All Obituaries

Michael Lee Unti, of Union, South Carolina, formerly of Montana, died peacefully in his sleep on July 24, 2023, at the age of 73. Mike was born in Seattle, Washington on July 13, 1950, to Francis Evans Peter Unti and Verna Elizabeth Unti. Mike was an Eagle Scout and completed high school at Shawnee Mission South in Kansas before going on to Washington and Lee University where he was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa his senior year. After graduating with a B.A. in 1972 and then completing two...

Doris E. Blaz passed away on March 9, 2024 at the Big Sky Senior Living Facility in Butte, Mt. She was born to Gilbert & Judith Gunderson on March 4, 1930 in Aneta, ND. and grew up on the family farm in Cooperston, ND. While in high school she held various jobs and graduated from high school in 1947. She went on to receive a teaching certificate, and taught at a one-room country school house and took flying lessons. Doris came to Montana in June, 1948, where she met her future husband,...

Donald "Don" Bernard Swanson, age 91, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on April 26, 2024. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13th at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 405 Alder St. in Anaconda. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. before Mass. Following Mass, a luncheon will be held in the Hunthausen Center at Holy Family Catholic Church, 217 W. Pennsylvania St. in Anaconda. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of...

In Loving Memory of Joseph Eugene Ashley Jr.  April 22, 1971 – March 6th, 2024 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joe, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He departed from this world on March 6 in his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. Joe was born on April 22, 1971, in Columbia, SC., where he grew up surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of the late Joseph Eugene Ashley and the late Susie Haltiwanger...

On the morning of February 13, 2024, Joe passed away at his home in the care of Anaconda Pintler Hospice and surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old. His health had been in decline for several years due to a number of serious illnesses. Joe had a long career in mining and heavy construction. He started with the Anaconda Company in various positions, most notably as an overhead crane operator, where he worked until the company’s closure in 1980. He continued to operate heavy...

Gary Michael Jones, age 70, of Anaconda, passed away on April 26, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Gary. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Gary and his family.

Beverly Jean White, age 76, of Anaconda, passed away on April 22, 2024. There are no services planned at this time. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Beverly. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Beverly and her family.

Ruth Ann Puccinelli, 76, passed away April 21, 2024, in Philipsburg, Montana. She was born October 6, 1947 in Anaconda, Montana; daughter of Albert John Clark Sr. and Alice Laureen Kelly Clark. Ruth Ann grew up in Anaconda and graduated Class of 1965 from Anaconda High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.  She owned her own business, Leading Edge Fitness Center. She loved to dance, was a professional seamstress and a dare devil on the snowmobile. She loved spending...

Mary Elizabeth Mullen died peacefully on November 2, 2023, of natural causes in her hometown of Anaconda, MT. Mary was 71 years old. Mary was born in Anaconda, MT on January 20,1952. She was the second child, and first daughter of a large family of ten children born to Charles and Margaret Mullen. Mary was a 1970 graduate of Anaconda Central High School. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology in 1974 from Carroll College in Helena, MT. Mary’s son Josh was born a few years...

    Patricia “Pat” Jean Abbott, age 90, of Philipsburg, MT, passed away on April 3, 2024. Pat was born on September 2, 1933, to Duane and Mildred Maxson in Bozeman, Montana. She was raised in Bozeman, Billings, and Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1951. She went on to graduate from Montana State College in 1954 with a degree in nursing. In 1954, Pat married Don Abbott. Don and Pat had three children, Nancy, Kim, and Jeff. Pat and Don moved to...