Frances J. Leta
Aug 25, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Frances Jane Leta, 78 of East Dorset, Vermont on August 25, 2025 at home with her family by her side.
Frances Jane was born in Manhattan, New York on January 30, 1947. She was the daughter of Frank Garrett Shattuck II and Frances Kennedy Shattuck.
She graduated from The...
Frieda Kaffka
Aug 22, 2025
Frieda Kaffka, 97, of Whitingham, VT passed away at home on August 22, 2025. Born May 18, 1928, in Queens, NY, Frieda dedicated her life to her husband of 62 years, Warren and her 3 children and one grandson.
After graduating from Richmond Hill High School in 1946, Frieda held various secretarial jobs in New York City and Hicksville, NY from...
Henry G Andrew Jr
Aug 17, 2025
Henry G. Andrew, Jr. 65, a resident of Bennington, passed away August 17, 2025 at his home. Henry was born in Cambridge, NY on December 29, 1959 the son of Patricia and Jesse King and attended Cambridge schools. Henry worked in various mills in the area including Vermont Bag and Film and MACE. He loved all sports and was an...
Kent Sprague
Aug 15, 2025
Edward Kenton Sprague, age 77 of Lawrenceville, GA, passed away on August 15, 2025, after living with pancreatic cancer for the last six years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dorothy R. Sprague and Edward C. Sprague. He is survived by his daughter, Kelly Goldson-Vaas and son-in-law Byron Vaas; his sister Arden Scranton and brother-in-law Charles Scranton of...
Constance R Montemagni
Aug 15, 2025
Constance “Connie” Ruth Montemagni (Nee Bultman), 77, of Stratton, VT passed away peacefully at home on August 15th, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Connie was born on May 9th, 1948, in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Ottawa Hills High School and later attended Grand Rapids Junior College. Connie worked in many, varied positions in her life including as a...
Francis Joseph Sutton
Aug 6, 2025
Francis Joseph Sutton (Frank), 85, died peacefully with his loving wife Grace by his side on August 6, 2025, at the Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Frank was a Longtime and active resident of Manchester Center VT and the owner of Sutton's Place, a guest house started by his family that has operated in Manchester since 1967.
Frank was...
Herman J. Donna
Aug 1, 2025
Herman J. Donna, 74, a resident of Jay Road, passed away August 1, 2025 at his home. Herman was born in Mongomery Center, VT on May 17, 1951 the son of the late Harlan and Ella (Williams) Donna and attended local schools. Herman loved working on cars and was an automobile mechanic for his entire working career. He enjoyed racing...
Sylvia Cecelia Elliott
Jul 30, 2025
A life well lived. Sylvia Elliott, born June 8, 1932, daughter to Cecil Alphonso and Lydia Serena (Johanson) Bills took her flight to heaven Wednesday July 30, 2025, at Valley Village Assisted Living in Townshend, VT where she had resided for the last few years. She was predeceased by her infant sister Sharon Kay, sister Nancy Barbara Thornton, grandson Errin...
Ada Sue Diamond
Jul 21, 2025
Ada Sue Diamond, aged 89, passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday July 21, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1935, in Plattsburgh, NY, to Dr. and Mrs. John Stafford McDowell. Ada Sue graduated State University College of Education at Plattsburgh in 1957 in with a degree in Home Economics—a field that would become her...
Kenneth S. Finelli
Jul 19, 2025
Kenneth Finelli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born on February 28, 1964, to Thomas and Nancy Finelli, Ken’s life was defined by kindness, strength, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.
Ken is survived by his devoted wife, Lisa Finelli; his loving mother, Nancy Finelli; and his cherished children: Sydney...
Shane Florent Paquin
Jul 11, 2025
Shane Florent Paquin, 55 years old of Bennington, VT passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025 at his home. Shane was born on June 5, 1970 to Patricia Dempsey and Ronald Paquin in Southbridge, Massachusetts. Shane was an avid hunter, always out at first light trying to get a deer, and also loved to ski in his younger years, he...
Ryan Harris
Jul 11, 2025
Ryan Russell Harris, 35, of Bennington, VT passed away suddenly on July 11, 2025. Ryan was born in Boise Idaho on February 27, 1990 and moved to North Pownal, VT at a young age. Ryan graduated Mount Anthony Union high school. He loved being a Chef de partie at Pearl's Place in Manchester. He enjoyed cooking, video games, 420, hiking,...
Helen Grace Howard Olney
Jul 11, 2025
Helen Grace Howard Olney passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025. She was born November 12, 1947 in Bennington to Alice and Arthur Howard and grew up on the family dairy farm in Shaftsbury and resided in one the historical homes on the farm where she raised her children and lived out her life. Helen graduated from North Bennington High...
James F. Marsfelder
Jul 10, 2025
“I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again.” — Etienne de Grellet
James Francis "Jim" Marsfelder of Londonderry, VT died at the age...
Diana Louise Wilson
Jul 6, 2025
Diana L. Wilson 87, a resident of Manchester died peacefully surrounded by her special friends at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Louise H. Keene and David Takacs. Diana attended schools in Manchester, VT graduating in 1956, from Burr & Burton Seminary. After graduation she attended Sargent College in Boston, Massachusetts,...
Kasey Melton Gidlow
Jul 4, 2025
Kasey Melton Gidlow, 60, passed away on Friday, July 4th after a 2-year battle with breast cancer. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Kasey was born on June 13th, 1965 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to parents Carl and Doris Melton. The youngest of 4 children, Kasey quickly learned how to hold her own among her siblings...
Olivier Charles Bennici / “Ollie”
Jul 3, 2025
It is with immeasurable sadness the Bennici family announced the passing of Olivier “Ollie” Bennici
Born on June 23,1973 in Yonkers New York. Olivier was the cherished son of Stefano and Marie-Claire Bennici. Moving to Yorktown Heights, N.Y. after his birth.
Olivier graduated from Yorktown High school.
In his growing up years he spent his time working on cars, loved his music and...
Theodore William Hoyt
Jul 2, 2025
Theodore William Hoyt, 95, a resident of East Road in Bennington, passed away July 2, 2025 at his home. Ted was born in Arlington, VT on August 5, 1929 the son of the late Cyril Clark Hoyt, Sr. and Rose Ellen Willis. He received his education in Arlington schools where he was a basketball player and a member of the...
Todd Carbonaro
Jun 21, 2025
It is with immeasurable sadness, the family of Todd Carbonaro announces his passing on Saturday, June 21st at the age of 53, unexpectedly. He was the son of the late Nicholas Carbonaro Sr. and Joan Kliner. He attended Mt. Anthony High School in Bennington and completed a wide array of college courses, furthering his knowledge & career in the automotive...
Timothy P. Soule
Jun 17, 2025
Timothy Paul Soule, 66, of Route 100 in West Wardsboro, died at his home on June 17, 2025. He was born in Westwood, Massachusetts on August 23rd, 1958, to Evelyn and Donald Soule, who survive him. He is also survived by his wife, Kimberly, his daughters Melissa and Zoe, and his sons-in-law, Patrick and Ryan.
Tim built the world around him....
