Daniel Gerard Reny
Feb 20, 2024
VASSALBORO - Daniel (Danny) Gerard Reny passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024 at the Maine Veterans' Home in Scarborough with his loving wife and daughters at his side. He was born in Waterville, Maine on March 23, 1947, the son of Gerard and Marie (Beaudoin) Reny. Danny grew up in Fairfield working on the family farm with his parents,...
Cynthia Ruth Freitag
Feb 10, 2024
Cynthia R. Freitag of Portland and Boothbay Harbor, Maine died unexpectedly on February 10, 2024 at the age of 90 from pneumonia. Phyllis Kilian, Cynthia's niece, was by her side as she passed. Born May 15, 1933 in The Bronx, NY to parents William and Mildred (Pertgen) Freitag, Cynthia was an intrepid photographer and world traveler. One summer while on...
Mary E. Brown
Feb 8, 2024
Mary E. Brown, 90, of North Gorham Rd. in Gorham, passed away on February 8, 2024 at her home with her family at her side. She was born in Lubec, Maine on February 25, 1933 a daughter of Joseph and Alberta McDonald. Mary was educated in Maine schools. She married the love of her life Richard Brown on September 11,...
Leslie Harold Osteen, Iii
Feb 7, 2024
Leslie Harold Osteen, III, age 26, of Cumberland Avenue, passed away on Wednesday February 7, 2024 at Maine Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Portland, Maine on May 6, 1997 a son of Lisa (Carey) and Leslie Osteen. Leslie loved his mom, wrestling with his cousins, collecting baseball & Yugioh cards, and being around People. He...
Nicholas Joseph Naples, Sr.
Feb 7, 2024
Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Naples, SR In sadness, Nicholas "Nick" Joseph Naples, Sr. 92, of Glastonbury CT born September 7, 1931, in Portland Maine passed peacefully on February 7, 2024. He is survived by his wife Catherine (Sangillo) Naples of Glastonbury, CT, his five children, nine grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He attended Portland Schools and served as...
Clyde Lee Taylor
Feb 6, 2024
Clyde Lee Taylor of Westbrook, lovingly known as "Pucka" as named by his grandson, passed away at the age of 93 surrounded by his family on February 6. He was born at home in Fairfield Center, Maine on September 25, 1930, son of Gardner G. and Nora O'Neil Taylor. He served honorably in the Navy Air Squadron during the Korean...
Brian P Wade
Feb 3, 2024
Brian P Wade, 65, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 3, 2024, at a local hospital with his family by his side. Brian was born September 19, 1958 in Portland, Maine and grew up on The West End. He was the son of Fred and Louise Wade. Brian graduated from Portland High School and attended SMTC before beginning his career at...
Paul David Smith
Jan 31, 2024
Paul was born in Portland on January 22, 1952 to Ernest and Dorothy (Duggan) Smith. He grew up in Knightville and attended South Portland Schools, where he met the love of his life, Nancy Hodgkins in English class in 1970. They married in 1972 and made their home in the Stroudwater neighborhood of Portland, where he resided until his death....
Christo William Stratos
Jan 30, 2024
Loving Memory of Christo W. Stratos It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christo, a remarkable father, friend, uncle, and devoted husband. Christo left an indelible mark on the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. Christo, a loving husband, was married to his long-time college sweetheart, Melissa. Together, they built a life...
Phyllis Herman
Jan 30, 2024
Phyllis Herman passed away peacefully on January 30th at her home at The Atrium at The Cedars surrounded by the love of her family. She had a well-lived 96 years as an amazing mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, friend, sister, aunt, journalist, voracious reader, health care advocate, engaged citizen, world traveler and strong role model. She will be missed by...
Brian Charles Dodge
Jan 30, 2024
Brian Charles Dodge, 72, passed away January 30, 2024, after a long illness. Brian grew up in Claremont, NH. He graduated from Stevens High School, and went on to Plymouth State College. Brian started his career with Noros Electric and went on to work with Rockingham Electric in Claremont, a company he would work for the next 17 years. Brian...
Joan A Newcomb
Jan 29, 2024
Retired Nurse, Joan A Newcomb's (Miller) love of life didn't come to an end with her death. She passed away on January 29, 2024, at the age of 94, after ongoing health issues, surrounded by family who will continue to honor her legacy by living lives to the fullest. Joan completed her RN training at the Victoria General Hospital School...
Ian Michael Keith
Jan 26, 2024
Yarmouth - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ian M. Keith on January 26, 2024. Ian was born in Portland on September 10, 1992, to Cindy (Hall) and Bill Keith Jr. Ian attended Portland schools, where he thrived both academically and athletically. Graduating from Portland High School in 2010, where he left an indelible mark...
Jean Ellen Mccabe
Jan 25, 2024
Jean McCabe, 70 years of age, passed peacefully in her home in Portland on Thursday January 25th, 2024. Born April 25, 1953 in Bath, Jean was the daughter of Edward (Bud) Ross McCabe and Virginia Trott McCabe. Jean was educated in the Bath school system, where in 1971 she graduated from Morse High School. In recent years she reconnected with...
Lucille Rita Rea
Jan 17, 2024
Lucy was born in Westport, MA on June 23, 1923. She was the daughter of Joseph & Rosanna Singster. She attended school in Fall River, MA. On August 30, 1941 she married Maxelle Rea Sr. in Fall River. They moved to Portland in 1945. Mr. Rea died in 1991 after 49 years of marriage. Lucy retired from Fairchild Semiconductor after...
Andrea Theresa Trynor-Kenney
Jan 14, 2024
Andrea Theresa Trynor-Kenney, of Portland, passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 57 surrounded by her family. Andrea was born on February 20, 1966 to Mary Trynor (Rinaldi) and Carl Trynor. Andrea attended Portland Public schools. She graduated from Portland High School in 1984. She went to the University of Southern Maine. Andrea worked at the Law Office...
Larry Joe Sturges
Jan 13, 2024
Gorham - Larry Joe Sturges, 74, formerly of Portland and Whitefield passed away after a period of declining health on January 13, 2024 at Maine Medical Center. Larry was born March 24, 1949 in Findlay, Ohio the son of Joseph Edward (Eddie) Sturges and Julia Eleanor (LaRue) Sturges. Larry moved with his family from Ohio to Whitefield, Maine in the...
Michael Sean Panenka
Jan 12, 2024
Michael Panenka, 54, passed away January 12, 2024. He suffered massive brain hemorrhaging due to multiple strokes on January 6, 2024 after 6 days of fighting for his life in the ICU at Maine Med, we are heartbroken to say that he is no longer with us on Earth. He leaves behind his son Miles, daughter Rosie, his partner, Lesley...
Howard Phillip Stein
Jan 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Howard P. Stein announce his passing on Tuesday, January 10, 2024. He was born on May 13, 1958, in Rockland, Maine, the son of the late Stanley Stein and Earlene Stein. Howard moved to Portland at age 9 and attended Portland schools. He held various jobs throughout his lifetime and was...
Davine Lee Vance
Jan 5, 2024
Davine Lee Vance age 52, passed away at Russell Park Nursing Home in Auburn on Friday, January 5, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1971 in Portland, the daughter of David L. Sr. and Myrna E. (Napolitano) Vance. Davine attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1989. Davine worked for 20 years at the first Macdonald's...
