Edward Anthony Bober
Apr 23, 2026
Edward Anthony Bober, 79 years old, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Mass General Hospital from heart failure. He was born on December 17, 1946, in Salem, Ohio, to Mary (Fisher) Bober and Vincent Joseph Bober. He had one brother Vincent J. Bober, his wife Barbara, two nieces and one nephew.
Edward moved to New Hampshire in 1963. He...
April J. Wilson
Apr 20, 2026
April Joan Wilson, 38, of Strafford, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1988, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Linda Coughlin and Frederick Wilson.
April was raised in Strafford, where she attended local elementary schools and later graduated from Coe-Brown Northwood Academy, Class of 2006. She went on to begin...
Rocky Lee Garland
Apr 17, 2026
Rocky Garland, 76, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026.
Born in Lewiston, Maine, Rocky was the beloved son of Robert Garland and Gladys “Micki” Garland. He built a life rooted in hard work, family, and the simple joys that brought people together.
Rocky was a certified CDL truck driver, known for his strong work ethic and dedication....
Steven A. Tate
Apr 12, 2026
Dover – Steven A. Tate, 71, passed away Sunday April 12, 2026, at the Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.
Born March 1, 1955, in Rochester, NH he was the son of the late Arnold Tate and JoAnn (Unglaub) Wyndham.
Steven loved his cats and was a classic rock enthusiast, but a lover of many types of music, and...
Evelyn Adelaide Blanchette
Apr 11, 2026
Evelyn A. Evans Blanchette, 95, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026. She was born March 30, 1931, in Rochester N.H. Daughter of the late Eleanor Evans.
Evelyn resided in Rochester all her life and worked in area shoe shops and the former IMC. She was a past president of the Emblem Club #40.
She loved playing and taking care of her...
Luke Carlyle Billings
Apr 10, 2026
Luke Carlyle Billings, 92, of Rochester, NH, born January 4, 1934. He passed away after a period of failing health on April 10, 2026, at his home. He was the son of the late Luke D. and Florence (Stevens) Billings, and he lived exactly the way he wanted to, right up until the end.
Luke was not a complicated man. He...
Yuri Smith
Apr 7, 2026
Yuri Smith, of the Town of Milton, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was 93 years old. The daughter of Josei Kuwae and Matsuru Kuwae, and the sister of nine lively and dynamic siblings. She was born on June 5, 1932, in Itoman-Cho, Okinawa.
Yuri worked on Kadena Air Force Base in...
Esther Fortin
Apr 7, 2026
Esther Fortin 97 of Rochester, NH passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026
Esther lived a life centered on kindness, generosity and service to others. She was known by all who met her as someone who was always willing to help, offering her time and talent, and compassion without hesitation. For decades she was a devoted member of the salvation army,...
Beth Adele Dunham
Apr 5, 2026
Beth Dunham (Augenstein), age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, NH, with family at her side. Following a courageous fight with Lewy Body Dementia, Beth leaves behind a legacy of kindness, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her loved ones.
Born in Massachusetts to Edmund and Gwendolyn, Beth was the sister of Barbara,...
Nancy K. Junkins
Apr 4, 2026
Rochester – Nancy K. Junkins, 62, passed away Saturday April 4, 2026, at the Hyder Hospice House following a period of failing health.
Born December 30, 1963, she was the daughter of Charles Pickering and Hilda (Beck) Karas.
Nancy enjoyed coloring, playing solitaire and watching Family Feud. Her favorite animals were pigs, and she had many decorations and books about them.
Members of...
Joseph M. Belanger
Apr 1, 2026
Rochester – Joseph M. Belanger, 55, passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026.
Born January 10, 1971, in Rochester, NH the son of Richard Belanger and Beverly Taylor.
Joe was born and raised in Rochester and had worked for Rochester Truck both towing and as a diesel technician. He was very passionate and devoted to his job. He loved towing and the...
Kevin Paul Stanley
Apr 1, 2026
Kevin Paul Stanley, 67, of Rochester, passed peacefully at his home after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Sherrie and two sons, Brett and Brent Eddy of Rochester. He also leaves his two brothers, Don Martin of Rochester and Jeff Martin of Lebanon, Maine. Kevin had many nephews and nieces that were special to him.
Kevin...
Nancy L. Fortier
Apr 1, 2026
Nancy L Fortier of Rochester, NH passed away at the age of 78 on Wednesday afternoon, April 1, 2026. She is survived by her husband Lenn E Fortier, her son Paul L Georgiou, daughter in law Christine L Georgiou and grandchildren. Her grandchildren are LaKeisha, Cody, Alexis and Adrian.
Nancy was born and raised in Portsmouth, NH. She was the last...
Dr. Robert A. Rubino
Mar 31, 2026
Dr. Robert A. Rubino, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at the Saint Ann Nursing Facility in Dover, New Hampshire. He was born in Rumford, Maine on September 11, 1932, to the late John and Albina (Rumazza) Rubino.
Robert attended St. Anastasia grammar school and Stephens High School in Rumford and graduating in 1950. He then attended college of the...
Katharine Irene Howard
Mar 30, 2026
Katharine I. Howard of Rochester, NH passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on September 11, 1944, in Portsmouth, NH, to her parents Raymond and Irene Colby. She was raised in Kittery, Maine and was a true “village kid” and spent most of her adulthood there as well.
She attended Kittery Schools and was in...
Shirley A. Grondin
Mar 29, 2026
Shirley Grondin, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on March 29, 2026.
Shirley was born on December 18, 1944, in Rochester, New Hampshire, to Dorothy Nisbet and Alvin Sheldon. She attended Rochester schools and spent many years working as a hairstylist. In 2005, she married Paul R. Grondin, Jr., and they built a life together that brought her great happiness...
Kathy Ann Zaleski
Mar 25, 2026
Kathy Ann Zaleski, of Concord, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, with her beloved daughter—her mirror in so many ways—by her side. A woman of deep faith, Kathy was truly an angel on earth who has now been called home to heaven.
Born on February 1, 1949, in Concord, NH, Kathy lived a life filled with love, kindness,...
Pauline M. Vain
Mar 24, 2026
Pauline M. (Berube) Vain, peacefully passed away on March 24, 2026. She was fondly known as Polly. She was born on February 19, 1934, in Fall River, MA.
Polly worked for 30 years as a Respiratory Therapist at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. When she retired, she worked at Blockbuster Video keeping everyone laughing. She loved to tell a good...
Terrence "Terry" Joseph Lee
Mar 21, 2026
Terrence (Terry) Lee, 80, of Lebanon, Maine, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Terry was born in Tucson, Arizona, to John and Marion Lee. He was one of seven children.
Terry built a life marked by hard work, service, and dedication. He proudly served his country first in the United States Navy where he trained...
Nancy Ann Martin
Mar 20, 2026
Nancy Ann Martin, 83, of Rochester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on December 4, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy Heebner.
Nancy was a devoted wife to her beloved husband of 60 years, Bernie, and a loving mother to her daughter, Kellie (Bob)...
