Elsie Talanian, 98, of Pelham, NH died peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Salemhaven.

She was born June 10, 1920 and she was educated in Bristol, CT, the daughter of the late Sophie (Winterhuff) and Otto Bochus. Elsie graduated from Bristol High School, Class of 1939 and Bristol Secretarial School. She began her career in newspapers in Connecticut, later moving to Salem, NH. Elsie was well known for her column, "A Chat With Elsie" that appeared in the Salem Observer for 42 years.

She had a giving nature and a great sense of humor. She lived by the adage, "If you give to the world the best you have, the best will come back to you."

Elsie is survived by her beloved friends who were like family, Mary Griffin, Faith Harris Shaw, Betsy Harris, Sue Harris Garnick, Charlotte Cate, June Lambert, and Anita Michaud.

She was predeceased by her husband George Talanian and many friends.

At Elsie's request, services will be private.