Obituaries

Dr. Dennis Phillip Biggie, 65, of South Portland, Maine, passed away on March 6th, 2023, after a long illness which he handled with grace and humor. Dennis was born on January 1st, 1958 to Connor and Caroline in Melrose, Massachusetts. After graduating as valedictorian of…

Helene Lewis Obler passed away on Wednesday, February 15 th at her home, surrounded by family. She was born in Ithaca, NY in April of 1930 to Edward and Ida Lewis. For many years her father worked in the grocery business. She grew up with…

Michael Modes, 63, of Harrisburg, PA, passed away on January 28, 2023 after a brief illness.  Michael was born on December 7, 1959 in Portland, the son of Harold and Lillian Modes, who predeceased him while he was still in high school. He attended the Ledgemere…

(Portland)  Joan Rhona (Kamens) Cope passed away on Thursday, January 19th.   She was born on March 2, 1932 and grew up and attended schools in Chelsea, MA and the University of Rhode Island.  She moved to Portland, ME in 1952 where she made her home…

Irma Treff of Wells Maine and formerly a 50-year resident of Dix Hills New York passed away Friday January 13, 2023 after a brief illness.  Irma was born on April 28, 1930 and was the loving daughter of Benjamin and Fannie Katz and the loving…

Sonja Wolfman, 98, passed away peacefully with family by her side at The Cedars in Portland, ME  on January 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents Norbert and Tosca Orner; her brother Herbert Orner and her husband Victor. She is survived…

Joel T. Klein Our father was born, according to family lore, six minutes before midnight on December 31, 1922.  He lived to see his 100th birthday, which we as a family celebrated together last week. He is among the last of his generation, having outlived…

Norman Leslie Rapkin December 17, 1928 – December 30, 2022. After a life well-lived, two weeks following his 94th birthday, beloved only child of Samuel and Frances Rapkin, Norman is survived by his wife and soulmate of 63, years Lenore Levinson (Norrie), his son Steven…

Lorraine Ruth Smith If you were to look for our quick witted, delightful mother you would find her taking care of others.  Lorrain Ruth Smith, the lady with the big red Lacoste glasses, passed away peacefully, Thursday December 28, 2022 with her daughters Hildy and…

Robert “Bob or Bobby” Shuman passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the age of 83. Bob was born to the late Harry and Esther (Matlin) Shuman on July 19, 1939, in Boston, Massachusetts.  “Bob”, or “Bobby”, as he was affectionately known by…

Shirley Harrisburg Korobkin, 90, of Danvers, MA and Old Orchard Beach, ME died peacefully on October 26, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Born to the late Samuel and Frances (Koupchik) Harrisburg, Shirley grew up in Old Orchard Beach and graduated salutatorian (2nd in…

Helene Anne Swarts is in heaven. Look up at the sun, and you will feel her love. Helene was a steadfast champion of her children, grandchildren, husband, son-in-laws, friends, and of course all of her dogs. Each day started with her sunny smile and affirmations…