Opal S. (Lancaster) Dinsmore – 102, of Melrose and formerly of North Reading, died April 13 at Melrose Healthcare in Melrose. She was the beloved wife of the late Mervin Dinsmore. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Robert J. Mauceri – 77, of North Reading and formerly of Revere, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 19, 2020.

Born in Boston, MA on April 22, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (DeFranzo) Mauceri. He was raised in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School. Bob received his B.S. and M.S. in engineering from Northeastern University. He was a computer consultant for Ekaru in Westford.

Bob was a Town of North Reading volunteer since 1972. He was involved with the Finance Committee, School Committee, Hillview Country Club and was a Selectman for 15 years. He has been a resident of North Reading for the past 53 years and a member of St. Theresa Parish.

Bob had a passion for cars (especially Porsches), he loved vacationing with his family at Lake Winnipesaukee.

Family members include his loving wife of 55 years, Angela (Ciccia) Mauceri; sons, Robert Joseph Mauceri, Jr. and David Arthur Mauceri; his daughter, Christine Mauceri Drane; brothers, Thomas Mauceri and the late Lawrence Mauceri; 7 grandchildren, Camille, Rose and Silvia Mauceri, Trevor and Colette Drane, Samantha and April Mauceri.

Graveside services will be private and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the North Reading Food Pantry, P.O. Box 626, North Reading, MA 01864 or to the Edith O’Leary Senior Center, 157 Park Street, North Reading. Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneral home.com

Robert  Scott  Sutherland – 68, of North Reading, formerly of Stoneham and Pennsylvania, died on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers from a courageous 11 year battle with multiple myeloma.

Born on March 15, 1952 in Sewickley, PA he was the son of the late Gene H. and Lois (Kerchner) Sutherland. Scott was a graduate of Quaker Valley High School, spent a year at Rollins College in Florida and was a 1974 graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. He was a Regional Sales Manager at Information Builders, Inc., retiring in August of 2017.

He was a member at the Thomson Country Club, the PSU Alumni Association, Beta Theta PI at PSU and the Union Congregational Church in North Reading.

Scott was known for his sense of humor, intellect and had a strong love for his family and friends.  Scott was a true blue and white Penn State Nittany Lion through and through, and an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Pirates fan with an additional love of Big Band music.

His hobbies include reading, golfing with his buddies and son, spending time with his family, friends, and swing dancing with his wife. He also enjoyed traveling with his family in the USA and abroad.

Family members include his loving wife Brenda L. (Roush) Sutherland of 36 years; daughter Samantha G. Sutherland of South Boston, son Scott R. Sutherland and his wife Crissy Smith Sutherland of Somerville; sister Sharon Sutherland Marhewka and husband Guy of West Hartford, CT;  Stepmother Janet Sutherland of Pennsylvania; brother in law of Debbie and Mike Reich of Arizona, Sally and Mike O’Shea of Pennsylvania, Kenneth Roush of Pennsylvania, John and Naomi Roush, of Texas and many nieces, nephews and long time special and wonderful friends.  Scott’s love extended to his furry companions – dachshunds Manny, Rosie and Buddy.

Services will be held at a later date at the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading, MA.  Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, PO Box 414238, Boston, MA 02241-4238 www.themmrf.org    Arrangements are by Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading.  www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Eleanor G. (Derry) Miani – 95, of North Reading, formerly of Ansonia, Conn., passed on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at CareOne of Wilmington.

Born in Seymour, Conn. on December 5, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ethel (Gelston) Derry. Eleanor was raised and attended school in Seymour, Conn. She graduated Seymour High School and Greenwich Hospital School of Nursing, Greenwich, Conn.

Eleanor was a retired Registered Nurse. After graduating nursing school she served in the Army Corp of Nurses, stationed at Fort Devens, Ayer/Shirley, Mass. When WWII ended Eleanor returned to Conn. to work at St. Raphael’s Hospital, New Haven, Conn. In the mid-50’s she and her young family moved to North Reading. Eleanor worked at the John T. Berry Rehabilitation Center until her retirement in 1983. She was a resident of North Reading for over 62 years.

She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Serendipity Circle. She worked at the Church’s Christmas fair for many years devoting her time to the jewelry table. Eleanor also volunteered for many years at Winchester Hospital.

Eleanor loved reading and spending time with her family and friends. For 10 years she enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends to countries throughout the world.

She was the loving wife of over 66 years to the late Mario J. Miani who passed in May 2019. She was a proud and loving mother of three, Cathy Lynn Mizzell and her husband George of Birmingham, Ala., Barbara A. Bochart and her husband Thomas of Tewksbury and Thomas J. Miani Sr. and his wife Joan of Methuen. She was the loving “Mammy” to her five grandchildren, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Bochart) Colon, Andrew Bochart, Thomas Miani, Jr., Gina Miani and Robert Mizzell, and one great-grandchild, Tayla-Rae Colon. She is also survived by a number of very close friends and many nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service, due to COVID-19, was held at Riverside Cemetery, North Reading on Friday, April 17. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at the Union Congregational Church at a future date.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com

Robert  A. Castine – 87, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, passed peacefully at Advinia Health Care in Wilmington on Sunday, April 12, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease and other health complications.

Bob was born in Reading, MA on October 2, 1932.  He was the son of the late Wilbur and Catherine (LeFave), Castine.   Bob was raised in Reading and was a graduate of Reading High School.  He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1956.  Prior to the Navy, he also served in the National Guard.

Bob served the town of Reading as a Police Officer for 26 years. He was also Past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus in Reading.

Bob loved music from Perry Como to Johnny Cash, but not Tony Bennett!  His own singing voice rivaled those of the greats and brought much joy to his family, friends and the wonderful staff of healthcare professionals who cared for him during his last years.  Bob loved old black and white movies, John Wayne, John Candy, and anything Christmas-themed.  He loved his classic white Thunderbird, his dog Muffin, telling stories and jokes, making people laugh and his friends and family.  Bob even amassed quite a Facebook following, in his later years, with “The Adventures Of Bobert” – a sneak peek into his daily life, humor, and charisma.  Although he wasn’t always sure how the whole thing worked, he loved to be kept apprised to what was going on at “The Book.”  A very bright star who did it his way.

Family members include his loving daughter, Sarah L. Castine of North Reading; brothers, R. Allan Castine and J. Dennis Castine.  He was the brother of the late Kenneth W., Wilbur F. and David L. Castine; sisters, Marilyn A. Castine and the late Norma F. Castine; former husband of Norma (Lawrence) Castine.

A private graveside service was held in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading on Friday, April 17.  A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com