Sherman Harrison Towsley
Mar 12, 2025
Sherman Harrison Towsley passed to his heavenly home March 12, 2025. He was born May 22, 1943 to Raymond and Shirley Harrington in Manchester Depot, Vermont. He became the person he was because of the loving upbringing he had from his stepmother Tommi and all his loving aunts and uncles (Towsleys).
He worked as mechanic for Shortsleeve...
Rhoda Marie Meyette
Mar 10, 2025
Rhoda Marie Meyette, 77, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on March 10th, 2025 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation following a long illness.
Rhoda was born on May 6th, 1947 to the late John and Margaret Davis. She spent many years moving to different areas of the country before settling in Bennington.
Rhoda was very talented at everything she...
Melissa Cahill
Mar 1, 2025
Melissa Rosalie Cahill, 48, a resident of Vermont passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025 peacefully at her home. Melissa was born in South Korea on May 1, 1976 and raised by her parents Francis and Rosalie Manza in Ocean Twsp NJ.
Melissa was an amazing soul who touched many people’s lives. Her kindness, support, humor, patience, and...
David Glenn Stevens
Feb 28, 2025
David Glenn Stevens, born on December 6, 1947, in Brattleboro, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly following an eight year battle with Parkinson’s disease on February 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home in South Londonderry, Vermont. He was 77 years old.
David’s entrance into the world was nothing short of an adventure—his father, Jack, drove off the...
Charles “Charlie” Raymond Staib
Feb 21, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Raymond Staib, 89, of Wilmington, VT passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Charlie is preceded in death by wives Rita May, Iris, and Kay Smith. He is survived by his sister-in-law Lois O’Connor of Maine, son Ralph (Helen) Staib, daughter Heidi (Allen) Taylor, all of Wilmington,VT, daughter Gretchen (Carrol) Havreluk, Jr. of Jacksonville, VT. His 6...
Harvey Halbur
Feb 18, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Harvey Halbur who died suddenly at his home in East Arlington, Vermont on February 18, 2025 at the age of 72.
Harvey was born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1952 and was the eldest son of Bernard (Ben) Halbur and Ann Lewis Halbur. His...
Sydnie Mosley Cornell
Feb 18, 2025
Sydnie Mosley Cornell, loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Dorset, VT. She was 91. Syd(Scooter, Granny, Tante Toot)was born on August 7, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, NY. She was an avid traveler, eventually settling in NJ, where she raised her children. Many of her years in NJ were...
Raymond "Crunch" Carangio
Feb 9, 2025
Raymond “Crunch” Carangio passed away on February 9th, 2025, he was 80 years old. Born in Manchester, VT on July, 7th, 1944. He attended Burr and Burton and was a member of the football team throughout his high school career and voted biggest flirt, a story he always enjoyed sharing.
He was a veteran of the Navy...
Hertha “Hap” Strohschein
Feb 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hertha "Hap" Strohschein Colbath, who passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 71. She peacefully departed in the comfort of her home in Bennington, Vermont, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 4, 1953, in Einbeck, Germany, Hertha was the daughter of Erich and...
Arthur R. Barber
Feb 1, 2025
Arthur R. Barber, 71, a resident of County Street, passed away February 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident, Art was born in Bennington on June 5, 1953 the son of the late Raymond J. and Pauline (Pratt) Barber. He attended Bennington schools including Mt. Anthony Union High School. In his earlier years Art...
Thomas Elliott Allen
Jan 31, 2025
Thomas Elliott Allen passed away on the morning of Jan 31, 2025 at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington, Vermont, from a recent illness.
He lived a long and eventful life.
Tom was born May 21, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Helen Lauzon Allen, of Bennington, and Elliott Allen, a Michigan native.
At...
Patricia J. Jordan
Jan 29, 2025
Patricia J. Jordan, 82, a resident of Dorset, VT, passed away January 29, 2025 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1942 and was raised by her parents Earl and Mildred (Lynch). In her earlier years Patricia worked for Paul Newman at the Hole in The Wall Camp in Ashford, CT and...
Betsy L. Waldo
Jan 28, 2025
Betsy L. Waldo, 69, a resident of Goodaleville Road, passed away January 28, 2025 at her home following a 40- year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Betsy was born in Townshend, VT on September 19, 1955 the daughter of David and Betty (Roberts) Lyman. She leaves behind her loving husband of 40 years Marc Waldo of South Londonderry, and her...
William F. Hughes
Jan 27, 2025
William F. Hughes, 58, a resident of School Street, passed away January 27, 2025 at his home. William was born in Bennington on October 15, 1966 the son of William V. and Betty (Sargood) Hughes. He attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School. William worked as a carpenter in the local area construction industry for many...
Robert James Allen
Jan 26, 2025
Robert James Allen, 62, a resident of Elm Street, passed away January 26, 2025 at his home. Robert was born in New Rochelle, NY on July 30, 1962 the son of Robert T. and Dale (Pagano) Allen. He attended Ardsley, NY schools, graduating from Ardsley High School, class of 1980. Robert worked in auto parts sales for many years...
Leroy J. Lacross, Jr. Lacross, Jr.
Jan 26, 2025
Leroy J. LaCross, Jr., a resident of Main Street, passed away January 26, 2025 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Leroy was born in Bennington on May 17, 1966 the son of Leroy J. LaCross, Sr. and Eleanor Skidmore and attended Bennington schools. Leroy was a jack of all trades, and for many years he worked as a handy man...
Richard C. Leverson
Jan 19, 2025
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Richard C. Leverson, 90, a resident of Arlington, Vermont, passed away January 19th, 2025 at his residence with his daughter and caregivers by his side.
Richard was born on December 15th, 1934 in Lamoni, Iowa to the late Clarence Oliver and Mabel (Currie) Leverson. He graduated from Van Nuys and continued his education at...
Darlene Caroline Oldham
Jan 16, 2025
Darlene C. Oldham, 64, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on January 16th, 2025 at her residence.
Darlene was born in Bennington, VT on January 3rd, 1961 to the late Leroy E. and Caroline J. (Pratt) Oldham. She attended local schools and was employed as a housekeeper for assisted living facilities.
Darlene was...
Sharon L. Furioni
Jan 16, 2025
Sharon Furioni passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 16, 2025.
She was born July 1st, 1968. She grew up in Westfield MA and graduated from Westfield High School in 1986. After attending Holyoke Community College, she was
employed at Woronoco Savings Bank as a teller and Assistant Branch Manager. In 2001, after...
Lucille Marie Holton
Jan 13, 2025
Lucille Marie Holton, 90, formerly of Arlington VT. passed away January 13, 2025 at SVMC in Bennington. Lucille was born in Granville, NY February 12, 1934 the daughter of the late Silas and Florence (Letcher) Towne and attended local schools. Lucille married Frederic Holton, Jan 6 1951. Together they had 6 children. Richard(Brenda), Donald (Carol), Stanley, Ted(Dolores), Kathleen Hill...
