Dover High School Alumni Obituaries

Charles E. Charlie Terrell Sr. of Shoals age 88 went to his heavenly home on February 4 2026. Born April 12 1937 in Martin County he was the son of Charlie Terrell and Bertha Mae Owens Terrell. He was the 11thchild of 12 and the last living member of his family. He married the love of his life Wilma...

Dover Monta Grey Harrington died in her home in Dover after a four your bout with cancer. She was born in 1949 in Oakland California. Her father was in the Air Force and so the family moved often including spending a few years in Japan. She graduated high school in Fairborn Ohio and attended Wright ...

JosAntoio Ortiz a hard working engineer devoted family man and selfless volunteer passed away on January 20 2026 at the age of 88. on November 7 1937 to Antoio Too Ortiz and Celia M. Ortiz Jos moved to Manhattan New York at the age of nine. A bright and driven student he pursued his passion for scie...

Bernard L. DeCristofaro Jr. passed away suddenly on December 27 2025 at Hackettstown Hospitalsurrounded by his loved ones.He was 70 years old.Bernie had recently received a livertransplant andwas full of hope and gratitude in his final days. Bernie grew up in the Germania Park area of Rockaway Towns...

Carlene Ann Pafford, 79, of Ossipee, NH, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2025, at Wentworth Senior Living in Portsmouth, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 12, 1946, in Portsmouth, NH, Carlene was the daughter of Margaret and William Fernald. She grew up on Brackett Lane and attend...

Robert “Bob” Elon Davis, age 97, of Lee, New Hampshire, peacefully passed away January 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 7, 1928, in Concord, NH. Bob spent his childhood growing up in Greenland, NH. He began his married life with Enid in nearby Rye, NH where they grew thei...

Portsmouth, NH – Russell Ernest Cousins, age 76, a US Army Veteran of Vietnam, of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at Portsmouth Hospital following a long period of declining health due to “Agent Orange” exposure and lasting complications from injuries sustained during his depl...

Dr. Thomas Nathan Decker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and physician passed away of cardiac complications at his home in the arms of his loving wife and soulmate, Vicki, on January 2nd, 2026, at age 77.Dr. Decker was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, to the late Emma Decker, a first gener...

Elizabeth Kidney Craig Sanner age 88 passed away peacefully on December 23 2025 at Ginnys Place in Rockledge FL. She was the beloved daughter of Maurice and Olivia Snow Kidney. Elizabeth devoted 34 years of her life not only to her family but also to her students. She taught English drama speech and...

Durham William Murdock MacBride 86 of Edendale Lane Durham died peacefully December 16 2025 at Johnson Creek Village in Dover NH with his wife Roberta at his side. Bill was Born July 31 1939 in Walpole MA the son of Arthur Sloan and Lilian MacDonald MacBride. He graduated from Walpole High School i...

Kevin was born on March 29 1959. The son of Jeanne Grinnell Perkins and Robert Quinn Stepfather Richard Perkins. His younger years were spent in Amesbury Ma and then resided in Exeter NH for quite some time. Kevin attended Exeter high school. Kevin was the ultimate Jack of all trades. He was always ...

Carolyn Lucy Fink Bigwood of Stratham New Hampshire died peacefully at the Hyder Family Hospice Home on Sunday January 18 2026. Carolyn was born in Hackensack N.J. on August 10 1931 the daughter of the late Arthur L. and Myrtle Rose Fink. She grew up in Hasbrouck Heights N.J. attending Hasbrouck Hei...

Robert William Bob Byrnes 77 passed away peacefully on December 18 2025 at Morristown Memorial Hospital. Born in Morristown New Jersey Bob was the beloved son of the late Robert S. Byrnes and Mary L. Benz Byrnes. A lifelong resident of Morris County he dedicated his life to education athletics and s...

Carrol L. Pierson passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8 2025 surrounded by the love and light she had created within her family at Mira Vie Assisted Living in Montville NJ. For 82 years she poured unconditional love infectious laughter and cherished memories into the lives of all who knew he...

Robert Andreassen 74 passed away peacefully at his home in Rockaway Township New Jersey on January 26 2026. Born in Dover New Jersey Rob was the beloved son of the late Alf and Gerd Larsen Andreassen. He was a lifelong resident of Rockaway Township where he took great pride in his home and community...

Philip John Wasacz passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Wednesday November 26 2025 at Saint Clares Hospital in Dover. He had shared 82 years of devotion humility dedication and love. Born on September 26 1942 in Bridgeport Connecticut and raised in Brooklyn New York Philip was one of four ...

Laura Dina Kimble passed away peacefully in the arms of her beloved husband of 63 years in the comfort of the home they shared in Rockaway Township on Saturday November 8 2025. She had shared 87 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with family and friends. Born ...

Judith H. Matarazzo of Rockaway passed away at St. Clares Hospital on December 31 2025. She was 76. Born in East Orange Judi grew up in Whippany and lived in Rockaway for over 35 years. She graduated from Hanover Park High School in 1967 and attended Montclair State University. Judi worked at Chase ...

Edwin John Vanderhoof 76 passed away peacefully on December 10 2025 at St. Clares Hospital in Denville. Born at Dover General Hospital to the late Florence Coates and Farnham Vanderhoof Ed lived his entire life in the town of Denville which he loved so deeply. Ed is survived by his devoted wife of 5...

Bonita M. Bonnie Bongo a beloved mother grandmother teacher and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Dementia on November 11 2025 at Harmony CareOne at Hanover in Whippany NJ. She had shared 82 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with fa...

Telford Ted A. Williams 86 of Edison NJ passed away peacefully in sleep on January 30th 2026 at his home in Edison. Ted was born in HANOVER JAMAICA to ALETHEA AND LEVI WILLIAMS on Sept 11th 1939. He had 6 siblings Lloyd Hilda Patsy Belva Sharon and Elaine. He was affectionately known as Teddy to his...

Gloria Jean (Bryan) Hodges was born on March 2, 1945, in Felton, Delaware. After a life of faithful service, she was called from labor to reward on January 28, 2026.She was the second of nine children born to the late Rev. Percy W. Bryan and Beulah H. Bryan, who set a strong and enduring standard fo...

Arthur “Bud” Edwin Hanke Jr., aged 77, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Paradise Valley, AZ. Born on March 24, 1948, in Alton, IL, Art was a respected member of the community, known for his dedication and loyalty to his friends and family.Art graduated from Wood River High School and later earned...

age 83 of Clayton on Wednesday March 5 2025 with his family by his side after succumbing to complications from a heart attack he suffered on January 6th while shoveling snow for a neighbor. He was a loving husband to his wife of 60 years Mildred T. Barclay nee Terilla who was not only his partner in...

Suzanne Moyer beloved wife mother sister mentor and community leader passed away after a life devoted to service compassion and friendship. She was born on June 13 1948 in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Suzanne was known for her warmth intellect and deep empathy for others. She had a rare ability to liste...

82 of Schnecksville died on February 4 2026 at Cedarbrook Nursing Home Allentown. He was the husband of Alice S. Kistler Hammond to whom he was married 59 years. Born in Dover Ohio February 8 1943 Jacob was the son of the late Robert J. and Jane Goettge Hammond. He worked for P.P.L. in the rates and...

Ellen C. Gould of Rockaway Borough NJ passed away peacefully on Thursday November 27 2025 at age 62. A life long resident of Rockaway Ellen was a 1981 graduate of Morris Knolls High School. She started her career at Prudential in Parsippany and later graduated from Dover Business College with a Medi...

Ruth Marie Sherwood Haas a longtime resident of Arlington MA peacefully passed away on Monday April 28 2025 at Brookview while under the compassionate care of hospice. She was 87 years old. Ruth is survived by her older brother Abijah Edward Sherwood of Princeton IL her devoted son Jason Giles Haas ...