Obituaries

Obituaries

Nancy L. Montecalvo

Nancy L. Montecalvo

Dec 15, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce we lost an angel among us on December 15, 2024.

Nancy was a shining light in her community, spending many days volunteering at homeless, addiction and recovery centers around New Hampshire.

Nancy worked for over 30 years in Hollis, NH as a beautician and cosmetologist, creating beautiful memories with her clients, who all became...

Carole L. Bisson

Carole L. Bisson

Dec 15, 2024

Carole L. Bisson, 80, resident of Milford, NH, died at her home on December 15, 2024, after a period of declining health.

She was born on October 14, 1944, a daughter of the late Kenneth and Dora (Carter) Vorp.

Carole was raised and educated in Pennsylvania. She met and married Edward Bisson and together have made their home in Milford for more...

Peggy Ann Hall

Peggy Ann Hall

Dec 13, 2024

Peggy Ann Hall, 95, longtime resident of Brookline, NH, died on December 13, 2024, at the Community Hospice House after a period of declining health. 

She was born on March 18, 1929, in Nashua, NH, a daughter of the late Roy and Constance (Nye) Ward.

Peggy was raised in Brookline and graduated from Milford High School. She retired from Data Products and...

Carl F. Parker

Carl F. Parker

Dec 9, 2024

Carl F. Parker, longtime resident of Milford, NH, died on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Raymond, NH. He was born April 11, 1936, in Keene, NH the 2nd son of the late Francis F. and Hilda H, (Epsberg) Parker of Chesham. 

He was predeceased by brothers Minot, John, Warren, Neal, Allen, sister Winnefred and wives Norma (Eastman) Parker and Betty (Mudge)...

Annie Jane (Grugnale) Cooper

Annie Jane (Grugnale) Cooper

Dec 8, 2024

Annie Jane (Grugnale) Cooper, of Milford, NH, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 8, 2024, at the age of 66.

Annie was born on February 28, 1958, in Nashua, NH, the ninth of thirteen children. She graduated from Milford High School in 1976 and spent most of her life in Milford.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Jeannette and...

Melvin G. Pfeifer Jr.

Melvin G. Pfeifer Jr.

Dec 6, 2024

Melvin G. Pfeifer Jr. of Manchester, N.H. passed away December 6, 2024 at Elliot Hospital, due to injuries sustained from a car accident. Mel was 53 years old. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death. Surviving family include siblings: Tim/Danna Pfeifer of Washougal, WA, David/Ann Pfeifer of Nashua, NH, Julie/Tom Nardozzi of Manchester, NH,...

Anthony T. Tochko

Anthony T. Tochko

Dec 4, 2024

Anthony Thomas Tochko, 84, resident of Brookline, NH, passed away in his home on December 4th, 2024.He was born in Meriden, CT, on October 27th, 1940, a son of Anthony and Stella Tochko.In addition to his parents of Meriden, CT, surviving family members include his wife, Josephine Tochko (Fontana) of Brookline, NH; his daughter, Patricia Greywacz of Buffalo, NY; his...

Donna L. Simpson

Donna L. Simpson

Dec 4, 2024

Donna L. Simpson, 86, resident of Milford, NH, died on December 4, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on May 4, 1938 in Antrim, NH, the daughter of Harold Starkweather and Ilene (Andrews) Starkweather. Donna was raised and educated in Wilton, having graduated from Wilton High School, Class of 1956. 

Donna had been employed at Dartmouth...

Susan (Donohue) Chimento

Susan (Donohue) Chimento

Nov 29, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the death of Susan Mary Donohue Chimento on November 29, 2024, aged 85. 

She was born April 12, 1939 to Dick and Daisy Donohue, and was the oldest of 5 children. Raised in Hallstead PA, she graduated from Blue Ridge High School of New Milford, PA in 1957 and then completed Registered Nurse training...

Beverly J. Trentini

Beverly J. Trentini

Nov 28, 2024

Beverly J. Trentini, 96, resident of Amherst, NH passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2024. 

Beverly was born on July 16, 1928, in Weare, NH. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd Wood Sr. and Edna (Strong) Wood. She graduated from Weare High School, class of 1946. 

Beverly raised her three sons in Amherst, NH. She later married...

Dr. Donald D. Hochstetler

Dr. Donald D. Hochstetler

Nov 27, 2024

Dr. Donald “Don” Hochstetler of Milford, New Hampshire, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on November 27, 2024, at the age of 78. 

Born on November 2, 1946, he was raised in Kokomo, Indiana, among the Amish and Mennonite communities. He was the beloved son of Alvin and Lula Hochstetler, who instilled in him a passion for learning and...

Jack L. Salisbury

Jack L. Salisbury

Nov 25, 2024

Jack L. Salisbury, 88, longtime resident of Mont Vernon, NH, died on November 25, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Nashua, NH. 

He was born on July 26, 1936 in Mont Vernon, NH, the son of Frederick and Olive (Duffy) Salisbury. 

Jack owned and operated Jack’s Lawncare Service for many years. He enjoyed being outside, most especially puttering around the yard. 

Jack was a...

Katharyn Dunn

Katharyn Dunn

Nov 24, 2024

Katharyn Dunn, 91, resident of Brookline, NH, died at her home after a period of declining health on November 24, 2024.

She was born on May 24, 1933, in East Liverpool, OH, a daughter of the late Joseph V. and Katharyn (Muessig) Hughes.

Katharyn was raised and educated in Wellsville, OH. She later met and married Bill Dunn and the two were...

Paul James Kearns

Paul James Kearns

Nov 20, 2024

Paul James Kearns, 74, long time resident of Milford, NH, passed away suddenly at his home, on Wednesday, November 20th, 2024.

Paul was born on August 9, 1950 in Brookline, Massachusetts, a son of the late Fredrick and Mildred (James) Kearns.

He was a graduate of Alvirne High School in Hudson, New Hampshire. He spent 34 years of his career as a...

David S. Koon

David S. Koon

Nov 17, 2024

David Sing Koon, 82 years old, of Bedford, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away on November 17, 2024, from pancreatic cancer, with his loving family by his side at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, New Hampshire.

David was born in Hong Kong on April 28, 1942. He graduated from Lincoln University, San Francisco, California with a bachelor of arts degree in 1961. 

After...

John William Milan, Sr.

John William Milan, Sr.

Nov 16, 2024

John William Milan, Sr., 94, went home to the Lord on November 16, 2024 after a period of declining health while at Hanover Hill, Manchester, New Hampshire. John’s life was blessed with his strong faith, love of family, and loyalty and support for countless friends, colleagues and those in need.

John was born in Waltham, Massachusetts on July 27, 1930 to...

Robert C. Watt Sr.

Robert C. Watt Sr.

Nov 16, 2024

Robert C. Watt, Sr., 73, longtime resident of Brookline, NH, died at the Elms Center in Milford, NH on November 16, 2024, after a period of declining health.

He was born on October 25,1951 in Boston, MA, a son of the late John F. and Madeleine (Pease) Watt.

Robert was raised and educated in Lexington, MA and graduated from Bentley College Waltham...

Emil "Skip" E. Skoglund, Jr.

Emil "Skip" E. Skoglund, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Emil “Skip” E. Skoglund, Jr., 81, longtime resident of Amherst, NH, died on November 7, 2024, at the Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. 

 He was born on July 21, 1943, in Arlington, MA, the son of Emil E. Skoglund and Anna Amelia (Mantyla) Skoglund. Skip was raised and educated in Arlington, MA, graduating from Arlington High School, Class of 1961. Skip...

Rev. Allen P. Hoyt

Rev. Allen P. Hoyt

Nov 3, 2024

Rev. Allen P. Hoyt, 70, resident of Milford, NH, died at his home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

He was born on May 7, 1954, in Brockton, MA, a son of the late Francis and Shirley (Perkins) Hoyt.

A Graduate of West Bridgewater High School, he joined the West Bridgewater Fire Department as a volunteer Fire fighter and then enlisted in the...

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