North Reading Obituaries

Founding member of the Boston Audio Society and enjoyed model building

NORTH READING — Rudolf R. “Rudy” Boentgen, 80, of North Reading and formerly of New York City, died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in New York City on January 12. 1942, he was the son of the late Rudolf and…

A very knowledgeable woman who was quick to laugh and constantly smiling

NORTH READING — Sharon E. (Germano) McGillivray, 62, of North Reading, formerly of Lynn and Danvers, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2022. She was surrounded at home by her entire family and left just as the sun began to…

Enjoyed traveling and Wednesday nights at Ipswich River Park with her husband

NORTH READING – Eleanor (Balestrier) Barrasso, 72, beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Barrasso, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, surrounded by her family. Born in Cambridge, she is the loving daughter of the late Michael and Joan (DePietro) Balestrier.

Eleanor…

An educator and a source of bright light, fun and laughter who made friends easily

NORTH READING — Madeline Mary (Peyton) Favaloro, 93, beloved wife of the late John F. Favaloro, passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Born in Boston, she is the loving daughter of the late John and Katherine (Doyle) Peyton.

Madeline…

Cherished wife, mother, stepmother and daughter

NORTH READING — Kelly-Ann M. (Dyer) Hartley, 53, of North Reading, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 22, 2022, following a courageous battle with cancer. 

Kelly-Ann was the beloved wife of David W. Hartley, devoted mother of Charles Joseph “C.J.” Dyer of North Reading, stepmother of…

A very generous and caring person who loved to cook for her family

PEABODY — Phyllis R. Kulsa, 85, of Peabody and formerly of North Reading, died Sunday, May 29, 2022, at the Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living.

Born in Cambridge, Mass. on December 14, 1936; she was the daughter of the late…

Always encouraged friends and family to follow their dreams

NORTH READING — Richard N. Gerardi, 88, of North Reading and formerly of Lynn, died at Winchester Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Edna M. (Jones) Gerardi.

Born in Lynn on March 10, 1934; he was the son of…

Loving wife, mother and grandmother who had a love for music and dancing

BEVERLY — Jean A. (Delorey) Bittner, formerly Jean A. Lynch, 92, of Beverly, formerly Winter Haven, Fla. and North Reading, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022.

Jean was born on May 8, 1930 to Agnes (Hamilton) and Peter Delorey and was…

A kind, caring and generous woman who always put others first

NORTH READING — Patricia A. (Marshall) Timoney, 80, of North Reading, formerly of Malden, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 19, 2022. Patricia was married for 57 years to the late James J. Timoney who passed last year. …

Loving husband and father who enjoyed singing and playing the guitar

NORTH READING — Brian H. Warren, 71, of North Reading, formerly of Danvers and Middleton, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Born in Gander, Newfoundland on April 26, 1951, he was the son of Robert E. and Ida (Flight) Warren…

Loving and devoted to her family; enjoyed traveling and made friends easily

NORTH READING — Rose Marie (Fruciano) Vitale,  84, of North Reading, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of her own home, surrounded by family on June 9, 2022.

Rose was a loving and devoted wife, proud and loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother…

Active in civic and church activities; family remained her focus

WINDHAM, N.H. — Beverly Claire Cunningham, 91, of Windham, N.H., formerly of North Reading, passed away on Friday evening, June 3, 2022 at Parkland Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Beverly was born on November 16, 1930 in Lynn, Mass. She was the daughter of…