Obituaries & Death Notices

Lee Fierro, 91, whose acting and directing career spanned 70 years, died on Sunday, in Ohio, of complications from Covid-19. Her daughter, Dinah Hodgson, described her last few months as slowly declining in activity but still relatively healthy, with a spark for life. Lee tested positive for the virus the Monday... ...

Julia Wells Gary A. Jenkins, an entertainment attorney who lived in Scarsdale, N.Y., died March 29 after contracting the virus. Mr. Jenkins had summered on the Vineyard for more than half a century.

Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 5:50am Shirley Reiss died on April 2 after a short struggle with cancer. She was 87. She was born on Dec. 6, 1933, in Cambridge to Thelma and Earl Richardson, Canadian immigrants who had left their family farms in New Brunswick in the 1920s to settle in Waltham, where her father worked as a self-employed electrician. Shirley’s fondest childhood memories were of the long summers spent at her grandparents’ remote, self-sustaining farm in…

Thursday, April 9, 2020 - 5:49am Jane A. Meinhart (Pritchard) of Edgartown, formally of Newton died peacefully on April 7. A loving wife and mother, she was predeceased by her husband Karl W. Meinhart. She is survived by her children Patricia Nelson, David Meinhart, Anne Brogan, Lisa Greenberg, Paul Meinhart and Peter Meinhart; and her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Diane Edwards and Marie Tess Durkee. The family…

MASHPEE — Mashpee Wampanoag tribal elder Martin “Bruzzy” Hendricks, who died Sunday, was remembered this week for his many contributions to the tribe and the community.Hendricks served on the tribe's board of directors in the early 2000s before the formation of the tribal council. In that role, he participated in many events and gave tribal members advice or support.“Bruzzy held a very special place in the hearts of all of our community members,…

BOSTON-A report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) released Wednesday afternoon shows that 77 more people in the state have died due to complications from the novel coronavirus, including an individual from Barnstable County. A total of 433 people in the state have now passed away due to COVID-19,... .

Paula Perrone got a call Sunday from Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis that her cousin had died.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump replaced acting Pentagon Inspector General Glenn Fine Monday night, a move that also removes Fine as the top watchdog for COVID-19 stimulus.Fine had been selected by fellow inspectors general to chair the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. The inspectors general created the committee to oversee the roughly $2 trillion stimulus deal, passed last month by Congress and [...]

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump replaced acting Pentagon Inspector General Glenn Fine Monday night, a move that also removes Fine as the top watchdog for COVID-19 stimulus.Fine had been selected by fellow inspectors general to chair the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee. The inspectors general created the committee to oversee the roughly $2 trillion stimulus deal, passed last month by Congress and [...]

Kevin R. Burchill unexpectedly and peacefully passed on March 29, 2020 in his home in West Tisbury. He is survived by his loving family, his wife, Jane, and his sons, Kevin and Joseph. He was a dedicated husband, father, foster parent, uncle, brother, friend, colleague, and public servant. His private burial (given... ...

Your online reprinted USA Today essay by Marco della Cava on life after coronavirus elicits a range of opinions from historians ("‘Life may change for us all’: Historians say coronavirus crisis will be defining," March 29).I fear that we’ll learn nothing from this. We’ll forget that many vulnerable people risked their lives treating the ill, that many had jobs or businesses crushed overnight, and that many died a horrible death.But my greatest…

I agree with the writer of the March 31 letter "Postpone the Nauset High vote until after virus crisis passes." In fact, all articles that are not absolutely necessary to keeping the town operating should be deferred to future town meetings.Many town meetings are scheduled for May, but will most likely be postponed to as late as possible in June. Budgets for fiscal 2021 must be passed by June 30. But with the situation the way it is this year, people are going to be…

BOSTON-An additional 29 COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Monday afternoon. To date, 260 people in the state have passed away due to the novel coronavirus. The deaths reported by the DPH Monday include one within Barnstable County, a male in their 90s, and another from... .

BOURNE – In the midst of Coronavirus Pandemic, there was a moving funeral procession for one of Cape Cod’s last remaining WWII veterans – Hovey Eordekian who died at age 95. Participants stayed Outside National Cemetery due to the Cornavirus. Representatives from every Cape Cod PD participated. According to an obituary, Hovey graduated from Watertown […] The post Moving funeral procession for one of Cape Cod’s last remaining WWII veterans includes…

The USA reached a grim milestone in its fight against the coronavirus Monday: More than 10,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the nation.There were 10,335 deaths as of Monday afternoon, according to the Johns Hopkins dashboard, which tracks the numbers.That total surpasses the number of battle deaths from six [...]

The USA reached a grim milestone in its fight against the coronavirus Monday: More than 10,000 people have died of COVID-19 in the nation.There were 10,335 deaths as of Monday afternoon, according to the Johns Hopkins dashboard, which tracks the numbers.That total surpasses the number of battle deaths from six [...]

The first death on Nantucket related to COVID-19 has been reported by Nantucket Cottage Hospital.And a longtime disc jockey at Provincetown radio station WOMR also has died from the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to his cousin.The Nantucket death occurred Sunday at the island hospital, according to a statement from the hospital.The news should "serve as a somber reminder to the island community that we must continue to take this situation extremely…

Paula Perrone got a call Sunday from Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis that her cousin had died

NANTUCKET – Nantucket Cottage Hospital has announced that a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 died on Sunday as a result of complications related to the virus. Hospital officials are expressing their deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of the patient. They also said that they’re focused on providing the best care... .

PROVINCETOWN – Provincetown community radio station WOMR has announced the passing of one of their DJs from COVID-19. In a statement on social media, the station says “We are very sad to report that longtime WOMR volunteer DJ and Motown guru John Perrone passed away today (Sunday) from the COVID-19 virus. Our love and our […] The post COVID-19 update: Provincetown radio personality dies from virus appeared first on CapeCod.com.

Robert SkydellJust weeks before she died, digital thieves snuck in and stole my mother’s identity.

Julia Wells The Martha’s Vineyard theatre community and Jaws aficionados alike are mourning the loss of longtime thespian Lee Fierro, who died Sunday at the age of 91.

 Lee Fierro, famous for lifting her black veil and slapping Chief Brody across the face in “Jaws,” has died, according to her friends on Martha’s Vineyard who remember her as the dedicated, vibrant matriarch of the Island’s robust theater scene. Fierro, 91, was living off-Island in Ohio at an assisted living facility... ...

ROME — Air raid sirens sounded across China and flags flew at half staff in a tribute Saturday to victims of the coronavirus pandemic including the health care "martyrs" who have died while fighting to save others. Elsewhere, 15 medics in Egypt's main cancer hospital tested positive for the virus, underlining the risks faced by those on the front lines of the outbreak.As the number of people infected has grown to more than 1.1 million worldwide, health care systems…

Vineyard Gazette In the Senate, on the 20th inst., the bill authorizing Shaw Norris to build a wharf, was passed to be engrossed. In the House, a remonstrance was presented from Daniel Butler, and others, of Edgartown, against the petition of Benj. Worth and others. In the House, on the 21st inst., a petition was presented from John P. Norton, and others, of Dukes County, that women may be allowed to vote. Laid on the table. In the House, on the 25th inst., the bill…

At 12:41 a.m. on March 3, a 911 operator answered the call of a panicked man under the Jefferson Street Bridge in Nashville."Are there current tornadoes on the ground?" he asked.The operator barely had a chance to respond.In the next instant, a forceful wind roared across the phone line.For 33 seconds, there was nothing but the impossibly loud sound of a violent tornado.When it passed, the man on the other end still gripped his [...]

At 12:41 a.m. on March 3, a 911 operator answered the call of a panicked man under the Jefferson Street Bridge in Nashville."Are there current tornadoes on the ground?" he asked.The operator barely had a chance to respond.In the next instant, a forceful wind roared across the phone line.For 33 seconds, there was nothing but the impossibly loud sound of a violent tornado.When it passed, the man on the other end still gripped his [...]

BOSTON-The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced Thursday afternoon that 32 more people passed away due to illness associated with the novel coronavirus. The total number of people who have died due to COVID-19 in Massachusetts is now at 154. No additional fatalities were reported in Barnstable, Dukes, and... .

Jobless numbers soared, Democrats delayed their national convention, and the nation's preeminent coronavirus expert required a security detail Thursday as the coronavirus death toll stretched beyond 5,000.More than 1,000 people died of the coronavirus in the United States on Wednesday alone. A week ago the total was less than 1,300. President Donald Trump and federal health officials predicted a "very painful" period in the country's fight against…

Jobless numbers soared, Democrats delayed their national convention, and the nation's preeminent coronavirus expert required a security detail Thursday as the coronavirus death toll stretched beyond 5,000.More than 1,000 people died of the coronavirus in the United States on Wednesday alone. A week ago the total was less than 1,300. President Donald Trump and federal health officials predicted a "very painful" period in the country's fight against…

Maggie Farley wants to remember the way her father lived – the Denver probate lawyer's sense of humor, integrity and decades fighting for affordable housing – not how he died of COVID-19 with no family permitted at his hospital bedside."I don't feel like he died with regrets and I don't feel like we left anything unsaid, but I really would have liked to have been there to hold his hand," said Farley, of Bethesda, Maryland.…

Maggie Farley wants to remember the way her father lived – the Denver probate lawyer's sense of humor, integrity and decades fighting for affordable housing – not how he died of COVID-19 with no family permitted at his hospital bedside."I don't feel like he died with regrets and I don't feel like we left anything unsaid, but I really would have liked to have been there to hold his hand," said Farley, of Bethesda, Maryland.…

Muriel L. (Doane) Bye, 86, of West Tisbury, formerly of Melrose, passed away on Friday evening March 6, 2020 at Care One Wilmington following a brief illness. Muriel was born May 16, 1933 in Oak Bluffs, daughter of the late Arthur J. and Mary (Bonnar) Doane. She was a resident of West Tisbury for many […] The... ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. – An East Orange General Hospital doctor on Wednesday became the first emergency physician to die from likely coronavirus complications, the American College of Emergency Physicians said in a statement.Frank Gabrin, 60, of New York City died in his husband's arms just days after he developed symptoms consistent with those of the virus. He was a two-time cancer survivor. [...]

HACKENSACK, N.J. – An East Orange General Hospital doctor on Wednesday became the first emergency physician to die from likely coronavirus complications, the American College of Emergency Physicians said in a statement.Frank Gabrin, 60, of New York City died in his husband's arms just days after he developed symptoms consistent with those of the virus. He was a two-time cancer survivor. [...]

The nation's preeminent coronavirus expert required a security detail Thursday as the nation braced for what President Donald Trump predicted would be a "horrific" couple of weeks.More than 1,000 people died of coronavirus in the United States on Wednesday alone, raising the death toll over 5,000. A week ago the total was less than 1,300. Trump and federal health officials predicted a "very painful" period in the country's fight against the public health…

The nation's preeminent coronavirus expert required a security detail Thursday as the nation braced for what President Donald Trump predicted would be a "horrific" couple of weeks.More than 1,000 people died of coronavirus in the United States on Wednesday alone, raising the death toll over 5,000. A week ago the total was less than 1,300. Trump and federal health officials predicted a "very painful" period in the country's fight against the public health…

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 12:52pm Richard D. (Dick) Rice of Silver Spring, Md., and formerly Martha’s Vineyard, died on March 29 at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring. He was 90. He was born on Dec. 18, 1929, in Sharon, Pa., the first child of Janet (Ward) Rice McEwen and Doyle Joshua Rice, both of Ohio. He spent most of his childhood in Atlanta, Ga. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force after graduation from high school and spent four years in the service, including…

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 - 12:49pm Mary Francis Sanborn Perry died peacefully at the home of her daughter on March 18. She was 84. She was born in 1936 in West Bridgewater, the daughter of Frank and Gladys Sanborn. She graduated from West Bridgewater High School and went on to business school, which afforded her a job at Campello Bank in Brockton in the mortgage department. She met her husband Edward A. Perry and they married in March of 1954. Later, Mary was a devoted…

Richard (Dick) D. Rice of Silver Spring, Maryland, — and formerly of Martha’s Vineyard — passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring. He was 90 years old. Dick was born on December 18, 1929, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, first born child of Janet (Ward) Rice McEwen and Doyle Joshua... ...

BOSTON – A bill was recently passed by the Massachusetts House of Representatives that, among other things, looks to keep local governments running and provide aid to local restaurants and bars during the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill also would extend the deadline to file the state income tax to July 15, as opposed to... .

BOSTON-The most recent report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) shows that 33 new COVID-19-related deaths in the state have been reported. 89 people in Massachusetts have now died due to the novel coronavirus, as of Tuesday afternoon’s report. The deaths do not include any additional fatalities... .

The coronavirus death toll surged past 3,400 on Tuesday, eclipsing the total from the 9/11 terror attacks as New York City traded "Ground Zero" for "epicenter."More than 900 people have died in Manhattan alone, and the city was opening temporary hospitals in a convention center, a Navy ship and Central Park. Refrigeration trucks were serving as temporary morgues.Still, the nation's top health expert found some reason for hope, saying social distancing was working and…

The coronavirus death toll surged past 3,400 on Tuesday, eclipsing the total from the 9/11 terror attacks as New York City traded "Ground Zero" for "epicenter."More than 900 people have died in Manhattan alone, and the city was opening temporary hospitals in a convention center, a Navy ship and Central Park. Refrigeration trucks were serving as temporary morgues.Still, the nation's top health expert found some reason for hope, saying social distancing was working and…

WASHINGTON – Two deaths of cadets by suspected suicide since Thursday at the Air Force Academy, where 1,000 seniors are the only students on any military campus in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has rattled the service from senior leadership to its trainees. The Air Force's top civilian and military brass rushed to the academy on Monday to reassure cadets and steer the service through the turbulence of a global crisis and tragedies close to home. [...]

WASHINGTON – Two deaths of cadets by suspected suicide since Thursday at the Air Force Academy, where 1,000 seniors are the only students on any military campus in the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has rattled the service from senior leadership to its trainees. The Air Force's top civilian and military brass rushed to the academy on Monday to reassure cadets and steer the service through the turbulence of a global crisis and tragedies close to home. [...]

American deaths surged past 3,100 on Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump defended his decision to extend social distancing measures and drastic actions across the country spoke to the stark reality facing the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic.More than 500 deaths were reported Monday, the nation's highest daily total since the the first American died six weeks ago.In Illinois, the largest conference center in America is being turned into a hospital. In…

American deaths surged past 3,100 on Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump defended his decision to extend social distancing measures and drastic actions across the country spoke to the stark reality facing the U.S. amid the coronavirus pandemic.More than 500 deaths were reported Monday, the nation's highest daily total since the the first American died six weeks ago.In Illinois, the largest conference center in America is being turned into a hospital. In…

BOSTON-Eight new deaths due to coronavirus-related illness were reported by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Monday. 56 people have now died due to COVID-19 in the state, as of Monday afternoon’s report. The victims, two male and six female, were between their 60s and 80s. All victims had preexisting... .

The claim: A provision in the coronavirus aid package gives pay raises to members of CongressEven before the House passed a $2-trillion coronavirus relief package, rumors that representatives were using the legislation to give themselves a pay raise were circulating on social media.On March 20, Facebook user Barbara Hendrixson [...]