Sarah E. Coberth, 18, of Derry, NH died Monday August 16, 2010 at her home surrounded by her loving family and devoted friends. She was born in Manchester, NH on March 18, 1992, the beloved daughter of David and Jennifer (Ohrn) Coberth. Sarah was a recent graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry and had been admitted to the University of San Diego intending to study biology in anticipation of pursuing her goal of becoming a doctor. She was extraordinary in her strength, courage, and was an inspiration to all throughout her two year battle with cancer. She approached her treatment with an intelligence and tenacity that belied her years. Her beauty, joy for life, and her sparkling wit made her beloved to all who knew her.
She is survived by her loving parents; David and Jennifer (Ohrn) Coberth of Derry; her grandmothers, Joan Ohrn of Cape Cod, MA and Kay Coberth of Derry, NH; her aunts and uncles, Judy and Eric Hicks of California; Roxanne and Jim O'Donoghue of Portsmouth, NH; Gretchen Gustin and Nathan Howe of Westborough, MA; Marjorie McNamara, Christopher Ohrn, and Michael Ohrn all of Cape Cod, MA; and Steve and Cindi Hoyt of California. She is also survived by her loving cousins; Katie, Devon, Nick, Philip, Drew, Greg, Tess, Keely, Connor, Olivia and Julia. Sarah's parents would also like to recognize her loving and devoted friends who were constantly by her side.
Celebrating the Life of Sarah Coberth
Our beloved Sarah was all about living life as fully, as joyously and as bedazzled as possible, surrounded by those she loved. To honor her, we chose to remember her not with the somberness of a traditional service but invite you to remember her Sarah-style! A time of food and drink and sharing of memories was held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Brookstone Event Center, 14 Route 111 Derry, NH 03038 or see www.Brookstone-park.com
Sarah's family would like to express their gratitude to the doctors and nurses at Children's Hospital and the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund Clinic and ask that donations in Sarah's honor to be made to the Dana Farber Jimmy Fund for pediatric cancer at www.jimmyfund.org be considered in lieu of flowers.
Sarah, her mom and her dad wish to thank everyone who walked this path with them and who continued to Keep the Faith.