Barbara Watson
Oct 7, 2019
South Portland-Barbara Watson, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 7, 2019 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on July 11, 1926 in Boston, MA, the daughter of Thomas and Sadie (Cohen) DePeter. Barbara is predeceased by her husband Royce "Pinky" Watson who passed in 1978. She is survived by her five children Deborah...
Joseph J. Napolitano, Jr.
Sep 29, 2019
Joseph J. Napolitano, Jr., 54 of Portland, died Sunday September 29, 2019. Born in Portland, he was a son of Joseph J. and Mary Flaherty Napolitano. Joe graduated from Cheverus High School, The Class of 1983 and from the University of Southern Maine with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Joe worked for Consolidated Communications for over twenty-five years, he was...
John Frank Arich Jr.
Sep 26, 2019
Portland- John F Arich Jr., 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 26, 2019. John was born in Portland on January 20, 1954, the son of John Frank and Theresa (Foley) Arich. He is predeceased by his father John Frank Arich and by his partner, Phyllis Davis. John is survived by his mother, Theresa Arich;...
Carolyn A. Manganello
Sep 26, 2019
Portland-Carolyn A. Manganello, died on September 26, 2019 at a Portland Health Care Facility. She was born on January 17, 1944 the daughter of Rose and Nunzio Manganello.
Hugh G.E. Macmahon
Sep 23, 2019
Falmouth- Hugh G. E. MacMahon, 81, of Falmouth, Maine passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 in the early hours of the morning, as a result of medical complications that arose while he was recovering from a brain injury he sustained when he fell at the finish line of one of the many races in which he was fond of...
Mary Ellen Duffey
Sep 20, 2019
Mary Ellen (Andrews) Duffey passed away peacefully at Maine Medical Center on Friday, September 20, 2019. A longtime resident of Portland, she was born at St. Andrews Hospital in Boothbay Harbor on July 22, 1944 to Walter and Gloria (Sherman) Andrews, the second of two daughters. Mary Ellen married David Allyn Duffey on July 15, 1961 and celebrated 55 years...
Anne Bernedette Tucker
Sep 19, 2019
Obituary - Anne B Tucker (Smyrychynski) February 1, 1920 - September 19, 2019 Anne "Curly" Tucker, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and great-aunt passed peacefully at home on September 19, 2019 at the age of 99. She was born in Spring Valley, NY to Nicholas and Hoffee Smyrychynski, one of seven siblings. She attended local schools, and on April 9, 1939...
Gloria J. Miller
Sep 18, 2019
Portland-Gloria J Miller (Cookson) 63 of Portland, passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 18, 2019. She was born in Landstuhl, Germany, the first of three children to Wilbur and Beverly Cookson. She attended Westbrook College earning a degree in Librarian Studies, and married Robert "Chip" Miller on September 24, 1976. Gloria's life revolved around her family; and her extended family...
David R. Babcock
Sep 16, 2019
Portland- David R Babcock, 72, of Portland Maine passed away peacefully September 16, 2019, surrounded by his family. David was a Navy veteran who was proud of his service to his country. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Marie (DiPaolo) Babcock, his sister Karen Babcock of Michigan,...
Mary Concetta Tizzano
Sep 15, 2019
Maria "Mary" C. (DiFiore) Tizzano 1930-2019 Portland--Maria "Mary" C. (DiFiore) Tizzano died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on September 15, 2019. Mary was born to Alfredo Sr. and Annie (DiMatteo) DiFiore on March 25, 1930 in Portland. She grew up with her eight siblings in Little Italy on Munjoy Hill. After her schooling, she worked at the...
Susan P. Jarrell
Sep 11, 2019
Portland - Susan P. (Constantine) Jarrell, 72, died on September 11, 2019 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House after a short struggle with cancer. Born in 1947 in Bangor, Maine, Susan graduated from John Bapst High School in 1965. She went on to work as an L.P.N. before going back to school to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing...
Paul Edward Dostie
Sep 11, 2019
Portland-Paul Edward Dostie, 78, passed away on September 11, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with his family by his side. He was born on November 18, 1940 in Skowhegan, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Kilgore) Dostie. He attended Skowhegan Schools where he was on the wrestling team and was also King of the Jr. Prom. Paul enlisted...
Betty L. Friberg
Sep 11, 2019
South Portland-Betty L. Friberg, passed away on September 11, 2019, in South Portland surrounded by her family. She was born in Wise, Virginia the daughter of Columbus and Ethel (Fraley) Roberson. Betty was raised by her paternal grandparents. She attended the Virginia Institute of Cosmetology and also the Golden School of Beauty in Portland, Maine. This training led her to...
Fernando Ventresco
Sep 10, 2019
Ventresco (1926-2019) Fernando Ventresco died on Tuesday, September 10th at Maine Medical Center. Prior to this, he had been a resident of Pine Point Center, Scarborough as a long-term care patient. Fernando was born in Petterano Sul Gigio, Italy, and emigrated to the United States in August, 1938, with his mother Filomena, and his younger brother, Fiorello, to join his...
Marcus Anthony Desanctis
Sep 9, 2019
Portland-Marcus Anthony DeSancits, 49, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2019. He was born in Lewiston, Maine the son of Anthony and Pauline (Blanchette) DeSanctis. Marcus grew up in Auburn graduating from Edward Little High School in 1988. After high school, he went on to earn an associate's degree in computer science. Marcus was employed at Logically as a Managed...
Helen French Anderson
Sep 6, 2019
Portland- Helen French Anderson, 77, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2019 at her home in Portland ending her battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Englewood, New Jersey to Wesley and Barbara French, but adopted Portland as her home in 2005. She grew up in Haworth, NJ. After graduating high school she attended Carleton College in Northfield, MN...
Thuu Dang
Sep 5, 2019
Portland- Thuu Dang, 73, of Portland, ME passed away on 9/5/19 with his family by his side. He will be remembered as a good person who was generous, kind and did not hesitate to help anyone in need. People will also remember him as a very hard worker and someone who liked to make people laugh. Born in Vietnam, Thuu,...
Dorothy "Dottie" Mitchell Gribbin
Sep 5, 2019
Windham- Our family is devastated to announce the untimely death of our beloved Dorothy M. Gribbin (Dotti Mitchell) on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at the age of 47. Dotti was born on September 2, 1972 in Portland, Maine to Victor Mitchell Sr. & Helen Hodgkin (Mitchell-Grant). She graduated from Portland High School and attended Andover College. Dotti served for 25...
Shirley Mae Remington
Sep 5, 2019
South Portland- Shirley Mae Remington, 87, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2019 in Scarborough. The daughter of Stanley Pettengill and Leila (McPherson) Hunter, she was born in Portland on March 19, 1932. After high school she married Henry E. Remington Jr. and they settled in South Portland to raise their family. They owned and operated a ceramic store called...
Byron A. Morgan Jr.
Sep 2, 2019
Scarborough- Byron A. Morgan Jr., 80, passed away on September 2, 2019 in Portland. The son of Byron A. Morgan Sr. and Julia (Smith) Morgan, he was born in Portland on August 27, 1939. Growing up he enjoyed spending time at his family's cabin on Little Sebago. He worked most of his life for S.D. Warren Paper Company in Westbrook. ...
