Matthew Onorato
Mar 23, 2025
Matthew Onorato, 48, a lifelong resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on March 23rd, 2025 at his residence.
Matthew was born in Bennington, VT on March 15th, 1977 the son Brenda (Miller) Knapp and William Onorato. He attended Bennington Schools, Class of 1995. Matthew was employed by National Hanger in North Bennington, VT at the time of his passing.
Family was...
Michael George Shea
Apr 28, 2025
Michael “Mike” George Shea, 73, of Shelburne Falls, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, April 28, 2025 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield, MA. He was born in North Adams, MA on July 13, 1951, first child of George Edward Shea and Virginia Catherine (Heaslip) Shea of Bennington, Vermont.
Mike was deeply proud of his family, always...
Peter Doane
Apr 27, 2025
Peter C. Doane of Grand lsle, VT passed away peacefully on Sunday" April 271h. Peter was born March 5, 1938 the son of Rex and Phyllis Doane of Londonderry, VT. He graduated from
Leland and Gray High School in 1956 with what was considered a "special class". Upon graduating he enlisted in the Air Force and married his high school sweetheart...
Ann Margaret Vreeland
Apr 22, 2025
Ann Prendergast Vreeland, age 79, most recently of Rutland, Vermont, died on April 22, 2025, after a prolonged illness.
Ann was born in 1945 in the Flatbush neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, where she also spent her formative years. She graduated from St. Joseph’s High School in Downtown Brooklyn in 1963. Starting in 1965, she was employed at Western Electric in...
Shirley Ann Barton
Apr 18, 2025
Shirley Ann (Arabia) Barton, 89, a resident of Londonderry, Vermont passed away peacefully on Friday April 18th, 2025 surrounded by her family at the Gill Oddfellows Home in Ludlow, Vermont.
Shirley was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts on April 7th 1936. She was the daughter of the late Peter George Arabia and Marie Viola (Call) Arabia of Buckland/Franklin MA. She grew up...
Albert F. (Skee) Kent
Apr 18, 2025
Albert F. Kent 94, a resident of Beech Street in Manchester Center, VT, passed away peacefully Friday April 18 2025 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington. Albert was born on January 15, 1931 the son of the late Albert C. and Anna (LaGrange) Kent and attended local schools. Albert enlisted in the United States Army serving his country during...
Raymond P. Ostrander
Apr 10, 2025
Raymond Paul Ostrander, 85 of Arlington Vt. passed away suddenly on Thursday April 10th. He was born January 25, 1940 in Torrington, CT to Lena and Bill Ostrander. He grew up in Torrington where he was a competitive swimmer for the New Haven Swim Club for many years holding and breaking national titles. He attended and swam for the University...
Donald A. DiChiara
Apr 7, 2025
Donald Anthony DiChiara, a resident of Pawlet, Vermont, died peacefully though unexpectedly, at hishome on April 7, 2025. He was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, where he was a local legend on football fields and baseball diamonds alike. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1956, where he quarterbacked the football team to an undefeated season his senior year....
Sharon B. Stone
Apr 5, 2025
Sharon passed away on April 5th, 2025 surrounded by the love of all who knew her. She was born on December 12, 1957 to Patrica and Loyerston Bovey of Dorset, VT. Sharon's life was spent riding horses at Netop Farm in Dorset Hollow, baking sweet treats for friends and family, and gardening at her home on Dorset Hill Road. Sharon...
John Joseph Waite
Apr 4, 2025
John J. Waite, 77, passed away on April 4, 2025, at his home in Stratton, Vermont. John was born in Katonah, New York on July 8, the son of Asahel Miles Waite and Katherine Marotta Waite. He grew up in Weston, Vermont; attended Weston Village School and Burr & Burton Academy; and graduated from New England College with a degree...
John L. Roche
Apr 3, 2025
John "Jack" L. Roche a resident of West Dover, VT passed away April 3, 2025. John was born in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY on March 4, 1945 the son of the late Charles F. Roche, Jr and Mary (Counihan) Roche and attended local schools. John worked in the food service industry since 1975 as a dishwasher and kitchen helper...
Patricia G Lovell
Mar 31, 2025
Mrs. Patricia G. Lovell, 83, also from Manchester, Vermont, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Mrs. Lovell was born in Manhattan, NY on October 3,1941, the daughter of the late John Brice Goldsborough and Joan Borough Goldsborough.
Raised in Ossining, NY. She was a graduate of Marymount Secondary School, Tarrytown, NY and The University of...
Patricia Ellen Grip
Mar 30, 2025
Patricia E. Grip, 85, a resident of Dorset, VT, went home to be with our Lord on March 30, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy NY, after a brief illness.
Pat was born in Passaic, NJ on September 13th, 1939, the daughter of the late Cecilia (Pavan) and Frank Herzig and lived her childhood years in North Bergen, NJ. She graduated...
Albert W. "Bill" Bowen
Mar 29, 2025
Albert W. “Bill” Bowen, 94, a resident of Hill Lane in Sunderland, VT, passed away March 29, 2025 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Bill was born in Sunderland on October 26, 1930 the son of the late Herbert J. and Ethel (Morehouse) Bowen and attended local schools. Bill owned and operated Bowen's Appliance and Repairs for...
Maxine F Morse
Mar 27, 2025
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Maxine Alice Faulkner Morse, 80, passed away on March 27th, 2025 while under hospice care at the Genesis center in Lebanon, NH.
Born in Brattleboro, VT on January 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Neil Shepherd Faulkner and Mary Leone Chase, of Jacksonville, VT. She grew up in Jacksonville with her siblings, Elaine, Eloise, Charlie, Sharon, and...
Barry E. Main, Sr.
Mar 25, 2025
Barry E. Main, Sr., a resident of Beech Street passed away March 25, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Barry was born in Bennington on May 31, 1963 the son of the late Norman and Phyllis (Squires) Main and attended local schools. Barry worked for various companies in the Bennington area including Mack Molding, Hannaford, Bennington Banner and was a school...
BettyAnn Sheldon
Mar 24, 2025
On the morning of March 24th, surrounded by her loving family, BettyAnn went home to be with her loving husband Tim.
BettyAnn was born on December 8th, 1947 in Biddeford Maine. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude Nichols and Louis Ouellette. BettyAnn was one of seven children. She attended Burr and Burton Seminary where she met her husband of...
Bruce Tyler Waite
Mar 22, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son Bruce Tyler Waite. He was known as Bruce to friends and Tyler to family. Tyler passed on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 22. He was born December 17, 2002 to Heather (Witt) and Brett Waite. Tyler grew up in Rupert. He attended Mettawee Community School and...
Alden "Michael" Lachant
Mar 15, 2025
Alden “Michael” Lachant passed away peacefully at his home on March 15 following a long illness. Michael was born in Bennington Vermont on June 27, 1953 to the late Audrey Fienberg and Joseph Lachant. He was a lifelong resident of Bennington, graduating from Bennington High School in 1971. He attended Johnson State College and Lyndon State College where he...
Stephanie Marie Predel
Mar 13, 2025
BENNINGTON-
Stephanie Marie Predel, 34, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on March 13th, 2025 at her residence.
Stephanie was born in Bennington, VT on February 17th, 1991 to Joseph S. Predel Jr. and Jennifer Reed. She was raised locally and attended Bennington Schools. While attending school, Stephanie enjoyed playing basketball. She was employed locally at National Hanger for 8 years...
