Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Lucy (Sesto) Burke, 89, of Portland, passed away on November 17, 2023 at Gosnell House surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1934 in Portland to Thomas and Maria (Poli) Sesto and was one of nine children all of whom were lifelong friends. Lucy attended Cathedral High School and was a proud graduate of the Class of...

Nov 17, 2023

Jennifer Christine Vanhecker,38 of South Portland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born in Gowanda, New York on March 8, 1985, daughter of Gregory A. and Victoria L. (Giordani) Vanhecker. Jennifer's career choices were ones that always helped people in need, and her heart Was always open to all. She always stayed headfirst...

Nov 17, 2023

Portland- Isabelle Carolyn Stewart, 86, passed peacefully on November 17, 2023, at Seaside Healthcare in Portland. She was born on October 25, 1937, in Portland the daughter of the late George Portas and Evelyn Moody. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a sister Nora, sister Alice and brother Buddy. Survived by her children, Christine Livingston daughter, Raymond...

Nov 16, 2023

KATHLEEN MILDRED 'DUKIE' (Keenan) Romasco                 Navarre, Fl --Kathleen Mildred 'Dukie'  (Keenan) Romasco 71, died after a 5-year battle with cancer on November 16th, in her daughter's home in Florida surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 9, 1951, in Portland the daughter of the late Kevin C. and Mary D. (Poor) Keenan.                 Kate attended South Portland High School. During...

Nov 15, 2023

Westbrook - Joan Elaine Whitten, 87, of Spring Street, died on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Maine Medical Center due to declining health. She was born May 14, 1936, in Portland to the late John A. and Rose (Arvanigian) O'Donnell. Joan was a long-time resident of Portland and a graduate of Portland High School Class of 1954. She enjoyed dancing...

Nov 15, 2023

Joan "Paolino" McFarland, 85, surrounded by her family entered The Lords arms on November 15, 2023, at her home in Portland, Maine.             Joan (aka Joann) was born on March 6, 1938, in Portland, Maine to Mary Anna Rega Paolino and Thomas Michael Paolino. She graduated from Portland High School in 1957 and had a successful career as a sales associate...

Nov 13, 2023

Portland- John F Clemente 78, died unexpectedly November 12, 2023 at Maine Medical Center.  He was born April 10, 1945 in Portland the son of the late Emilio Clemente and Mary (Cipriano) Tocher. John graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1963 and from the University of Maine Gorham Teachers Class of 1967. John was employed as a Social Studies...

Nov 5, 2023

Portland - Patricia (Tootie) Mikulaninecz, 77 passed away peacefully on Sunday November 5th at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  Patricia was born in Gorham Maine, the daughter of Willard and Althea Townsend.  The family relocated to the beautiful seacoast town of Perry, ME where she was raised and attended local schools. She is pre-deceased by her parents, her...

Nov 4, 2023

Frances (Fran) K. DiPhilippo passed away on November 4th, 2023 at the age of 86. She was born on March 8th, 1937 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Kathryn and Harry Haren. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Fallbrook Woods, where she received loving care from the staff and her daughter Catherine. Frances graduated from Portland High...

Oct 22, 2023

In loving memory of Catherine Ann Pray, who passed peacefully surrounded by family on October 22, 2023. She was born November 17, 1956, to Anna P. and Felix R. Ferrante. She spent her childhood in Portland on Munjoy Hill, attending Portland High School. Catherine faced the challenges of life with unwavering strength. Despite the hardships and limitations imposed by Myotonic...

Oct 21, 2023

Oct 20, 2023

Jacqueline ("Jackie") Eastman of Portland, Maine, died at home on October 20, 2023, after a long battle with cancer and kidney disease. Jackie is survived by her only son,  James L. Eastman, Esq. of Arlington, Virginia as well two grandsons, Amrik and Nikhil Eastman and her daughter-in-law Maneesha Mithal, Esq. all in Arlington, VA. Funeral services will be held at...

Oct 18, 2023

Peter Joseph Profenno, 69, died October 18, 2023, at CornerStone Hospice in the Villages, Florida after a long battle with cancer. Peter and Dena moved from Gray, Maine to Ocala, Florida in July of 2022 to be near their granddaughter, Emma, and to escape the snow and cold. He was born April 2, 1954, in Portland Maine to the late...

Oct 16, 2023

Gray- Donna J. Howard, 64, died unexpectedly October 16, 2023, at Maine Medical Center. She was born on April 6, 1959 in North Conway, New Hampshire a daughter of Faye A. Robbins and Lewellyn "Buster" Howard. She lived in New Hampshire with her mother, stepfather, and sisters for most of her life Until moving to Maine in the 1980's. She...

Oct 11, 2023

PORTLAND - Marilyn Jane Brasier, 80, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness. Born May 10, 1943 in Portland, the daughter of Arthur E. Brasier and Edith Adelaide (Redmond) Brasier, Lindsey.Marilyn attended local schools graduating from Deering High School in 1961. She looked forward to her reunions and worked diligently as the class...

Oct 8, 2023

Oct 6, 2023

Kathryn Libby Kathryn was born on August 13, 1928 in Charlestown, Prince Edward Island Canada, the daughter of Ernest and Lona Judson.  She attended schools and secretarial school on Prince Edward Island. While in Presque Isle Maine she worked as a secretary for Maine Food Plan.  On December 25th 1948 she married Chase Libby and entered the United States under...

Oct 5, 2023

PORTLAND - Arthur D. "Art"  Paisley,82, died October 5, 2023, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough ME. He was born Portsmouth, NH on February 8, 1941 the son of Charles H. and Harriet D. Paisley. He graduated from Portsmouth, NH in 1959, Wentworth Institute Boston, MA in 1963. Worked at Argon Nuclear Plant Idaho Falls, ID 1963-1965; GE 1966-1996 and...

Oct 4, 2023

WESTBROOK - Gerhard "Gary" Pontau, 81, of Westbrook, died peacefully at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Gerhard was born on August 9, 1942, in Portland, the son of Gerhard Pontau and Camilla (Fusco) Cilley.  He grew up in Portland and graduated from Portland High School in 1961.  He worked at...

Oct 1, 2023

. Santino Anthony Giusti       1950- 2023 Portland - Santino "Sammy" Giusti, 73, passed away peacefully after a long illness October 1, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born February 8, 1950, in Portland the son of Santino A. Giusti Sr. and Mary E. (Tracey) Giusti. In addition to his parents, Santino was predeceased by his brothers John and Joe Giusti....