Hampton Union

On Jan 13th, 2021 in the presence of her adoring family and after receiving her last rites, Donna Langlois Marcello made her peaceful transition into the afterlife with a strength, dignity and grace that exemplified her life. Her ambition for success in her careers as both a radiology technician and a trailblazing female radiology equipment saleswoman was only surpassed by her tireless devotion as a wife, mother and grandmother. Donna had the fortune of finding the one true person in the world who was meant to be her best friend, husband and fan club president Robert "Bob" Marcello to whom she was married for 50 years. Her two treasures in this world were her two daughters Bethany and Rory....

Myrna Rae Owen, 83, formerly of Salisbury, Massachusetts, passed away on December 11, 2020 at her home in Grand Junction, Colorado. Myrna was born on June 16, 1937 in Brentwood, New Hampshire, to Edward Woods and Harriett Moaratty. She spent her childhood in Salisbury, Massachusetts. After the Korean War ended, Myrna met the love of her life, E. Cubby Owen. Myrna and Cubby were together 10 years before they were married by a justice of the peace on December 10, 1964, in Seabrook, New Hampshire. Sadly, Cubby preceded her in death on January 12, 1986 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. During her lifetime, Myrna worked as a waitress, was employed at the tannery in Bradford, Massachusetts, made...

Sayre Meredith Youngs, Jr., 92, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Portsmouth, New Hampshire passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. Cremation is planned. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel is assisting the family in Topeka. J. Verne Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family with the burial in Portsmouth, NH, which will take place at a later date. To view a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

James J Donahue, Jr, 87, of Salem, NH passed away Monday, May 4 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA from complications due to pneumonia. The oldest son of the late James and Elinor (Krayczyck) Donahue, Jim was born and raised in South Lawrence, MA. Jim enlisted in the Air Force in 1951, served in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars as an EOD Specialist, and received numerous awards including the bronze star for meritorious service. He traveled the world in his 20 years of military service and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1971. After leaving the Air Force he began a new career with the IRS where he met his second wife, Sue. Jim was an avid fisherman and spent most of his...

LEBANON, NH - John Demarest, 68, of Glencliff, died Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a brief period of failing health. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 3, 1952, he was the son of John and Fae Demarest of North Hampton, NH. John is survived by his loving sisters Hope Saltmarsh, Michele Demarest, and Nicole Demarest. Contemporaries of John may remember his outstanding competitive accomplishments as a Winnacunnet High School runner. Please go to https://www.rickerfuneralhome.com to view more about John and to sign the online guestbook.

78, of Lithia, passed away on February 17, 2020. Sandra, with her husband Bill, owned DiBurro's Market in Seabrook Beach, N.H., and ran it for 30 years with their children. Upon her retirement, she returned to school to get her childcare certification and went on to work another 10 years at a day care center caring for infants. At a young age, she was very active in the community, joining the Girls Club in Haverhill, MA and the YWCA. When she moved to the Tampa Bay Area, she joined the Riverview Garden Club, Hobby Club of Riverview, and a knitting club. She not only enjoyed social clubs; she became an advocate for others and was a part of the New Borns in Need and Young Moms in Need. She is...