Obituaries

Jul 9, 2018

Gary L. Adams LEVANT – Gary L. Adams died unexpectedly at the Bangor VA on July 9, 2018 - his 78th birthday. He was born July 9, 1940, the son of Omar and Shirley Adams. He was a hard worker; it was what he knew. He spent time in the military, he hauled grain and he farmed, but mostly, he...

Jul 9, 2018

NEWBURGH - Phyllis E. (Cobb) Toothaker Ricker, 93, died peacefully at her home on July 9, 2018. She was born in Hampden Highlands, on the family farm, one of 12 children, on April 23, 1925, the daughter of Lillian B. (Condon) Cobb and Wilbur R. Cobb. Phyllis enjoyed working in her gardens, dancing, and sewing her many crazy quilts for...

Jul 9, 2018

HAMPDEN - William R. Congleton, Jr., 71, died surrounded by loved ones July 9, 2018. He was born on June 6, 1947, in Lexington, Kentucky, the son of William Ralph and Thurza Lynn (Darnaby) Congleton. William grew up in Lexington and earned his PhD in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 1977. He had many adventures with his...

Jul 6, 2018

BREWER – Mary Yoder, 75, passed away on the evening of July 6, 2018 at Woodlands Senior Living from complications of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Mary was born June 21, 1943 in Waltham, Massachusetts and attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts. She raised five children and then moved to Maine in 1985 to raise her sixth child (surprise!). Mary...

Jul 6, 2018

Shirley F. Henderson, at 95 years old, died Friday, July 6, 2018, at EMMC after a brief illness. She was born in West Greenwich, R.I. on July 8, 1923, the daughter of Jerry and Nellie Johnson. Shirley graduated from Coventry High School. Following graduation she married Walter Henderson and they resided in Coventry, R.I. Walter worked at Quonset Point Naval...

Jul 5, 2018

Hermon - Michael Alan Solomon, 52, passed away unexpectedly July 5, 2018 at home. He was born in Laconia, NH., the son of Dale S. and Carol (Frazier) Solomon. The family moved to Hermon in 1971. Michael graduated from Hermon High School, Class of 1984. He served in the United States Marine Corp. until 1987. Michael was employed at various...

Jul 4, 2018

BANGOR - Lawrence E. Winchester, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018, after declining health surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bangor, Maine on September 22, 1951, son of Lawrence E. Winchester, Sr. and Virginia (Higgins) Winchester. Larry attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, John Bapst High School and graduated from Bangor High School in 1969. Larry...

Jul 4, 2018

Holden – Paul Amoroso, 63, died July 4, 2018 at a Bangor hospital. He was born April 28, 1955, in Portland, the son of Antonio and Anna Amoroso. Paul graduated from Deering High School, Class of 1973. He enjoyed helping his community and served the Town of Holden for 30 years, spending, 16 years on the planning board and 14...

Jul 2, 2018

ORONO – Marjorie (Verrill) Cameron, 95, passed away July 2, 2018, at her residence, surrounded by family. She was born July 3, 1922, in Bangor, the daughter of Lester and Margaret Verrill. Marjorie graduated from Winterport High School. Following high school, she earned a nursing degree from the University of Maine. Marjorie enlisted in the U.S. Army following college, stationed...

Jul 1, 2018

Jun 30, 2018

LEVANT - Alex James Malone, 22, passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2018 in Howland. Alex was born October 26, 1995, in Bangor, the son of Melissa Crockett and Edward Malone. Alex was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting, whether it be with his brothers or any of his numerous fishing buddies. Alex also loved to view the beautiful...

Jun 30, 2018

Miles King Grindle, 89, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side June 30, 2018, at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born June 28, 1929, in Somesville, the son of Chester G. and Irene V. (Miles) Grindle. Miles graduated from Gilman High School in the Class of 1948. He served his country in the U. S. Air...

Jun 30, 2018

Jun 28, 2018

John Wesley Lisenby, graduated home to Heaven to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ on June 28, 2018, his 80th birthday. He was born in Boston, MA, June 28, 1938, son of John W. Lisenby, Sr. and Kathleen (Wylie) Lisenby. John loved the outdoors where he enjoyed hunting, trapping and fishing. He was a talented artist and carver...

Jun 27, 2018

Darryl Alden Peary Sr., most recently of Corinth, ME and Zephyrhills, FL, son of Kenneth and Dorothy Peary of Woodland, ME, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2018. Darryl was born September 13, 1945, in Washburn, ME, and attended Washburn High School where he was the school’s first 1,000 point scorer in basketball. He continued his education at the University...

Jun 25, 2018

CARMEL - David E. Smith died June 25th at his home in Carmel. Born in Dixmont, December 4, 1935, he was the oldest of four children of Doane G. and Myrtle (Evans) Smith. He attended Dixmont schools and was a 1955 graduate of Carmel High School. Dave was a proud Air Force and Air Guard veteran. Dave first attended aircraft...

Jun 25, 2018

Isabell A. Daniell Lagrange Isabell A. Daniell, 80, passed away June 25, 2018. She was born in Millinocket July 30, 1938, daughter of Herbert Young and Mabel Young Bragg. She was a stay at home mom who loved her children and grandchildren and enjoyed having the neighborhood kids around. Isabell and Nadine enjoyed their country music and going out Honky...

Jun 24, 2018

F. Nadine Hoyt, 94, died peacefully on June 24, 2018, at home after a period of declining health. She was born December 7, 1923, the daughter of Clarence and Catherine (O’Leary) Hoyt. After graduating from high school, Nadine embarked on a forty year career in the medical records department of what was then known as the State Hospital, today Dorethea...

Jun 23, 2018

SEAN MICHAEL YANKOWSKY - GLENBURN Sean M. Yankowsky died unexpectedly on June 23, 2018. He was born July 10, 1996 in Fort Kent, the son of David W. and Shelly A. (Taylor) Yankowsky. Sean attended Glenburn Elementary and All Saints Catholic School and he graduated from Bangor High School. He loved to cook and fishing was how he relaxed. In...

Jun 23, 2018

Brewer Bessie J. (Neal) Jack, 86,passed into Gods loving arms Saturday June 23, 2018 at her home with two of her four daughters with her. She was born in Searsport the daughter of Lewis B and Marietta (Kinney) Neal. She graduated from Brewer High School. Bessie was a stay at home for many years. She kept active volunteering by setting...