ESTERO, Fla. — Russell Vernon Radcliffe, M.D., died peacefully at home at age 75 in Estero, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 15, with his loving wife, Mary, by his side, holding his hand until the end. He battled courageously for years against a recurring case of cancer and lived 10 years longer than anyone with his particular […]
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John A. Janosco Sr.
LEWISTON — John A. Janosco, 88, of Sabattus, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 20, at d’Youville Pavilion in Lewiston. He was born in Lewiston on Oct. 17, 1929, a son of the late Andrew Sr. and Elizabeth (Topolosky) Janosco. He grew up in the Lisbon Falls area and was a graduate of Lisbon High School, Class […]
Felix R. James
AUBURN — Felix R. James, known to friends and family as “Bob,” passed away at the age of 84 on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Bob was born in Lewiston on Aug. 26, 1933, the son of Lester James and Mathilda Pinette. Bob served in the United States Air Force for 21 years. He will be remembered for […]
Kenwood H. Beckler
WILTON — Kenwood Hayden Beckler, 72, of Wilton, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, Dec. 19. He was born in Attleboro, Mass., on Nov. 29, 1945, a son of Frank H. and Winona (Houlihan) Beckler. He was raised in Livermore and graduated from Livermore Falls High School. Ken served his country as a member of […]
Donna Lee Zinck
LEBANON — Donna Lee Zinck died Thursday, Dec. 21, at her home at the age of 75. Born in Auburn, she was the daughter of the late Earle and Thelma (Marr) Nickerson. Donna married Gilbert D. Zinck on May 2, 1970, sharing their lives in Lebanon since 1973. She was a member of the West Lebanon […]
Brenda Lee Lacasse
AUBURN — Brenda Lee (Harriman) Lacasse, 51, of Lewiston passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at the Hospice House in Auburn after a brief illness. She was born in Rochester, N.H., on June 5, 1966, a daughter of Richard and Carol (Kinney) Harriman. Brenda was a kind and special […]
Richard A. Whitney
OXFORD — Richard Albert Whitney, 74, died suddenly at his home on Quail Ridge in Oxford on Monday, Dec. 18. Born May 1, 1943, the oldest son of Edwin Whitney and Bertha Towne Whitney, Rick grew up in Norway, graduating from Oxford Hills High School. After graduation he was drafted into the Army and proudly served […]
Robert J. Hinkley
PORTLAND — Robert J. Hinkley, 73, of Gorham died Tuesday, Dec. 19, at Maine Medical Center following a short illness. He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 5, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Aller (Lee) Hinkley. Robert enjoyed drawing, painting and loved listening to country music. He is survived by two brothers, Gerald […]
Francis W. "Frank" Mayo
SOUTH PARIS — Francis W. “Frank” Mayo, 86, of Turner, died late Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. He was born April 21, 1931, in Lewiston, a son of Walter and Bernice (St. Thomas) Mayo. He attended Sanford Springvale schools and went on to graduate from Maine Maritime Academy with […]
Marie H. Vickery
AUBURN — Marie H. Vickery, 95, of Auburn, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, at Clover Manor after a two-year battle with dementia. She was born Jan. 30, 1922, to William F. and Ada K. Harper at her parents’ home in Durham, Maine. Her mother passed away a few days after her birth. She was raised by […]