Richard  L. LaLiberte – 75, of North Reading, died on April 25, 2018, at the Lahey Clinic Hospital in Burlington. Arrangements  are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Erika  E.  Holtsberg – 22, of North Reading. We lost our beloved Erika E. Holtsberg, she was taken on May 12, 2018 in a car accident. Erica’s spirit shined in so many ways, art, piano, sports, kindness and humor. Her smile, love of life and dynamic personality filled every room. We’ll miss you our beautiful Erika. To Our Erika from Dexter and your family  “You******  ******  ****”.  Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Gordon  L.  Simpson – 91, of Charlestown, formerly of South Boston and Medford, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the Dexter House in Malden, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Somerville, MA on September 30, 1926. He was the son of the late Louis J. and Hazel V. (Gillis) Simpson. He was raised and attended school in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School.

Gordon was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran, he served from 1950 to 1952. He worked for the U.S. Post Office in Arlington for many years.

He loved music and refinishing furniture.

Family members include his loving sister, Geraldine Gould and his late brother, Vernon Simpson;  nieces, Darlene Condelli and the late Carol Scott; nephews, Donald Gould and the late Vernon Simpson.

Funeral services will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Thursday, May 10 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM. Burial will be held in Wildwood Cemetery in Wilmington. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Louis  D.  Russo – 77, of North Reading, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Wingate of Andover, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Boston, MA on July 4, 1940, he was the son of the late John N. and Ellen M. (Donald) Russo. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, he served from 1958 to 1961 and in the Army Reserves until 1964. Louis was a lifelong resident of Martin’s Pond in North Reading. He was a member of St. Theresa’s Church and Moose Lodge in North Reading and a member of the Topsfield Fair.

Louis was retired and worked at Atlantic Gelatin (The Jelly) in Woburn from 1981 to 2003 and worked with the Reading Police and Health Services for 43 years. He also worked for Wakefield Bearing from 1965 to 1981 and as a young boy at Wheeler’s Farm in North Reading.

He earlier raised rabbits at the Topsfield Fair and was a huge fishing man at Martin’s Pond. He was dedicated to his wife, family and friends. He would give you the shirt off his back.

Family members include his loving wife of 56 years, Eilleen M. (Hoy) Russo;  loving daughters, Jennifer MacLean and her husband Raymond and Marlene Falle; late sons, Louis D. Russo, Jr. and Walter Russo; brothers, John and Peter Russo; sisters, Margarette Masotta, Geraldine Cochran, Florence McLeod and Marie McAllister; the late sisters, Patrina  Hurd, Theresa Gaffney and Ellen Cullivan; cherished grandfather of eight and great grandfather of five.

Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to: American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Cecelia A. (O’Donnell) Durham – 80, of North Reading and formerly of Dorchester and Roxbury, died Thursday, April 26, 2018, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Durham, Sr.

Born in Boston, MA on July 1, 1937. She was the daughter of the late James and Ellen (McCarthy) O’Donnell.

Cecelia worked in the Claims Department at Eastern Insurance Group in Wakefield for many years and has been retired for the past 5 years. She enjoyed line dancing, gardening and traveling. Cecelia has been a resident of North Reading for over forty years.

Family members include her loving son, Charles J. Durham, Jr. of North Reading; daughters, Cecelia Alice Durham of North Reading and Jennifer L. Fales and her husband Keith of Middleton; sisters, Patricia Curley and her husband Paul of Hudson and the late Margaret Piquette; grandchildren, Joshua and Gabriel Fales (Mr.G), both of Middleton; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 1 at 10:30 AM at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt. 62), North Reading, followed by interment in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. Arrangements are the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading, MA 01864. www.croswellfuneralhome.com