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Grace Anna Shiere

Grace Anna Shiere

Oct 11, 2012

Barrington, NH - Grace Anna Shiere, 91, died Thursday October 11, 2012 at the Rochester Manor. Born February 12, 1921 in Hancock County Ohio, she was the daughter of the late George P. and Elnora (McClish) Chapin. Grace grew up in Ohio and attended Hancock County schools. She later went on to attend and graduate from Bowling Green State University....

Edward John Mccarn

Edward John Mccarn

Oct 11, 2012

East Rochester, NH - Edward John McCarn, 70 passed away on October 11, 2012 at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts. Ed was born on January 26, 1942 to the late Louis and Catherine McCarn. Ed was a veteran honorably discharged from the Air Force on February 6, 1964. He worked many places after this. Finally ending his career with...

Ronald Leonardi

Ronald Leonardi

Oct 5, 2012

Rochester NH-Ronald V. "Bucky" Leonardi,78, died Friday October 5, 2012 at his home after a brief illness. Born June 21, 1934 in Boston MA he is the son of the late Victor Leonardi and Edna (Donahue) Erdos . Bucky has lived in Rochester all of his life. He is a graduate of Spaulding High School class of 1953. He served...

Dorothy Williams

Dorothy Williams

Oct 3, 2012

Strafford, NH- Dorothy D. Williams, 97, of Strafford passed away peacefully Wednesday Oct. 3, 2012 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover ,NH. She was born on May 23, 1915 in Manchester, NH the daughter of the late Henry and Cora (Landry) Rogler. She graduated from Manchester West High School, Class of 1933. She worked for Charm Beauty Shop and...

Priscilla Thomas

Priscilla Thomas

Oct 2, 2012

ROCHESTER - Priscilla Thomas, 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at the Rochester Manor. Priscilla was born in Henniker, New Hampshire to the late Herbert and Algia Fowler. She later lived in Marblehead, Massachusetts, for a short time before moving to Rochester, NH where she was a long time resident. Priscilla was a Teacher's Aide at East Rochester...

Stella Young-Ross

Stella Young-Ross

Sep 30, 2012

Farmington, NH- Stella Young Ross, 90, of 119 Charles Street died Sunday Sept. 30, 2012 at her home after a period of failing health. She was born Feb. 21, 1922 in Wolfeboro, NH ,she was the daughter of the late Edward and Sadie( Elliott) Budroe, Sr. She has resided in Farmington for the past 25 years. She and her first...

Rodney Hooper

Rodney Hooper

Sep 28, 2012

Rochester NH- Rodney E. Hooper, Sr. 73, of Rochester NH died Friday Sept. 28, 2012 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital after a period of failing health. He was born April 5, 1939 in Portsmouth the son of the late James and Ruby(Gannett) Hooper and has resided in this area most of his life. Mr. Hooper worked as head of maintenance for...

Kathleen Mckay

Kathleen Mckay

Sep 27, 2012

Rochester NH- Kathleen Craveiro McKay, 65, of 7 South Elderberry Lane died Thursday Sept. 27, 2012 at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born June 3, 1947 in Lynn, MA the daughter of the late Lawrence and Gladys (Demaso) Dever. She was a graduate of Saugus High School and worked many...

John D. Rigazio

John D. Rigazio

Sep 26, 2012

ROCHESTER - John Donald Rigazio, age 81, retired businessman, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012, at his house at 6 Sunrise Drive, Rochester. He died of diabetes and depression, which he couldn't conquer. He was born on Aug. 18, 1931, in Rochester, the son of John and Lena Rigazio. He was married on Nov. 30, 1957, to Joan Evelyn...

Laurel Brock

Laurel Brock

Sep 26, 2012

Milton - Laurel J Brock, 57, of Milton, NH passed away Sept.26, 2012, surrounded by family, after a period of declining health. She was born Sept 17, 1955 in Rochester, NH. She is survived by her husband, Alan of Milton; son, Andrew Lindsay of Kingston, NY; stepsons, Floyd Brock of Biddeford, ME and Derek Brock of Kittery, ME; her father,...

Marjorie French

Marjorie French

Sep 24, 2012

Epsom - Marjorie E. French, 79, passed away Monday September 24, 2012 surrounded by her family at the Epsom Manor. Born April 9, 1933 in Lebanon, ME she was the daughter of the late Clifford V. and Olive (Johnson) White. Marjorie was a graduate of Spaulding High School. She was a member of the Pythian Sisters and loved all crafts....

Luella Phillips

Luella Phillips

Sep 20, 2012

ROCHESTER Luella Baker Phillips, 84, of 14 Phillips Lane passed away Thursday Sept. 20, 2012 after a brief stay at Frisbie Memorial Hospital and the Rochester Manor. She was born March 1, 1928 in Indianapolis, Ind. the daughter of the late Carl and Veola (Cheek) Baker. She was a graduate of Aurora High School Class of 1946. She kept in...

Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts

Sep 20, 2012

Rochester NH- Kevin Roberts, 50, passed away Thursday September 20, 2012 in Alexandria, VA following a brief illness. Born March 15, 1962 in Rochester, NH son of J. Bruce and June L. (Ryan) Roberts. Kevin was a graduate of Spaulding High School class of 1980. He then attended NH Technical Institute after which serving his apprenticeship and subsequently earning his...

Beverly Eisenberg

Beverly Eisenberg

Sep 18, 2012

Gonic - Beverly (Lord) Eisenberg, 56, passed away Tuesday September 18, 2012 at the Hyder Family Hospice House following a period of failing health. Born December 9, 1955 in Rochester, NH she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Anderson) Lord. She had a beautiful heart and her kind giving soul helped her as she worked as a...

William Barker

William Barker

Sep 16, 2012

Somersworth - William J. Barker, 44, passed away Sunday September 16, 2012 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Born July 12, 1968 in Sanford, ME he was the son of Frank and Margaret (Eagan) Barker. Bill was employed as an electrician with Hauser Electric. He enjoyed four wheeling and mud racing. Members of his family include his father...

Janie Sarah Peavey

Janie Sarah Peavey

Sep 16, 2012

ROCHESTER, New Hampshire - Janie Sarah Peavey, who was known for her selfless giving, great sense of humor and that infectious smile that would melt anyone's heart died Sunday, September 16 in Dover, New Hampshire after a short battle with pneumonia. She was 91. Born in Alvarado, Texas Sarah, as she was known by family and friends, grew up during...

Roxie Bumgardner

Roxie Bumgardner

Sep 3, 2012

Gonic - Roxie Bumgardner, 92, passed away Monday September 3, 2012 at the Rosewood Manor where she had resided since November, 2010. Born July 25, 1920 in Huntingdon, PA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Clemens) Morningstar. Mrs. Bumgardner had spent her entire life in Huntingdon, PA until moving to Rochester to be near her family....

Donald Lemke

Donald Lemke

Aug 30, 2012

ROCHESTER Donald Joe Lemke, 65, of 37 Western Ave passed away peacefully Thursday August 30, 2012 at Riverside Rest Home surrounded by his family. Born July 13, 1947 in Rochester the son of Harold "Joe" and Audrey (Colbroth) Lemke. Donald was a lifelong resident of Rochester. He attended Rochester schools and graduated from Spaulding High School. He was a member...

Royal M. Edgerly Jr

Royal M. Edgerly Jr

Aug 25, 2012

Rochester- Royal M. Edgerly JR., 56, of 153 Highland Street passed away peacefully Saturday, August 25, 2012 at his home. Born May 4, 1956 in Rochester, NH., he was the son of the Royal M. Edgerly Sr. and Carol (Emro) Edgerly. Rolly was a life long resident of Rochester, NH. He attended Rochester schools and graduated from Spaulding High School...

Marilynn Rumley

Marilynn Rumley

Aug 24, 2012

Dover, NH - Marilynn K. Rumley, 81, (Sissy) passed away Friday, Aug. 24, 2012 after a brief illness. She was born at home in Mexico, Maine to Thelma (Marble) and Robert Rumley, April 4, 1931. Sissy attended schools in Rumford and Mexico, Maine. She later moved to Rochester, NH, living with her aunt and uncle, John and Dorothy Poulis. Marilynn...

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