Claremont, NH – Arline Karpinski Marro, 100, of Nelmar Heights in Claremont, NH died on August 22nd, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. She was born in North Walpole, NH on June 20th, 1926, the daughter of Stanley and Eva (Johnson) Karpinski.
Arline was a graduate of Bellows Falls High School, Class of 1944. She was a graduate of the University of New Hampshire in 1948 and later the Dartmouth-Hitchcock School of Medical Technology, where she became a registered medical technologist and worked at the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, NH.
She was a parishioner of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church where she served as the organist, director of the Junior Choir, and organizer of the annual Polish-American Heritage celebrations. Additionally, she organized community events such as the annual Sports Nights, Parish Picnics, Bazaars, the St. Joseph Church 50th Anniversary Celebration, and the Pastor 25th Anniversary Celebration. Arline was a proud member of the Catholic Daughters of America for 82 years. She served as the Local and State Regent and as the National Director of the Catholic Daughters. Arline was also the avid leader and founder of the Claremont chapter of the Junior Catholic Daughters, guiding generations of girls and young women. She loved to inspire young parishioners to participate in community outreach and creative activities.
Arline was an active and proud member of her community. She was a volunteer for the Well Baby Clinic, American Red Cross Blood Drive, and Cancer drives. She served as a volunteer at the Sullivan County Nursing Home for over 34 years. She was a member of the Ladies Union Aid Society. She was devoted to hard work and people in need.
Arline provided constant civic service to the city of Claremont. She was a member of the City Council Committee on Youth, member of the School Health Education Committee, Competency Program, Curriculum Steering Committee, and several PTA offices. Additionally, she would frequently visit classrooms to read to students, helping young learners and those with special needs. For the State, she served on the UNH President’s State Alumni Council, the board of the New Hampshire West Chapter of the American Red Cross, and the West Central NH Community Mental Health Service. Her contributions were numerous and impactful, especially for young people in her community.
Arline received numerous honors for her work including, but not limited to, the Grange Good Citizen Award, the Rotary Community Service Award, the St. Anne Award, the Great American Family Award, the Sullivan County Governor’s Volunteer Award, and the Claremont BPW “Women of Achievement” Award. Additionally, she was awarded as the 1990 Claremont Chamber of Commerce “Outstanding Citizen of the Year”, being the first female recipient.
Arline’s hobbies were often tied to her civic engagement. She is fondly remembered for the geraniums, pecans, chocolates, and 20-20 tickets which she sold for fundraising events. Arline loved spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is remembered as the host of family traditions and holiday events. Arline was a proud Polish-American and would participate in cultural events, preparing golumpki, chru?cik (angel wings), and other cuisine for her Polish community. For her love of music and singing, she was an enthusiastic member of the Area Choir into her nineties. She also enjoyed watching sports, particularly the Boston Celtics and the New England Patriots, but especially her grandchildren’s sports.
Arline is survived by: her four sons, Nicholas C. Marro Jr. and his wife, Nancy, of Louisville, KY, Mark Marro and his wife, Wendie, of Bedford, NH, Peter Marro and his partner, Dustin Tucker, of Falmouth, ME, and Stanley Marro and his fiancé Sheila LaRoche, of Claremont; her daughter, Patty, and her husband George “Larry” Miller, of Claremont; her eleven grandchildren, Kylah Lent and her husband, Chris, Leigha Smolnik and her husband, Ryan, Hannah Marro, Nicholas “Bud” Marro and his partner, Courtney Carter, Emilee Marro, Jonathan Marro, Corey Marro, Jessica Marro and her partner, Scott Messer, Michael Miller and his wife, Gianna DeMarco, Sydney Miller and her spouse, Abby Williams, and Harrison Tucker; eight great grandchildren, Zakary, Zain, Zayden, Byron, Ryleigh, Julius, Paxton, and Geneva; her sister, Claire Barbieri; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins; and in addition, Bonnie Wyand, Kaleb Tarczewski, Chelsa Ayotte, and her dedicated caregiver and friend Marissa Schmidt. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas C. Marro Sr., and her siblings Phyllis Martin and Stanley “Buddy” Karpinski.
Friends and family may call at the Stringer Funeral Home, 146 Broad Street in Claremont on Wednesday, August 26th from 5PM to 8PM.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Joseph Church, 58 Elm Street, in Claremont on Thursday at 11AM. Burial will follow in the West Claremont Burial Ground.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Lake Sunapee Region VNA and Hospice at the following address:
Lake Sunapee Region VNA & Hospice
P.O. Box 2209
New London, NH 03257
Or alternatively, online donations at lakesunapeevna.org.
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