Obituaries

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....

May 20, 2023

William Frederick Bergmann, age 73 of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at Catholic Medical Center on May 20, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.   He was born in Queens, NY on September 19, 1949, the son of Frederick and Dorothy (Henn) Bergmann.

Bill had a long, fulfilling career beginning at Bulova Watch Company in NY...

May 16, 2023

Marion Evelyn Jones Kingsford (Troussoff) passed away on May 16, 2023 in Peterborough, New Hampshire, at the age of 95. She lived her life with spirit and kindness, devoted to family, conservation, and animals. As her granddaughter wrote, “She always knew how to coax living things forward and help them grow.” Marion was happiest outdoors, digging in soil, identifying...

May 16, 2023

Thomas Alan Fairfield, age 78 of Greenfield, passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital on May 16, 2023 after a brief illness.  He was born in Peterborough on July 15, 1944, the son of Alton and Mabel (Sweeney) Fairfield.

He graduated from Peterborough High School in 1962.  After high school he served in the US Army.  After the...

May 12, 2023

Andrea Kierstead, age 61 of Peterborough, passed away peacefully and surrounded by the love of her family, at her home on May 12, 2023.  She was born in Galion, OH on July 20, 1961, the daughter of Antonio and Phyllis (Helfrich) Marcellino.

Although Andrea was born in Ohio, she moved to NH at a young age and...

May 10, 2023

Wife and best friend of 40 years, Karen Lee Ricupero, passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on August 18, 1946, to Bernard Engle and Libra Semprini. She leaves behind her husband Kevin Ricupero, her sister Denise McLenon, her daughter Michelle Winemiller, her son Victor Solod, seven granddaughters and two...

May 8, 2023

Viola Malachuk of Peterborough, NH died on May 8, 2023, just weeks before what would have been her 99th birthday.  Viola was predeceased by her husband Daniel Malachuk, Sr. who died in 2006 after 62 years of a marriage that was foremost in Viola’s retelling of the many blessings that she counted as adding up to a wonderful life....

May 7, 2023

Margaretta (“Daisy”) Desmond Gallagher Archie, of St. Louis, Missouri died Sunday May 7, 2023. Daisy was born on May 24, 1960, in Colorado Springs, CO. She is the daughter of Ellen MacVeagh Rublee and the late John Francis Gallagher II, and the stepdaughter Elayne Gallagher. She is survived by her husband of forty years, the Rev. Andrew John Archie,...