Obituaries
Mary Louise Koch, Seamstress and Strong Spirit
After winning many previous battles with cancer, Mary Louise Koch lost her war on July 22. She was 74.
Richard (Rick) Keeler, Founding Incorporator of Dukes County Savings Bank
Richard (Rick) Isaac Keeler died at his home in Palm Beach, Fla., on Wednesday, July 7. He was 88.
Jack Koontz, Passionate Fisherman, Dies at 70
Jack Samuel Koontz Jr. died at his home in Bourne after a long and determined battle with throat cancer.
Jack Koontz
Jack Koontz, a longtime Vineyard resident, died at his home in Bourne on July 16. He was 70.
Memorial Service Sunday for Lillian Kellman
On Sunday July 17, a memorial service will be held honoring the life and contributions that Lillian Kellman made to the Island and its many cultural...
Memorial Service for Rita Klingensmith
A graveside service for Rita Marie Klingensmith will be held on Wednesday, June 22 at 11:30 a.m. at the New Westside Cemetery.
Susan Kennedy, Gifted Nurse, Had Unbreakable Spirit and Courage
Susan Elizabeth (Pio) Kennedy died on Sunday, April 17 in her home, on her terms and at her time, surrounded by those who meant the most in her life.
Rita Klingensmith, 73, Familiar Voice of Jon's Taxi
Rita Marie Klingensmith, also known as “the voice,” died May 14 in the early hours while peacefully sleeping, after a short battle with lung cancer.
Rita Klingensmith, 73
Rita M. (Viggiano) Klingensmith of Edgartown died on Saturday, May 14, at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital. She was 73.