OBITUARIES

Sep 25, 2024

Our beloved George W. McClain, 55, of Philipsburg, Montana passed away on September 25, 2024; after a courageous battle with cancer.

George W. or as his family and friends called him, “Georgie” is survived by the love of his life, Debi, his two sons Joseph(Jasmine) and JayCe McClain, and his absolute joys, his grandchildren Lyza, Kolson, Kylah...

Sep 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dear “Poppa” Frankie.

Frankie was born in Anaconda, at ‘the old St. Anne’s’, to Joseph Patrick and Anne Elizabeth Devine. He was much loved by his parents and enjoyed a happy, loving and cousin-filled childhood. He went to High School in Anaconda and graduated in 1961....

Sep 23, 2024

On Monday, September 23rd, 2024, three days after her 81st birthday, our beloved sister and aunt Nancy Ruth McCollom went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was born September 20th, 1943, in Anaconda, MT, to Jim and June McCollom, joining her brother Jack. Fourteen years later, she welcomed her sister Vicki, to...

Sep 21, 2024

With incredibly sad hearts, Peggy (Reiss) Pearson, age 75 born to Frank and Emma Reiss on November 30, 1948, passed away on September 21, 2024, at The Anaconda Community Hospital with her loving family by her side.

Peggy grew up in Anaconda, attended Saint Paul and Saint Joseph grade school. She was a Handmaid of the Alter...

Sep 19, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Calvin J. Stokes (Cal) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at the age of 84.  Cal passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at Community Hospital of Anaconda.

Cal was born to John and Florence Stokes on August 13th, 1940, in Missoula, MT.  The early years...

Sep 16, 2024

Barbara Ann Silvey, age 83, of Philipsburg, passed away on September 16, 2024.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Barbara.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for...

Sep 5, 2024

Patricia Anne (Williams) Sedminik, age 81, passed away on Thursday September 5th, 2024 at St Patrick's Hospital after medical complications. She was born to Virgil and Bernice Williams on January 29th, 1943 in Cooperstown, North Dakota. Known as Pat or Grandma Pat , she grew up with her sisters Debbie Johnson, Lilas (Toots) Wendt, Virginia (Dolly) Rij and brothers...

Aug 31, 2024

Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, age 36 born in St.  Paul Minnesota. Died tragically in a car accident in Anaconda, Montana on August 31, 2024. Survived by daughter Evelyn, dogs Santana and Bella, cat Hope, father Neal Wilson (Pattie Sullivan Wilson), mother Janice Van Allen Wilson, sisters Lynn Walz (Michael Walz, Guillermo, Aurora and Juliet) Joy Wilson (Aiden, Alex) Jennifer Wilson...

Aug 24, 2024

John (Jack) Devine gained his wings in the early hours of August 24, 2024 after complications from surgery in Boise, ID.

Jack was born along with his twin brother Jim on May 8, 1951 to Robert and Helen Devine of Anaconda, MT.  After a career in the military, Jack started his own auto repair shop and was...

Aug 21, 2024

On the afternoon of 21 August 2024, Rosella Bouck passed away while on a family outing in Butte, as a result of natural causes. Rosella was 86 years old.  Rosella was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 5 March 1938 to George Jongejan and Irene Takis.  In her life, Rosella was a devoted wife, woman of faith, a...

Aug 9, 2024

Clifford (Swede) Nelson 90 of Philipsburg passed away August 9,2024 at the Granite County Nursing Home of natural causes.

Cliff was born December 9,1933 in Missoula to Leslie and Evelyn Nelson. He spent most of his life in Granite County. Cliff was in the armed forces and spent 2 years in the Korean war as an engineer...

Aug 7, 2024

James "Jim" Schimming, born February 24th 1949 in Anaconda, Montana, passed away on August 7, 2024. He was blessed to have spent his last hours doing what he loved - playing cards with his friends and coming home where he engaged in an invigorating conversation with two of his beloved GRANDchildren Ky and Sean, James was watching the Olympics...

Jul 27, 2024

Patricia Elizabeth Graveley, was born in, Deer Lodge, MT.  She spent her childhood in Seattle, WA, with her parents and 3 siblings. She was a true tomboy. She would torment her older brother, Bill, by always hanging around him and his friends. She would often best them in the sports and games they played. She won many ribbons and...

Jul 21, 2024

Dolores Marie Messer, died peacefully on Saturday July 21, 2024 at the age of 88.

Dolores was born on April 28, 1936 to Jacob and Elizabeth Gerhardt in Flasher, North Dakota. She graduated with a degree in teaching and taught from 1955 to 1962. She married Albert Messer in August 1956. After moving to Anaconda in 1963,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...