Donald Mason
Jan 24, 2026
Donald Mason passed away on January 24, 2026. He was born on September 25, 1952, in Bellows Falls, Vermont, to Catherine Grover and Perry Mason. In his free time, Donald loved to be out in nature, particularly enjoying fishing and driving his beloved cars. His passion for both vehicles and animals was well known. Donald is survived by his daughter,...
Ramona Gerity
Jan 16, 2026
Ramona H. (Harrington) Gerity, 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Born on February 28, 1936, in Greenwich, NY, Ramona was the daughter of the late Leo Surdam and Anna (Springer) Surdam in Potter Hill, NY. She received her education in Hoosick Falls, NY. Ramona was very devoted...
Louis F Hurley
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Louis “Joe” F. Hurley, 98, longtime resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Joe was born on September 28, 1927 to the late Frederick and Eva (Sawyer) Hurley in Bennington, VT. He was one of six children. He attended Bennington High for his early education, and afterwards joined the United States Army Airforce, serving during...
Donald Harvey
Jan 13, 2026
Donald Harvey, 86, a lifelong resident of Shaftsbury, VT, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born on February 23, 1939, Don was the son of Chester Harvey and Eleanor Welch. Don attended North Bennington School, graduating in 1958. Soon after, Don joined the U.S. Airforce, where he proudly served, by his own precise count, for “three years, four months, and...
Sally Seyller
Jan 4, 2026
Sally Susan Seyller (Puro) passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, following an eight-year struggle with dementia. Born on May 28, 1943, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Sally made Vermont her lifelong home and held a deep love for its natural beauty, four seasons, welcoming people, and abundant wildlife—especially birds. She was a fierce advocate for animal rights and a devoted supporter...
George Jay Kramer
Dec 31, 2025
George Jay Kramer, 89, died peacefully at his home in Jupiter, Florida on December 31, 2025. George was the oldest son of Harold and Adeline Kramer of Passaic, New Jersey. He was a proud graduate of Montclair Academy and attended the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School. It was there that George he met his wife of 47 years, Carole Arch,...
Patricia Bishop
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Eleanor Bishop passed away on Tuesday, December 30th surrounded by her loving children. Patricia was born on October 23rd, 1945, in Bennington, Vermont to Margarita Katherine and Frank Joseph Valentine. Patricia was one of six children. Patricia spent her younger years raising her 6 children while working at Mack Molding in Arlington, VT for over 25 years. After retirement,...
Alan Shephard Jr.
Dec 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan Robert Shephard Jr, who left us on 12/27/2025 in Troy, New York. He was born on 3/17/1982 in Bennington, Vermont to Alan Shephard Sr. and the late Michelle Carpenter Shephard. Alan was a very creative person who had a talent for art as well as musical production, having...
Dorothy Vollor
Dec 23, 2025
Dorothy Vollor, 99, a resident of 26 White Birches Mobile Home Park in Bennington. She was born in West Rupert, VT May 22, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Abare and Dolly (Stone) Tifft. She received her education in Rutland and Brandon. She married Walter Vollor Sr. on April 4, 1964. Mr. Vollor died April 4, 1988....
Matthew Peters
Dec 17, 2025
Matthew Peters passed away on December 17, 2025. He was born on May 5, 1990, in Cambridge, New York, to Louis Haley and Cassandra Peters. Matthew was raised by his Dad, Paul Redden Sr. from an early age. Matthew enjoyed spending his free time playing video games, as well as hunting and fishing. He is survived by his daughter, Lillan...
Robert T. Farley
Dec 13, 2025
Robert Thomas Farley was delivered into this world by his great aunt, Dr. EV Franklin, first woman ambulance doctor, on August 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. He died on December 13, 2025 in Albany surrounded by friends and family. He was an alumni of BBS in Manchester and attended Castleton State College. He then enrolled into the school of practicalities...
John P. Harrington Sr.
Dec 10, 2025
John P. Harrington Sr., 71, resident of Pownal, VT passed away on December 10, 2025. John was born on July 5, 1954 to the late Peter and Viola (Roucoulet) Harrington in Bennington, VT. He was one of four children. After receiving his education, John began his career working at Grants, a merchandise department store in the shipping and receiving department....
Edward Mrazik
Dec 10, 2025
Edward Mrazik was born in Phoenixville, PA, to Michael and Rose (Nochta) Mrazik, Edward was the youngest of five children. At 17, he joined the United States Air Force and served on active duty for six years. Later, after starting his family, he returned to the USAF as a reservist at Westover AFB in Chicopee, MA, serving an additional 20...
Anne Hooks
Dec 4, 2025
Anne Mazzetti Hooks, 98 a long-time resident of Monument Avenue in Bennington, VT and more recently of Brookdale Filmore Pond died Thursday December 4, 2025, at Williamstown Commons, Williamstown MA surrounded by her family. Born on January 15, 1927, in Bronxville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Dora (Bargellini) Mazzetti. Anne spent her childhood years...
Jessica Brailsford
Dec 3, 2025
Jessica Lynn Brailsford, 53, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on December 3, 2025, at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was the beloved daughter of LeRoy Thomas and Susan Frost. Jessica married Brian Brailsford, and together they raised two daughters, Darlena Bevis and Leonna Lawrence. She was a proud grandmother to four grandchildren: Jordan, Kylee, Mercedes, and Kadyn. Jessica found joy...
Albert E. Davis
Nov 18, 2025
Albert E. Davis, 89, a resident of Salem, NY passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025 in Bennington, VT. Albert was born in Searsburg, VT on July 6, 1936 to Daniel Edward and Eliza Maude (Griswold) Davis. Albert received his education in Searsburg and Woodford. He was a member of the 172nd Division of the Army National Guard. Albert married...
David Beach
Nov 16, 2025
On November 16th, David H. Beach (74) of Shaftsbury, VT passed away suddenly at his home. His loving family is grieving his absence: His wife of 50 years, Pat Gibbons, his oldest son, Mike Beach, and daughter-in-law, Idena of Bennington, VT and youngest son, Bryan Beach and daughter-in law, Megan of Bohemia, NY as well as his three grandsons, Enso,...
Robert L.P. Montgomery Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Robert L.P. Montgomery, Jr., 75 of Bennington, VT and Poinciana, Fl., passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his deer camp in Winhall, VT on November 16, 2025, surrounded by family and friends. Bob was born in Bennington on August 16, 1950, the son of Robert Sr., and Janette Alice (Brown) Montgomery. Monty was an educator for 34 years, most of...
William Stryker
Nov 14, 2025
William M. Stryker passed away peacefully at home in Saratoga Springs NY on November 14th at the age of 79. His loving companion Linda Maroney was at his side at the time of his departure, providing comfort and support until the end. Bill was born in Teaneck, NJ on November 6, 1946. At the age of 13 he and his...
Peter Atkins Noyes
Nov 8, 2025
Peter Atkins Noyes, 70, resident of Bennington, VT peacefully passed away in comfort care on November 8, 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Peter was born on January 6, 1955 in Bennington, VT to the late Walter and Brenda Noyes. After receiving his early education, Peter went on to work at HM Tuttle and for the...
