Obituaries

Shirley Oliver

Shirley Oliver

Mar 9, 2016

ORONO - Shirley Doten Oliver, 88, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 surrounded by her family at Saint Joseph hospital in Bangor. She was born July 1, 1927 in Bangor, the daughter of Henry and Cora (Russell) Doten. Shirley attended schools in Augusta and Orono. She graduated from Orono High School and the University of Maine earning both a bachelor%u2019s...

Mary-Jane Pierce

Mary-Jane Pierce

Mar 8, 2016

Mary Jane (Hoyt) Tapley Pierce, 90, died peacefully after a brief illness at her residence on March 8, 2016. She was born January 12, 1926, in Howland the daughter of Henry J. and Hazel (Blake) Hoyt. Mary Jane graduated from the University of Maine in 1946, she taught English at Ellsworth High School until her marriage to Oliver L. Tapley,...

Eric Cole

Eric Cole

Mar 6, 2016

Eric Cole, 54, of Bangor, died unexpectedly, March 4, 2016. Eric was born June 16, 1962, and was a lifelong resident of the Bangor area. Eric worked for over 20 years for Northeast Reprographics of Bangor. Eric was predeceased by his parents, Hendrick Cole of Huntersville, NC and Carmen Cole of Brewer. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle of...

Doris Janet (Ketch) Doll

Doris Janet (Ketch) Doll

Mar 6, 2016

Doris Janet (Ketch) Doll, 62, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2016, at her home at Sunbury Village. She was born in Caribou, February 3, 1954, daughter of Herbert L. and Janet H. (Holmquist) Ketch. She was a graduate of Caribou High School, class of 1972. In 1976 she graduated from UMO with a bachelor%u2019s...

David Kaplan

David Kaplan

Mar 5, 2016

Dr. David K. Kaplan, 62, passed away unexpectedly, March 5, 2016. He was born in Amityville, NY, September 15, 1953, the son of Samuel and Evelyn (Bernstein) Kaplan. David attended Hiram College in Hiram, OH, where he received his Bachelors of Science. After graduation, he was accepted into St. George’s Medical School in London, and was trained as a Cardiothoracic...

Ralph Jellison

Ralph Jellison

Mar 4, 2016

Clifton - Ralph E Jellison Sr., 76, passed away in Bangor on March 4, 2016. He was born December 4, 1939 in Sorrento, the son of Lois (Pierce) and Edward Jellison. Ralph joined the Air Force out of high school, serving 21 years between active duty and national guards. Prior to retiring, Ralph worked at Holbrook School in Holden. Ralph...

Anna Staley

Anna Staley

Mar 4, 2016

Bangor, ME – To our family and friends, our Mom, Anna Belle Staley, passed away March 4, 2016 at the age of 87. Life this past year or so has been a long journey for her. We know she is at peace to be reunited with our dad, Bill. They truly loved each other! Anna is survived by her three...

Timothy Reynolds

Timothy Reynolds

Mar 4, 2016

Timothy Ronald Reynolds, 60, of Brewer, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2016. Tim was born in Bangor on April 14, 1955, to Terrance and Patricia (Leathers) Reynolds. He was the oldest of four boys, including Tony, Scott and Chris. Tim graduated from Hermon High School. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Business Administration at the University of Maine...

Ronald W. Andrews, Sr.

Ronald W. Andrews, Sr.

Mar 4, 2016

Corinth - Ronald Wayne Andrews, Sr., 73, died peacefully March 4, 2016, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born May 15, 1942, in Bangor, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Cousins) Andrews. One week after Ron and his new bride, Brenda were married he joined the U. S. Air Force, serving his country as a cook … a job...