Obituaries

Herbert Belkin, an entrepreneur, educator, political activist, newspaper columnist and avowed contrarian, died at home on Feb. 13 surrounded by his family. He was 88. Herb loved to learn, debate and challenge conventional wisdom. He...

Lorraine L. Berman, of Marblehead, entered into rest on Feb. 11, 2021 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of Edward B. Berman, with whom she shared over 71 years of marriage. Devoted mother of...

Allen M. Lieb, of Salem, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield, West Peabody, Marblehead, and Malden, died on Jan. 27, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, due to complications of COVID-19. He was 76 years old....

Cynthia Judith (Davis) Goldsmith, of Delray Beach, Florida, and formerly of Peabody, passed away on Feb. 10, 2021, after a brief illness. Born 1949, in Malden, Cindy was a product of the Malden schools and...

Sam Isaacson passed away on Jan. 27, 2021, from complications due to COVID. He was 89 years old, and was known by many for his dedication and devotion to family, friends, business, and community. Sam...

Phillip Strasnick, 87, of Salem, formerly of Malden and Lynn, entered into eternal rest on Feb. 6, 2021. Devoted husband of Elaine (Bornstein) Strasnick, beloved father of Brian and his wife Bonnie Strasnick, and Vicki...

Edwin Frank, 95, of Chelsea, formerly of Malden and Revere, beloved husband of the late Harriet (Berger) Frank, died on Feb. 8, 2021 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers. Born in Malden, he was...

Dr. Mitchell D. Simon of Brighton passed away on Feb. 1, 2021 from complications of COVID-19 and multiple myeloma. Dr. Simon was born at Mt. Sinai, New York in 1956 and lived his early years...

Esther (Slotnick) Baizen, 96, of Peabody passed away peacefully on Jan. 30, 2021 at the Brudnick Center for Living. Formerly of Marblehead, she was the beloved wife of Harvey Baizen. Born, raised, and educated in...

Stephen (Steve) Simmons, of Swampscott, passed away on Jan. 28, 2021. Son of the late Ira and Miriam (Boydman) Simmons, he was the loving husband of Judi Simmons (Greenblatt) (retired Head Speech Pathologist, Lynn Public...