OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Rachael Elizabeth Rogers

Rachael Elizabeth Rogers

Jul 1, 2026

Rachael Elizabeth Rogers, of Anaconda, passed on July 1, 2026.

Services will be announced at a later date.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Rachael.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Rachael and her family.

Dennis Allan McKenney

Dennis Allan McKenney

Jun 24, 2026

Dennis was born May 4, 1938, in Bozeman, Montana, to Donald McKenney and Lula (Jordan) McKenney. He grew up in various places in Montana alongside his brothers Donald, Wallace, Larry, and Al, and his sister Eileen. In the fall of 1956 Dennis met Leora Herbst, and they were married June 21, 1957, in Salmon, Idaho. Leora was the love of...

Robert "Bob" Edward Mazzolini

Robert "Bob" Edward Mazzolini

Jun 21, 2026

On Father’s Day evening, June 21, 2026, Bob died at his residence in Butte, Montana after a brief decline in health. His wife and daughters were by his side to comfort him as he left this world. He was 83 years old.

Bob was born on September 30, 1942, in San Fernando, CA. He attended St. Patrick’s Elementary School in North...

Shane James Charles

Shane James Charles

Jun 20, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sir Knight Shane James Charles

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Shane James Charles, 53 years old, a devoted husband, faithful father, proud veteran, and respected member of his community in Anaconda and Stevensville, Montana where he split his time.

Shane served his country honorably in the United States Air Force, he deployed...

Rosemarie McLean

Rosemarie McLean

Jun 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rosemarie (Rinky) McLean, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend, who departed this world on June 18, 2026, at the age of 74. 

Born on April 14, 1952, in the vibrant town of Anaconda, Montana, Rinky was a beacon of warmth, resilience, and compassion who touched the lives of many throughout...

Roger Dean Pepper

Roger Dean Pepper

Jun 8, 2026

Roger Dean Pepper, 76, passed away on June 8, 2026, in Anaconda, Montana, surrounded by his loving family.

Roger was born on November 4, 1949, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to George and Ona Pepper. He was the youngest of five children and carried with him throughout his life the values of family, hard work, and perseverance.

He was preceded in death by...

Joseph John McNeil

Joseph John McNeil

Jun 8, 2026

It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we announce the passing of Joseph (Joey) John McNeil, who left this world far too soon on June 8, 2026, at the age of 32.

Joey was a devoted father, loving husband, adored son, cherished brother, and loyal friend. To know Joey was to live in a world of laughter. To be loved by him...

Dennis James Reiss

Dennis James Reiss

Jun 7, 2026

Dennis James Reiss passed away June 7th, 2026, of a heart attack. Dennis was born in Anaconda to Ralph and Delores Reiss in September 1952 as the second of three boys. He attended St. Joes and Dwyer schools and graduated from Anaconda High School. He had several occupations throughout his years. He first worked for Hoscheid Masonry as a young...

William John Best

William John Best

Jun 4, 2026

William “John” Best passed from this earth June fourth with his daughter Lisa Olsen by his side. He was 91.

 John was born August 4, 1934 in Anaconda Montana to Hedley and Melita Best, the youngest of three children.

 He lived his entire life in the Deer Lodge valley. He met his wife Linda in 1980 and they were married in Pocatello...

Raymond John Puccinelli, Sr.

Raymond John Puccinelli, Sr.

May 30, 2026

Raymond John Puccinelli

February 29, 1940 – May 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and neighbor, Raymond John Puccinelli on May 30, 2026, at the age of 86.

A leap year baby, Ray was born on February 29, 1940, to Reno and Mary (Laslovich) Puccinelli. He was the...

Sandra Jean Wargo

Sandra Jean Wargo

May 28, 2026

Sandra Jean (Hummel) Wargo passed away on May 28, 2026. She was surrounded by her family and truly loved until the end. Sandy is survived by her family Chuck Wargo and Kristen Wargo.

Sandra was born in Anaconda on June 19, 1946. She was the child of Fred and Jean Hummel. Sandy graduated from Anaconda High School and then went to...

James "Jim" Milford Taylor

James "Jim" Milford Taylor

May 26, 2026

James "Jim" Milford Taylor, age 78, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on May 26, 2026.

A Graveside Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2026 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Anaconda.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home is privileged to care for James and his family.

Donna Noble McCarthy

Donna Noble McCarthy

May 26, 2026

Donna McCarthy’s hand slipped from her beloved husband, Ed’s, in the early morning hours of May 26, 2026 and joined her mother in her heavenly home.

Donna Marie Noble McCarthy was born on June 27, 1951, to Rosa and Lloyd Noble in Bozeman, Montana. She was raised by Mabelle and Bill Thompson in Deer Lodge, Montana.

Life blessed her with many siblings...

Constance Lorraine Coombs

Constance Lorraine Coombs

May 23, 2026

Connie Coombs passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at the Copper Ridge Nursing Home in Butte, MT. She was 84.

Connie was born in St. Vincent, MN, on December 26, 1941. The fourth of five children, she attended school in St. Vincent and shortly after decided to join her older sisters in Montana. She was living in Three Forks when...

Raymond Richard Capp

Raymond Richard Capp

May 17, 2026

Ray Capp passed away peacefully at home on May 17, 2026, at the age of 99.

Ray was born in Whitehall, Montana, on October 8, 1926, to John and Clara Capp. He was the 11th of 12 children.

Ray married Patty Moran on June 27, 1953. They shared 65 wonderful years together until her passing on May 12, 2019.

At the age of...

Michael Jason Roberts

Michael Jason Roberts

May 12, 2026

On May 12, 2026, our hearts were deeply saddened as we said goodbye to Michael Jason Roberts, born September 30, 1969. Michael was a man whose presence brought warmth, steadiness, and laughter into every room he entered. He had a gift for lifting others’ spirits — even on their hardest days — and he was known for his way with...

Michael Kevin Kelly

Michael Kevin Kelly

May 11, 2026

Michael Kevin Kelly of Deer Lodge, Montana, formerly of Cullman, Alabama, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Deer Lodge, Montana. He was 70 years old.

Mike was born on August 12, 1955, in Augusta, Georgia, to Robert Kelly and Anna Rose Branch Kelly. Known affectionately as “Mike” or “Kello” by those who truly knew and loved him, he lived a...

Charles Earl Haeffner

Charles Earl Haeffner

May 10, 2026

Charles “Charlie” “Chuck” “Charlie Osco”Haeffner, 92

June 10, 1933-May 10, 2026

Charles Earl Haeffner passed away at Intermountain Health in Butte, MT on May 10, 2026. Charles was born in Fargo, North Dakota on June 10, 1933 to Earl and Agnes Haeffner and was the younger of two children. Though he acquired polio at the age of 2 and spent 9 months...

Bernita Mae Russell

Bernita Mae Russell

Apr 28, 2026

Our Beloved Mom, Gramma, and Great Gramma, Bernita M. “Birdie” Russell, 84, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away peacefully with her Family by her side on April 28, 2026.

Born March 30, 1942, in Asotin, Washington, Birdie was the youngest of twelve children, and the last surviving sibling. She shared an especially close bond with her beloved mother, Mildred Cox, a relationship...