Obituaries

Oct 17, 2022

Ilona M. Rice, 76, a resident of Berwal Road, passed away October 17, 2022 at her home. Ilona was born in New York City on August 6, 1946 the daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Guerin) Cika, attended local schools and earned a Masters Degree in Education. Ilona was a teacher in the North Rockland County School District...

Oct 16, 2022

Cynthia Joan Marsh, 75, a resident of Gage Street, passed away October 16, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Cynthia was born in Somerville, Massachusetts on August 30, 1947 the daughter of the late John and Mary (Harmon) Whiteway. She attended Shaftsbury and Arlington schools, graduating from Bennington High School in 1965. Cynthia worked for Watson Excavating,...

Oct 11, 2022

Mildred Hines, 102, beloved wife of Thomas Hines and mother of two daughters Susan and Jean, passed away peacefully Tuesday October 11, 2022. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Dana and Krzysztof and two great grandchildren Logan and Alex. She leaves behind friends and companions at Equinox Terrace where she resided since 2014. At the request of the...

Oct 7, 2022

Dawn Franceschetti, 55, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2022 at home surrounded by her family following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born May 22, 1967 in Tarrytown, NY, she was the daughter of Stephen and Florence (Scheffold) Mastellone. She grew up in Poughquag, NY and attended Arlington High School in Pleasant Valley, NY and graduated in 1985....

Oct 6, 2022

Richard Henry Kulmane passed from this life into the waiting arms of Jesus on the morning of October 6, 2022 at his home in Sandgate, Vermont. He was 79 years old. He was predeceased by Martha, his wife of 52 years, and his oldest daughter Carole Sinclair Smith. Richard was born in New Jersey and graduated from Springfield Regional...

Oct 5, 2022

Gordon P. “Gordy” Moore, a longtime resident of Jacksonville, died in his sleep at home on Wednesday October 5th, 2022, at the age of 59. Born in Boston on May 23rd, 1963, Gordy was the youngest of eight children born to Fred and Esther (Allard) Moore. At a young age, the family relocated to Jacksonville. They spent countless days...

Oct 5, 2022

“FAAANTASTIC.” This was Ira Kaufman’s calling card throughout his long life. Born with bright blue eyes, December 12, 1925, in Peekskill, NY; Ira grew up in Brooklyn’s famed Coney Island. From these shores to Vermont’s mountains, he loved and embraced every moment. In his childhood ice was still being delivered, today, drones make our deliveries. He went on to...

Oct 3, 2022

Peter Boer, Nobel-cited Scientist, Author, and Chemical Executive, Dies at 81

Dr. F. Peter Boer, 81, a Harvard University PhD, chemical executive, author, and Yale University adjunct professor, who contributed to a Nobel Prize in Chemistry, died unexpectedly on October 3, in Alexandria, Virginia. His wife of 60 years, Ellen Boer, was by his side.

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Oct 3, 2022

Jerold E. Clayton, 85, a resident of Bank Street in North Bennington, passed away October 3, 2022 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Jerold was born in East Dorset, VT on July 10, 1937 the son of the late Edwin Lorenzo and Irene May (Hazelton) Clayton and attended local schools. Jerold worked as a steering Column Technician for NASTECH for...

Oct 2, 2022

Elex Johnson, 83, longtime property maintenance business owner, passed away October 2, 2022 at home. Elex was born in Nesbitt, Mississippi on March 17, 1939 the son of the late Frank and Lucy Jean Williams Johnson and attended local schools. Elex worked for the Scudder family as chauffer and body guard for many years. He owned and operated the...

Sep 23, 2022

Roberta D. “Roby” Read, 75, a resident of Dufresne Pond Road, passed away September 23, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Roby was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on November 16, 1946 the daughter of the late James and Carmella Milone Diodati and attended local schools, graduating from Lawrence High School. Roby worked as a bookkeeper for many area businesses including...

Sep 19, 2022

Vanda N. Warner of Whitingham, Vermont, died peacefully in the company of her family on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the age of 81. Born on December 26, 1940 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, Vanda was the daughter of Frank Dreby Warner and Lillian Campbell Warner. Vanda is predeceased by her husband , the love of her life, Leon Peters,...

Sep 13, 2022

Neoma "Candy" Towne Fleming Forrest Hollister passed away on Tuesday September 13, 2022. She was born in Cambridge, NY on October 21, 1938. She was the only child of Charles and Goldie Delaney Towne of East Arlington, VT. Neoma moved to East Arlington at the age of 5. She attended Mt. Pleasant one room schoolhouse on Kansas Road in...

Sep 10, 2022

Stephen E. Metcalfe 71, longtime owner of the Magic Sleigh of Manchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born in Providence, RI July 12, 1951, the son of Alexander and Annabelle (Primmer) Metcalfe. Steve graduated from University of New Hampshire in 1973 and traveled extensively in the following years. He...

Sep 9, 2022

Gordon “Joe” Bruce, age 87 passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, September 9, 2022, in Granville, NY.

Born in Orwell, VT, Joe work in agriculture and construction throughout southern Vermont. He had a love of horses and took great pride in working draft horses to log, competing in horse pulls, and giving wagon rides. He...

Sep 8, 2022

Theron D. Troumbley, 82, of Kirby Hollow Road in Dorset VT, passed away September 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. Theron was born to Dennis and Hazel (Corey) Troumbley in Danby, VT on April 12, 1940.

As a young man, Theron worked for several local businesses until he earned his electrical apprenticeship with Terry Tyler, allowing him...

Sep 3, 2022

Sharon Anne Mertes completed her life’s journey on Saturday, September 3rd, 2022, in her home in Dorset, Vermont with her family by her side. Born in Chicago, Illinois, July 2, 1932, to Irma Mae and Tom Dore, and the eldest sibling of her brother Father Thomas Dore (deceased) and sister Alanna Dore. Sharon Anne Mertes’ life journey was based...

Aug 24, 2022

Jane Rippe Eckhardt of Dorset, Vermont passed away on August 24, 2022 at Equinox Terrace at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Albert J. Eckhardt Jr. (Al), her three children and eleven grandchildren. Jane was the daughter of Gertrude Demuth, and William Rippe, who died when she was eighteen months old. Her...

Aug 24, 2022

Lawrence C. Seddon of Manchester Center, VT, passed away at his home surrounded by his daughters on August 24, 2022. Known to his friends and family as “Larry”, he approached life with enthusiasm, was a fun conversationalist, and had a great love of family. His smile was infectious, and he took a genuine interest in each person he met....

Aug 22, 2022

Pascal Deblois , 80 a longtime resident of Readsboro passed away at his home on Monday August 22, 2022 following an extended illness. Born in St. Cyprien , Quebec on April 6, 1942, he was one of thirteen children born to Albert and Marianne Deblois. Pascal worked for many years for Barkus Excavating in Readsboro, VT and for most...