OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Dennis James Ossello
Jul 4, 2024
On the morning of July 4th 2024, Dennis James Ossello passed away at the Community Hospital of Anaconda in Anaconda MT after a nearly 3-year fight with cancer. He was surrounded by family. Dennis was 75 years old.
Dennis Ossello was born in Butte MT (Meaderville) on July 9th, 1948. He was the son of Albert Adolph...
Wenonah Ellen Jones
Jul 1, 2024
Wenonah Jones passed away to meet God on July 1. She has been waiting to be with her beloved husband, Bob, and finally reunited.
Wenonah was born on September 2, 1921 in Chowchilla, CA. to Florence and Lee Davidson. She lived there for a few years until her parents moved to Anaconda to open the Turf Café...
Betty Lou (Lorensen) Firestone
Jun 28, 2024
On the afternoon of June 28, 2024, our beloved aunt, Betty Lou Firestone, passed away in Philipsburg. She was 93 years old. Betty was born at Jens, Montana, on May 17, 1931. She was the fifth child and third daughter of Frances Rose Weaver and T.L. Lorensen.
Betty grew up on the ranch known as the Waldbillig...
Jeanne " Patty" Patricia Ungaretti
Jun 23, 2024
Jeanne Patricia (Patty) O’Connor Ungaretti was the first of four daughters born to Tom and Jeanne O’Connor in Miles City, Montana. This blessed Irish Girl with a huge heart was born on February 14, 1939, and lifted to heaven on June 23, 2024.
Some of Patty's happiest memories were growing up in Miles City, living with her...
Penny Rae Ryan
Jun 22, 2024
At home with her loving husband by her side, Penny Lerouge Ryan, our “commie mommy”, 67, of Opportunity, passed away as the sun rose, June 22, 2024. She was born in Great Falls on December 30, 1956 to Lee and Nancy Pate. She attended local schools and considered Ulm, her native hometown.
She married Butch Ryan of...
Arnold "Arny" Leo Cordova
Jun 21, 2024
Arnold "Arny" Leo Cordova, 62
March, 8, 1962 - June 21, 2024
Arny passed away at home in Deer Lodge, Montana on the afternoon of June 21, 2024 after a ten year battle with kidney failure.
He was born in Embudo, New Mexico to Leo Cordova and Carolina Cudney and was raised in...
William "Bill" Matosich
Jun 20, 2024
Our beloved brother, William James Matosich passed away on June 20, 2024. Bill was born on September 7, 1948 to John "Jiggs And Mary Matosich. Bill went to St Paul's Grade School, and graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1966. He was a paper carrier, pin setter, and alter boy in his youth. He loved his groceries like...
Jo Louise Clark
Jun 16, 2024
Jo Louise Clark, age 63, of Opportunity, MT, passed away on June 16, 2024.
Services are pending and will be announced when set.
Please visit the side bar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Jo.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to...
Darrell Wayne Pilant
Jun 14, 2024
Darrell Wayne Pilant left this earth on June 14, 2024 at Georgetown Lake in Montana.
The pain of this loss is overwhelming for his family and friends.
Many know that Darrell was a passionate and a fierce KC Chiefs, Royals and Kansas Jayhawks fan. He was a friend to everyone he met. He made an...
Emmett "Sam" Weaver
Jun 8, 2024
Emmett Darrell “Sam” Weaver of Drummond, MT passed away in the early morning hours of June 8th, 2024, at the Granite County Long Term Care in Philipsburg, MT of natural causes. Sam was born on December 13, 1931, to Maurice and Rose (Edgar) Weaver in Philipsburg, MT.
He was raised on the family ranch at Bearmouth with...
Gwendolyn Yvonne Walker`
Jun 8, 2024
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Walker, age 77, of Anaconda, MT, passed away on June 8, 2024. Services are pending and will be announced when set. Please visit longfellowfinneganriddle.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Gwen. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory is privileged to care for Gwen and her family.
Arthur David Miller
Jun 6, 2024
Arthur D. Miller, age 71, of Deer Lodge, passed away the afternoon of June 6, 2024, at the Anaconda Community Hospital Nursing Home under the care of the excellent and caring staff. Art was born in Anaconda on October 4, 1952, the fourth child of Robert and Lois (Arvish) Miller.
Art was the postmaster at Galen State...
Lourlie Mildred Horswill
Jun 5, 2024
Lourlie Mildred Johnson Horswill, 83, of Deer Lodge, MT
Lourlie Mildred Johnson Horswill, 83 of Deer Lodge, MT passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home.
Lourlie, daughter of Melvin and Lenora (Nelson) Johnson was born on April 4, 1941, at Kintyre, ND. She was raised on the family farm in Kintyre, attended...
William "Bill" Sheahan
Jun 3, 2024
William "Bill" Sheahan, age 96, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on June 3, 2024. Services are being planned and will be announced when arrangements are finalized. An obituary will be published soon. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Bill. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for...
Jack "Bum" Ray Byam
Jun 3, 2024
Jack Ray “Bum” Byam passed away suddenly, Monday, June 3, 2024, at the age of 77, as the result of an accident. At the time of his death, he was working on another of his multiple projects he so enjoyed, A memorial service and celebration of his life will take place Saturday, July 20th, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at...
Richard Leroy Skaggs
Jun 2, 2024
Richard LeRoy Skaggs lost his battle with cancer in the early morning of June 2, 2024. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family in Drummond, MT. He was 84 years old.
Richard was born at home on a sheep ranch just outside Swea City, Iowa to Curtis and Marjorie Skaggs on October 9, 1939....
Joseph Wayne Covert
May 28, 2024
Joseph Wayne Covert, age 42, of Montana, passed away on May 28, 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 Joseph. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Joseph and his family
Angela Millsap Lovell
May 25, 2024
Angela Millsap Lovell, age 63, of Anaconda, passed away on May 25, 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 Angela. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Angela and her family.
Grover "Gj" Walker
May 19, 2024
Grover " GJ" John Walker, age 80, of Anaconda, passed away on May 19, 2024 from onset Alzheimer's.
There are no services per GJ's request
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Doris Lynore Wilson
May 19, 2024
Doris Lynore Wilson, age 85, of Deer Lodge, passed away on May 19, 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 Doris. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Doris and her family.


