Nancy Saltzman

It is with extreme sadness that the family shares the passing of their loved one Nancy Evelyn Saltzman, 88, of Crockett Street, Rochester NH has passed to join family members in Heaven on October 29, 2025, Born in Haverhill Mass on December 20, 1936, to John Earl and Evelyn (Tuck) Earl, Nancy was the first of 3 children.

While in High School Nancy met and fell in Love with her husband Melvin F Saltzman and they were married in November 1955. Nancy is well known for her many great talents. She and Mel owned and operated Terry’s Drive – in on Main Street for over 16 years before moving on to other talents, they were master crafters of leather carving and works. Mel went to work at GE and Nancy took Cake Decorating and made the most beautiful birthday and wedding cakes. She also started the booth at Christmas time in the Lilac Mall called Christmas Memories. She made the most wonderful memories for families over the years, until sickness made it impossible to continue.

Nancy is survived by her children Theresa Evelyn Crowell and her husband Greg Crowell of Sanbornville, Danny M Saltzman and his wife Justine of New Durham, and Sherry Lyn Walbridge and her husband Joseph of Milton. She also has 8 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was Survived by her brother John Earl and Marla his wife- and pre-deceased by her sister Barbara Earl who passed in April 2025. She was pre-deceased by her husband Melvin Saltman, her son Melvin Saltzman Jr and recently her son David Saltzman who passed last September.

Family and friends may visit Thursday November 6, 2025, from 11AM - 1PM at the R.M. Edgerly Funeral Home, 86 S. Main St Rochester, NH. A funeral service will follow at 1PM in the chapel of the funeral home.

Burial will take place in the Rochester Cemetery.