OBITUARIES

Judith A. (Higgins) Ruszkiewicz

Jan 24, 2025

Judith A. Ruszkiewicz passed away January 25, 2025, at the age of 88.  Judy was the beloved wife of Patrick R. Ruszkiewicz, mother to Cynthia, Robert and Cathryn, proud grandmother (Nana) to Nikolas and Cade Fuentes, Mother-In-Law to Julio Fuentes and loving pet-parent to Pandora the rescue cat.

She was a native and resident of Boston, MA...

Karen M. Powell

Jan 23, 2025

Karen Morgan Powell, of West Roxbury, passed away peacefully with her mother and siblings by her side on January 23, 2025, at the age of 48. Karen, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend brought unconditional joy and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born on December 4, 1976, Karen was a...

Mary Eileen (Brennan) Burke

Jan 16, 2025

Mary Eileen Burke, affectionately known as Eileen, of Boston, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025, at the remarkable age of 100. Born on May 17, 1924, in Boston, Eileen was a lifelong resident of the city she loved.

Eileen was the devoted wife of the late William F. Burke and a cherished mother to Elaine Pimentel...

Sylvia (Anaya) Colon

Jan 16, 2025

Ms. Sylvia Colón of the South End of Boston, formerly of Puerto Rico, passed away on January 16, 2025 at the age of 86.

Sylvia, a twenty five year retiree of University Hospital, was also a faithful servant of the Catholic Church and a member of the church choir for over three decades.

Sylvia was...

Iosif Elinson

Jan 15, 2025

Iosif (Joseph) Zalman Elinson passed away peacefully on Wed, January 15, 2025 at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale.  Joseph is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dina Shangina; daughter, Irina Klebanova; son-in-law, Serge Graff; grandsons, Leon and Alex; grand grandsons, Ethan and Dylan and Archer.

Joseph was born in Moscow in 1931, where he grew...

John P Regan

Jan 14, 2025

John P. "Jack" Regan, of Medway and formerly of West Roxbury, passed away at age 82 on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with his siblings by his side. He was the beloved son of the late Frank M. and Mary Mellett Regan of West Roxbury; the loving brother of Robert P. Regan of Norwood, Mary Fiorenza and her husband Edward...

Wanda A. (Pieculewicz) Michalowski

Jan 14, 2025

Michalowski, Wanda A (Pieculewicz). of West Roxbury and Falmouth, January 14, 2025 at the age of 101. Beloved wife of Stephen Michalowski (deceased).  Mother of Stephen Michaels (Susan) of Naples, FL., Claudia DiMuccio (Kenneth) of Wellesley, Christine Thompkins-Michalowski (Bob Tompkins – deceased) of Milton, Claire Duggan (Frank) of Hyde Park, Mark Michalowski (Nancy) of Chestnut Hill and Diane Michalowski...

Amalio Vasquez-Nieves

Jan 13, 2025

Amalio Vasquez-Nieves died January 13, 2025.

Visiting hours in The Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Wednesday January 15, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial with military honors on Thursday January 16, at 1:30 pm in The Massachusetts National Cemetery. United Sates Army...

Dan Brian Bowden

Jan 11, 2025

Dan Bowden, 69; finger-pickin' and bottleneck slidin' from Flint to Berklee

Dan Bowden, guitarist, professor, and author, died of cancer on January 11, 2025 in Boston at age 69. Born March 25, 1955, in Flint, Michigan, he was a Berklee College of Music graduate who joined its faculty in 1989. Known for his mastery of blues and...

Semen D Liberman

Jan 8, 2025

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Gertrude Daniels

Jan 7, 2025

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Marion V. (Naymie) Mccarthy

Jan 7, 2025

McCARTHY, Marion Veronica (Naymie) Of Needham Heights and formerly Pompano Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025. Marion was born in the South End of Boston on May 18, 1931, to the late Mary and Thomas Naymie and was the beloved youngest sister of the late Margaret Zani, Frederick Naymie, Charles Naymie, and Raymond Naymie. Devoted wife...

Janice (Brooks) Dwyer

Jan 3, 2025

Dwyer, Janice of Dedham formerly of Hyde Park, passed away on January 3, 2025, Age 83. Predeceased by her husband Joseph Dwyer, Parents George & Martha Brooks, Brother George Brooks Jr, Daughter Deborah Guinan, Son Ronald Guinan, Grandchildren Chris Deyesso Jr., William Bradford Page, & Sarah Guinan. Survived by her Sister Phyllis Hunting of Hernando Fl, Son Eugene Guinan...

Stephen T Duncan

Jan 2, 2025

Stephen T. Duncan, of Watertown, MA died January 2, 2025. He was 70 years old. Son of the late William J. and Ruth (Coffey) Duncan. United States Navy Veteran.

Funeral services private.

Manfred Liedtke

Jan 1, 2025

Manfred R. Liedtke passed away January 1 in Boston. He was 88 years old. Manfred was a loving brother, husband, father, uncle and grandfather and caring friend to those who knew him. He was known for being involved with the Boylston Schul-Verein (BSV) in Walpole, Massachusetts and the German Aid Society.

He was born on February 29,...

Virgile Pierre-Jean

Jan 1, 2025

Biography of Virgile Pierre-Jean

Sunrise: January 12th, 1955-Sunset: January 1st, 2025

Virgile Pierre-Jean was born on January 12th, 1955 in St.Louis Du'Nord, Haiti to Roselie Horatius and the late Charity Pierre-Jean. He was the oldest of 5 children.

After his primary studies at the Baptist Evangelic, he went to Port-de-Paix for his secondary...

Stephen J Carroll

Jan 1, 2025

Stephen J Carroll "Keba" of Jamaica Plain, died peacefully on January 1, 2025, at the Morton Hospital from complications of lung disease.

Born in Jamaica Plain on September 7, 1951, to Andrew Paul "Skip" Carroll and Rita Ellen Carroll, he was educated at Blessed Sacrament School and graduated from The Christopher Columbus High School.

Stephen...

Leonard Stokes Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

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Daniel T Harvey

Dec 30, 2024

Daniel T. Harvey died December 30, 2024. He was 68 years old. Born in Boston he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Joanne (Driscoll) Harvey.

United States Army Veteran.

Services private.

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Kin Ching Chung

Dec 30, 2024

Kin Chung 1949-2024

Known affectionately as "Kenny King", Kin wore his nickname with pride, not because of fame or fortune, but because of the relationships he built in Hyde Park. Whether you were a lifelong neighbor or a first-time diner, Kenny made you feel seen, heard, and cared for. His advice to young people was always the...