Obituaries

Michael “Mike” John Albano.

LINCOLNVILLE — Michael “Mike” John Albano, a.k.a. “Rusty” was born on Wednesday ,June 24, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Michael V Albano and Dorothy P. Albano, and younger brother to…

William “Bill” Timchak.

SEARSPORT — William “Bill” Timchak, 87, of Searsport, Maine, died at Harbor Hill Nursing Home on October 15, 2024.

Born in Port Chester, New York to William and…

Carolyn A. Russell

ROCKPORT — Carolyn A. Russell, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday October 14, 2024 at the Sussman House.

Carolyn was born in Camden, Maine on February 18, 1946 to the late Carroll and…

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Joan Sigrid Ames, 92, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after suffering injuries from a fall. She was born at Knox Hospital in Rockland, on August 13…

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UNION — There will be a Celebration of Life for Valerie (Wright) Wood, 62, of…

Alma Black

CUSHING — Alma Black, 103 of Cushing, passed away peacefully at home, in the early hours of October 11.

Alma was born March 22, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Nelle (Murphy) Winchebaugh,…

Wesley Melvin Waters

Wesley Melvin Waters, known as "Bump" by his closest friends and family, was the son of Homer Waters and Delphine Overlock. He was born on January 29, 1936, and peacefully passed away on October…

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Noel Clewley Oakes

ROCKLAND — Noel Clewley Oakes, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, just three days shy of his 99 th birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Born…

Jason Hall

A celebration of life for Jason Davis Hall will be held Oct. 19, 2024, 1 to 4 p.m., at the Waldo County Shrine Club, 20 Northport Ave., Belfast.

Mark L. Harding

ROCKLAND — Mark L. Harding, 51, died Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Pen Bay Medical Center surrounded by his fiancée Tracy Abel and his loving family, after a courageous battle with a lung condition…

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WARREN — Nancy K. Wollschleager passed away peacefully, Monday, October 4, 2024 with her loving husband, Paul Wollschleager, Jr., at her side. Nancy was born October 8, 1948, she was 76 years old…

Pamella Blamey

WALDOBORO — Pamella Blamey, a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away on October 6, 2024, at the Sussman House in Rockport, at the age of 79.

Born…

James E. Freyenhagen.

UNION — James E. Freyenhagen, 83, died peacefully, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Sussman Hospice House in Rockport.

Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, Jim was the son of Clinton and Florence…

James M. Cotter, Jr., “Mike,” entered eternal life on October 8, 2024. He was born April 23, 1938 in Mount Kisco, New York to James and Katherine Cotter. 

Mike retired as Vice President of…

ROCKLAND — Noel C. Oakes went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, just three days shy of his 99th birthday; he was surrounded by his loving family.

Family and…

FRIENDSHIP — Brian Simmons, of Friendship, Maine passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 6:30 a.m., at Mount Joseph Hospital in Waterville, Maine after a brief illness.

Born on July 21,…

ROCKLAND — Linda Reynolds, a beloved member of the community known for her passion for cooking and dedication to her gardens, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, at the age of 80. Born…

Charles 'Chuck' Freeman Berry

Charles "Chuck" Freeman Berry, 73, of Camden, Maine, passed away on September 15, 2024, accompanied by his son at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor.

Chuck was born on April 1, 1951…

Henry Augustus Stone

CAMDEN — Henry Augustus Stone, 88, of Camden, Maine died peacefully with family and his pastor after a brief illness on Oct. 1, 2024, at Pen Bay Medical Center. He was born in Brookline,…

Ellen R. Spring.

THOMASTON — Ellen R. Spring, 71, died peacefully, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Windward Gardens with her loving family at her side.

Born in Rockland, November 3, 1952, she was the daughter…

Gary L. Masalin

Gary L. Masalin passed away at his home in Lincolnville on September 5, 2024, of natural causes at the age of 82.

He was born in Camden on August 29, 1942, the son of Olive L. and Ero…

Esther M. Hendrickson.

Esther M. Hendrickson, 64, of Friendship, passed away on September 28, 2024 at the Sussman House in Rockport. Esther was born on September 22, 1960 to Lauri Hendrickson and Marie (Williams)…

Susan Tobey White

BELFAST — Susan Tobey White, of Belfast, Maine, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2024. She was born August 22, 1949, in Westfield, Massachusetts, daughter of Guy William Tobey and B. Ruth…

David Brian Bowen

BELFAST — David Brian Bowen, 72, passed away on October 1, 2024, at home from dementia and Parkinson's Disease. He was born in Bangor on June 5, 1952, to the late H. Arland Bowen, Jr. and Marjorie…

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Louis Sage

Louis E. "Sandy" Sage of Harpswell and Alna died on Sept. 26, 2024 at the age of 84 after a more than 10-year journey with Alzheimer’s.   

Sandy was born on April 25, 1940 in Providence,…

Mary Meredith “Maddie” Burke

ISLESBORO — Mary Meredith “Maddie” Burke, 84, of Islesboro died on September 27 mercifully ending her recent health struggles.

Maddie was born April 5, 1940 in New York City, the daughter of…

Diane Moody

Diane Moody, October 2, 1952 – September 27, 2024.

Diane was so many things to so many people! She was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a cousin, a friend, an aunt, but her greatest joy was…

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Harry F. Ward Sr, 73, of Unity, formerly of Belfast, passed away on September 28, 2024, at Togus VA Hospital.  

A graveside service will be held Friday, October 4, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Grove…

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A graveside service will be held for Arthur and Priscilla Kennedy on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Lakeview Cemetery on Overlock Hill Road in Union.

Arrangements are under the…

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Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Patricia A. Reed (Pat) passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, at the age of 88. She was born to Merl and Alice (Cook) Annis on…

Richard Albert Vining Harding, Jr.

FRIENDSHIP — A celebration of life for Richard Albert Vining Harding, Jr., who finished his race and entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus on September 3, 2024, will be held Saturday…

Dwight Angelo Howard

Dwight Angelo Howard, of Union, Maine, passed away peacefully early Monday morning September 23, 2024 with his wife Nancy by his side after a brief illness.

Dwight was born on September 17,…

Michael George Rizkalla.

TENANTS HARBOR — Michael George Rizkalla, 66, of Tenants Harbor, passed away on September 24, 2024, at the Sandy River Center in Farmington. Michael was born October 5, 1957, in Worcester,…

Bruce Arthur Laycock.

LINCOLNVILLE — Bruce Arthur Laycock, passed from this life to eternal life with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 18, 2024. Born on April 28, 1936, he was the second son of Arthur…

Timothy Burns.

UNION — Timothy Burns, 70, of Union, passed away on September 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Pen Bay Medical Center. Born on January 2, 1954, Tim was known for his kind, loving, and…

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Lewis P. Turco, 90, of Belfast, passed away on September 25, 2024, at Waldo County General Hospital.  

A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Riposta…

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BELFAST— Richard I. Niles, 86, passed away on September 22, 2024 at Harbor Hill.

Born on January 29 1938. 

David T. Roscoe.

ROCKLAND — David T. Roscoe, 55, born February 11, 1969, passed away September 19, 2024 due to the injuries of a motorcycle accident he was involved in September 4, 2024.

Roscoe was well…

Arnold Adams, Sr.

NORTH HAVEN, Maine and SARASOTA, Florida — Arnold Adams, Sr. peacefully passed away on September 14, 2024 just shy of his 82nd birthday on October 8.

Arnold grew up on the island of North…

Virgil O. Morse.

TENANTS HARBOR — Virgil O. Morse, 84, died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on September 21, 2024 a mile away from where he was born. He was born at home on February 5,1940 to…

Karen Bernadette Mills.

ROCKPORT — Karen Bernadette Mills (Kvorjak), 76, passed away on September 16, 2024. Born in Rockland on February 12, 1948, to the late Paul J, Kvorjak and Florence M. Flaherty.

Karen was a…

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Lincolnville — Bruce Arthur Laycock, age 88, of Lincolnville, died peacefully at home with his loving family at his side.

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SOUTH THOMASTON — George E. Geesey passed away peacefully on Sept. 12.  

George and his late wife, Rebecca M. Geesey (d. 2015), retired to Maine. They embraced their new 'home' town by being…

Dianne “Deedee” Rice Conover.

Dianne “Deedee” Rice Conover passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, with her four children surrounding her. She was 89.

Deedee was born to Meldon and Elizabeth Rice in Portland, Maine…

Rose Marie Frick.

Rose Marie Frick, born in Irvington, New Jersey on January 30, 1931, passed away at the Sussman House hospice on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She lived the last years of her life at Bella Point in…

Walter William Wooster, Jr.

WARREN — We remember Walter William Wooster, Jr, whose spirit departed from us early Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 57. Walt was a beacon of unwavering friendship, family loyalty and…

Lois Sharon Elwell.

Lois Sharon Elwell, 71, of Augusta and Swanville passed away September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family and friends in her niece’s home. She was born on August 14, 1953 to Laurence and Julia (…