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Phillip A. Zandy
Mar 13, 2022
Phillip A. Zandy, 73, a resident of Wideawake Road, passed away March 13, 2022 at his home. Phil was born in Bennington, VT on July 20, 1948 the son of the late Fabio and Dorothy (Krause) Zandy. He attended Manchester schools, graduating from Burr & Burton Seminary. Phil was a master electrician and worked for Dee’s Electric in Manchester...
Edward J. Brown, Jr.
Mar 12, 2022
Edward J. Brown, Jr., passed away March 12, 2022 in New York City. Edward worked at camps for children, Young Adult Institute and Northside Center. This work reflected his deep concern for protection of disabled adults and children, especially at-risk children. Edward is survived by his parents Edward and Margaret Brown of Arlington, sibling Riley of Pownal, VT and...
Tricia Gene Grusendorf
Mar 12, 2022
Tricia Gene Grusendorf, 54, a resident of Bennington, passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, NY. Tricia was born in Hudson, NY on September 18, 1967 the daughter of David and Janice LaRoche Grusendorf. She attended Bennington schools, graduating from Mt. Anthony Union High School. Tricia worked as a Nurses Aide, it was her passion....
Elizabeth Florence Gilbert
Mar 7, 2022
Elizabeth Florence Gilbert, a resident of Dorset, Vermont, died peacefully March 7, 2022, in the presence of beloved family members. She was 93. Betty was born Feb. 14, 1929, in Jamaica Plains, Massachusetts, the last child of George Holley Gilbert and Helen Herrick Gilbert of Wellesley, Mass. She was reared in Dorset and in Ardmore and Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania....
Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Humphrey Sr.
Mar 5, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Bruce Humphrey Sr. a resident of Arlington passed away on Saturday March 5th 2022 in Bennington VT at The Center for Living and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry was born to Charles and Frances (Evers) Humphrey on October 18th, 1939. In Jerry’s younger years, he enjoyed spending time displaying his trains in his father’s garage, while hanging out with...
John B. Drzewiecki , Jr.
Mar 2, 2022
John B. Drzewiecki , Jr. 74 a resident of Bennington passed away on Wednesday March 2, 2022 following a brief illness. John was a respected member of the Bennington Community whose expertise assisted many with their insurance needs. His family, loving wife Gail (Mesteller) Drzewiecki , his children John, Joy, Brian, Christopher, Olivia and Morgan, his eight grandchildren and...
Anne Bossoni
Mar 2, 2022
Anne Bossoni, 88, a resident of Rabbit College Road in Petersburgh, passed away March 2, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Anne was born in Cuba on June 17, 1933 the daughter of the late Krikor and Anna Enza (Kazanjian) Pilibosian and attended schools in Queens, NY. Anne owned and operated a Real Estate business which she...
Eric Sprenger
Mar 1, 2022
Eric Sprenger, the son of Claus “Joe” and Maryann Sprenger and a beloved long-time resident of Wilmington, died unexpectedly on March 1, doing what he loved while cross-country skiing on Lake Whitingham. Eric is survived by the woman he adored, his wife and soulmate, Barbara LeVan, and his three daughters: Brie Beckwith and husband Justin of Warren, VT, Tyne...
Mary Cardel
Feb 28, 2022
Mary Cardel, 92, a resident of Manchester, VT passed away on February 28, 2022. Mary was born in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her childhood in Hoboken, NJ with her parents and siblings helping with the family's restaurant. Mary was a true original - a wonderful artist-a creative thinker-a worldly woman who had spent several years living in Greece. As...
Mary G. O'Brien
Feb 24, 2022
Mary G. O’Brien, 92, a resident of Wells, VT, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022 at Our House Too in Rutland, VT. Mary was born in Hanover, NH on January 21, 1930, the daughter of the late Ernest O. and Marie (Silver) Stetson. She attended West Hartford, VT and Hartford High of White River Junction VT schools, graduating...
Irinea (Nea) Lindsay
Feb 24, 2022
With profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing on February 24, 2022 of Irinea (Nea) Lindsay, our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. Born in Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil on April 18, 1949 to Mendesa and Odette Ribeiro. She was the beloved mother of Tatiana Ribeiro DeSouza Schweibenz, Thiago Ribeiro DeSouza and Tamara...
Robert Reese Blair
Feb 22, 2022
Robert Reese Blair, a native of Arlington VT and a resident of Manchester Center passed away February 22, 2022 at the age of 90. He was a graduate of Arlington High School. He loved hunting and fishing and spending time at the ocean. Robert and Sheila loved the music of Frank Sinatra and other Rat Pack Musicians. Robert also...
William (Bill) R. Krebs
Feb 22, 2022
William (Bill) R. Krebs, 58, a resident of North Branch Street, passed away February 22, 2022 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center surrounded by his family. Bill was born on New Rochelle, NY on June 16, 1963 the son of the late Russell D. and Marguerite (Conner) Krebs. He attended East Chester, NY schools, graduating from East Chester High School...
Christopher Tkal
Feb 20, 2022
Christopher Tkal 57 a resident of Walpole, New Hampshire passed away unexpectedly on Sunday February 20, 2022 at his home. Chris was born in New Brunswick, NJ on March 30, 1964 , he was one of three sons born to Oleh and Margaret (Miller) Tkal. At a young age his family relocated to Williamstown, MA where he grew up...
Elizabeth "Betty" O’Leary
Feb 19, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” O’Leary died peacefully on Feb. 19, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born at home in Verplanck, New York, on July 2, 1932, the daughter of John and Margaret (O’Brien) Keon and the granddaughter of Irish immigrants. As one of seven children, she cherished her family and friends in their tight-knit community along the Hudson...
Rose Boudreau
Feb 19, 2022
On February 19, 2022 Rose Boudreau passed away peacefully at her home in Manchester, Vermont at the age of 95. Rose was born on July 17, 1926 in a taxi on the way to the hospital in Chicago. Her parents, Edgar and Ida Leblanc, who predeceased her, moved back to New Brunswick, Canada during the Great Depression. In a...
Arlene Maryann Mcdonald
Feb 18, 2022
Arlene Maryann McDonald, 75, a resident of Middletown, NY, passed away February 18, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Arlene was born in Queens, NY on May 3, 1946 the daughter of the late Felix and Tessie Grudzinski and attended local schools. Arlene and her husband Robert lived in Nesconset, New York for many years, moving to Wilmington, VT after...
Grey Fletcher
Feb 16, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the Fletcher family announces the passing of Grey Fletcher on February 16th from sudden illness. Grey was born on November 12th, 1948 in Johannesburg, South Africa to Grey Campbell Fletcher and Hilda Louise Thompson. Grey was an accomplished jeweler and diamantaire who specialized in creating bespoke fine jewels for his loyal customers. An...
Shannon Michael Weeks
Feb 16, 2022
Shannon Michael Weeks, age 48 of Manchester, Vermont, passed away on February 16, 2022, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center. Shannon was born March 17, 1973, the son of Michael Weeks of Rutland and Virginia Weeks of Danby. Shannon is survived by two daughters, Jada Christine Weeks and Jalyn Marie Weeks, one sister Jacqueline Atkin of Edmonds, Washington and...
Gayle Ann Keyes
Feb 16, 2022
On February 16, 2022 Gayle Ann Keyes, surrounded by her children, was called home to Heaven after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born in Bennington on December 14, 1952 to Doris (Crofut) and George H. Wright she grew up on the family homestead on River Road in West Arlington, Vermont. Gayle attended the Arlington Schools and was a 1970...
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