Frederick (Fred) Ernest Stuart Jr. quietly passed away on January 5, 2026, in Stuart, Fla. He was 97.

Richard, “Dick” Litz, 93, died peacefully with his wife, Madelyn and family by his side. He was born in Alameda, California, in 1932, to Alice and Jack Litz.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lou-Ann (Bumpus) Murray 79, on December 28, 2025. Passing peacefully at home surrounded by family. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Lou-Ann left us too soon.

Edward “Ned” Stevens Allen, 71, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 1, 1954, in Portland, the fourth child of the late Neal and Alice (Gamage) Allen Jr. 

HARRISON — Liane Muller, 67, of Harrison, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on December 16, 2025, following a battle with cancer.

Linda L. Robicheau, 78, of Harrison, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born on June 8, 1947, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, a daughter of George A. and Verna Wormwood Jr.

Richard Sens, 91, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. He was born on February 2, 1934, in Freeport, New York, a son of Joseph and Alwine (Krusen) Sens.

Jacqueline B. “Jackie” Leeman, 73, of Casco, died Christmas morning, Thursday, December 25, 2025, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. She was born on June 21, 1952, in Portland, a daughter of Claude and Evelyn (Dubovy) Beaulieu.

Meryl J. Watson, 80, of Naples, passed away peacefully early Thursday evening, December 11, 2025, at Bella Point in Bridgton.

CASCO — Ryan A. Thoits, 35, of Casco, died early Monday morning, December 8, 2025, at Bridgton Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with Lymphoma cancer. 

Jeanne Fleming Kobrock passed away peacefully at Atria Harborhill in East Greenwich, R.I. on December 5, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born in Scranton, Pa., the daughter of William and Mary Mann Fleming. She graduated from Grier School, Tyrone, Pa. and received a BA in political science f…

Janet Watkins Love, a devoted mother, wife, sister, passed away on November 29, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 22, 1933, in Boston, Mass., Janet was the cherished daughter of Charles and Carolyn Gibbons. Janet grew up in Maplewood, N.J., where she graduated from Columbia High Schoo…

Ronald Taylor McAllister, 87, of Center Lovell, Maine, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

PARSONSFIELD — John David Morrill, “JD” or “David,” passed away from complications of Powassan Virus on Saturday November 22, 2025, after fighting many courageous battles with kidney and heart issues.

Bridgton — Juanita Jacqueline (Chamberlain) Chute, 92, of Bridgton, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born on September 2, 1933, in Patten, Maine, to Leon and Delia (Souve) Chamberlain, Juanita dedicated her life to serving God and building community through faith, music, an…

Gerard M. “Bud” LeBlanc, 83, of Hanson, Mass., died on November 18, 2025. Gerard was raised in Rockland and resided in Hanson for 54 years. He graduated with honors from Rockland High School in 1960. After high school, Gerard joined The American Waterski Association and competed in waterski …

Greatly Loved and Deeply Missed 

Ronald Edward Guthenberg, 88, recently of Peabody, Mass., and more formerly of Bridgton, and previously of Boxford, Mass., died Friday November 7, 2025, with his son, Brant and daughter, Karen by his side. Born and raised in the Bronx to the late Edward and Florence (Krus) Guthenberg, he was…

Ralph “Weasel” Wentworth – The man, the myth, the legend.

Deantha Marie (Nason) Warner, 61, of Bridgton, passed away unexpectedly at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston on October 26, 2025. She was born on a military base in Paris, France, on December 29, 1963, the daughter of Dana Nason Sr. and Frances V. Flint. 

Paul S. Woodfin, age 92, passed away peacefully at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Mass., on Monday, November 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia “Ginny” (Day) Woodfin, with whom he had shared many wonderful years of marriage prior to her passing in 2019. 

PORTLAND — Dianne “DeeDee” Waugh passed peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Born on April 2, 1954, DeeDee was the first of five children born to Waldamar and Jacqueline (Bowen) Waugh. DeeDee grew up in Portland, Westbrook and Casco. She graduated with …

Michael A. Lee, 63, of Bridgton, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home in Bridgton.

BROWNFIELD — Eugene A. “Beetle” Burnell, 90, of Brownfield, passed away peacefully at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Dean Roy Trafford, 61, of Bridgton, passed away on October 27, 2025, following complications from heart surgery. He was born in Lewiston Maine, to the late Virginia and Donald Trafford.

August 29, 1938 – October 20, 2025

HARRISON — Carlo I. Viitala, 96, of Harrison, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the comfort of what was his home in Harrison for over 95 years.

Bridgton — With hearts full of love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Anna F. (Lascitz) Muhlbauer, who peacefully left this world on October 13, 2025, at the age of 91. She passed away at Bella Point Rehabilitation Center in Bridgton, Maine, surrounded by her devoted family.

BRIDGTON — Julia A. (Woermer) McCarthy of Bridgton, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center. She was born on April 2, 1938, in Naugatuck Conn., daughter of the late William and Julia (Doran) Woermer. 

HIRAM — John Clifford Thorne, 74, passed away on Oct. 28, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center.

Joyce Geiser Schwaller of Naples, Maine, passed away peacefully at her home on October 19, 2025, with her loving husband Bob, by her side. She was born on October 10, 1959, in Point Pleasant, N.J., the daughter of Nancy Brown Geiser and John H. Geiser.

Lovell — Burton Dean Stearns, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 24, 2025, in Lovell, Maine. A devoted husband, father, and community member, Dean lived his life marked by dedication to family, faith, and service.

OTISFIELD — Gail M. Horan, 74, of Otisfield, died early Monday morning, Oct. 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. 

James Allen, 82, of Harrison, Maine, passed peacefully Friday, October 24, 2025, at Bridgton Hospital. He was born August 25, 1943, in Bridgton to James and Phyllis (Bryant) Allen Sr. He graduated Bridgton High School in 1962. He entered the Army in 1964 and served in active duty and reserve…

Doris (Dot) G. Kimball, 90, of Bridgton died peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her home. She was born December 14, 1934, in Skowhegan, the daughter of C. Perley and Iva (Cromwell) Greenleaf. Dot grew up in Skowhegan and attended local schools. While in high school she was involved …

Portland — Barbara Hart Hoagland Cohen, 98, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2025.

Matthew Hamilton, 49, of Standish, was tragically taken from us too early on Oct. 3, 2025, in Standish.

Thomas Martin, a longtime resident of Bridgton, died October 13, 2025, at the Maine Veterans Home in South Paris. He was 79.