Robert Bruner Barclay
Oct 13, 2025
Robert B. “Bobby” Barclay, 85, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at the Crest Nursing Home in Butte, Montana, of natural causes.
Bobby was born in Jamestown, North Dakota, on January 19, 1940, to Kreston and June (Burner) Barclay. He moved to Anaconda as a small child with his parents and siblings, becoming one of nine children in a close-knit...
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...
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...
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...
Ann Palakovich
Sep 27, 2025
Ann Palakovich, devoted wife and mother, passed away at her home on September 27, 2025. Born in Anaconda on July 14, 1926, she attended St. Peter’s Elementary School and after graduating from St. Peter’s High School she attended Butte Business School. Ann leaves behind her loving husband of 78 years, Frank, daughter Jo, sons Frank Jr. and Tom (Rose Ann)....
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Lawrence Edward Fickler
Apr 28, 2026
Lawrence Edward Fickler passed away peacefully at The Springs in Butte, Montana on April 28, 2026.
Lawrence was born on January 19,1936 to Emerson and Edna (Bowls) Fickler in Missoula Montana. He was raised in Drummond, Montana. At the age of five he contracted polio and spent nearly a year at Shodair Hospital in Helena. He always felt very fortunate that...
Pamela Jean Duffey
Apr 28, 2026
Pamela Jean Duffey, 65, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on the early morning of April 28, 2026, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda, surrounded by her loved ones.
Pamela was born on January 7, 1961, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Ralph and Verna Brown. She was the youngest of eight children and was lovingly...
Marvin Neil LaTray
Apr 26, 2026
Marvin Neil LaTray, 65, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away suddenly at his home on April 26, 2026.
Born on September 3, 1960, Marvin was the fourth son of Alex and Rose LaTray. He was raised in several areas throughout Montana before his family settled in Anaconda, and more notably in Mill Creek, where the family homesteaded. Marvin spent much of his...
Robert Danny Hay
Apr 25, 2026
Robert “Bob” “Bobcat” Danny Hay died April 25, 2026 due to complications following an accidental fall some three weeks prior. He was 73 years old.
Bob was born August 1, 1952 in Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Texas, the son of Robert Harold Hay and Eula Mae (Nowell) Hay.
Bob grew up on his father’s ranch. He joined the Marines when he was...
Marlys Kay Hurlbert
Apr 23, 2026
Marlys K. Hurlbert, 72, passed away peaceful at home on April 23, 2026 in Anaconda with the company of family and friends after strongly battling a number of illnesses. Marlys started her life in North Dakota and came to Anaconda with her family in 1957. Marlys went to school in Anaconda and after graduating began working at Montana State Hospital...
Nickie Neil Cayko
Apr 22, 2026
“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” — Proverbs 17:22
Nickie Neil Cayko, 73, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. If you ever had the joy of being near Nickie, you likely heard him before you saw him — his infectious laugh had a way of filling every room, every building, and every...
Brian Leonard Benjamin
Apr 13, 2026
Brian Leonard Benjamin, affectionately known as “Benji” to his friends, was born on March 27, 1965, in Deer Lodge, Montana, to Harry and Karen Benjamin. From the very beginning, Brian lived life with energy and fearlessness—keeping those around him on their toes, whether it was climbing a railing overlooking a 100-foot drop at Hungry Horse Dam as a toddler or...
