Obituaries

Lorna Isabel (Johnson) Stilphen was born Dec. 5, 1931, on Orr's Island, Maine, the daughter of Hugh and Maria Johnson. Lorna grew up with her friend and future husband, Gerald Stilphen. Lorna passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 94.

Jean Ann Brush Hill, 82, of Harpswell, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 26, 2026. She was married to her loving husband, John Robert Hill, for almost 58 years.

Edward Alan "Ed" Levine, 67, of Orr's Island, Maine, formerly of New Rochelle, New York, and Sharon, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by family on Feb. 14, 2026. Ed leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara Nodiff, and his Australian cattle dog, Bogie.

Dawnna G. Black passed away peacefully in her home on Orr's Island, Maine, on Jan. 5, 2026. She was born on Dec. 2, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, as Dawnna G. Andreasen.

Jean Appleby (Jackson) Johnson was tragically killed Wednesday, Jan. 14, when she was struck by a vehicle on Orr's Island in Harpswell, Maine. She was 71 years old.

Valerie Anne Staab Chipman was born Aug. 26, 1958, in Augusta, to George A. Staab and Mary L. Staab. She shared many happy years with her parents and siblings in their Jefferson home.

Nancy Jean White, 70, of Harpswell, died Jan. 13, 2026, at home. Nancy was born May 27, 1955, a daughter of Robert Leslie White and Barbara Elizabeth Wiley White.

Tamlyn Lee "Tami" McNelly, 57, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at her residence in Phippsburg, Maine.

Lorette A. Holske, 71, of Topsham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 7, 2025. Born on July 2, 1954, she was the cherished only daughter of Arthur and Phyllis (Mortimer) Williams.

Helen Kitchel, devoted aunt, sister, friend and teacher, passed away at 76 on Orr's Island, Maine, on Dec. 5, 2025. She was born in Philadelphia on Nov. 17, 1949, to Catherine Brackin Kitchel and H. Sheldon Kitchel.