Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Bennington, VT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Bennington, VT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Marion A. Noyes

Marion A. Noyes

May 21, 2024

Marion Noyes 100, a longtime resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2024, at Rivers Edge Community Care Home in Bennington. Born on December 15, 1923 in Bennington. She was the daughter of the late Ralph J. Leonard and Alma (LaPointe) Leonard. Marion was raised and received her education in Bennington. On July 20th, 1946, she married...

Robert James Howe

Robert James Howe

May 19, 2024

Robert James Howe, age 91, born September 3, 1932 – died May 19, 2024. Bob Howe was a builder. He built toys and houses, every type of furniture, and he built communities. He took dreams and ideas and turned them into art and function. Rehabbing bridges, a theater, a fountain, a recreation area, a gas station—anything could be pulled into...

Marie L. Longtin

Marie L. Longtin

May 17, 2024

Marie (Wooddell) Longtin of Bennington passed away at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on May 17, 2024, following an extended illness at age 91. Marie was born in Cambridge, NY on January 26, 1933; the daughter of Adelbert & Mabel (Smith) Wooddell. She received her education in Bennington and graduated in 1951 from Benn High. She was employed for many years...

Francis William Costantino

Francis William Costantino

May 14, 2024

Francis William Costantino, 93 of Hoosick Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, at The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Hoosick Falls. Fran was born in Bennington, VT on November 7, 1930, the son of Vincent and Mabel (Bowen) Costantino. Francis was married to Madelyn “Johnnie” Grover. Francis worked for many years as a plumber and sprinkler...

Barbara Jean Cappella

Barbara Jean Cappella

May 14, 2024

Barbara Jean Cappella 93, a resident of Wilmington, Vermont passed away peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT on May 14th, 2024 following a brief and unexpected illness. Born on June 21st, 1930 in Manhattan, New York, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel (Imre) Breza. Barb moved with her family early in her childhood...

Ernst Zisselsberger

Ernst Zisselsberger

May 9, 2024

Ernst Zisselsberger, 90, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at Bennington Health and Rehab in Bennington, on May 9th, 2024. Born on November 3rd, 1933, in Munich, Germany. He was the son of the late Ernst and Berta (Sterr) Zisselsberger. He was raised and received his early education in Munich. In the early 1956, he immigrated to America,...

Assunta Mazzola

Assunta Mazzola

May 7, 2024

Assunta “Susie” Mazzola, 87 of Shaftsbury, VT, passed away unexpectedly on May 7, 2024, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. She was born in Fara Filiorum Petri, Chieti Italy on April 24, 1937, the daughter of Emilio and Maria DiFulvio. Her family emigrated to the United States and settled in New Canaan, CT where she met Antonio S....

Pamela June Muckle

Pamela June Muckle

May 6, 2024

Pamela June “PJ” Muckle, 73, a resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2024 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Pamela was born on September 9th, 1950 in Mechanicville, NY. She was the daughter of the late Fred and Lola (Pillings) Beigler. Most Recently, she was employed at the Bennington VFW. Prior to that, she was...

Cecelia S. Mattison

Cecelia S. Mattison

May 4, 2024

Cecelia “Sue” Mattison, 78, of Bennington, Vt, passed away on May 4, 2024. Sue was born on March 26, 1946, and throughout her life, she brought joy and laughter to those around her. She was known for her quick wit, great sense of humor, and fun-loving nature. Sue cherished her family, with a special place in her heart for her...

Larry Parker Moffitt

Larry Parker Moffitt

May 3, 2024

Larry Parker Moffitt, Jr., 48 of Woodford, VT, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024, at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Larry was born in Bennington, VT on June 10, 1975, the son of Larry P. Sr., and Patricia (Landon) Moffitt. He was a 1994 graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. Following his high school graduation, Larry...

Jon Michael Thomas

Jon Michael Thomas

May 2, 2024

Jon "JT" Michael Thomas passed on May 2, 2024 from brain cancer. He was born on November 12, 1990 to O. Neil and Christine Thomas in Syracuse, NY. He spent the early years of his life in Turin, NY before moving to Fonda, NY where he would meet his wife Kimberly Lepine in 2005. He lived life as if every...

Crystal Marie Miles

Crystal Marie Miles

May 2, 2024

Crystal Marie Miles 41, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bennington, on May 2nd, 2024. Born on April 1st, 1983, in Bennington, Vermont. She was the daughter of John E Thompson Sr. and Annette Washington. Crystal was raised in Bennington, and attended Mount Anthony Union High School, graduating with the class of 2002. Crystal...

Kathleen Mary Dow

Kathleen Mary Dow

Apr 27, 2024

Kathleen Mary Dow, 80, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on Saturday April 27th, 2024 following a long illness. Born on April 9th, 1944 in Bennington, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Paul and Hazel (Percey) Kelley. She was raised in and received her early education in Bennington, and later...

Margaret A. Gardner

Margaret A. Gardner

Apr 26, 2024

Margaret A. Gardner, 91, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 26, 2024. Born on July 3, 1932, in Pittsfield, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (Walton) Daniels. Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Milton A. Gardner, whom she married on March 18, 1951. Margaret received her education in the Pittsfield public schools and...

Daniel Michael Reed

Daniel Michael Reed

Apr 25, 2024

Daniel Michael Reed 68, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York, on April 25th, 2024. Born on November 7th, 1955, in Rumford, Maine. He was the son of the late, Ellsworth and Beatrice (Hinckley) Reed. Daniel was raised and received his really education in Maine. Daniel was a custodian at the...

Gloria Jean King

Gloria Jean King

Apr 24, 2024

Gloria J. King, 71, passed into eternal life on April 24th, 2024 after a brief illness. Gloria was born on February 23rd, 1953, in Bennington, Vermont to Charles and Eleanor Rice. Gloria graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School and went on to obtain a Licensed Nursing Assistant certificate. Gloria married her high school sweetheart, Frank King on December 1st,...

Martha Michal Wood Schroeder

Martha Michal Wood Schroeder

Apr 21, 2024

Martha Michal Wood Schroeder died at her home on April 21, 2024 from rapidly progressing ALS. She was called Mike by her friends, Martha by her co-workers and Doo by her southern family. She was born in 1937, to Doctors Frank and Martha Wood. She grew up in North Carolina and considered Edenton her childhood home. Her favorite memories growing...

Gwendolyn Ann Mattison

Gwendolyn Ann Mattison

Apr 19, 2024

Gwendolyn Ann Mattison, 47 of Bennington, VT, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Gwen was born in Bennington on July 13, 1976, the daughter of Gary and Geraldine (Salter) Mattison. Gwen was educated in Shaftsbury and Bennington schools and was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. She enlisted in...

Ian James Kilgour Webster

Ian James Kilgour Webster

Apr 17, 2024

Ian JK Webster of Bennington VT, passsed away suddenly on April 17th, 2024. Ian was born on July 13, 2005 in Bennington to the late Gideon K Webster and Diane Harrington Mead. Ian received his early education in Bennington and graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in June of 2023. Ian particularly enjoyed the Law Enforcement classes he attended...

Jean Ann Dwyer

Jean Ann Dwyer

Apr 15, 2024

Jean Ann Dwyer 75, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation following a long illness. Born on August 24th, 1948 in Bennington, Vermont. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Jeanette (O’Brien) Watson. Jean was raised and received her early education in Bennington. She later attended Mt. Anthony...

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