Obituaries

May 3, 2023

John “Ion” Vasile passed away unexpectedly at his home in Bennington on Wednesday morning. A printer by trade, he and his wife Victoria came to the U.S. as political refugees with their thirteen year old daughter Ioana in 1985. Seeking asylum from Ceausescu’s communist dictatorship of Romania, they made their way through Europe until finally landing on the U.S. shore...

May 2, 2023

Elizabeth H. Beal, 89, of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023. Elizabeth, known as Betty to her friends and June to her family, was born on June 12, 1933 in New York, NY, to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Bassett) Holt. She attended schools in New York City and later junior college in Pennsylvania. She married Alger...

May 1, 2023

Thomas James Judge, a resident of Manchester Center, died peacefully at his home on May 1, 2023 in the loving embrace of his family. Tom was born in New York City on January 19, 1942, the son of James Patrick and Ellen (Ruane) Judge. He received his education in New York and was a 1963 graduate of Fordham College. He...

Apr 29, 2023

On April 29, 2023, our sister, Christie Bliss Ley, passed away into God’s graces after a brief illness. Born in New York City on December 27, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Katharine Bertles Ley and Harold Alexander Ley, Jr. Christie spent her early years in numerous locations including Bronxville, NY; Greenwich, CT; Washington, DC; London, England; Sugar...

Apr 23, 2023

Eva Moon Betit, 97, of Victoria, VA, went to be with her Lord and joined her family in Heaven on April 23, 2023, two months shy of her 98th birthday. She was born on June 25, 1925, in Pittstown, NY. Eva is the adopted daughter of the late William and Hazel (Noyes) Moon. She attended grade school in North Bennington,...

Apr 16, 2023

Judith A. LaFiura, age 80, of East Dover, Vermont died on April 16, 2023 at Crescent Manor Rehabilitation home in Bennington, Vermont of complications following her long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Newton, Massachusetts on February 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Helena (Mezeiva) Allen.

She is survived by...

Apr 13, 2023

Danny J. Pinsonault, 69, a resident of East Dorset, passed away on April 13, 2023, surrounded by his family at the Vermont Veterans’ Home. Danny fought a courageous battle after being diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform in December 2021, which he contracted from burn pits while serving his country in Kuwait. Danny was born in Bennington on February 5, 1954,...

Apr 4, 2023

Shannon Matteson, 39, of Bennington, Vermont passed away on April 4, 2023 following a courageous battle with cancer. Shannon was born in Brattleboro, Vermont on February 22, 1984 to Bruce Matteson and Janet (Shepherd) Brooks. Shannon greatly enjoyed spending time with family and friends, going camping at Somerset, spending time at Lake Paran and fishing. She also enjoyed caring...

Apr 3, 2023

Richard B. Coyne, Sr., 72, a resident of Rutter Road and formerly of Locust Valley, NY, passed away April 3, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Richard was born in Glen Cove, NY on March 25, 1951 the son of the late James and Betty (Schweiger) Coyne. He attended St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic School in Glen Cove...

Mar 26, 2023

Terri L. Garland, 59, a resident of Wardsboro, VT, passed away unexpectedly, March 26, 2023 at her home. Terri was born in Townshend, VT on January 26, 1964 the daughter of the late M. Lee and Inez (Streeter) Bills. She attended Wardsboro Elementary schools and graduated from Leland & Grey High School in Townshend. Terri was the Treasurer for...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Ann (Stellakis) Tinker, 61, of Manchester, VT and formerly of East Northport, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 23, 2023. Mary was born on April 12, 1961 to the late Catherine (Gitsis) Yonkers and Stephen G. Stellakis in Queens, NY. They eventually made their home on Long Island in East Northport where Mary and her brothers attended...

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Fred L. Towslee, Jr., a longtime resident of Harbour Road in Woodford passed away unexpectedly on Thursday evening March 23, 2023 at the Albany (NY) Medical Center at the age of 90. The son of Fred L. and Myrtle (Mattison) Towslee , Fred was born in Pownal on December 15, 1932. He attended Pownal Center School and graduated...

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Ann (Stellakis) Tinker, 61, of Manchester, VT and formerly of East Northport, NY passed away unexpectedly on Thursday March 23, 2023.

Mary was born on April 12, 1961 to the late Catherine (Gitsis) Yonkers and Stephen G. Stellakis in Queens, NY. They eventually made their home on Long Island in East Northport where Mary and her...

Mar 22, 2023

Ruth D. Kesick, 101 a resident of Dexter Road in Shaftsbury, passed away March 22, 2023 at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Ruth was born in Arlington, VT on February 17, 1922 the daughter of the late Arthur and Maude (Twitchell) Johnson. She attended Arlington schools and graduated from Arlington High School. Ruth worked as a telephone operator,...

Mar 19, 2023

Thomas R. Vollinger, 33, of Arlington, VT, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. Thomas was born in Northampton, MA on July 13, 1989. He graduated from Arlington Memorial High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, working with wood, drawing, listening to music and spending time with his family. Thomas is survived by his father Thomas A. Vollinger,...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert J. Bierwirth, 86, of East Dorset, VT, passed away March 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family, following a 2 year battle with cancer. Bob was born in Bennington. VT on February 26, 1937 the son of the late George and Margaret (Dailey) Bierwirth. He attended school in Rutland, Christ the King School and Mt. Saint Joseph....

Mar 10, 2023

The family of Kenneth William Kingsley is sadly announcing his passing on March 10th 2023. He leaves behind his beloved wife Dana, son Dane and daughter Kory, grandchildren Eila, Tallula and Mabel.

Kenny, as he was known by all his friends and family, was a graduate of Utah State, class of '64, earning a High School teaching...

Mar 8, 2023

Robert Arthur "Bob" Pease, 85, a resident of 61 Look Road, Wilmington VT, passed away at his home March 8, 2023 after battling a strong fight with cancer for 8 years. Robert was born in Brattleboro, VT, the son of Arthur and Eleanor (Robbins) Pease. He graduated class of '58 from Brattleboro Union High School. Robert enlisted in the...

Mar 6, 2023

Geraldine Marie Blair, 99, a resident of South Emery Street in Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Arlington, VT passed away March 6, 2023 at her daughter's home in Mesa, Arizona. Geraldine was born in Tupper Lake, NY on July 26, 1923 the daughter of the late Martin and Yvonne (Proulx) Cummings and attended Tupper Lake and Malone, NY schools. Geraldine...

Mar 6, 2023

Valerie Ann Pinsonneault Dwyer, 71, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family into the waiting arms of her Lord on March 6th, 2023, after a trying and courageous battle with cancer. Val was the second child of 13, born in Bennington on February 6th, 1952, to Edward and Pat (Betit) Pinsonneault. Val worked in the...