Ruth Miller
Ruth T. Miller, 80, of Portland, ME, passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on September 2, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born in Lewiston, ME, the only daughter of Nathan and Ada Tapper. Ruth graduated from Lewiston High School in 1963. Ruth…
Sally Bitan
Sally Ellen Sandler Bitan passed away after her battle with ovarian cancer on August 3rd, 2026 in her home in Falmouth, Maine. We will remember her as fiercely loving, independent and proud. She was passionately devoted to her faith, her family, her apple trees, and…
Ernest Wallach
Ernest Wallach, beloved husband of 65 years, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent to be, friend, and Holocaust survivor, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 at the age of 89. Born in Mannheim, Germany on May 15, 1937, Ernie endured the unimaginable hardships of the Holocaust as…
Stanley Schatz
Stanley E. Schatz, 81, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by his family. Stanley was born on September 26, 1944 in Lewiston, Maine, the son of the late Joseph and Beatrice Schatz. Stanley grew up in Portland, Maine. A graduate of Deering High…
Miriam Lipson
Miriam (Mimi) Yetta Polisner Lipson 1949 – 2026 Miriam came into this world 76 years ago, dimpled cheeks and all, the third child and only daughter of Saul and Camilla Polisner, of Portland. With her bright blue eyes and curly blond tresses, she was well-equipped…
Maxine Sneider
Maxine E. (Shatz) Sneider, 88, of Casco, Maine, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. She was the wife of the late Gerald “Jerry” A. Sneider. Born in Portland, Maine, on March 19, 1938, Maxine was the daughter of the late Bella (Geller) and Joseph…
Ginger Spiro
The family of Mariellen “Ginger” Spiro announce the death of their mother and grandmother, Ginger who passed on March 8, 2026. Ginger is survived by her children Barbara Freedman, Cheryl Imbriani, Steven Freedman, and Nancy Ginsberg, as well as her six grandchildren. A memorial service…
Andrew Brenner
Andrew Brenner peacefully passed away at his home in Amawalk, NY, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026. He was recently diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. He was 70 years old. Born on January 26, 1956 in Portland, Maine, to the late Robert and Barbara…
Jordan Kratz
Jordan Kratz, beloved father, brother, friend and Portland punk icon, passed away peacefully February 24th. He was 70 years old. Born in Lynn, MA, Jordan’s passion for music led him to Boston, New York and finally to Portland where he was a pioneering luminary in…
Edwin Goldman
Edwin Walter Goldman passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2026. He was born April 27, 1930, in Plainfield, NJ and then moved to 1185 Park Ave. in Manhattan. His family later moved to New Rochelle in Westchester County, NY. Ed summered with his family in…
Leonard Shedletsky
Leonard “Lenny” Shedletsky, 81, died of pancreatic cancer on January 20, 2026, at his home in Portland, Maine. Born on April 4, 1944, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Lenny grew up on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, where his sharp humor, creativity, and deep sense of…
Lee Silverman
Lee B. Silverman considered himself very fortunate and was grateful for his many blessings. He was born in Los Angeles, California and died a resident of Maine, living in Pennellville in Brunswick and the Carrabassett Valley at Sugarloaf during part of ski season. He was…
Barry Faber
Barry Martin Faber, died on Dec. 19, 2025, at the age of 87, with his wife and two children by his side. Born in Manhattan, N.Y. on May 7, 1938, Barry was the son of Ralph and Dora Siegel Faber, who for several years ran…
Judy Wohl
Judy M. Wohl died peacefully and on her own terms in her home in Maine on December 4, 2025. She was surrounded by love & light, her partner Jane, sister Hope, other friends and family, and her rabbi. During her last hours, Judy took great…