Gordon “Joe” Bruce
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...
Theron D. Troumbley
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...
Sharon Anne Mertes
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...
Jane Rippe Eckhardt
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...
Lawrence Charles Seddon
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....
Pascal Deblois
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...
Evelyn Rose Salat
Aug 20, 2022
Evelyn Rose (Cusanelli) Salat passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 at her home in Vermont, surrounded by her children. The youngest and last surviving sibling of seven children born to William Cusanelli and Rose (Dietrich) Cusanelli, she was a proud Woodside, NY native. Devoted wife of Stephen F. Salat, who passed in Florida in 1997. She is survived...
Ruth Skorupsky
Aug 20, 2022
Ruth Skorupsky of Wilmington, VT passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on August 20, 2022. She was 98 years old. A 30-year resident of Vermont, Ruth was well-loved in her small town. Born in 1923 and raised in the Wyoming, PA area, Ruth was involved with various clubs during her school years. She enjoyed music as young...
Thelma N Goodell
Aug 17, 2022
Thelma N. Goodell, 98, a lifelong resident of Manchester Center, died on August 17, 2022. Thelma was born on March 31, 1924 in Winhall, VT the daughter of Roland and Mary Norse. In 1943, Thelma married Eddie Goodell who pre-deceased her in death. She is survived by their four children, Dick, Jeannie, Dorothy Ann and Don, six grandchildren and...
Raymond E. Putnam
Aug 17, 2022
Raymond E. Putnam, 88, a resident of Halifax, VT, passed away August 17, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Raymond was born in Colrain, Massachusetts on December 29, 1933 the son of the late Charles and Annie (Burnett) Putnam, attended local schools and Jacksonville High School. Raymond worked as a logger and farmer for many years and...
William P Snyder
Aug 17, 2022
William P. Snyder, 56, a resident of Grandview Street, passed away August 17, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Bill was born in the Panama Canal Zone on August 17, 1966 the son of Gail Vose Snyder and the late Perry Robert Snyder. Bill graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He worked at...
Alfred P. Drasheff
Aug 12, 2022
Alfred P. Drasheff, 92, a resident of Manchester Center, passed away August 12, 2022. Alfred was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 28, 1930, the son of the late Kyril Drasheff and his wife Helene (nee Von Grumbkow). Al began his career working as a design draftsman for the Keuffel & Esser Company where he met his future...
Cecelia Owens Etheridge Cartwright
Aug 10, 2022
Cecelia Owens Etheridge Cartwright, age 97, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2022 in Bennington, Vermont. She was born in 1925 in Mathews County, Virginia to Lena Virginia Owens and Hugh Pritchard Etheridge. She was married to William Jarvis Cartwright Jr (deceased Lt Col USAF) for 53 years, traveling extensively with him in the states and abroad. She is...
Ann Marie Sweeney
Aug 9, 2022
Ann Marie Sweeney, 65, a resident of Town Shed Road, passed away August 9, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Ann was born in Rutland, VT on April 26, 1957 the daughter of the late Francis Lethridge and Ann Tuliper. She attended Rutland schools and graduated from Poultney High School. Ann enjoyed fishing, cooking, gardening, listening to old country music...
Gary W. Thompson
Aug 5, 2022
Gary W. Thompson, 75, a resident of Sandgate Road, passed away Friday August 5, 2022 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Bennington on April 23, 1947 the son of the late James and Marie (Wilcox) Thompson. He attended local schools and graduated from North Bennington High School. Garry’s working career began working on...
Ronald S. Andrews
Aug 4, 2022
Ronald S. Andrews, 89, of Jacksonville. Died unexpectedly at his home on Aug. 4, 2022. Known to many of his friends as “Ronnie” or “RA,” he was adamantly independent, loved animals (especially cats), possessed a dry humor, was a devoted (step) father, and had a generosity of spirit that he shared with family and friends. Although he could be...
Virginia (Gina) Couch
Aug 1, 2022
Virginia (Gina) Couch, 91, a resident of Royal Street, passed away Monday August 1, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Gina was born in Bennington on July 18, 1931 the daughter of the late Nicolo and Florence (Antonio) Carbonaro. She received her elementary education at the White Chapel School and graduated from Bennington High School...
Carey Elaine Starbird
Jul 30, 2022
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Carey Elaine Starbird (Langston), 48, of Bennington, Vermont, on July 30th, 2022. Carey was born in Yuba City, California on July 2nd, 1974, the daughter of Roger Langston and the late Jeanette Potter. Carey enjoyed many outdoor activities such as gardening or going for walks, and enjoyed spending...
Krimhilde Luise (Ziegler) Schneeberger
Jul 29, 2022
Krimhilde Luise (Ziegler) Schneeberger passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 29th at the age of 88. Hilde was born June 4, 1934 in Gau-Algersheim, Germany to Arthur and Theresa (Berktold) Ziegler and was one of seven children. She lived and attended schools in Kempten in the Bavaria region of Germany. After secondary school she studied nursing while...
George A. Paulin
Jul 25, 2022
George A. Paulin, 79, a resident of Bennington, passed away July 25, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. George was born in Turners Falls, Massachusetts on July 22, 1943 the son of the late Camille and Anita Roy Paulin attended local schools achieving a Bachelor, Degree. George was a concert pianist, playing all over the world including...
