WINTHROP — Pastor Richard “Rick” Walter, 46, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Friday, Nov. 17, after a battle with cancer. He was born Sept. 30, 1971, the son of Tom Williams and Paula (Keiffer) Williams. His mother later married James Walter, who adopted Rick when he was a young […]
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Robert J. Trefsger
AUBURN — Robert James Trefsger, 97, a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away at his son’s home in Auburn on Nov. 17, under the compassionate care of Beacon Hospice. Robert was born at his home in Philadelphia, Pa., on Oct. 10, 1920. He was the youngest son of Louis A. Trefsger and Anna Edison. He […]
Kathleen A. Phalen
LEWISTON — Kathleen A. Phalen of Lewiston passed away Nov. 15. She was the beloved daughter of the late George B. Phalen and the late Helene Johnson; sister of James Phalen Sr., Tracy Pupo, Jane Phalen and Pamela Phalen; sister-in-law of Donna Marshall and Edward Pupo and was cherished by many cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and […]
Patricia Joann Schnitker
LEWISTON — Patricia Joann Schnitker, 81, mother of three, passed way peacefully at home Nov. 15, after a long ailment. Patricia was from Muncie, Ind., along with three sisters. Patricia was married to Frank Schnitker for 59 years, when he passed six years ago on Dec. 11, 2011. Middle child, Tambra Schnitker Sr. took care of […]
Michele Witham Tessier
LEWISTON — Michele Witham Tessier, 48, of Lewiston, peacefully passed away and went home with our heavenly Father on Oct. 8. She was born in New Britain, Conn., on Sept. 28, 1969, the daughter of Brenda Witham Sanipas and Steve Witham. Michele was a resident of Lewiston most of her life and lived in Calais for […]
Bernal A. Lake
LIVERMORE FALLS — Bernal A. Lake, 64, a resident of Livermore Falls, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at his home surrounded by his loving family, following a long illness. He was born June 4, 1953, in Farmington, the son of Elmer Lake and Louise (Paradis) Lake. He was a 1971 graduate of Livermore Falls High School […]
Diane M. Harrington
LEWISTON — Diane M. Harrington, 65, a resident of Butler Hill Road in Minot, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Hospital with her loving family by her side, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Jacksonville, N.C., Aug. 20, 1952, the daughter of Ronald and Lorraine (Delorme) Brochu. Diane was employed in the Auburn School […]
Thornton Williams
BATH — Thornton Williams, 78, of Rangeley and Bath, passed away with his family at his side Friday, Nov. 17, at his home in Bath. Born to Burleigh and Leonice (Cushing) Williams, “Poody,” as he was known to his friends and family, was a 1957 graduate of Morse High School. He married the love of his […]
Richard E. Babb
LEWISTON — Richard “Dick” Babb left this world Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the age of 86, while in the care of the Marshwood and Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice staffs, and has taken up residence in the place where he can get in a few rounds of golf, a little yoga and a mile or two […]
Sammy D. Partee
PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Sammy D Partee, 84, of Port Orange, Fla., passed away in his home Sunday, Nov. 19. He was the husband of Charlene “Cookie” (Robinson) Partee. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May 2017. He was born May 6, 1933, in Batesville, Ark., to the late Clarence O. and Ora E. (Vincent) […]