ELIZABETH M. STEINHART
June 23, 1965 ~ December 31, 2022 (Age 57)

Southwick - Elizabeth M. Stinehart, 57, of Southwick, MA passed away at home on December 31st, 2022, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on July 23rd, 1965 to the late Dr. James M. Miller and Karen Lundegaard Miller of Montrose, PA. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother Bruce M. Miller, in law parents Elmer I. and Elizabeth R. Stinehart of Watertown, MA, brothers in law Ron Wright and Richard Marx, and sister-in-law Denise Stinehart-Watson. She is survived by her husband of 31 years Karl J. Stinehart and 3 children, Erik W. of New York City, James L., and Madison M. Stinehart of Southwick, MA; sisters Margaret (Seth) White of Springville, PA, and Leslie (John) Bailey of Old Forge, NY, and brother Christian J. Miller of Sacramento, CA; in laws Maureen V. Marx of Charlestown, Ellen M. Wright of Westmoreland NH, Kathleen (Elie) Saroufim of Roslindale, Charles M. (Janet) Stinehart of West Newton, John D. Stinehart of Winchendon, Kurt J. (Kristine) Stinehart of Watertown, and Marie (Gary) Brainard of St. Petersburg, FL, niece of Dominican Order Sister Eileen Linehan of Kentucky, and 29 nieces and nephews.

Elizabeth attended Penn State University for her Bachelor's Degree and Cambridge College for her Master's Degree. She worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Department of Environmental Protection Western Region for 30 years with a great group of smart, talented, passionate people.

She developed a love of birds and bees and all things nature. Elizabeth enjoyed running and walking with both many awesome friends, including the Winter Warriors, and her dog Maverick. She enjoyed many trips with family to the southern New Jersey Shore, mid coast Maine, and the family farm Dewly Mead in Rush, PA. Beth volunteered as a Board of Director at Southwick Recreation Center, USA Swimming Official, and YMCA parents group when the kids were growing up with different sports. All special places where the family forged bonds and friendships that continue to this day.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to local non-profits, Our Community Food Pantry at 220 College Highway, Southwick MA 01077, or Southwick Civic Fund at 258 Feeding Hills Road, Southwick, MA 01077.

Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Friday January 6th, 2023 at Firtion Adams Funeral Home at 76 Broad Street, Westfield MA from 4pm to 7pm. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Saturday January 7th, 2023 at 11 am. Interment will be private at a later date at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge/Watertown MA. Firtion Adams Funeral Home contact: www.FirtionAdams.com

JANE E. (CARR) MOBLEY
April 9, 1941 ~ January 3, 2023 (Age 81)

Leominster - Jane E. (Carr) Mobley, died January 3, 2023, at home with her family by her side. She was born April 9, 1941, in Fitchburg, MA, daughter of the late Douglass and Mary (Sullivan) Carr. Jane was a graduate of Saint Bernard's Catholic High School, and continued her education, graduating as an LPN from Leominster Nursing School. She had worked at Salisbury Nursing Home in Shrewsbury, prior to her retirement. She was a member of St. Anthony's Parish, Fitchburg.

Jane is survived by her four children; Keith Mobley of Leominster, Mary Jane Lanza and her husband Mark of Leominster, Susan Young and her husband Brent of Winchendon, and Douglass Mobley and his wife Melanie of Leominster, and one sister Susan Carr-Madonia of Hull, Massachusetts. She also leaves her twelve grandchildren; Kristopher Mobley, Megan Mobley, Mackenzie Mobley, Bridget Mobley, Nicholas Lanza, Brittany Barnaby, Stephen Lanza, Katie Conner, Kayla Mobley, Devan Mobley. Cassidy Mobley and Emma Mobley, and her eight great-grandchildren; Danny Boudreau, Molly Maillet, Casey Phillips, Ayden Melendez, Cole Barnaby, Ayla Barnaby, Braxton Lanza, and Isabella Mobley, along with her extended family Mark and Wanda Matthews and their children Monae and Zariyah Matthews.

She was predeceased by her husband Roy H. Mobley.

Jane was the family caregiver and sacrificed many years of her life making sure her family's needs were met, including lovingly taking care of her mother and husband till their last days in their family home. She had a great love for animals and had many of them over the years. It wasn't uncommon to visit Jane and find her cuddling with her toy Pomeranian, Chewy, that she cared for so deeply.

Jane was a New England sports enthusiast. She enjoyed watching her beloved Red Sox, with Ted Williams being her all- time favorite player. She also enjoyed watching Patriots football whether they win or loose. However, when it came to sports, nothing gave her more enjoyment than watching her children or grand-children play. There was no greater supporter or fan.

Flowers may be sent or donations may be made in Jane's memory to; Shriner Children's Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Calling hours will be held Sunday, January 8th, 2023, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m., in Wright-Roy Funeral Home, Inc., 109 West Street, Leominster, MA. Committal services will be held Monday, January 9th at 11:00 a.m. at Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA.

To leave a message of condolence visit; www.wrightroyfuneralhome.com

HAROLD SCHELLER
March 9, 1925 ~ December 29, 2022 (Age 97)

WINCHENDON - Harold Scheller, 97, of Winchendon and formerly of Florida, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 29, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Newark, New Jersey on March 9, 1925, son of the late Joseph and Lena (Flommenchoft) Scheller. Harold entered the United States Army after graduation from high school and proudly served his country during World War II in England and France. Following his honorable discharge, he returned to NJ and completed his Finance Degree at Rutgers University on the GI bill.

Harold continued serving as a Captain in the Air Force Reserves until 1962. He began his career in procurement for the Department of Defense at Wright-Patterson in Ohio where he met his future wife. They moved to California in 1957 and married in Indiana along the way. The family of six returned to the East Coast (Camp Springs, Maryland) in 1965 where he worked at the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir, and GSA in DC. In retirement, he and his wife moved to Pompano Beach, Florida where they lived for 23 years before moving to Virginia. He lived in CT before coming to MA. He loved to swim in the Atlantic Ocean and enjoyed crossword puzzles and sudoku. He enjoyed many years of family vacations to Rehoboth Beach. He cherished his family.

His wife of 53 years, Bette Jane (Peterson) Scheller, died in 2011. He leaves four children, Jane Flis and her husband Jack of Baldwinville, Randy Scheller and his wife Liz of Fairfield, CT, Ron Scheller of Towson, MD and Lisa Seifert and her husband Allen of Rehoboth Beach, DE; a sister, Bernice Ring of Toms River, NJ, nine grandchildren: Jon (Liz) Flis, Jenna (Mike)Visconti, Jeffrey Flis, Daniel (Monica) Seifert, Emily (Jack) Canatsey, Ben Scheller, Tom Scheller, Erin Scheller and Annie Scheller and two great grandchildren: Sean Seifert and Ellie Visconti, and many nieces and nephews. His two older brothers, Karl and Edward predeceased him many years earlier. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Broadview Assisted Living, Alliance Health at Baldwinville and Dr. David Havlin for your excellent care and kindness shown to "Hal".

Military funeral services will be held Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10 A.M. in the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.stone-ladeau.com

JOHN SANTSPREE
February 25, 1935 ~ January 2, 2023 (Age 87)

COHOES - John Santspree, 87, a life-long resident of Cohoes, NY, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on January 2, 2023.

John - or Jack, as affectionately known by his family and closest friends - was born on February 25, 1935, to Arthur and Helen (Kane) Santspree in Cohoes. The middle of 11 children, John attended Cohoes High School and then went directly into the United States Air Force, where he proudly served for 20 years.

John's time in the service brought him around the world to destinations such as Turkey, Japan, Spain, and Germany. John's dutiful wife of 60 years, Dorothy, traveled abroad to most places with John, always faithfully by his side. Returning to the States, John and Dorothy lived briefly in Chicopee Falls, MA while stationed at Westover Air Force Base, and then lived the rest of their married years back in Cohoes.

After being honorably discharged from the Air Force at the rank of Sergeant, John continued to serve his country for another 20 years at the Watervliet Arsenal, first as a machinist and then working his way up to the offices as an Industrial Specialist. Always working, after retirement from the Arsenal, John then worked another 20 years at Hannaford, as a clerk in the seafood department.

This position was very fitting for John, as aside from his farm-girl wife and their family, John's true love was fishing. From the Cohoes Falls to the Ausable River, Maine, Alaska, and anywhere in between, John was an avid fast-water fisherman. Dorothy was sometimes with him there as well, though in a chair doing her cross-stitch. The two also enjoyed participating in bowling leagues together.

John and Dorothy met in 1962 in Underwood, Iowa at a 4th of July celebration. Dorothy was there with her parents, being from nearby Honeycreek, and John was there on some time off while stationed nearby in Nebraska. They married the following May, kicking off their long and full life together. Together they grew a loving and dedicated family of three children and seven grandchildren.

John leaves his loving wife, Dorothy (Arrick) Santspree, three children - Ellen Gratton and her husband Bruce of Cohoes, John Santspree and his wife Jennifer of Schenectady, NY, and Danielle LaPointe and her husband David of Winchendon, MA - his seven loving grandchildren - Cody Gratton, Alec Hart, Camille Hart, Ian Hart, Abby Santspree, Juliette LaPointe, and Isaac LaPointe - one brother, Paul Santspree of Loudonville, NY, and countless nieces, nephews, and friends.

John was predeceased by many, including his parents, siblings Francis (Frankie) Bernard, Richard (Dickie) Santspree, Robert (Bob) Santspree, Thelma Gardner, Arthur (Art) Santspree, Roy Santspree, Lois Rourke, Andrew (Dutchie) Santspree, and Ray Santspree, and many of his friends.

Calling hours will be held at the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 105 Vliet Blvd. in Cohoes on Friday, January 6, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. with a service immediately following at 6 p.m.

Burial will be held at St. Agnes Cemetery in Cohoes, Saturday, January 7 at 10:00 a.m.

In tribute and deep gratitude to the excellent care provided to John and the family by St. Peter's Health Partners palliative care and hospice staff, the family encourages you in lieu of flowers, to donate to their Community Hospice Foundation - or an equivalent in your area. A celebration of John's life will be held at a later date.