Obituaries

Feb 5, 2014

Libby C. (Habib) Salemi of Braintree, formerly of West Roxbury and Norwood, passed away on February 5, 2014. She was 85 years old. Libby was the dear and devoted wife of the late William P. Salemi Sr. Loving mother of Geraldine Reese and her husband James of NY, Teresa Salemi of Braintree, Lisa Salemi and her fiance Frantz of...

Jan 26, 2014

It is with great sadness that the family of Amy Lee Berkowitz announces her death. Amy passed away on January 25, 2014, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 46 years old. Born in Orange, NJ and raised in South Orange and West Orange, NJ, she was the daughter of Bernard S. Berkowitz and the late Edith Collins...

Jan 26, 2014

Margaret Mary Murphy passed away in South Boston on January 26, 2014. She was 86 years old. Born in Charlestown (Boston) on November 19, 1927 Margaret spent her life taking care of others. She worked as a nursing assistant in hospitals, nursing homes, and private home care. Margaret was the dear and devoted daughter of the late Dennis J....

Jan 21, 2014

Diana (Saliba) Ferris of West Roxbury passed away January 21, 2014. She was 90 years old. Diana was the Dear and devoted wife of the late Abraham Ferris. Loving sister of the late Lorraine Dragani, Olga Sawayer, Edmond Saliba and Joseph Saliba. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law Eleanor “Honey” Saliba and many loving nieces and nephews. Diana's...

Jan 7, 2014

Johanne Lore Wefers of Roslindale passed away at her home on January 7, 2014. She was 81 years old. Johanne was born in Kippekofen, Germany on May 30, 1932. She was a homemaker. Johanne is survived by her devoted husband Karl Heinz Wefers, beloved daughter Roswitha O'Hara and her husband William of Abington, beloved son Roland Wefers and his...

Jan 5, 2014

Mary M. (Leon) Fogel of Palm Coast, FL, formerly of Randolph and West Roxbury, passed away on January 5, 2014 following a short illness. She was 68 years old. Mary was the loving mother of Michael Fogel of Clifton Park NY, David Fogel USN (retired) and his wife Laurie of Marstons Mills, and Joseph Fogel of Mount Pleasant, SC...

Jan 2, 2014

Helenne Issa Haidar of Somerset passed away on January 2, 2014. She was 82 years old. Helenne was the dear devoted wife of the late Anwar Haidar. Loving mother of Teodora Haj and her husband Bechara of Lebanon, Bassam Haidar and his wife Yolla of Somerset, Bassima Haidar and her husband Jihad of Australia and the late Edward Haidar....

Dec 16, 2013

Maria S. Gonzalez of Mission Hill, passed away on December 16, 2013. She was 72 years old. Born in Puerto Rico, Maria taught school in Rochester, NY before moving to the Boston area 30 years ago. She continued to teach here in Boston, and loved to cook. She loved animals, especially her dog, "Thunder" and her 2 cats, "Petey"...

Dec 8, 2013

View Slideshow Russell F. “Whitey” Marsh of Dedham, formerly of Hyde Park, passed away at his home suddenly on December 8, 2013. He had celebrated his 78th birthday on December 2, 2013. Whitey was born in Revere in 1935. He enlisted in the U.S. Army at the age of 18, and served in the Army for 3 years. Whitey...

Dec 6, 2013

Rose C. (Spinale) Staver of Brighton passed away on December 6, 2013. She was 93 years old. Rose was the loving wife of the late Clifford Staver. Dear sister of Josephine Mele of Brighton and Eleanor Venezia of Quincy. She is also survived by her beloved niece, Madeline Mele of Brighton. Rose's funeral services were private.

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Dec 1, 2013

In the early hours of Sunday morning our world lost Fred Bennett, a man who greeted each moment of his life with radiant joy and treated everyone he met with kindness and generosity. As people blessed with such a disposition are exceedingly rare, he is greatly to be missed. Fred entered this life at Medford in 1942, a child...

Nov 20, 2013

Scott Bernard of Medfield, formerly of Canton, passed away suddenly at his home on November 20, 2013. He was 51 years old. Scott grew up in Canton, and graduated Blue Hill Regional Technical High School. He worked as a plumber for Norfolk County for 15 years. He was known for his kindness, and for being an avid runner and...

Nov 13, 2013

Edward Charles Kurker of Arlington passed away on November 13, 2013. He was 91 years old. Edward was born in Boston on May 2, 1922 to Charles and Wedad (Rahwan) Kurker. He learned the electrical trade and joined the IBEW Local 103 at the age of 18. He would go on to work in electrical contracting for 45 years,...

Nov 12, 2013

Najlae (Tomm) Solomon of Westwood, formerly of Norwood, passed away on November 12, 2013. She was 94 years old. Najlae was the dear and devoted wife of the late Philip T. Solomon. Loving mother of Phyllis Solomon Spicer and her husband David of Westwood, John T. Solomon and his wife Leslie of Canton, Steven G. Solomon and his wife...

Nov 8, 2013

Florence (Michael) Moses of Roslindale, passed away on November 8, 2013 in her 100th year. Florence moved from the South End of Boston to Roslindale after her marriage to her beloved husband Maurice. Maurice opened "Maurice's Barber Shop" at 16 Birch St. and eventually moved to a larger space on Corrinth St. occupied now by Sebastian's. Florence stayed at...

Oct 31, 2013

Mitchell A. Kurker of West Roxbury and Arizona October 31, 2013. Mitchell was the dear and devoted husband of Frances (Zakby) Kurker. Beloved father of Mitchell H. Kurker of AZ, Jonathan A. Kurker of West Roxbury, Theodore J. Kurker of Duxbury, Cynthia H. Kurker of AZ, and Sarah F. Kurker of AZ. Loving grandfather of Jordan, Perry, Clifford, David,...

Oct 25, 2013

Robert A. Piso of Westwood, formerly of Norwood, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family, October 25, 2013. He was 72 years old. A huge Red Sox fan, Bob loved to travel and spend time in Lauderdale by the Sea, FL. Highlights of his travels include Graceland, and travelling to China to meet his beloved granddaughter,...

Oct 24, 2013

Gladys H. (Zahka) Homsi of Arlington, passed away on October 24, 2013. She was 79 years old. Gladys was the dear and devoted wife of the late Deeb E. Homsi Sr. Loving mother of David P. Homsi and his wife Christine of Somerville, Richard A. Homsi of Waltham and the late Deeb E. Homsi Jr. Cherished grandmother “Teh-teh” of...

Oct 23, 2013

Ramona (Blanco) Perdomo, of West Roxbury passed away on October 23, 2013. She was 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Angel. Loving mother of Carlos Perdomo, Esther Perdomo, and Elizabeth Perdomo Mesa, all of West Roxbury. Dear grandmother “Abuela” of Nicole and Danielle Mesa, both of West Roxbury. Sister of Ana Celia de la Campa of FL,...

Oct 23, 2013

Christina Younadim Tammo of Roslindale, formerly of Baghdad, Iraq, passed away on October 23, 2013 at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, surrounded by her family. She was 69 years old. A dedicated wife, mother, sister, and friend, her family was her life and passion. A devout Christian, she loved the Lord. Christina is survived by her husband Samuel...