Gary Wayne “Buzz” Buzzell 1949-2024 Gary Buzzell (Buzz), 75, passed away June 1, 2024, in Bangor at the Eastside Center for Health & Rehabilitation, where he resided since 2020. Gary was born May 9, 1949, in Bar Harbor to Fulton and Mertice Black Buzzell. Gary grew up in Bar Harbor and Hulls Cove and went to schools in Bar Harbor. …
Richard Hart 1930-2025 Richard Dudley Hart Sr., aged 95, passed away on August 25, 2025, at the CarePartners Hospice Solace Center. He was born June 26, 1930, in Asheville, NC, to John Turner Hart Sr. and Nelle Bryan Hart. After graduating from Lee Edwards High School in 1948, Richard attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, graduating with his …
Frank Romagnolo 1925-2025 In loving memory of Frank A Romagnolo of Hicksville, New York, who departed this world on September 8, 2025 at the age of 100. Frank leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. As we bid adieu to Frank’s earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in his wake, but rather celebrate the …
Patrick R. Heffley 1936-2025 Patrick Ray “Pat” Heffley passed from this world surrounded by his family, on June 29, 2025. He always felt like he had a destiny of loving others to fulfill. On July 8, 1936, he was born premature at only 3.5 lbs in Red Bluff, CA to Harold and Irene Heffley. At 2 years old he survived …
1946-2025 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen Lee Holtzin of Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 28, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Though Stephen Lee has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue …
David Gilman 1942-2025 David D. Gilman, 83, of Donovan passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1942 in Oblong, IL, the son of William and Irene (Yankee) Gilman. He married Carol Tallon in Kankakee on September 19, 1992. He is survived by his wife, Carol Gilman of Donovan. Also surviving are …
John “Jack” MacDade 1925-2026 He was born on April 11, 1925 in Des Moines, Iowa, the beloved son of Mr. Robert “Scottie” Barr MacDade and Mrs. Jean (Murphy) MacDade. After graduating from high school in 1942, Jack answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. He was assigned to the USS Yorktown, where he …
John T. Haggenmiller 1938-2025 John grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, graduated from University of Minnesota and served as a Lieutenant in the Navy during the Vietnam War. Following the war, he relocated to Southern California where he married Darlene and settled to build a family. During his 25-year career with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, he advanced to …
Edward John Joyeusaz 1925-2026 Edward John Joyeusaz was born on October 31, 1925, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the son of Napoleon Charles Joyeusaz and Adele C. Lenoire. Edward graduated from Caesar Rodney High School in Dover, Delaware, and joined the Navy at 17, heroically serving on the USS Yorktown as a signalman in the South Pacific during WWII. He …
Thomas Edward Hewitt 1932 – 2025 Thomas “Ed” Hewitt was born in Waco, Texas. Parents, Thomas Hewitt and Pauline Gipson Hewitt, along with their three children, Ed, Helon, and Ralph moved to Vancouver, Washington, in the early 1940s. Ed attended Shumway Junior High, Vancouver High School, and Clark College. While attending Clark, he joined the Navy and was proud to serve …
Daniel Paul Rodriguez 1947 – 2026 Daniel Paul Rodriguez, 78, was called by the Lord on January 28, 2026. Born and raised in Chicago’s southside, Danny was a lifelong White Sox fan and loved everything about the city. He was well versed in its history and loved sharing unique, fun facts with others. Danny joined the United States Navy in …
James Henry Flatley III 1934 – 2025 Rear Admiral James H Flatley III USN (Ret), affectionately known to friends, colleagues and family as Jim, Skipper, Admiral and Pops, passed away in his sleep on December 12, 2025, weeks before celebrating his 92nd birthday. Born on January 9, 1934 in San Diego, CA to parents, James H Flatley Jr and Dorothy …
1938 – 2025 Clynn Herman Wickham (Abe) left this earth at the age of 87 peacefully in his sleep due to heart complications. Clynn was born in Preston, Idaho, to Cordelia Artemesia Wickham and Herman Russell Wickham. The family later moved to Ogden, Utah where Clynn attended school. He joined the Navy in 1955 at the age of 17 and …
1938 – 2025 John E. Wise, 86, of Republic, Ohio passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Mercy Health – Tiffin Hospital. John was born June 26, 1938, in Tiffin, to the late Charles E. and Mary (Lumen) Wise. He married Janet (Whipple) in Republic on January 28, 1961 and she preceded him in death on August 8, 2020. Survivors …
1939 – 2025 Gene A. Mielke, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD, where he had been receiving hospice care.A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eidsness Funeral Home in Brookings, SD.Honoring Gene’s wishes, his remains will be buried in the …