Thomas D. Steffen
Jun 15, 2021
Thomas D. Steffen, 87, Pastor Emeritus of Second Congregational Church died peacefully at his home in Bennington, VT. on June 14, 2021. He was surrounded by his wife and surviving sons. Tom is survived by his beloved spouse Nancy Jean, sister Mona, sons Jamie (Somersworth NH) and Jeff (Littleton, CO), grandchildren Kaleb (21), Keegan (16) Stella (17), Oliver (13) Ethan...
James Stewart Jones (Jones)
Jun 14, 2021
JAMES JONES OBITUARY SHUSHAN, NEW YORK James Stewart Jones, 59, a resident of Shushan, New York, died on Monday June 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness related to the bleeding disorder: von Willibrand. He was born in Bennington, Vermont on May 7, 1962 and was the son of the late Norman Jones and Janet (Cameron) Jones...
Carl T. Jones Jr.
Jun 13, 2021
Carl T Jones Jr. "Tommy" age 89, of North Pownal, VT joined his beloved wife Florence "Midge" Jones on Sunday, June 13 following a long illness. Friends may call at Mahar's Funeral Home in Bennington from 12-2, Sunday, June 20. Burial will follow immediately at North Pownal , Vt. Cemetery on Route 346. Please join the family right after the...
Robert Carl Fowler
Jun 11, 2021
Robert Carl Fowler, 77, a resident of 2973 West Road, Bennington, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Bennington on March 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Marion (Curren) Fowler. Carl received his early education in Pownal and was a graduate of Hoosick Falls...
Candace L. Patience
Jun 8, 2021
Candace L. "Candy" Patience, 64, a former resident of Union Street in Bennington, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at the Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington following a long illness. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 18, 1956. She was the daughter of the late Rodney F. Rawling Sr. and Winifred (Scanlin) Rawling. Candace received her education in...
David M. Morris
Jun 5, 2021
David M. Morris, 92, died peacefully at his home in Bennington, Vermont, on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Isaac Morris and Sarah Mary (Levy) Morris, David grew up in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, where his parents owned a small department store. He enjoyed an idyllic childhood, ever after speaking fondly of his neighbors and remembering swims in...
Alfred Merle Hickey Jr.
Jun 5, 2021
Alfred Merle Hickey, 50 passed away on Saturday, June 5th, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. In the years before his passing, Alfred was employed at Energizer battery company in Bennington. He was remembered by many in his time there as a hard working father and friend. Alfred enjoyed pastimes such as camping, fishing, gaming, and four-wheeling....
Donald W. Davis
Jun 3, 2021
BENNINGTON Donald W. Davis, 103, a resident of Chapel Road, Bennington, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Great Barrington, MA May 5, 1918, he was the son of the late Charles and Isabelle (Buchey) Davis. Don received his education in the Great Barrington schools. Don was employed at the William...
Frank E. Hurley Jr.
Jun 3, 2021
BENNINGTON Frank Edward Hurley Jr., 93, a resident of Airport Road, Bennington, died Thursday, June 3, 2021 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation following a long illness. During Frank's lengthy illness he was lovingly cared for by his son Jim and the entire family would like to acknowledge Jim for his outstanding support and strength that was provided to...
Alexander R. Murray Jr.
May 31, 2021
BARRE Alexander R. Murray, 95, formerly of Barre, Vermont died peacefully on May 31, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington, Vermont. Alex was born in Barre on February 8, 1926 to Alexander and Minnie (Stanley) Murray. After attending Spaulding High School, he enlisted in the Navy during WWII just before his 18th birthday and served with the Seabees...
Monte "Bucky" L. Bushee Jr.
May 30, 2021
Monte L. "Bucky' Bushee Jr., 61, a resident of Harbour Road in Bennington, VT died Sunday May 30, 2021 at his residence in Bennington surrounded by his family following a brief illness. He was born in Bennington, VT on August 4, 1959. He was the son of the late Monte L. Bushee Sr. and Anna M. (Blair) Harwood who survives....
Henrietta Cecelia Billow
May 23, 2021
Henri Billow, Henrietta Cecilia (Zovistoski) Billow, 91, passed peacefully on May 23, 2021, at her daughter's residence in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, following a brief illness. She was born in Hampton, New York, on Aug. 9, 1929, the first-born child of the late Edward and Rose (Grodecki) Zovistoski. Henri graduated from Granville High School in 1947 and, in 1952, she married the...
Vicki Lee Sprague
May 23, 2021
Vicki Lee Sprague, 62, a resident of Jefferson Ave. in Bennington, VT died Sunday May 23, 2021 at the Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY following a long illness. She was born in Delhi, NY June 6, 1958. She was the daughter of the late Arthur I. Sprague and Pearl E. (Fuller) Sprague. Vicki received her early education in New...
Daniel Keith Torres
May 21, 2021
Daniel Keith Torres, 34, a resident of Pownal, VT passed away unexpectedly Friday May 21, 2021 in Bennington. Dan was an amazing man, an outstanding father, a loving son, brother, and friend. His charm and talent were beyond compare and his smile could light up any room. Dan was born in Brattleboro, VT on July 24, 1986. He was the...
Glendon Ayer Jr.
May 20, 2021
BENNINGTON Glendon Ayer Jr., 94, a resident of Sawyer Drive, Bennington, died peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Bennington on January 31, 1927, he was the son of the late Martin Glendon and Thelma Mae Ayer. He received his early education in the Bennington schools and was a 1945...
Johnas Dale Kennedy
May 14, 2021
BENNINGTON Johnas "Dale" Kennedy, 72, a resident of Rice Lane, Bennington, died peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Albany Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Bowie, Texas on October 13, 1948, he was the son of the late William Preston and Margie Lucille (Wetsel) Kennedy. He received his education in the Bellevue, Texas schools and was a...
Joyce Davis (Langlois)
May 10, 2021
Joyce (Langlois) Davis passed away on Monday May 10th, 2021 in Charleston, TN where she resided with her husband Floyd Davis, both formerly of Peru, VT. She was born in Bennington, VT to Archie and Lydia Langlois. She is survived by daughters Valerie (Tom) Petitt, of Pownal, VT, Melissa (Tim) Guiles of Hoosick Falls, Step-children Kelen LePan and Elroy Davis...
Sabra A Massey (Todd)
May 10, 2021
Sabra Massey April 16, 1948 " May 10, 2021 Sabra Massey passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2021 from a complicated set of chronic and acute illnesses. She always loved being complicated. She now joins her husband Andrew Massey who preceded her by 3 years. Her boisterous laughter and warmth will be forever remembered by those who knew her. Always...
Marilyn J. Russell (Simkins)
May 6, 2021
BENNINGTON Marilyn Jane Russell, 91, a resident of Pine Circle, Bennington, died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Born in DeKalb, Illinois on November 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Lyle E. "Mac" and Faye (Wymer) Simkins. Marilyn was educated in the DeKalb public schools and worked as a lifeguard and a telephone operator....
