North Reading Obituaries

Navy veteran; avid Red Sox fan who enjoyed outdoor activities

Published in the June 7, 2018 edition

BELLEVIEW, Fla. — Donald “Don” Genzler, 87, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at Hampton Manor Memory Care, surrounded by people who loved him in the care of hospice.

Mr. Genzler was born in Portland, Iowa and was…

Loved music

Published in the June 7, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Richard L. LaLiberte, 75, of North Reading, died April 25, 2018, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington.

Born in Melrose on December 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Alfred LaLiberte and the late Barbara L. (Fall) Low. He was…

Retired proprietor of Mount Vernon Antiques

Published in the May 31, 2018 edition

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Karen Lee (Johnson) Hurley, 73, of Tarpon Springs, Fla., formerly of North Reading and Andover, died February 18, 2018 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Tampa, Fla.

Born in Stoneham on October 2, 1944, she was the daughter of…

Enjoyed family cookouts at the pool

Published in the May 31, 2018 edition

LOWELL — Stephen M. Kyte, 62, of Lowell and formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Waltham on May 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph A.…

Longtime member of Union Congregational Church

Published in the May 24, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Donald F. MacMillan, 87, of North Reading, formerly of Medford, died at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Virginia (Naldrett) MacMillan.

Born in Medford on December 20,…

Was a 1960 graduate of NRHS

Published in the May 24, 2018 edition

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida — Joseph W. Ferrara Sr., 75, passed from this life on April 17, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Florida, surrounded by his wife, children and family.

He was born April 27, 1942 in Boston to the late Santo…

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Richard L. LaLiberte, 75, of North Reading, died on April 25, 2018, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com. 

Enjoyed summers at Hampton Beach with children and grandchildren

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

WAKEFIELD — Joseph R. Relihan, 89, a Wakefield resident for the past 57 years, died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the Windrose Monarch Homes in Woburn.

Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on November 4, 1928, he was the son…

Known for her smile and love of life

Published in the May 17, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Erika E. Holtsberg, 22, of North Reading. We lost our beloved Erika E. Holtsberg. She was taken on May 12, 2018 in a car accident. Erica’s spirit shined in so many ways – art, piano, sports, kindness,…

Beloved UPS store manager known for his kind heart

Published in the May 10, 2018 edition

READING — George W. “Georgie” Souza Jr., 61, of Reading passed away on May 4, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Karen (Leonardo) Souza and the loving father of Nicholas, Daniel, Catherine and Michael Souza of Reading.

Born…

Veteran of the Korean War

Published in the May 10, 2018 edition

CHARLESTOWN — Gordon L. Simpson, 91, of Charlestown, formerly of South Boston and Medford, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Dexter House in Malden, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Somerville on September 30, 1926, he was the son of the late…

Published in the May 3, 2018 edition.

U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War was a lifelong resident

NORTH READING — Louis D. Russo, 77, of North Reading, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Wingate of Andover, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston on July 4, 1940, he was the son of the late…