Hans J. Erwich, a loving father, grandfather, and devoted husband, died on March 22, 2022.  Hans was born May 9, 1929, in Rotterdam, Holland. He received a BS in Electrical Engineering from the Netherlands Technical College and completed graduate work at the University of Amsterdam. He was a pilot in the Dutch Air Force and loved to share a story about the weekend he spent in the brig after buzzing the parade grounds while the brass was in attendance. He married Petra Kroon in...

On May 25, 2022, Mary E. Marsden passed away after a brave battle with cancer. Throughout her life she was a valiant and courageous woman. In a time when women were trying to find their place and voice in this world, 50 years ago, Mary took the lead, renovated and developed 11 small summer cabins on Beach Road in Salisbury and turned it into a year-round 22 unit motel and cottage complex called the  Beach Grove Cabins. She was admired for her tenacity and resilience. Her warm smile...

Edward Coleman, 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Ed was a loving father, devoted husband and always a man of great integrity and kindness. Ed was married to his best friend and sweetheart, Jean. He is survived by Jean of Newburyport, MA and Fort Myers, FL, his 4 children Kathleen of Tampa, FL, Ed of Lake Tahoe, CA, Tom of Sunnyvale, CA, and Sharon Coleman (Judith Hull) of Newburyport MA, his in-laws, Elaine Suarez, Betty Ann Collura, Carolyn and Dennis LoDestro and many nephews...

Pamela Mae Donahue, 74, passed away Monday morning May 16, 2022 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport after a brief illness. She was born in Newburyport on June 26,1947 to the late Mae (Reynolds) Donahue. Raised and educated in Newburyport, Pamela was a graduate of Newburyport High School, class of 1965.  Following her graduation she worked at Western Electric, then as a bookkeeper for Hudson’s Outboard in Newburyport. Prior to retiring, she served in the Treasury Department for...

Richard Paul Martello, Jr., 24, beloved son of Nancy Phillips and the late Peter Maffiola, took his own life on May 8, 2022 with his sister Shawnia. Ricky grew up in Rowley and was well liked by everyone who met him.  He went to the Pine Grove School and kept busy with cub scouts, play dates and baseball.  He LOVED baseball, both watching it and playing it.  He was a good all around player and played catcher for a couple of seasons.  Watching him play was one of my...

William F. Mahony, 81, passed peacefully, Thursday May 5, 2022 in Haverhill after a brief illness. He was the husband of Joan E. (Champigny) Mahony of Haverhill, with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. Born in Boston on September 23, 1940, he was the son of the late Francis and Mary (Mahoney) Mahony. He was raised and educated in Boston and continued his studies at Northeastern University where he earned his degree in Computer Science. William “Bill” spent over thirty years...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that John Aaron LaPierre, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 7, 2022.  John was born on April 14, 1976 in Newburyport, Ma to his loving parents, John LaPierre and Mary Giles. He was raised in the South End of Newburyport, where he made memories on every street and every corner with his neighborhood friends.  Those who knew John were touched by his free-spirited nature, his bright smile, his kind heart, warm energy, and his wild sense...

Lorraine “Tootsie” Murphy, 88 of Newburyport, MA died on Thursday May 12, 2022 at Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the wife of the late Edward J. Murphy. Tootsie was born prematurely at 3 lbs on November 1, 1933 in Amesbury, MA, the daughter of the late Eva and Roland Allard. That fighting spirit followed her until her death.  She is survived by her children Deborah and husband Richard Oliver of Winchester MA., Lynn Matt and Chris Ciulla of Stoneham...

Sally A. Murray, 93, passed away on Wednesday evening May 11, 2022 at Country Center for Health and Rehab in Newburyport. Sally was born on September 1, 1928 in Ipswich to the late George and Edna (Roper-Scales) Andrews. Raised and educated in Newburyport she was a graduate of Newburyport High School Class of 1946.  She married Cornelius Murray and the couple settled in Newburyport where they lived their entire lives until his death in 1990. Sally was employed by Newburyport Press for...

It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Joseph P. Messina who died in the arms of his beloved wife and devoted sons at his home in Newburyport on March 13, 2022. Joe was married to his high school sweetheart and wife of 58 years, Ann Pappalardo, and was a dedicated husband and proud father of his sons, Philip and Joseph. Joe loved coaching his sons’ Little League and youth hockey teams. He was a graduate of Merrimack College. He was a seasoned photographer and...