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William J. Yurcheshen
NORTH HAMPTON - William J. Yurcheshen, M.D., 54, a well-known local physician, of 215 Atlantic Ave., died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at the Exeter Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born in Kansas City, Kan., on Feb. 22, 1948, a son of Ludmila (Migala) Yurcheshen of North Hampton and the late Michael Yurcheshen.
He was raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a graduate of Valley Forge High School. He graduated from Yale University, New Haven, Conn., in 1970 and pursued his graduate work at the Medical School of Ohio at Toledo, completing his four-year degree in only three years.
He served a one-year internship at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, Conn., and then two years of service with the National Health Service, a government-sponsored program, helping and serving on an Indian reservation, in Gallup, N.M. He later served his three years of internal medicine residency at the former Orange Memorial Medical Center in Orlando, Fla., where he met his best friend, whom he married on July 31, 1981.
He began a private practice in the carriage house of his home on Atlantic Avenue in North Hampton in 1984, moving the practice to Lafayette Road in North Hampton in April of 1997, where it is today. He held hospital privileges at both Exeter Hospital and Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Prior to moving to North Hampton, he started a practice in San Antonio, Texas, which he operated for three years.
He was a member of the United Church of Christ, served on the church council and taught Sunday school some time ago; and was a member and past president of the Hampton Rotary Club and the recipient of the Paul Harris Fellowship, the highest award Rotary bestows. At the time of his death he was serving on the Seacoast Visiting Nurse Association board of directors, and had served on the board at RiverWoods in Exeter.
Family was most important. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
In addition to his mother, he leaves his wife of 21 years, Jan E. (Carden) Yurcheshen; one son, Scott W. Yurcheshen, of North Hampton; two daughters, Anna C. Yurcheshen of North Hampton, and Ashley B. Engle of Bennington, Vt.; two brothers, Michael J. Yurcheshen of Pittsburgh, Pa., and Richard P. Yurcheshen of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Beth A. Martin of Toronto, Canada; and several nieces and nephews.
YURCHESHEN - William J. Yurcheshen, M.D., of 215 Atlantic Ave., North Hampton, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Funeral services will be private. The family requests that flowers please be omitted. If desired, donations may be made to the Hampton Rotary Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 353 Hampton, NH 03843-0353.
Alice (Nace) Kulp
KITTERY, Maine - Alice (Nace) Kulp, 94, widow of Harry S. Kulp, of 143 Rogers Road, Meeting House Village, #223, died Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at the York Hospital in York.
She was born in Hatfield, Pa., on Dec. 8, 1907, a daughter of the late William M. and Lizzie (Cassel) Nace.
She loved living at Meeting House Village in Kittery for the last 13 years and previously was a longtime resident of Quakertown, Pa.
She was a devout Christian lady, always looking out for everyone before herself, and was a member of the Bethany Church in Greenland, N.H. In her 50s she took music lessons and bought an organ, on which she loved playing religious music.
She had an artistic talent, loved walking on the beach, and took great pleasure in sewing.
She was well known for her apple pies. In recent years, she won two apple-pie baking contests at Eliot Days.
She had become quite the pool player, receiving for her 90th birthday a folding cue stick. She was known for beating even some of the men.
Prior to giving up driving six weeks ago, she drove to Bethany Church every Sunday and did her grocery shopping during the week.
She spent her last minutes exercising on the treadmill, having an unusual accident. She loved hearing from and seeing her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include a daughter, Audrey Link and her husband, Jay, of Rye Beach, N.H.; a son, Harry R. Kulp and his wife, Margaret, of Glen Burnie, Md.; six grandchildren, Jay M. "Skip" Link II and his wife, Deirdre, of Newington, N.H., Kirby Link of Newington, N.H., Marcie Duhon and her husband, Kevin, of Baton Rouge, La., Tracey Kulp of Grapevine, Texas, Denise Coates and her husband, Carl, of Grapevine, Texas, and Philip Kulp and his wife, Lisa, of Severn, Md.; four great-grandchildren, Adrian Link, Connor Link, Dylon Duhon, and Tyler Coates; a sister, Anna Hunsburger of Doylestown, Pa.; a brother, Willard Nace of Colmar, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.
KULP - Alice (Nace) Kulp, 94, of 143 Rogers Road, Meeting House Village, #223, Kittery, Maine, died Oct. 5, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Bethany Church, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, N.H. Friends are invited. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday at the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home - Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Church Outreach Program for the Seacoast Community, 500 Breakfast Hill Road, Greenland, NH 03840; or to Greater Seacoast Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 617, Exeter, NH 03833.
William L. Fealey
SOMERSWORTH - William L. Fealey, 66, of 317 Tri-City Road, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital following a long illness.
Born in Berlin on Feb. 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Leslie J.W. and Cecilia E. (Johnson) Fealey.
He was a graduate of Keene High School, Class of 1954. He served for 23 years in the United States Air Force, including tours of duty in Vietnam, Germany and Africa. While in the U.S. Air Force, he attained the rate of technical sergeant and retired from his active service in 1977. Later he pursued a career at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as a pipefitter, from which he retired in 1993. In retirement he did volunteer work with the Homemakers of Strafford County.
He moved here in 1985, having previously lived in Portsmouth. He was a member of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He was an avid NASCAR fan, frequently enjoying the races at Lee Speedway.
Family members include three sons, William Patrick Fealey and his wife, Myra L. Jackson-Fealey of Virginia Beach, Va., Michael J. Fealey of Somersworth, and James L. Fealey and his wife, Mary Fealey, of Miami, Fla.; one sister, Linda K. Fealey of Keene; five grandchildren, Patrick D. Fealey of Lansing, Mich., Danielle M. Fealey of Dover, Sarah A. Lindsay of Virginia Beach, Va., Ryan J. Fealey of Miami, Fla., and Danielle M. Fealey of Miami, Fla.; and several cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Anne (Deegan) Fealey, who died on Feb. 11, 1972; and by a son, Shawn C. Fealey, who died on May 11, 1982.
FEALEY - William L. Fealey, 66, of Somersworth, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002. Relatives and friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday at Tasker Funeral Home, 621 Central Ave., Dover. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Wednesday in Tasker Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Gregoire, pastor of St. Charles Church, officiating. Cremation will follow. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association; or to the American Heart Association, N.H. Affiliate, 20 Merrimack St., Suite 1, Manchester, NH 03101-2244. Please go to www.taskerfh.com for more information or to sign the online guest book.
John T. "Jack" Newell Jr.
HAMPTON - Services for John T. "Jack" Newell Jr., 74, of 39 Mace Road, who died Oct. 2, 2002, were held Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, in the Trinity Episcopal Church.
The Rev. Peter A. Lane, vicar, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Ginny Slawnwhite, serving as deacon. Lectors were Dawn Ayer and Carol Gobar, and chalice bearer was Jane Kirk. The organist was Robert Lefebvre. Among those in attendance were Diocesan Bishop Douglas E. Theuner and the Rev. Warren H. Deane, former rector, as well as many relatives, friends and church members. Interment was in the High Street Cemetery, with the committal service conducted by the Rev. Lane.
The U.S. flag was presented to Mr. Newell’s widow, Ann F. (Wait) Newell.
Masonic services were conducted Friday evening at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory under the direction of St. James Lodge 102, F. & A.M., as a courtesy to Alpha Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Framingham, Mass.
ALLEN - Jane Elizabeth Allen, 83, of 5 Bridge St., Kittery, Maine, died Oct. 4, 2002, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Family and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 this evening at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002, at St. Raphael Parish Church on Whipple Road in Kittery. Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Josephine Campbell
RYE - Josephine "Jo" Campbell, wife of Keith W. Eveland, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002, after a brief illness.
She was the daughter of Ina and Michael Campbell of Plainfield, N.J.
She attended Keane College of New Jersey later in life, during the turbulent ’60s, excelling in her class and becoming a peace activist and fighting for women’s and civil rights. She did this after having two children. She soon became a loved and easily recognized elementary school teacher in the Piscataway, N.J., system. She joined the teachers union (NEA-N.J.) and quickly rose through its ranks to become the local NEA president. After separating from John Giacomarra, who has remained a steadfast friend, the adventurous woman sought out new areas to work for her union.
She eventually settled in and fell in love with the beautiful N.H. seacoast, her new husband, Keith Eveland, and his three children, Leslie of Avalon, Australia, Bradley (deceased), and Katy of Portsmouth, whom she also nurtured and raised.
She worked as the NEA-N.H. Uniserve Director of the Seacoast after serving a brief period in the North Country. She was instrumental in obtaining the NEA-N.H. endorsement for the living-wage campaign. She served as staff liaison for the state’s human and civil rights committee and for the state’s education support personnel, remaining active in her own union, serving terms as president and bargaining chair. She also received an M.B.A. in management from Antioch College during this period of her life.
In her personal and rare non-working hours, she fully took advantage of the N.H. seacoast, often swimming and relaxing by the ocean. She had an exquisite eye for style - in dress, art and home design. She was an adventurous traveler, visiting places of her ancestors in Ireland and Scotland, as well as many other exotic locales such as Turkey, Greece and Yugoslavia (pre-war). She also loved the U.S., exploring diverse locations such as Buddhist retreats in northern California and conversely "relaxing" in hectic New York City. She was an avid reader, regularly seen in the window seat of Café Kilim, and enjoyed fine food and champagne. "Life is too short for cheap wine," was one of her favorite quotes.
In addition to her husband, Keith W. Eveland, of Rye, she is survived by her children, Gary Giacomarra and his wife, Linda, of New York City, and Reid Giacomarra and her husband, Andy Marancik, of New Jersey; a grandson, Noah; her sisters, Betty Vail and Mary "May" McMaster; and her brother, Danny Campbell.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
CAMPBELL - Josephine "Jo" Campbell, of Rye, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002. A celebration of her life will be held at 4 p.m. on Oct. 26, 2002, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Portsmouth.
Marion Jones
ELIOT, Maine - Marion (Page) Duffill Jones, 97, formerly of Essex and Melrose, Mass., died Oct. 7, 2002, in Dover, N.H.
She was born in Dorchester, Mass., the third child of John Henry Duffill and Mattie Belle (Davis) Duffill, on Oct. 17, 1904.
She grew up in Melrose and graduated from Melrose High. After graduating from Simmons College in 1929, she taught foods and nutrition in the Troy, N.Y., elementary schools.
In 1930 she married Sherman Herdman Jones, who preceded her in death on March 8, 2001, after 71 years of marriage.
For 90 years she was an active church member, as a child at the First Baptist Church of Melrose, then at the Congregational Church of Essex, where she participated in many community activities as a volunteer.
When the family moved to Eliot in 1965, she joined the First Congregational Church of Eliot, where she was a church home visitor and an active member of the Ladies Circle until she moved to Langdon Place of Dover. A member of the Eliot Garden Club, she was recognized for her outstanding perennial gardens overlooking the Piscataqua River.
For many years, she delivered Meals on Wheels in Eliot and assisted in the Eliot Health Council and Well Child Clinic.
She was a homemaker, a fine seamstress, a gracious hostess and an excellent cook, known for her oatmeal bread. Valuing family above all, she was never happier than when holding a baby or small child.
She is survived by three children, Shirley Jacques and her husband, William, of Eliot, Sherman Davis Jones and his wife, Sandra, of Sanibel, Fla., and Essex, Mass., and Beverly Farrar Federau and her husband, Douglas, of East Lansing, Mich.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Three brothers and one sister preceded her in death.
JONES - Marion (Page) Duffill Jones, 97, of Eliot, Maine, formerly of Essex and Melrose, Mass., died Oct. 7, 2002. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, at the Eliot Congregational Church, followed by a brief graveside service at 1 p.m. at Spring Street Cemetery in Essex, Mass. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Simmons College, Class of 1929, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115; or to Congregational Church Flower Fund, Eliot, ME 03903. Wiggin, Purdy, McCooey, Dion Funeral Home of Dover is handling arrangements.
Josephine Annabelle (Calef Chamberlain) Rowe
PORTSMOUTH - Josephine Annabelle (Calef Chamberlain) Rowe, 96, formerly of Roslindale, Mass., died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of Portsmouth.
She was born in East Dedham, Mass., on Oct. 3, 1906, only daughter of the late Chase Fred Calef and Cecilia (Bates) Calef Chamberlain Lawton, both from New Hampshire. She received her middle name from her godmother, Annabelle Whitford, who was a Ziegfeld Follies girl.
She lived in Sugar Hill while attending Dow Academy, where she graduated salutatorian of her class at age 15. Following graduation, she moved to Roslindale, Mass., and attended Bryant & Stratton Business School, graduating in 1923. She worked for many years as a legal secretary in Boston.
She loved gardening, travel, crocheting and knitting. She served as a den mother to her son’s Cub Scout troop and in the Demolay Mother’s Club. She was a member of the West Roxbury Women’s Club and the West Roxbury-Roslindale Senior Citizens Club. For many years she and her late husband were active members of Eastern Star, Roslindale Chapter, No. 104, and Samoset Chapter, No. 109, where she served as Worthy Matron in 1953, 1967 and 1987.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Wesley J. and Anne Rowe of Greenland; nine grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley, in 1982.
ROWE - Josephine Annabelle Rowe, 96, formerly of Roslindale, Mass., died Oct. 6, 2002. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, donations may be made to the Organ Fund, Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 High St., Hampton, NH 03842. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton.
EXETER - Joseph G. "Gil" Haley Jr., 78, of 5 Stevens Court, died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at Exeter Hospital.
A lifelong resident of Exeter, he was born here on May 25, 1924, the son of the late Joseph G. Sr. and Ursila (Marshall) Haley.
Mr. Haley was a graduate of Exeter High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He was the founder of Haley’s Lawn Maintenance, retiring after 56 years. He was active in the former Advent Christian Church of Exeter, the United Methodist Church of Exeter, and the New Life Ministry of Rye, serving as a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and elder in all of the churches. He was a member of the Gideon International and a life member of the Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship, serving as field representative for the state of New Hampshire.
In addition to his wife of 53 years, Nellie (Otis) Haley of Exeter, he is survived by four sons, Joseph G. Haley III and his wife Wallie of Cummings, Ga., Nathan Haley and David Haley, both of Exeter, and Jonathan Haley and his wife April of Exeter; two daughters, Deborah Worrall and her husband Dennis of Gorham, Maine, and Rebecca Kelley and her husband, Chief Master Sgt. Elton, U.S. Air Force of Charleston, S.C.; nine grandchildren; one sister, Helen Harris of Sparks, Nev.; three nieces; two nephews; and three cousins.
HALEY - Joseph G. "Gil" Haley Jr., 78, of Exeter died Oct. 6, 2002. Services will be held at the Exeter United Methodist Church, 307 Epping Road, Exeter, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. The family requests that there be no visiting hours and flowers please be omitted. If desired, donations may be made to the Building Fund of the Exeter United Methodist Church, 307 Epping Road, Exeter, NH 03833; or the Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833; or your favorite mission. Burial will be in the Exeter Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Stockbridge Funeral Home, Exeter.
Jon R. Olson
BARRINGTON - Jon R. Olson, 63, of Route 126, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at the Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover after a brief illness.
He was born May 24, 1939, in Melrose, Mass., son of the late Melvin and Kathleen (Stevens) Olson. He attended local schools. In 1961, he moved his family to Brentwood, N.H., where he lived until 1986. He spent the last 16 years as a resident of Barrington.
He was self-employed for most of his working life, first as the owner of the Brentwood Hot Top from 1965 to 1979, and known mainly as the owner of Jon R. Olson Excavating from 1979 to 2002. He served as the former road agent of Brentwood.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and boating. He was a member of the Wentworth by the Sea Tuna Club.
He is survived by one daughter, Darlene Olson of Rye; one son, Dan Olson of Barrington; his longtime companion, Chantal Kimball of Barrington; one sister, Cheryl O’Connell and husband Barry of Rowley, Mass.; several nieces and nephews; and his former wife, Peggy (DiNardi) Olson of Reddington Shores, Fla.
He was predeceased by his son, Jon R. Olson Jr., in 1979.
OLSON- Jon R. Olson, 63, of Barrington died Oct. 7, 2002. Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Brewitt Funeral Home, Exeter. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the Pilgrim United Church, Route 111A Brentwood. Burial will follow in the Brentwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the N.H. SPCA, P.O. Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885, or your local SPCA; or to the Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Road, Exeter, NH 03833. Brewitt Funeral Home, 14 Pine St., Exeter, is handling the arrangements.
Barbara Pett Crosby
MADBURY - Barbara Pett Crosby, 67, of 61 Hayes Road, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2002, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after a brief illness.
Born Aug. 5, 1935, in Boston, she was the daughter of Roland A. and Dorothy M. (Cadwell) Pett. Barbara grew up in Newton, Mass. She spent summers on Cape Cod, attended the University of New Hampshire and graduated from Katherine Gibbs School.
She had been a resident of Durham since 1957, and active in Durham real estate since 1979. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends. She loved travel and the beach. A passionate artist, she started with early American decoration and had been painting in water color for the past eight years.
She was a member of the Seacoast Art Association, the Durham Art Association, Historical Society of Early American Decoration, Madbury Community Club and the St. George Vestry Committee.
She is survived by her loving husband, C. Thomas Crosby of Durham; two daughters, Laurel Archibald and her husband Dennis, and Valerie Griffin and her husband Michael; and two grandchildren, Kristen and Timothy Archibald.
CROSBY - Barbara Pett Crosby, 67, of Madbury died Oct. 5, 2002. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday) at the Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home, 655 Central Ave., Dover. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. George’s Episcopal Church, Durham, with the Rev. Michael Bradley, officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery, Dover. Memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, West Brookline, MA 02446-7226; or to the charity of one’s choice.
