Derek C. "Walik" Jones Sr.

May 27, 2025

Derek C. “Walik” Jones Sr., 60, of Manchester, NH, tragically passed away on May 27, 2025. Born on February 20, 1965, in Queens, NY, he was the beloved son of Bettie Jones.

Walik was raised in Irvington, NJ, and made New Hampshire his home for the past 21 years. A man of deep passion and unmistakable warmth, he found his true...

Ann Marie Schultz

May 27, 2025

Ann Marie (Pendola) Schultz, 65, of Manchester, passed away at her residence after losing her fight with three bouts of cancer on April 27, 2025.

She was born in Everett, MA on April 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Frank and Ruth (Fleschhut) Pendola, Sr. She was a CNA at the Veterans Home in Chelsea, MA earlier in her career....

Suzanne E. Portinari

May 24, 2025

Suzanne Emily (Goulet) Portinari, 83 years old, of Pembroke, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord with her loving family by her side. 

Suzanne, otherwise known as “Sue” was born in Manchester on March 7, 1942, the daughter of the late Forest and Rachel (Richards) Goulet. She grew up in Manchester and met...

Carmen C. Kramer

May 23, 2025

Carmen Cecile Kramer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on May 23, 2025 at the age of 85. Carmen, daughter of Julliette (Lemire) and Maurice Chalifour, was born in Manchester, NH on November 2nd, 1939. During her life-time, Carmen was a long-time resident of Hudson, NH, South Bristol, Maine, and lived most recently in Bedford, NH. She...

Joyce Louise Kittredge

May 22, 2025

Joyce Louise, Wentzell (maiden)Kittredge, 82, died Wednesday, May 22, 2025 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. She was a longtime resident of Litchfield, NH and a devoted wife to William J. Kittredge Sr. for 59 years whom preceded her in death. Joyce was born on November 3rd, 1942 in Claremont, NH, the daughter of Maurice Wentzell and Doris Wentzell.

She...

Charles Joseph Lemay

May 22, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Joseph Lemay of Manchester, NH passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2025 from health complications stemming from his long-term battle with Lyme disease. He was 75 years old. Charlie was born on April 5, 1950 to Gerard Lemay and Priscilla Lemay (Leblanc). He was brother to Claudia Michael of Manchester, NH and Sylvia Fontaine of...

James E. Canny

May 22, 2025

James E. Canny, 78, of Allenstown, passed away at the Elliot Hospital on May 22, 2025.

Born in Ottumwa, IA on January 21, 1947, the son of the late Frederick and Irene (Walker) Canny. He attended the University of Iowa and William Penn College. He worked for NYNEX for many years in a variety of roles. Jim enjoyed trains and model...

Herbert M. O'Connor

May 21, 2025

Herbert Michael O’Connor, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, after a valiant battle against cancer, in the presence of his loving family. He was born on March 3, 1948, in Manchester, NH, the son of William Lawrence O’Connor and Dorothy Olive (Smith) O’Connor. He was the adoring husband of Susan Yvonne (Grenier) O’Connor. They were married on August...

Brenda R. Melendy

May 21, 2025

Brenda R. Melendy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, with family at her side. Born on February 17, 1941, in Jamaica Plain, MA, Brenda grew up on the West Side of Manchester and graduated from West High School before attending NH College. She dedicated much of her professional life to running...

Andrew Ortiz

May 20, 2025

Andrew Ortiz, Jr., 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, with his son and best friend, Danny, by his side.

Born on March 15, 1943, in New York, NY, he was the son of Andrew (Andres) Ortiz, Sr., and Isabel Ortiz Rivera.

He married Isabel L. Ortiz Testa Dominguez on Tuesday December 26, 1967,...