Maine Obituaries News

Anna Buja Obituary

Published   Jun 03, 2024 05:07AM
DRACUT — Anna Marcella Buja, 91, a lifelong resident of Dracut, died Friday, April 14, at Westford House, after a period of declining health. She was the wife of the late Stanley G. Buja.

She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marcella (Zajeuczkowskute) Smigelski.

She was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and neighbors.

An avid reader and consummate gardener. She was also a creative seamstress and a talented cook, according to family members.

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Obituary: John Arthur McInerny III

John McInerny, 90, passed away Thursday April 25, 2024, at his home in South Portland, Maine. He was born January 28, 1934, to Helen (Priddey) and John McInerny, Junior of Somerville, MA.

John had a long and fruitful life of public and p ... Read more

Obituary: Carole A. (Shea) McGurl

SOUTH PORTLAND – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carole A. (Shea) McGurl of South Portland, Maine. Carole quietly slipped away on March 13, 2024, with her loving sister, Karen, by her side.

Carole was born on A ... Read more

Obituary: Shirley Diane Spiers

SOUTH PORTLAND – Shirley Diane Spiers, 77, of South Portland and Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 10, 2024, at the Androscoggin Hospice House.

Shirley was born in Portland on Nov. 27, 1946, to Carlton and Eleanor (MacVane) Cush ... Read more

David L. Schmitt Obituary

Published   May 31, 2024 01:20PM
David L. Schmitt, age 73, of Rutland Town, Vermont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 28 in Rutland Town. He was born June 24 in Pittsburgh, son of the late Honorable Pennsylvania State Representative C.L. Schmitt and the late Sally Lou Schmitt.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Robyn (Ehrstein) Schmitt and his children Ethan Schmitt of Rutland Town, Vermont, Jason Stokes-Schmitt and his wife Laura of South Portland, Maine, and Roni Boyles of Lynn, Mass.; parents-in-law Norman Ehrs ... Read more

Obituary: Connor Steady

SOUTH PORTLAND – Connor Steady will be remembered as a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.

Connor, 19, of South Portland, passed away on Feb. 7, 2024.

Born on Jan. 14, 2005, Connor is survived by his ... Read more

Sex abuse suit cites Special Olympics leader

PORTLAND, Maine -- The founder of Special Olympics Maine groomed a 9-year-old boy for sexual abuse that spanned two decades in which he encouraged the victim to accompany him on business trips and provided him with employment -- and threatened him to ... Read more

Gail O'Connor-Mounger Obituary

Gail O'Connor-Mounger, embarked on her final trip on February 14, 2024, at her home, surrounded by tenderness and love while listening to Danny Boy in the background. Gail lived with her cancer with such positivity, she was an inspiration to all.
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