Obituaries

Jul 8, 2023

Mary Ann Grant, who was a nurse, flower gardener, and lover of people, passed away on July 8, 2023, at her home in Greenfield, New Hampshire. She was 78.

Mary Ann was born in Seroe Colorado, Aruba, on January 27, 1945, the daughter of Joseph and Marjorie (Eagan) Proterra.

She spent her childhood in Aruba,...

Jul 8, 2023

Sarah “Sally” Tingle Southard, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at RiverMead Retirement Community, in Peterborough, NH. She was born in Buffalo, NY on December 26, 1939 to parents Duncan and Dorothy Tingle (Lehmann). She had one younger brother, Duncan Tingle. Sally and her family lived in Montreal for 9 years and attended Havergal College, a...

Jul 7, 2023

Meghan Margaret Pierce, 50 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully at Monadnock Community Hospital on July 7, 2023 after an illness.  She was born in Burbank, CA on January 31, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Helen Mary (Brennan) Fisher.

Meghan was an award winning journalist and co-founder of the hyper-local news website, the Monadnock Beat - where...

Jul 6, 2023

Randolph Richard Roody (Randy) died July 6, 2023 after a lengthy co-existence with Parkinson’s Disease.

Born August 6, 1943, Randy was raised in Concord, NH, the son of Rudolph Knoetzsch (R.K.) Roody and Felicia G. (Pelczarski) Roody.  Randy graduated from Concord High School (1961) and Colby College (1965) where he majored in German.  Neither suited for, nor...

Jul 6, 2023

Jennifer Anne Reutlinger of Peterborough NH passed away July 6, 2023, from a blood disorder, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), which developed from a rare genetic disorder known as Schwachman-Diamond Syndrome, (SDS).  She was 37 years old.  Jennie lived most of her youth living in Greenfield, and Peterborough, NH. After high school, she attended the Job Corps Northlands campus in Vergennes,...

Jul 5, 2023

Pamela Ann Frankel of Marlborough, NH passed away on July 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Pam was born in Manhattan, New York on February 4, 1953, the daughter of Irvin Frankel and Doris Leila Frankel (Geiser).

Pam grew up with her Mom, Dad...

Jul 3, 2023

Grace F. Rowehl, 72, of Antrim NH, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Grace was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 17, 1951, the daughter of Alphonse and Lucy (DeMayo) Russo. She grew up on Long Island where she raised her family before starting a career as an office...

Jul 2, 2023

John Michael Hartwell, 66 of Dublin, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by the love of his family on July 2, 2023.  He was born in Keene, NH on September 6, 1956.  He was the son of Edwin Hartwell and Susan (Carr) Hipple.

John was a lifelong resident of Dublin. He graduated from Con-Val High School...

Jul 2, 2023

Stephen A. Black, 78 of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Monadnock Community Hospital on July 2, 2023.  He was born in Boston, MA on September 16, 1944, the son of the late Francis and Helen (Tupper) Black.

Raised in Wellesley, Steve attended Rivers School, Weston, MA and Cornell University. ...

Jul 1, 2023

Liam Matthew Kelly of Dublin, NH, passed away peacefully in his 89th year on July 1, 2023.  He was born in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland on June 7, 1935, the son of Willie John and Kathleen (McGinley) Kelly, and the third of eight children.  His character was forged around the dinner table of his home “at the foot of...

Jun 30, 2023

Adam Stephen Devine, 26 of Warner, passed away as a result of a tragic accident on June 30, 2023.  He was born in Manchester, NH on March 19, 1997.  He was the son of Stephen “Gregg” Devine and Jeanne Canty.

Adam was raised in Bradford, NH and attended the Kearsarge Regional School District from kindergarten through graduation....

Jun 25, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth (Williamson) Wynn, 86, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 25, 2023, at Summerhill Assisted Living Facility in Peterborough, NH.

Margaret was born on March 30, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, and was lovingly raised by Bill & Louise McComb (also known as Wezie and Uncle Bill). After Margaret graduated from high school, she...

Jun 18, 2023

James J. Young, 74 of Kensington, NH passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023, at Pheasant Wood Center in Peterborough, NH.  He was born in Medford, MA on July 2, 1948, the son of Warren and Mildred (DeSimone) Young.

As a young man, James served in the US Coast Guard. After the Coast Guard, James worked as...

Jun 8, 2023

Susan Rand Rotch, 79, died June 8, 2023, in Peterborough. Susan was born on October 31, 1943, in Hanover, NH, the daughter of John A. and Sarah Howland Rand.  She grew up in Hanover where she enjoyed figure skating, skiing, Girl Scouting, and exploring the natural world. She attended Connecticut College (then known as Connecticut College for Women) where...

Jun 7, 2023

With her son Gregg, holding one hand and daughter Lisa the other, Katy left this earth on June 7th, serenaded by The Sound of Music.

Katy was born in 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Sen. A. Evans Kephart and Ruth Hill Kephart.  She attended Agnes Irwin School from 1st-12th grade and enjoyed several summers in Bermuda and...

Jun 1, 2023

Darrell F. Webber, 63 of Deering, NH passed away peacefully on June 1, 2023, at Concord Hospital after a brief period of failing health.  He was born in Malden, MA on August 13, 1959, the son of Melvin and Delores Webber and Morgan and Barbara (Brooks) Spilsbury.

Darrell graduated from Burlington High School in Burlington, MA class...

May 29, 2023

Charles “Tony” H. Anthony, 93 of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023, at Monadnock Community Hospital with family by his side.  He was born in Boston, MA on February 20, 1930, the son of Warren and Katherine (Hitchcock) Anthony.

Tony lived life to the fullest, enthusiastically seeking the next adventure or opportunity to learn...

May 29, 2023

Eileen (Leeni) Gravlin-Dunn, 68, of Peterborough, New Hampshire passed away with dignity in her home with her family by her side on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Leeni was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1954, the daughter of Eugene and Ella (Dunn) Gravlin. Her family moved frequently during her childhood, living in Gardner, MA, Findlay, OH,...

May 26, 2023

Ann H. Preston, 90, of Peterborough, NH passed away just before her 91st birthday on Friday May 26, 2023. She was surrounded by the love of her family.

Ann was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 30, 1932, the daughter of Stephen Beach and Virginia Kimmich Beach.

Ann was also raised in Cleveland.  She attended...

May 25, 2023

Ronald E. Rupp, age 82 of Peterborough, NH passed away peacefully at home on Thursday May 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family.  He was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1940, the son of Ralph Rupp and Margaret (Kuppertz) Rupp. Ronald graduated from Canton High school in 1957. After high school he joined the U.S....