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Roberta Kuzawski
Jan 12, 2025
Roberta Jane Kuzawski, age 68, of Pownal, Vermont passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025 after a long illness. She was born December 30, 1956, in Bennington, VT, daughter to the late Jaskia Lillian (Tifft) Bourn and Robert Stanley Bourn. Bert, as she was lovingly known, was preceded in death by her soulmate and husband of 39 years, Robert Kuzawski. Bert’s...
Leon David Lovelace
Jan 10, 2025
Leon David Lovelace Sr., 51, resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center on Friday, January 10, 2025. He was the son of Michael Lovelace Sr. and Cheryl Crawford-Lovelace. Leon was born on June 26, 1973, at Putnam Memorial Hospital in Bennington. He attended school, and graduated in New York. Leon enjoyed all outdoor activities such as...
Ronald Karpenko
Jan 9, 2025
Ronald Karpenko passed away on the afternoon of January 9th, 2025 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones, after a 3-year long battle with a rare, sarcomatoid cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife Carol, his daughter Kelly, his grandsons Ian and Matthew - all of whom he resided with; his two sons Jeffrey and...
Stefanie Lynn Boyd
Dec 31, 2024
Stefanie Lynn Boyd, 57, resident of Arlington, Vermont, passed away on December 31, 2024. Stefanie was born in Bennington on August 13, 1967 to Stephen and Ellen Coyne (Bishop). She received her education at Mount Anthony Union High School, and would later go on to receive licensure at Vermont Tech College for her LPN. She married the love of her...
Viola Marion Baker
Dec 30, 2024
Viola Marion Baker passed away peacefully in her sleep at Rivers Edge in Bennington on December 30, 2024. Born in Potsdam, New York on June 26, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Nellie (Clark) Birdo. She worked at Polygraphic and then 21 years at General Cable in Pownal. She married Kenneth Baker on June 3, 1969....
Erlon F. Broomhall
Dec 29, 2024
Erlon, “Bucky,” Broomhall, 93, formerly of Shaftsbury, Vermont, passed away on December 29, 2024. He had most recently resided at the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington, Vermont. He leaves behind his wife Frances of Brookdale Senior Living, his son Matthew and wife Beverly of Goffstown, NH, and his daughter Natalie and husband Neil of Aromas, California. He also leaves behind...
Patrick Miller Perrott
Dec 28, 2024
Patrick Miller Perrott, 88, loving husband and devoted father passed away peacefully at the Vermont Veterans Home on December 28, 2024. Born in Bennington on April 3, 1936, Patrick received his education in Bennington, was a 1954 graduate of Bennington High School then served in the United States Air Force as an Airborne Radio Operator from 1954-1958. On June 6,...
Terrance Lee Bishop
Dec 26, 2024
Terrance Lee, “Terry” Bishop, 75, a resident of Shaftsbury, VT passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife, on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Terry was born in Bennington on August 13, 1949 to Henry James, “Jim”, and June “Clara” Bishop. Terry attended Bennington catholic schools, graduating from Bennington Catholic High in 1967. Terry was always hardworking and successful at...
Lisa Gayle Bozeman
Dec 26, 2024
Lisa Bozeman, 61, resident of Bennington, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Southern Vermont Medical Center. Lisa was born on April 27, 1963, to Gene Rushing and Constance Maxie (Bozeman). Lisa enjoyed crocheting, reading her Bible, and cracking jokes. Lisa was always uplifting and willing to give what was needed. Lisa leaves behind a loving family including a...
Donna Jean Barriere
Dec 23, 2024
Donna J. Barriere (née Robert), 89, died Monday, December 23, 2024 at Southern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. She was born in Adams, MA on November 11, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Phylius and Anna (DeMers) Robert. Donna received her schooling and High School Diploma in Adams, MA. She married the late Arthur J. Barriere, Jr. in...
Keith Douglas Rowe
Dec 21, 2024
Keith D. Rowe of Manchester Center, Vermont passed away December 21, 2024 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Keith was born to Kathryn and Douglas Rowe on September 29, 1971 – a surprise birthday present to his mother. Keith had a strong love for his friends, family, and the people he would meet along his travels. Keith formed a...
Rebecca Ann Dommke-Carson
Dec 19, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, aunt, sister, daughter, and wife, Rebecca Ann Dommke-Carson, who left us on December 19th, 2024, at the age of 50. Born on December 8th, 1974 to Janine Lincourt-Dommke and Ross Dommke. Rebecca brought warmth, love, and light to all who knew her. Her spirit will forever...
Bruce Chester Skorupski
Dec 17, 2024
Bruce Skorupski, Jr., 51, of Pownal, VT passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2024. Bruce was born in North Adams, MA to Bruce Skorupski, Sr. and Marcia Gardner. Bruce worked as a local contractor in Southern Vermont and Berkshire County MA for many years. Bruce was an avid hunter and enjoyed side by side riding with his son and family....
Hertha L Carpenter
Dec 14, 2024
Hertha L. Carpenter, 96, resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully at her home on December 14, 2024. Hertha was born on October 28,1928 in Vienna, Austria to Anton Widl and Barbara Widl (Bayer). She would receive her education in Vienna. During her time spent there, she would meet her future husband, Robert Andrew Carpenter Sr., who was in the...
Lea Bertani Vozar Newman
Dec 13, 2024
Having bid farewell to friends and family, 98-year-old Lea Newman slipped away peacefully on the night of December 13, 2024, never having to move out of her beloved home. Her final wish was realized. Wife, mother, teacher, scholar, author, and friend, Lea was an accomplished woman who made her own luck and leveraged her brains and her beauty to succeed...
Tracie S. Benjamin
Dec 13, 2024
Tracie Sue Benjamin, born on April 17, 1964, in Cambridge, NY, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Donald “Donny” Benjamin and a cherished sister to Wilma Priest and Timothy Wilson (Joanne). Tracie was also a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews: Mike Priest, Robert Done, Justin Wilson (Wendy), Zack Wilson, and Sarah...
Liam M Lynch
Dec 11, 2024
Liam M. Lynch, 17, of Bennington, VT passed away on December 11, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Liam was born in Bennington on May 20, 2007, the son of Michael and Lara (Townsend) Lynch. Liam was a senior at Grace Christian School in Bennington. Liam was a Life scout in Boy Scout Troop 353 in Bennington, planning...
Candy L Hull
Dec 10, 2024
Candy L. Hull, 56, of Bennington, VT, passed away unexpectedly at her home on December 10, 2024. Candy was born in Bennington on January 11, 1968, the daughter of Curtis and Sandra (Holland) Carey. She married Franklin "Skip" Hull on August 2, 1992. Franklin passed away on January 3, 2003. During her working years Candy was an Outreach Coordinator. She...
Donald H. Howard
Dec 8, 2024
Donald H. Howard, 82, of Congress St. in Bennington, VT, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the Vermont Veterans Home (VVH), where he had resided since 2022. Donald was born in Bennington on May 9, 1942, to Henry and Marie (Boutin) Howard. He graduated from Bennington Catholic High School and was a proud member of the United States Army,...
John Edward Rose
Dec 7, 2024
John Edward Rose, 78, of Bennington, VT, passed away at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY on December 7, 2024 following a brief illness. John was born in Greenwich, NY on July 31, 1946. He was the son of Hymus and Lillian (West) Rose. He married Cynthia Dennis in Bennington, VT. Cynthia passed away on June 27, 2015. John...
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