce, joyful presence will be deeply missed by those who loved her. We take solace in knowing that her light shines on through the kind acts and thoughtful...

Ron Emmerling of West Newbury, MA, died peacefully at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport on November 16, 2021, surrounded with the love of his family. He was born on March 13, 1936, in New York State to German immigrants Andrew and Johanna Emmerling. His lifelong passions were learning about and creating art, watching baseball, and spending time on the beach and with his family. He attended Pratt Institute School of Art in Brooklyn, New York, where he won the Ida Haskell scholarship for...

Janet (Knight) Elario, 90, Loving wife of the late Henry “Hank” Elario, of Pewaukee, WI and formerly of Newburyport, MA, died Friday October 29, 2021 at Cecelia Place in Pewaukee, WI. Janet was born in Newburyport, MA on June 17, 1931 to the late Oscar C. and Mildred (Ives) Knight. She was raised and educated in Newburyport, graduating from Newburyport High School. Shortly after her graduation Janet married Hank and the couple raised their family in Newburyport. Janet was a...

James J. Smith, 65, a resident of Newbury died Sunday afternoon October 24, 2021 at Anna Jaques Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Newburyport on June 23, 1956 to the late Donald E. and Glenda (Mottram) Smith. Jim was raised and educated in Newburyport, and was a graduate of Newburyport High School. Following his graduation Jim enlisted in Army National Guard and served our country proudly for over 10 years. He started his family early in life and raised his family in...

Joanne (Violette) Hogan, age 78, a resident of Byfield, MA since 1964, passed away on October 27th after being diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer two months ago.  She was the beloved wife of Barbara J. Luby.  Born in Lynn on June 15, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Madeline (Marcheterre) and Alfred Violette. Joanne raised four children while becoming more involved in her church.  She taught CCD, became a Religious Ed Coordinator, invested herself in the...

Dave passed away at home last Saturday evening with his family at his side, in what was a long and courageous battle against colon cancer.  He was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts to Vincent and Louise (Tougas) Sheppard with his family moving to Rowley when he was 10 years old.  Dave attended Newburyport High School (Class of 1960) which was a regional school at that time.  He was the beloved husband of Nancy (Pike) for 56 wonderful years and loved living and raising his family...

Patrick “Fitzy” J. Fitzgerald, Jr. age 63, passed away peacefully in Newburyport, MA with his family by his side. He was born on April 12, 1958, the son of the late Patrick J. Fitzgerald, Sr. and Shirley T. (Parasso) Fitzgerald. He was raised and educated in Newburyport, MA. Pat worked in construction his whole life. He cherished the time he spent with his son Dylan P. Fitzgerald, the love of his life. Pat is survived by his son, Dylan P. Fitzgerald and his girlfriend Cody St....