North Reading Obituaries

Known for his encompassing bear hugs

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — William C. “Bill” Wenzell, Jr., 42, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

Born in Stoneham on October 15, 1975, he was the son of Sandra (Rinaldi) Wenzell and the late William C. Wenzell, Sr. He…

Avid soccer fan, also enjoyed hiking in the woods

Published in the June 21, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Peter C. Sapp, 52, of North Reading and formerly of Huntsville, Alabama, died at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Born in Westminster, Calif. on August 27, 1965, he was a…

North Reading High School Class of 1975

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — On Friday, June 8, 2018, Michele L. (Cordesco) Balestracci, 61, wife, mother and friend, passed away after her long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Michele will be forever remembered by her husband, and best friend, Mark, of 40…

Was the organist and choir Director at College Avenue Baptist Church

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

TEWKSBURY — Clarice (Figuira) Hutchinson, 101, of Tewksbury, and formerly of Melrose and Somerville, died Saturday, June 9, 2018 at the Winchester Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard H. Hutchinson.

Born in…

Enjoyed making creative photo collages

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Marlene F. (Russo) Falle, 41, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Saturday, May 26, 2018.

Born in Lawrence on June 19, 1976, she was the daughter of Eilleen M. (Hoy) Russo and the late Louis D. Russo, who died this…

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — William C. “Bill” Wenzell, Jr., 42, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com 

Published in the June 14, 2018 edition

NORTH READING — Peter G. Low, 37, of North Reading, died unexpectedly on June 4, 2018.

Arrangements were incomplete at press time and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com. 

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,…