OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

William Howard Scott

William Howard Scott

May 22, 2025

William Howard Scott, age 89, of Deer Lodge, passed on May 22, 2025. Services are pending and will be announced when finalized.  Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of William. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for William and his family.

Richard "Dad" William Newens

Richard "Dad" William Newens

May 22, 2025

WWII Veteran assigned to Ship U.S.S. Knox APA46, Richard William Newens, known to most as “Dad,” age 99, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on May 22, 2025. Dad was born on January 4, 1926, to Forest and Sylvia (Warehime) Newens in Willard, Colorado. He passed away at home, in his easy chair, with Jan and Gerald by his...

Jon Darus Woodley

Jon Darus Woodley

May 20, 2025

Jon Darus Woodley, age 69, of Anaconda, passed away on May 20, 2025. Services will be held at a later date and announced when arrangeements are finalized. Please share a memory or offer condolences to the family.

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

John "Bing" Cain

John "Bing" Cain

May 19, 2025

John Bingham "Bing" Cain, age 89, of Anaconda, passed away on May 19, 2025.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of John.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for John and his family.

Mary Geraldine Becker

Mary Geraldine Becker

May 13, 2025

Born Mary Geraldine Bliler in Livingston, MT on April 23, 1938. She was raised in Clyde Park. Mary passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 87 at the Powell County Medical Center in Deer Lodge.

After graduation Mary went to school for Cosmetology and worked two years in Bozeman. She married Hardy Becker...

Lori Lynn Fjermstad

Lori Lynn Fjermstad

May 12, 2025

Lori Lynn Ross, born May 30, 1964, in Butte, Montana, passed away on May 12, 2025, in Deer Lodge, Montana, just shy of her 61st birthday.

Lori was the beloved daughter of Richard Ross and Phoebe Johnson Persons. She grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of western Montana, spending her early years near Lookout Pass, where...

Ryan Joseph Wyant

Ryan Joseph Wyant

May 12, 2025

Our beloved Ryan was an awesome son, brother, uncle, nephew, grandson, cousin, friend. Ryan was a fun loving, kindhearted, caring, giving, compassionate, easy going, honest, hardworking young man who had a quirky sense of humor. Stopped whatever he was doing to help family and friends. Ryan loved his family and always put them first, especially Sarah, Brenyn and Max....

Dorothea Berthoud

Dorothea Berthoud

Apr 29, 2025

Dorothea Ann Berthoud née Denton, beloved mother to Cheri Downs, Jeri Dias, Barbara Swart, Gordon Berthoud, and Helene Hipple plus grandmother, great-grandmother, and even great- great-grandmother to more than 200 progeny, passed away April 29, 2025, in West Plains, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Veryle Lee Berthoud and multiple grandchildren. Dorothea was a very...

David William Noroian

David William Noroian

Apr 26, 2025

David William Noroian, born David William Holt on December 12, 1944, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 80. David was born in Visalia, California, to Edith and William Holt. After his father, William, returned from the war, Edith and William divorced. Edith later married Nish Noroian, who adopted David, and he was renamed David Noroian. ...

Jay Lincoln Ford

Jay Lincoln Ford

Apr 24, 2025

Jay Lincoln Ford, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2025. A devoted husband, proud father, loving grandfather, and skilled carpenter, Jay was known for his unwavering work ethic, generosity, and ability to bring out the best in those around him.

Born on October 14, 1951, Jay dedicated his life to both his trade...

Gerald Bernard Patterson

Gerald Bernard Patterson

Apr 15, 2025

Gerald " Bud" Patterson, age 88, of Anaconda, passed away on April 15, 2025.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Bud.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Bud and his family.

Michael " Mike" Skocilich

Michael " Mike" Skocilich

Apr 12, 2025

On April 12th, 2025 our beloved father, Michael J. Skocilich (Mike), son of Dorthy and Larry Skocilich, of Anaconda, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born March 26th, 1947 and celebrated 56 years with his bride before her death. He is preceded in death by his wife Heidi, his mom, dad,...

Braxton Thomas Edmonds

Braxton Thomas Edmonds

Apr 10, 2025

With shattered hearts and unimaginable sorrow, we announce the passing of Braxton Thomas Edmonds, age 12, who left this world far too soon on April 10, 2025.

Born on March 11, 2013, Braxton was a radiant spark of life—full of joy, laughter, curiosity, and compassion. Braxton, affectionately known to many as Brax, is the cherished son of...

Charles "Ben" Nicely

Charles "Ben" Nicely

Apr 8, 2025

Charles Benton "Ben" Nicely Jr. passed away at the age of 84 on April 8, 2025, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda due to natural causes. Born on February 3, 1941, in Anaconda, he was the son of Charles and Mary (Leroy) Nicely. Ben lived his entire life in Anaconda, where he became a beloved figure in the community....

Rosemary C. Elliott

Rosemary C. Elliott

Apr 4, 2025

If you ever had the good fortune of being fed by Rosemary Elliott, chances are you were also deeply loved by her. Born on May 13, 1932 - the sixth of seven children - Rosie grew up in Centralia, Washington in a family that endured great hardship but raised her with joy, grit,

and generosity. After losing...

Ian Glidewell

Ian Glidewell

Apr 1, 2025

Ian Scott Glidewell

On the evening of April 1st, 2025, Ian passed away at his home in Missoula, Montana. He was 30 years old. Ian was born on April 24th, 1994 at University Hospital in Las Vegas Nevada to father, Scott Glidewell and mother, Michelle Glidewell.

He attended school in Missoula, MT. He called Missoula...

Mary Blanche Irwin

Mary Blanche Irwin

Mar 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary Irwin on March 25, 2025, at the age of 78. Mary was born on December 14, 1946 in Hartford, Connecticut., to Santo and Blanche (LaTulipe) Gulino. Mary graduated from East Catholic High School in Manchester CT. in 1965. Mary met the love of her life and...

Linda Pearl Schneider

Linda Pearl Schneider

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Mrs. Linda Schneider, who departed this life on March 23, 2025. Born to Russell and Ada Norcutt on May 10, 1948, Linda led a fulfilling life surrounded by her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Russell Norcut and Ada Norcutt, and her caring...

Scott F Howard

Scott F Howard

Mar 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother in blue. Scott F. Howard died at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula Mt. on the evening of March 23, 2025.  Scott was 65 years of age.  He was comforted by his loving wife at the time of his passing. He was...

Margaret "Peggy" Lee Hareland

Margaret "Peggy" Lee Hareland

Mar 23, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Lee Hareland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister passed away the morning of March 23, 2025.

Peggy was born on May 13, 1940 to Jim and Mary Alice (Andreoli) Young in Anaconda, MT. She attended St Pauls elementary school and Anaconda Central High School. Growing up, Peggy was the eldest of four daughters....