Obituaries

Nov 1, 2025

Alison Kirschner Muzzy, 37, passed away peacefully in her home on November 1st, surrounded by her family. Ali grew up in Augusta, in a beautiful home near the end of the road, with her parents and three sisters. She had many great years there and made wonderful friends before putting down permanent roots in Southern Maine. From those early years...

Nov 1, 2025

Judith "Judy" Fagone (McCullum), 85, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, surrounded by her family. Judy was born on May 7, 1940, in Portland, Maine, the youngest daughter of the late William E. and Mary (Conley) McCullum. A lifelong Portland resident, she attended St. Patrick's School and was a proud graduate of...

Oct 21, 2025

Obituary to come at a later time.

Oct 19, 2025

James F. Halpin, 76, of Falmouth, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 19th surrounded by Kathy; the love of his life, his devoted children, and adoring grandchildren. Born on December 10th, 1948 in Dover-Foxcroft, Jim lived a life defined by adventure, passion, resilience, and deep love for family and the natural world. Despite a long and difficult battle with arthritis...

Oct 18, 2025

Margaret Mary 'Mary' Grumbine died of natural causes in her home in Washington, DC, on the night of October 18, 2025, aged 79. As a lawyer, she earned some 'firsts', including first woman to be city attorney in Boulder, Colorado and first woman to be a regional counsel in Customs. She was a lover of the arts and proudly said...

Oct 16, 2025

Peter Eskilson, 86, of Windham, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, after a nearly year long illness, on October 16, 2025. He was born March 2, 1939, the son of W. Earle Eskilson and Josepine Farry Eskilson. Peter was predeceased by his wife of forty-nine years, Sally Wright Eskilson, his sister Jeanne Eskilson Smaha, and his brother Richard Eskilson. Peter...

Oct 9, 2025

Debra (DiPaolo) Sweet of Portland It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Debra DiPaolo Sweet, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 10, 1956, Debra, also known as Debbie, was the cherished daughter of Adeline (Ricci) DiPaolo and Rosario DiPaolo of Portland. The youngest of six...

Oct 7, 2025

Elizabeth L. Preston 68, passed away at home on Tuesday October 7, 2025, with her lifelong partner, Deborah DiBiase, by her side. Fondly referred to as "Princess" by her loved ones, Elizabeth was born on September 15, 1957, in Portland, Maine, to Arnold and Dolores Preston. She attended Portland High School and spent many years working at Barber Foods and...

Oct 6, 2025

RONALD ALLEN HAGER PORTLAND – Dr. Ronald Hager, 88, peacefully passed away with his family at his side in the early hours of October 6, 2025, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Born November 25, 1936, in Euclid, Ohio, he was the eldest son of Florence (née Hopke) and Clarence Hager. Ron married his college sweetheart, Barbara, in 1958,...

Oct 6, 2025

Paul R. Pfeiffer Jr., age 61, of Windham, Maine, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Monday, October 6, 2025. He was born on February 22, 1964, in Kenosha, the son of the late Paul R. and Patricia M. (Edwards) Pfeiffer Sr. He was educated in the schools of Kenosha and graduated from Bradford High School. After graduation from high...

Oct 4, 2025

CHRISTINE MARIE COLE PORTLAND - Christine Cole, 59, passed away unexpectedly on October 4th, 2025, at Maine Medical Center. She was born September 22nd, 1966, in Portland, the daughter of the late Carol (Chase) Austin, and the late Everett "Gary" Austin. Christine loved her daughters, but her greatest joy was found in being a nana. She never knew love as...

Sep 30, 2025

Jamie Humphreys Goddard, 54, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure and a deep connection to the sea. Born on March 28, 1971, in Portland, Maine, Jamie grew up in nearby Yarmouth and spent his summers on Sturdivant Island, where his love for the ocean and maritime life took root....

Sep 28, 2025

Obituary for Katherine Mezzle (Small) DiPietro Katherine Mezzle (Small) DiPietro, 87, of Westbrook, passed away on Sunday September 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Portland, Maine, on February 13, 1938 a daughter of Raymond E. and Mar-garet L. (Curit) Small. She graduated from Portland High School and married the love...

Sep 23, 2025

Nancy Lee (Brown) Snow, 95, of Falmouth, Maine left her body peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on September 23, 2025 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Lee was born on October 10, 1929, at her parent's home in Berlin, New Hampshire. She was the youngest of five children of her mother, Hildreth Burton-Smith Brown, from Atlanta, Georgia and...

Sep 19, 2025

Joseph C. Zelasko Obituary Joseph C. Zelasko passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, at his home in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 30 years old. Born December 1, 1994, in Portland, Maine, he was the only child of Karen Norton and Gary Zelasko. He was a graduate of the Class of 2013 at South Portland High School, in South Portland,...

Sep 19, 2025

Sep 17, 2025

William J. Casterella, a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on August 29, 1951, in Portland, Maine, William's journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and community. He spent his most memorable years in Westbrook, Maine, where he and...

Sep 8, 2025

Constance Ronan Demers, 89 SCARBOROUGH - Constance Irene Demers, 89, of Scarborough, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, at home with her family at her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 31, 1936 in Milford, ME, the daughter of the late Clayton and Cynthia (Reed) Ronan. Connie grew up in South Portland. She...

Sep 5, 2025

Jean Allison (Googins) Johnson 1925 – 2025 JEAN ALLISON (GOOGINS) JOHNSON, 99, GORHAM, Maine Jeannie, 99 passed away peacefully at the Gorham House on Friday September 5, 2025, surrounded by her beloved "babies" (stuffies). Born in Westbrook, Maine on December 2,1925 to Harriett Raymond Laverty and Willard Hiram Googins, she was best known for her career in dance and music....

Sep 1, 2025

Janet Louise (Barger) Nowinski, 82, passed away peacefully at home on the lake surrounded by loved ones on September 1, 2025 after a long illness. Jan/Mom/Gramma/Great-Gramma was born on September 10, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of John and Margot Barger. Jan grew up in Oak Park, Michigan and graduated from Ferndale High School in 1960. She studied dental...