Anthony “Yank” Rotondo, second son of Frank and Angelina Rotondo. Brother to John and Frank of Stoneham, died December 7th at the age of 88. He was fullback and captain of his High School football team and attended Bates College. He Helped his Dad in the garden and was a life long lover of Hydrangeas, other flowering plants and hosta. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War Based in Alaska changing radios on jets. He lived with hearing loss resulting from...

Meli, Dolores M. –of North Reading, Dec. 2nd. Beloved wife of Joseph Meli. Mother of Joseph Meli and his wife Cheryl of New Hampshire and David Meli and his wife Deena of Dracut. Sister of the late Maureen Klein and Morris Mieli. Grandmother of Joe, Michael, James, and Gabriel. Funeral Service in the Cota Funeral Home on Saturday, Dec. 8th during visitation at 11am.Visitation with the family from 9-1pm. Interment will be private. Please omit flowers and make donations in Dolores’...

Dwyer, Joan M. (Latchford)-of Somerville, Nov. 23rd. Beloved wife of the late Walter Dwyer. Mother of Joanie Dwyer of Somerville and John Dwyer of FL.  Daughter of the late Daniel and Sara Latchford. Sister of the late John and Francis Latchford. Grandmother of Nicole, Brittany and Ashley Dwyer. Great grandmother of Genevieve, Mason and Marcel.  Joan is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Service in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of...

Hogan, Marsha (Cutler) – Of Webster, November 22nd. Daughter of the late Walter and Leona Cutler. Beloved mother of Barbara A. Madison, Anthony E. Reis Jr., April J. Haskell and her husband Douglas, Dawn M. Shelly and the late Richard A. Reis. Sister to Linda Brown, Aleta Coughlin and the late Dennis Cutler. Grandmother of fourteen, great-grandmother of twenty-five, and great-great- grandmother of two. Lifelong friend of sixty-two years to Susan Vanasse Ross. Marsha was an amazing...

Buzderewicz, Shirley - Of Reading, November 21st, after a long illness. Shirley is survived by her husband Eugene and many nieces and nephews too numerous to list in the Chubbs, Perry and Boyd family. She began her career as a local banker for Bay Bank and retiring as vice president. Her retirement was spent with her family, volunteering at Winchester Hospital and her summer love of kayaking in New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, please make donations on her behalf to the Old South Methodist...

Pappagallo, Giuseppe –of Formia, Italy, formerly of Stoneham, MA. Nov 15th . Beloved husband of the late Gina Pappagallo. Father of Pasquale “Pat” and his wife Elsa of Stoneham and Domenic Pappagallo of VA. Grandfather of Joseph, Gina and Julia. Giuseppe is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Friday, Nov. 30th from 9-11 am in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (Corner Park St. and Rte. 28) North Reading...

Young, Ellyn E. –Of Londonderry, NH, 55. Ellyn E. Young passed away on October 28th. Ellyn was born in Everett, MA., graduated from Pope John High school, class ‘80 and attended Boston State College. She was most recently employed at the Hampshire Fire Protection Company in Londonderry, NH. Ellyn was an avid Boston sports fan and held the Red Sox dearest to her heart. Ellyn was blessed with many loyal friends whom she cherished.  Daughter to the late Francis and Evelyn...

  Monaco, Vita “Minnie” (Causi)- 93 of Somerville passed away, peacefully on Oct. 27th surrounded by her loving sons. She was preceded in death by her husband, Salvatore; her Parents Joseph and Maria Causi and her brother Salvatore Causi. She is survived by her children Sal and his wife, Connie, of Tewksbury, Joe of Everett and his friend Catherina and her son Nickolis; her three grandchildren; Phil and his wife Meghan of Florida, Julie and her husband Erinn Roberts of...

Morris, Elizabeth K. – On Friday, October 26th Elizabeth K. Morris died peacefully in her home following a long illness. She was surrounded by her family. Grace, dignity, and generosity permeated Liz’s life. She treasured her time with family and friends. She was the sister of Geoffrey M. Morris and his wife Katherine J. Mortensen of Reading, Paul C. Morris Jr. and his wife Helia M. Morris of Woburn, Natalie Morris of Stoneham and Mary Ellen Morris and her husband Michael Moore...

Dorothy A. (Stilianos) Copoulos, 86, of Peabody, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 25, 2018.  Born in Lynn, Mass, to the late Margaret and Arthur Stilianos, she graduated from Lynn English High School and Lynn Hospital School of Nursing.  She was an RN specializing in geriatric nursing and was the Director of Nursing for many years at several long term care facilities.  Upon retirement, she co-founded Silver Linings, a consulting service for...