Obituaries

Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran

WALDOBORO — Harlan E. ‘Buster’ Cochran, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at home with his loving family at his side.

Born on February 26, 1935, in Rockland, he was the son of Frank…

Nancy Marie Neville Angelos

UNION — Nancy Marie Neville Angelos, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by love after a life defined by kindness, humor, and deep care for others.

She was born on March 6, 1954…

John H. Burnham

CAMDEN — John H. Burnham, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Born on September 27, 1935, in Biddeford, Maine, he was the son of Harry J.…

Carlton F. Murphy

ROCKLAND — Carlton F. Murphy, 66, of Rockland passed away on January 7, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland after a brief illness. Born on December 27, 1959, in Houlton, Maine, he was the…

William "Bill" Forti

William "Bill" Forti, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in East Boston to the late John and Margaret (Kevin) Forti, Bill lived a…

Martha Helen (Wood) Leach

UNION — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Martha Helen (Wood) Leach, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, who died…
Phyllis Florence Edwards Baker

CAMDEN — Phyllis Florence Edwards Baker, 94, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026, in Rockport, Maine, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on May 25, 1931, in Auburn, Maine,…

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CAMDEN — Linda M. Kupka, 84, of Camden, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport.

Linda’s family will honor her life privately. Condolences and memories may…

Paul W. Anderson, Sr.

TENANTS HARBOR — Paul W. Anderson, Sr., 91, died peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport. Ericka was with him, honoring his wish to be surrounded by love in his…

Eva Dagmar Burns

UNION — A graveside service for Eva Dagmar Burns, 90, who died December 7, 2025, will be held Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Post/Sunny View Cemetery in North Warren. A Celebration of Life…

Bradford C. Rankin

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026.

Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith. 

A…

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SOUTH THOMASTON — Captain George D. Kibitz, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Breakwater Commons in Rockland.

at 10:00 am A graveside committal service will be held…

Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver

ROCKLAND – A graveside service for Virginia J. 'Ginny' Oliver, beloved worldwide as 'The Lobster Lady,' who passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 21, 2026, after 105 years of inspiring all who…

Terry W. Brackett

SOUTH THOMASTON — Terry W. Brackett passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at the Sussman House in Rockport. He went home to be with his mother. Born in Rockland, June 8, 1959, he was the son of…

Craig W. Wotton

FRIENDSHIP — Craig W. Wotton died at home surrounded by family on May 27, 2026. Born on January 14, 1945, to Beatrice (Delano) and Myron Wotton, Craig lived his entire life in Friendship, Maine,…

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UNION — A graveside committal service for Aldeverd “Al” Robbins, who passed away on February 23, 2025, will be held Sunday, June 7, 2026, at 10 a.m., at the Pine Grove Cemetery on Pine Grove Lane…

Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hinchey

WARREN — Robert “Robbie” Thomas Hinchey, of Warren, passed away peacefully in hospice care on April 27 surrounded by family. 

Robbie was born June 24, 1949 at the Portsmouth Naval…

Joanne L. Rasmussen

WARREN — Joanne L. Rasmussen, 71, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, at the Sussman House in Rockport. Born on May 11, 1954, in Waterville, she was the daughter of Lewis and Louise (Tyler)…

Taygan Jamal McAllister

ROCKPORT — It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that the family of Taygan Jamal McAllister announces his passing on May 12, 2026, at the age of 20, as a result of injuries sustained in a…

Ronald Anderson

There will be a Celebration of Life for Ronald Anderson, who passed away on April 11, 2026. Friends and family are invited to join us for an afternoon of remembrance at…

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A graveside service for Sharon Levensaler, who passed away on December 1, 2025, will be held June 13, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the Orff’s Corner Cemetery in Waldoboro.

Arrangements are under the…

Carolyn Eva Staples

OWLS HEAD — Carolyn Eva Staples, 84, of Owls Head, Maine, embarked on her ultimate journey into the horizon where the sky converges with the sea, surrounded by loved ones, on May 6, 2026, in…

Melvin J. “Mel” Williams

WALDOBORO — Melvin J. “Mel” Williams, 73, of Waldoboro, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Born on January 1, 1953, to Harold and Dora Monroe…

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LINCOLNVILLE — A memorial service for Judith Young Rolerson, 83, widow of Peter Rolerson, who died on Dec. 15, 2025, will be held  Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2…
Frank "Sonny" Herbert Whiting

SEARSPORT — Frank "Sonny" Herbert Whiting passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and caregivers, and is now in the arms of our Lord and Savior. He was 90 years old.

Richard Leland "Dick" Trask

FRANKFORT — Richard Leland (Dick) Trask, 87, of Frankfort, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 24, 2026, with his daughters,…

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LINCOLNVILLE — A graveside service for John L. Richards, Sr., who died on November 22, 2025, will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 10 a.m., at…

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CAMDEN — A graveside service for Alison Montgomery, 95, of Camden, who died on March 24, 2026, will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 1 p.m., at the…

Natalie Louise (Wall) Sylvester

OWLS HEAD — Natalie Louise (Wall) Sylvester passed away peacefully in her sleep May 20, 2026 at the age of 97.

She was born at Dresden, December 15, 1928, the daughter of Harold and Mary (…

Don Erik Gjertsen

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — Don Erik Gjertsen, an artist, avid golfer and former resident of South Thomaston, Maine, died on May 1 at the age of 83.

Born…

Tyler Ryan Ellsworth

BELFAST — Tyler Ryan Ellsworth, 27, of Belfast, passed away on May 7, 2026. 
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Tyler was an old soul who…
Thomas W. Lloyd III

ROCKPORT — Thomas W. Lloyd III, 88, died peacefully surrounded by friends and family in Rockport, Maine, on November 29, 2025.

Tom was born on November 1, 1937, in New York City. He was the…

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ROCKLAND — Lewis E. Dyer, 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockland on Thursday, May 22, 2026.

A full obituary, including forthcoming service details, will be shared at a later…

John E. “Junior” Murray IV

THOMASTON — John E. “Junior” Murray IV, 59, passed away peacefully at his home in Thomaston on May 18, 2026.

 John was born in Camden, New Jersey on May 9, 1967. He was the son of John…

Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll

WEST ROCKPORT — A graveside committal service for Dorothy L. 'Dot' Carroll, 90, who passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, January 14, 2026, will be held Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 2…

Donald J. Kanicki

ROCKLAND — Donald J. Kanicki was born to Anthony and Lillian Kanicki in Bay City, Michigan on February 19, 1939. One of thirteen children Don excelled in school and athletics, accepting a…

Bradford C. Rankin

Bradford C. Rankin, 85, was carried by angels to join his Lord and Savior on January 3, 2026. Brad lived a life defined by service, diverse talents, and an unwavering faith.

A graveside…

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr.

Richard Elmer Royer, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026 in the Inverness Florida Citrus Hill Care Center.

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CAMDEN — Bruce W. Ives, 81, died on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bangor.

A memorial service will be held Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2 p.m., at Burpee, Carpenter…

James "Jamie" Harding MacMillan

BELFAST — James "Jamie" Harding MacMillan, of Belfast, beloved partner…
Bradley D. Wiley

TENANTS HARBOR — Bradley D. Wiley, 91, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Pen Bay Medical Center. Born in St. George, January 2, 1935, he was the youngest son of Rodney and Anna Watts…

Katherine Browning Migliorato

CAMDEN — Longtime Camden resident Katherine Browning Migliorato passed away peacefully at Sussman House Hospice…
Joanne Rubbo

Joanne Rubbo* was liberated from the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease on April 7, 2026 in Augusta, Maine. Each of her five children got to say goodbye before she…
Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach

WARREN — Deborah Jo-Ann Winchenbach, 77, of Warren, passed away on April 13, 2026, at Midcoast Hospital in Brunswick. Born on August 10, 1948, in Rockland to Lawrence Chapman and Eleanor Tracy…

Andrew Ryan Cross

MORRILL — Andrew Ryan Cross, 27, passed away tragically on May 15, 2026, in brave service to others. He was born on September 21, 1998,…

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OWLS HEAD — Dianne M. Postupack, 79, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Fallbrook Commons in Portland.

Family and friends are invited to join Dianne’s family for a time of visitation…

Thomas A. Jordan

Thomas A. Jordan, 79, passed away at Maine Medical Center in Portland on May 8, 2026.

Tom was born on June 8, 1946, in Hartford, Connecticut, to Rowland L. and Anne (Lazarski) Jordan. He…

Robert Dostie

WASHINGTON — On May 12, 2026, Rob Dostie left this world the same way he lived it: on his own terms. Rob was undeniably one of “the good ones”; he measured a good day by the simple things:…

Taygan J. McAllister

ROCKPORT — Taygan J. McAllister, 20, left this world far too soon, following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident, Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

Family and friends are invited to visit…

F. Perry Hooper

ROCKLAND and HOPE, Maine, and NOKOMIS, Florida — F. Perry Hooper, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at St. Andrews Village in Boothbay, surrounded by his loving family.…