David W. Shores, Sr.
Dec 11, 2016
David W. Shores, Sr., 54, a resident of Brooklyn Road, passed away unexpectedly December 11, 2016 at his home. David was born in Manchester on June 29, 1962 the son of Alvin Shores, Sr. and Noreen Bourn and attended Manchester schools. David worked as a mason since he was sixteen years of age. David started his own business, Shores...
Dennis Jones
Dec 8, 2016
Dennis D. Jones, 75, a resident of Sylvan Ridge Road, passed away December 8, 2016 at his home. Dennis was born in Hempstead, NY on November 5, 1941 the son of the late Harry Williams Jones and Margaret Daly. He attended schools in Hempstead, graduating from Uniondale High School, then attending Hofstra University. Dennis worked as an I.T. Manager...
Edith M. Kilburn
Dec 5, 2016
Edith M. Kilburn, 91, a resident of Lorette Avenue in Manchester Center, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Manchester Depot, the daughter of Eugene and Bessie (Lyons) Bushee. Edith was preceded in death by her husband of over seventy years, Ted Kilburn. She attended Burr & Burton Seminary. She was...
Phillip S. "Pete" Sprague
Dec 2, 2016
Phillip S. "Pete" Sprague passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT where he had been a resident for the past 16 years. Born in Readsboro, VT on May 1, 1936, he was educated in Readsboro, VT and spent his life at the family farm in Readsboro with his parents,...
Todd Linden Day
Dec 2, 2016
Todd Linden Day, 49, a resident of Edgewater Drive in Orlando, passed away December 2, 2016 at his home of natural causes. Todd was born in Plainfield, NJ on November 17, 1967 the son of Hayward F. Day, Jr. and Lucille S. Day of Dorset, VT. He graduated from Mendham High School in NJ; attended the Philadelphia Art Institute...
Jean Bongartz
Dec 2, 2016
Jean Bongartz was born on October 30, 1923 in Glen Ridge New Jersey. Her parents were Henry and Alva Bowen. She grew up in Glen Ridge with her parents, her sister Lois and her brother Dave, graduating from Glen Ridge High School in 1941. She went on to become a professional model, most prominently with the Spiegel Company. She...
John Ungar
Dec 1, 2016
John Ungar, 86, a resident of Deer Run Road in Arlington, passed away December 1, 2016 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. John was born in Budapest, Hungary on August 29, 1930 the son of Laslo and Mater Ungar. John received his education in England schools and took graduate level courses at Rutgers University in New Jersey. John worked as...
Bonnie Jean Collins Montoya
Nov 24, 2016
Bonnie Jean Collins Montoya, Daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Robert Collins of Bennington, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 24th in Eureka California.Bonnie was born Feb 18 1977, in Bennington VT., and had lived for the past several years in California. Bonnie attended Bennington Elementary School, Mt. Anthony Union Middle School, and graduated from Mt. Anthony Union High School. She...
Adeline Strohschein
Nov 23, 2016
Adeline L. Strohschein, 92, a resident of Jayne Lane, passed away November 23, 2016 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Adeline was born in Milaschew, Poland on June 24, 1924 the daughter of August and Augusta (Ritz) Selent. Adeline worked on a farm until the 1960's and then as a production worker in Warsaw, Indiana. Adeline was a...
Jeffrey Boehlert
Nov 23, 2016
Jeffrey D. Boehlert, 78, a resident of Wilcox Hollow Road, passed away November 23, 2016 at his home. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.
Dorothy Powers
Nov 22, 2016
Dorothy Austin Powers, 94 a resident of Bennington passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 22, 2016. She will be laid to rest with her husband, Robert in a private ceremony at Meadowlawn Cemetery in Petersburgh, NY. Memorial gifts may be made to the Second Chance Animal Center in care of Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home, 213 West Main...
Edward Henry "Hank" Moffitt Jr
Nov 17, 2016
Edward Henry "Hank" Moffitt Jr. 83, of Manchester Center, passed away on November 17, 2016 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center from multiple medical problems.He was born August 10, 1933 to Edward and Hazel (Read) Moffitt. He was raised and educated in the Dorset area.He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Salem, a heavy cruiser patrolling the...
Sharon Wexler
Nov 12, 2016
Sharon Wexler, of Clearwater, FL, and a summer resident of Manchester, VT, passed away at her home in Vermont on November 12, 2016. She was 69. She was the beloved and devoted wife of Fred for 40 years. She was the loving mother of two children; Stephanie Listokin and her husband Yair, of Newton, MA, and Eric Wexler and...
Olanda M. Fitz
Nov 11, 2016
Olanda M. Fitz, 28, a resident of Shaftsbury Hollow Road, passed away November 11, 2016 at his home. Olanda was born in Castries, St. Lucia on June 10, 1988 the son of Dalton Victor and Magdaline Fitz. He moved to the United States at age ten and attended local schools and worked as a contractor in the construction business...
Trevor "Guy" Gardner
Nov 11, 2016
Trevor "Guy" Gardner, 38, a resident of Johnson Hill Rd, passed away November 11, 2016. Trevor was born in Bennington on November 28, 1977 the son of Bruce Gardner and Cindy Hurley. He attended schools in Hoosick Falls, graduating from Hoosick Falls High School. Trevor completed a five year apprentice course in the field of Sprinkler and Pipe Fitting...
Stanley Joseph Piontek
Nov 11, 2016
Stanley Joseph Piontek, 95, formerly of Morse Hill Road, passed away November 11, 2016 at Genesis, Mountain View in Rutland. Stanley was born in Castleton, VT on April 11, 1921 the son of Lawrence and Caroline (Krulin) Piontek, grew up on the family farm and attended local schools. Stanley worked as an inspector for Mack Molding for 37 years....
Leon H. Rudd, Jr.
Nov 7, 2016
Born June 7, 1938 in North Adams Mass. Died in Las Vegas, NV on November 7, 2016. Leon attended Hoosick Falls High School and UVM. He got a BA in accounting and went on to New York City to work for thirty years. He retired and moved back to the farm in North Pownal with his mother until she...
Joyce Towslee
Oct 28, 2016
Joyce Towslee, 82 a resident of Elm Street, passed away Friday morning October 28, 2016 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. Joyce was born in Mt. Tabor, VT on June 5, 1934 the daughter of Leonard and Pauline (Merrow) Breton and attended local schools. Joyce owned and operated Breton-Towslee Rubbish Removal for many years. She was a member...
Henry Kent
Oct 27, 2016
Henry Kent, 57, a resident of Homer Road, passed away October 27, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Henry was born in Troy, NY on October 30, 1958 the son of Buster Kent and Loretta Lenway, attended local schools, graduating from Colonie High School. Henry worked as a demolition expert in the construction industry for many years. He loved playing...
Robert Jones
Oct 22, 2016
Robert Kenneth Jones, who is referred to as Bob Jones, of Stratton Mountain Vermont, passed away Saturday evening, October 22, suddenly of an apparent heart attack in his home. Bob was 87 years young. He is survived by his beloved wife Joyce, married 62 years, his children Gail Koehn, Ian Jones, Timothy Jones as well as seven grandchildren. Bob...
