Herbert C. Stearns Jr.

Jun 3, 2024

Herbert Crossett Stearns Jr., 98, fell asleep in Christ at Vernon Advent Christian Homes in Vernon, VT where he and his wife of 70 years, Derrie Nichols Stearns, spent their final years.

As a proud and longtime native of New Hampshire, Herbert was born in Manchester to Reverend Herbert Crossett Stearns and Elizabeth Patterson Stearns. He grew up in West Epping...

Joanne S. Lenas

Jun 1, 2024

Joanne S. Lenas, (former Walega) 69, of Rochester, NH died on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Birch Healthcare, in Rochester, NH.  

Ms. Lenas was born on December 29, 1954. 

Prior to her retirement, Ms. Lenas worked in housekeeping at McKerley’s Health Care Center. 

She loved to cook for her family. 

Members of her family include; her son, Daniel Walega, daughter in law, Lety and...

Sandra D. Brennan

Jun 1, 2024

Sandra D. (Sobolewski) Brennan, 75, a life-long resident of Manchester, NH, passed away at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH, after several months of a courageous battle with terminal end stage heart failure, on June 1, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, daughter/sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, and dear friend to many.

Sandra (Sandi) was born on May 14, 1949, at...

Jeannette L. Enderson

May 31, 2024

Jeannette Lucille Enderson (Nee Lavoie) died peacefully at her home in Berwyn Heights, Md., on Friday, May 31, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was 99 years old. She is survived by her brother, Maurice, 6 children: William (Cindy), Robert (Deborah), Cecile, Alan, Paula (Khalid), Suzanne, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Jeannette was born in...

Joyce Lein Hood

May 31, 2024

Joyce L. Hood, 76, of Manchester NH, devoted wife to Bruce Hood, cherished mother to Melissa Feldman, and adored grandmother to Carson and Quinn Feldman, passed away at the Arbors Care Facility after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's Disease on May 31, 2024.Born to Erwin and Irene Lein on January 29, 1948 in Manchester, Joyce was a cherished member of...

Stephen "Steve" M. Hare

May 31, 2024

Stephen Michael Hare, 46, died Friday, May 31st, 2024, at Mass General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. He was born on June 20th, 1977, in Littleton, NH, the son of Phillip Hare and Bonnie Kilkenny (Mardin). He was the loving life partner of Melody Champagne since November 29th, 1996 (27.5 years).

Steve was a talented carpenter, specializing in building log homes. His...

Colleen L. O'Brien

May 31, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the solemn news of the unexpected passing of Colleen L. O’Brien, 57, on May 31, 2024.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on July 29, 1966, the daughter of James and Beverly O’Brien. 

Colleen was a very dedicated and hard working person. Most proud of her career with the VA Hospital. For over three decades,...

Lorette F. Petriw

May 31, 2024

Lorette F. (Poirier) Petriw, 95, of Manchester, passed away at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack on May 31, 2024. 

She was born in Manchester on August 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Hormidas and Fabiola (Ducharme) Poirier. She had worked in the operations department at Bank of New Hampshire for thirteen years. A devote catholic, she was a long-time...

Margaret F. (Flynn) Cresta

May 30, 2024

Margaret F. (Flynn) Cresta, 90, of Candia, NH, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at the Community Hospice House. Born in Lynn, MA on February 23, 1934, she was a daughter of the late James P. Flynn and Mary Jane (Gilbane) Flynn. She shared 57 years of marriage with her late husband, John F. Cresta.

Margaret was a graduate of...

Brian D. Rehak

May 30, 2024

Full obituary to be posted soon.