Lynnfield Obituaries

Retired owner of Viking Press; enjoyed traveling with family

Published in the September 16, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Mrs. Barbara Ann (McCubrey) Warburg, 85, of Lynnfield, beloved wife of the late Clyde R. Warburg, died peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2015.

Born in Portland, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte…

Former owner of The Greater Boston Co.

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

PEABODY — Albert J. “Al” Walling, 72, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Melrose on Dec. 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Earl and Eunice…

Published in the September 9, 2015 edition

Loved nature, animals and working with children

LYNN — Priscilla Rose Dill, 38, of Lynn, died suddenly, on Friday, September 4, 2015, at her home after a brief illness.

Born in Malden, she was the daughter of Thomas J. Dill of Lynn and Denise R. (Bateman) Dill–Hurley, of…

Never one to follow the crowd

Published in the September 2, 2015 edition

WAKEFIELD — When Dot Farley lost her beloved husband Bob 14 years ago, she was determined not to let his death prevent her from attending the bingo games and outdoor summer concerts that had become such a staple in her life…

Talented, dedicated construction worker

Published in the August 26, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Ronald Perly McKean, 49, of Lynnfield and formerly a longtime resident of Melrose, passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, as a result of a job related accident.

Ron was born in Melrose and a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of…

Former Lynnfield police officer

 Published in the August 26, 2015 edition

BERLIN, N.H. — Paul W. Welch, 65, of Berlin, N.H., and formerly of Lynn and Lynnfield, died on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of the late Arlene M. “Marcy” (Wilson) Welch.

Born in Lynn, he was the…

Interior designer

Published in the August 19, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Patricia J. Costello, 62, of Lynnfield, formerly of Middleboro, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Aug. 16 after an almost five year courageous battle against breast cancer. She was surrounded by her beloved husband, daughter and elder sister.

Born in Cambridge on June…

Served in U.S. Army, owned Leone’s Sub and Pizza

Published in the August 19, 2015 edition

MELROSE — Victor J. Leone Sr., 93, died peacefully at home on Aug. 13.

Victor was born on Jan. 13, 1922 to the late Nicola and Michelina (DeBenedictis) Leone. He was raised in the West End of Boston…

Machinist, National Guardsman, canteen truck operator

Published in the August 12, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Robert G. Trickett, 81, of Lynnfield, formerly of Malden, died Sunday, August 9 at the Dexter House Nursing Home in Malden.

Born in Everett on June 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Maxwell H. and Bertha M…

Served in U.S. Army during Korean War 

Published in the July 29, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Stavros Alexander, 87, of Lynnfield, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center in Peabody.

Born in Haverhill on June 16, 1928, he was the son of the late James and Fotene (Koutrou) Alexander…

‘Everyone’s little brother’ was known for his contagious smile and selflessness

Published in the July 22, 2015 edition

LYNNFIELD — Benjamin “Sonny” Tropeano, 10, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Monday, July 13, 2015.

Sonny’s life would seem short to most, but those touched by his warm and gentle ways say Sonny…

Life-long opera fan and marvelous cook

Posted on July 16, 2016

LYNNFIELD — Helen Tomich died peacefully surrounded by her family at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, July 15, 2015.  She was 90 years young. The daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Sekeliy) Blitvich, Helen was born in New York City and spent…