OBITUARIES
Vincenza Stodder
Jun 25, 2026
Vincenza A. Stodder, 75, of Abington, MA passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1950, she was the beloved daughter of Rose Vincenza Saia (DiMare) and Dominico Saia of Hyde Park, Massachusetts.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, William Stodder, her loving daughters, Jennifer McDonough...
Joan R. Wolent
Jun 23, 2026
Joan R. (DeCota) Wolent, 88, of Abington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, in 1937, she was the eldest daughter of the late Leo J DeCota and Rita (Johnson) DeCota. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 42 years, Peter S. Wolent, and later by her...
Patricia Davidson
Jun 22, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Davidson, 81, of Whitman, passed away on June 22 nd in her home surrounded by her loving and devoted family after living with Parkinsons for over 17 years.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on Fathers’ Day, June 17 th , 1945 to the late Andrew and Agnes (Lasofsky) Yanoolis. Pat was a graduate of South Boston High class of 1963...
Joseph Felix Manning Jr.
Jun 18, 2026
Joseph Felix Manning Jr., 79, of Abington, MA, passed peacefully at his home on June 18, 2026, surrounded by his family and beloved springer spaniel, Hillary. Born on May 11, 1947, in Dedham, MA, Joe was the son of Marjorie Herbert Manning and Joseph F. Manning Sr. He is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca Mitchell Manning, and daughters Jodi-Lyn...
Catie F. Peters
Jun 16, 2026
Beloved wife and loving mother Catie Frances (Delaney) Peters, 42, of Whitman, MA passed away suddenly on June 16, 2026. She was born in Saginaw, MI to Craig and Connie (Johnson) Delaney.
At age 9 Catie and family moved to Islesboro, ME. Graduated high school 2002 and continued her education at the University of Maine, Orono. She embraced college life, met...
Jerome E. Adams
Jun 15, 2026
Jerome E. “Jerry” Adams, 88, of East Bridgewater, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Jerry was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Elsie Adams and the stepson of the late Ruth Adams. He was also predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Patricia (Ciraolo) Adams; his brother, Tracy Adams; and his sister, Frances...
Janice M. Leach
Jun 14, 2026
Janice M. Leach (Huntington), 79, of Carver, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on June 14, 2026.
Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, Janice was the daughter of the late Charles and Caroline (Halligan) Huntington of Whitman. She grew up in Whitman and attended Whitman-Hanson High School.
Janice dedicated many years of her career as a bookkeeper for Broadway...
Marissa Skye Henneberry
Jun 11, 2026
Marissa Skye Henneberry, 31, of Hanover, MA, formerly of Abington, MA, passed away on June 11 th , 2026 at home peacefully in her sleep.
She was the loving daughter of Denise Delaney (Lou Cook) of Rockland. John Henneberry (Alicia) of Fall River, MA. Loving sister of Barbara Henneberry of Whitman, MA. Shawn Henneberry of Rockland, MA. Loving mother of Brody...
Regina M. Pestilli
Jun 8, 2026
Regina Marie Pestilli, 74, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2026, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in 1951 to Vinicio Pestilli and Colomba DeNubio Pestilli, ‘Reggie’ was a lively spitfire. Reggie graduated from Quincy High School in 1970 and worked many years as a manager of CVS in Wollaston and Weymouth. Regina will be remembered for being a...
William Kieran
Jun 4, 2026
William 'Bill' Kieran, 78, of Brockton, MA passed away on June 4th, at the Guardian Center after a long illness.
Born in Brockton, MA in 1948 and the second son of the late Robert Kieran and the late Katherine (Hynes) Kieran, he attended East Bridgewater schools and worked for years in the construction industry, forming a team with his brother Ricky...
Mary Bridget Nee
Jun 3, 2026
Mary Bridget (McEvilly) Nee. 86, of Sarasota,Fl. passed away on June 3, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Novermber 3, 1939, in Johnstown, Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland, the daughter of Patrick and Eileen (Gunning) McEvilly.
Shortly after arriving from Ireland in 1957, she met the love of her life, Coleman Nee, at the Irish Dances in Boston. They...
Victor H. Thomson
Jun 2, 2026
Victor Harold Thomson, 84, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026.
Victor was born on October 31, 1941 and raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston. He was the beloved son of the late Harold and Wilma Thomson, brother to the late Vesta Thomson Shubert, Nancy Thomson Russell and Harold Thomson. He is survived by his sister...
Charles Bramante
May 31, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Bramante, age 69, of Easton, MA passed away on May 31, 2026.
Charlie was known for his sharp sense of humor, quick wit, and unwavering devotion to the people he loved. A pharmacist by profession, he later became a stay at home dad, a role he embraced wholeheartedly and considered one of the greatest joys of his life.
Known for...
Ernest N. Whitenack
May 26, 2026
Ernest N. Whitenack, 98, of Mansfield, Massachusetts, died on May 26 at West Acres Nursing Home in Brockton from natural causes.
Born in Springfield, Illinois, in 1928, he was the only son of Howard Whitenack and Margaret (Edwards) Whitenack.
Being a bit too young to serve in WWII, he graduated from Waltham High School and served in the Korean War as a...
Eleanor C. Geribo
May 24, 2026
Eleanor C. (Piers) Geribo of Abington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, leaving behind a lifetime of love on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Eleanor, who was known affectionately as Nellie, was the beloved wife of Frank J. Geribo to whom she was happily married for 38 years. She was the devoted mother of Jillian M. Geribo and Kristen E....
Stephen F. Murphy
May 19, 2026
Stephen Francis Murphy, 84, of Abington passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 19, 2026 at home after a long illness.
Born in Brockton, MA in 1942 to the late Charles and Josephine Murphy. He was a lifelong resident of Abington. He attended Abington High School and Boston College. Stephen worked in banking for over 40 years.
Stephen was happily...
Eleanor M. Hartz
May 14, 2026
Eleanor “Ellie” Martha Hartz, 76, of Hanson, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026.
Born in Boston on August 28, 1949, Ellie was the beloved daughter of the late Ernest and Isobel Johnson. Proudly born and raised in Jamaica Plain, Ellie cherished her upbringing and always remained deeply connected to her roots. She inherited her strong Scottish will and determination...
John M. Petrino
May 8, 2026
A generous soul who gave selflessly to his family, friends, and strangers who quickly became friends.
John Michael Petrino, 73, of Whitman, passed away on May 8, 2026, with the same quiet dignity with which he lived his life.
John was born on February 12, 1953, to Eino and Emma Petrino. He was predeceased by his wife, Debra (“Debbie”) Petrino. He is...
Robert A. McDougall
May 8, 2026
Robert A. McDougall, 82, of Abington, MA died on May 8, 2026 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in South Boston on December 2, 1943, he was the son of the late Alexander McDougall and the late Margaret (Richards) McDougall of South Boston.
He graduated from Gate of Heaven High School in South Boston in 1962. From there he...
Gail Downs
May 6, 2026
Gail Downs, 89, of Bridgewater, Massachusetts passed away on May 6 at Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Braintree Massachusetts on December 4, 1936, Gail was the only child of Daniel W. and Clarice M. (Cutcliffe) Griffin.
Gail graduated from Braintree High School in 1954 and Wheaton College in 1958 with a degree in French. After...
