Tom Bangs passed away at his home in Pittston, on May 26, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Born on February 26, 1952, Tom was the son of Edwin T. Bangs and Lucille Carbone Bangs both deceased. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Langla Bangs, whom he married in 1978, and father to Brian Michael Bangs. Tom is also survived by a sister, Lorraine Nochta, of Waldwick, NJ and a brother, Ken Bangs, of Pittston, PA (what are the chances of two brothers living in towns with the same name in different states). He was the much-loved uncle of Robert Nochta, Marybeth Nelson, Kelly Sapp and Katie Elizabeth

FARMINGDALE – Esther Gladys Benner Longfellow, 95, went to be with her Savior on May 21, 2025, surrounded by family at her Farmingdale home. Born in Hallowell on January 14, 1930, to Fred W. and Gladys Warren Benner, Esther was the second of four children. She graduated from Hallowell High in 1947. While singing in the choir at Old South Church in Hallowell, Esther caught the attention of Alden A. Longfellow, who had recently returned home from military service. They married on October 8, 1949. Esther worked for the State until they began a family and then was busy as a homemaker raising the

AUGUSTA - Brenda Ann Cimpher (Dingus), born September 24, 1946, in Augusta, Maine, to Shirley Mae Neptune-Piper of South Gardiner, Maine, and John W. Dingus Sr. of Jenkins, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at Maine General Medical Center on May 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Brenda lived a life filled with joy, warmth, and adventure. She had a deep love for travelling, especially to the ocean and on trips to Florida with her dear friend Liz and treasured every moment spent with her family. Holidays were her favorite time of year, when she filled the room with laughter, delici

RANDOLPH- Mrs. Janet I. Child, 88, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the MaineGeneral Medical Center after a brief illness. She is the wife of the late Lawrence H. Child, Sr. Janet was born July 24, 1936, in Winooski, Vermont. She had a brother, Peter, and a sister, Shirley, who pre-deceased her. Janet worked at the former Nicholson’s Nursing Home in Winthrop for many years until her retirement at 74 years old. She made many friends and cared very deeply for the residents she saw every day. Janet treasured her family, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a very special plac

LITCHFIELD - Thomas F. Clary of Litchfield, ME passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, at Glenridge Nursing Home after suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom was born on November 25, 1937, to Raymond and Cora Clary of Gardiner, ME. He joined the Army National Guards in January 1955 to January 1961. He joined the Navy Seabees in 1961 to 1965. After graduating from Gardiner High School in 1956, Tom joined CMP as a grounds man apprentice in Augusta, ME. There he had served as a line office supervisor for 37 years. After retirement he worked for Shaw’s Brothers for a while. On Septe

AUGUSTA – Joseph A. Barrett, 48, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2025. Joe was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew him with his peaceful and caring nature and a sense of humor that could brighten any room. A true New Englander at heart, Joe was an avid fan of the Red Sox and Patriots. He loved the simple joys in life – fishing, family, cookouts, and weekend trips to the coast with his beloved uncles, Scotty and Ricky. He found the greatest happiness in spending time with his family and making lasting memories with those he loved most. Joe

PITTSTON – Kyle Terrance Armstrong, 27, of Pittston passed away on May 14, 2025, following a boating accident on Cobbosseecontee Lake. Kyle was born on March 3, 1998, in Brunswick, ME, the son of Terrance B. Armstrong and Donna Giandrea Armstrong. Kyle was a 2016 graduate of Cony High School, where he grew up playing little league baseball, basketball and football. He loved being a Cony Ram where he was a proud member of the 2013 championship football team. After high school, he continued his love of sports by coaching youth football and little league baseball, where he was able to make

WATERVILLE… Elizabeth L.“Liz” Rossi, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 14th, 2025, at age 79. Liz was born on September 10, 1945, in Gardiner Maine, the daughter of William and Mary O’Meara. She grew up in West Gardiner and graduated from Kents Hill in 1962. After high school, Liz fulfilled her career working as a Registered Nurse. She graduated from St. Joseph’s College and then went on to start her nursing career in the ER at the Gardiner General Hospital. After that, she then moved on to the Central Maine General Hospital and then onto the Augusta Hospital in the ER. Liz th

Coopers Mills-Frederick Lynn Fagin, known to his friends and family as Fred, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at 6:02 p.m., with his devoted wife Angela, their son Colin, his brother Lynn and sister-in-law Debbie at his side. A longtime resident of Whitefield and Somerville, Maine, Fred had been under the compassionate care of the VA staff at Togus for several weeks prior to his passing. Fred was a fighter - someone who embraced life’s challenges with determination and grit. But in the end, he was tired, and when the call to heaven came, he answered it with peace. Fred was born in Brya