Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Donald J Hebert, born November 14, 1927 in Somersworth, NH passed away at the age of 97, on January 01, 2025 in his Briny Breezes, FL home with his wife by his side. Donald was the son to Louis and Marie (Rouleau) Hebert. Donald left high school to serve in the US Navy during WWII and later earned his high...

Dec 28, 2024

Jacqueline Audrey Brennan, 89, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024, at Wentworth Douglass Hospital following a period of failing health. Born September 10, 1935, in Beverly, MA, “Jackie” was the first child of the late John “Jack” and Claire (L’Italien) Bennett. The musical family moved to Rochester when Jackie was 10. They sang and performed skits on stage at the...

Dec 28, 2024

Rochester – Linda A. Stevens, 77, passed away Saturday December 28, 2024, at her home following a brief illness. Born August 31, 1947, in Arlington, MA, she was the daughter of the late Alden and Ella (Swanson) Trulson. Linda had worked as a secretary for UNH and later worked as a substitute teacher for the City of Rochester, and before...

Dec 25, 2024

Norma Faith Taber Tufts, 87, wife of the late Melvin Leroy Tufts, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas morning, December 25, 2024. A native of New England, born in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and a longtime resident of Taylors, South Carolina, Norma was the daughter of the late Theodore Earle and Phebe Davis Taber. She...

Dec 24, 2024

Sheri Lehn,,61, passed away at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Dover, NH on Dec. 24, 2024. Born May 23, 1963, She graduated in 1981 from Wilso High School, West Lawn, PA. She graduated from Alvernia University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. She worked for the US Postal Service in Rochester, NH. Family members include her father, the late Larry Lehn, Mother Carol...

Dec 19, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolyn Frances Ranagan on December 19th, 2024, at her home in Rochester NH. Carolyn is predeceased by her parents Albert and Mary Bickford as well as her husband Alfred Ranagan whom she was happily married to for almost 30 years. Carolyn is survived by brother Donald Bickford and his...

Dec 19, 2024

Vivienne L. Austin-Nickerson, 90, died Dec. 19, 2024 in Ocala Fl. She was born on September 18, 1934 in Rochester, NH the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Allie Story. Graduating from Hallowell High School in Maine, Class of 1953, She enlisted and served for three years in the Woman’s Air Force as Personnel Specialist. She was predeceased by her husband...

Dec 18, 2024

Dorothy Roy, lovingly known as Dottie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 18, 2024, at the age of 89. Born on July 21, 1935, in Brooklyn, NY, to Karl and Catherine Merz, she was a cherished sister to Robert (Louise) Merz and the late Veronica George. Dottie was a devoted mother to Michael (Lori) of Valencia, CA, Deborah...

Dec 17, 2024

Rochester- Jack (John Thomas) Wingate passed away after a period of failing health on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at his home in Rochester. Jack was born January 25, 1936, in Stoneham, Massachusetts to the late Lillie (Moran) Wingate and Fred Wingate. Jack played football at Spaulding High School where he was among the team who played in the first Shriners...

Dec 16, 2024

William (Bill) Leonard Stanley, 61, passed away on December 16th 2024, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love for family, and a passion for the outdoors. Born on April 3, 1963, Bill was a lifelong resident of Rochester, NH, where he built a life deeply rooted in his community. Bill was predeceased by his father, Leonard Stanley, and his...

Dec 11, 2024

Rochester - James H. Jacobs, 65, passed away Wednesday December 11, 2024, at Watson Fields Assisted Living Facility following a period of failing health. Born January 21, 1959, in Rochester, NH, he was the son of the late Harold and Josephine (Currier) Jacobs. He was predeceased by his wife Jan, and his uncles, David and Ronald. Jim was a graduate...

Dec 9, 2024

Milton, NH - Edward L. Howard, 81, died December 9, 2024, at his home following a period of declining health. He was born on Oct. 26, 1943, in Dover, NH the son of the late Ormbury and Florence (Canney) Howard. Mr. Howard served in the US Army National Guard. He later worked for the City of Rochester with both the...

Dec 8, 2024

Being the oldest of five children, Linda was born in Hartford, CT to Frank and Evelyn Herrmann. She grew up in Massachusetts in the Lowell area. Her first career being a first grade teacher. Later on moving to Farmington, New Hampshire, she became the Administrative Assistant at First Church Congregational, UCC in Rochester, New Hampshire where she worked for the...

Dec 7, 2024

Rochester – John R. Johnstone, 92, passed away Saturday December 7, 2024, at Watson Fields Assisted Living following a period of failing health. Born October 26, 1932, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late John S. and Gladys (Shepard) Johnstone. Mr. Johnstone worked in paper mill management and engineering. John was especially proud of his wife Lorraine....

Dec 4, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Rochester- Elvira F. Knowlton, passed away on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, after a period of failing health at her home in Rochester, NH. Born on August 12, 1941, in the city of Revere, Massachusetts, Elvira graduated class of 1959 at Revere High School. Vera worked at Sunoco as an administrative secretary for 38 years, and before the company downsized, was...

Nov 30, 2024

Robert Munkittrick died peacefully on November 30, 2024 at his Rochester home, in the company of his loving wife. Robert was born March 2, 1943, son of Robert Munkittrick and Emma Cummings Munkittrick in Plymouth, NH. He was predeceased by his parents and first wife, Nancy Talboys Munkittrick. He is survived by his wife, Goody Khalsa; sister Sharon Gigliotti (Michael);...

Nov 28, 2024

Acton, ME – John W. “Jack” Cullen, Jr. ,87, passed away Thursday November 28, 2024, at the River Edge Center in Kennebunk, ME, following a period of failing health. Born September 12, 1937, in Portsmouth, NH he was the son of the late John W. and Myrtle (Guay) Cullen, Sr. Jack worked as an engineer for New England Telephone for...

Nov 25, 2024

Stephen (Steve) D. Mitchell, of East Wakefield, NH, passed away on November 25th, 2024. Born on May 20th, 1964, Steve was the beloved son of the late Donald and Joanne (Krupski) Mitchell, Jr. He leaves behind his fiancé and partner of 11 years, Sherri (Paine) Ethier, sons Derek Mitchell of Ludlow, VT and Jesse Mitchell of Weymouth, MA, sister Jennifer...

Nov 23, 2024

Rodney C. Welch Sr,, 72, died Sat. Nov. 23, 2024 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born in New Hampshire May 24, 1952 the son of Gene and Gloria (Howard) Welch. He served in the US Army as a mechanic during the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1972. He had been employed by Progressive Foods....