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...
John L. Morandi
Dec 7, 2024
John L. Morandi, 80, of Bennington passed away unexpectedly at home on December 7, 2024. John was born to Francis and Janice (Szetela) Morandi in North Adams, MA on April 30, 1944. He attended Drury High School and graduated college from Berkshire Community College with an Associate’s degree. John worked in manufacturing and quality control, retiring from ChemFab in North...
Ellen Kingsbury Viereck
Dec 6, 2024
Teacher and artist Ellen Kingsbury Viereck, a resident of Shaftsbury since 1954, died at her home on Dec. 6, having been in hospice care. She was 96 years old. Born in Boston, May 4, 1928, the second of three daughters of Frederick S. Kingsbury and Jocelyn Felicia Doughty, she was educated at the Thomas School in Rowayton, Conn., founded by...
Kevin Kirkpatrick
Dec 4, 2024
Kevin Kirkpatrick, 75, of Burlington, Irasburg, and Bennington passed away on December 4, 2024 at the Vermont Veterans' Home in Bennington. Kevin was born on October 18, 1949 in North Adams, MA to Mary Allison (Beattie) Kirkpatrick and Ray B. Kirkpatrick. He grew up with his elder sister, Suzanne, and younger brother, Bowden. Kevin's earliest years were spent in Pittsfield,...
Claire Louise Williams
Nov 21, 2024
Claire L Williams, 80, of Bennington, VT, passed peacefully on November 21, 2024, of a rare variant of Alzheimer’s (Posterior Cortical Atrophy). She was born on August 14, 1944, in Adams. MA. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael B. Williams (2006) of Shaftsbury, VT, father Bernard Langner, mother Helen Langner of North Adams, MA, and only...
Marianne Caparco
Nov 18, 2024
Marianne Caparco passed away at home peacefully on November 18, 2024. Marianne was born on February 21, 1929 in Schweinfurt, Germany to her parents, Heinrich Pult and Frieda Kegel. She went to public school in Germany and started to work in a factory at an early age. She met and married Laurence Gingras, a United States soldier, in 1952 and...
William Wayne Bolton
Nov 16, 2024
William W. Bolton Sr., of North Bennington, VT, passed away at his home on November 16, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Bennington, VT on March 24, 1943 the son of Vernon Percy Bolton and Helena (Burgess) Bolton. Bill received his education in Bennington, VT and went on to join the Marines from 1960-1970 where he...
Mary Hall
Nov 16, 2024
Mary Immen Hall, long time resident of Bennington, VT, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2024 at the age of 91. Her transition was peaceful, surrounded by family and her beloved husband, Joe at her side. Mary was born October 8, 1933 in Mount Vernon, NY. She was the only child of Lillian (Elliott) and Charles Burton Immen. She attended...
Michael Peter Wilson
Nov 15, 2024
Michael Peter Wilson, son of Joseph and Grace Wilson, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024. He grew up on Fillmore Street in Bennington, Vermont and resided in the home his parents built for the remainder of his life. Mike received his Master Electrician Certification in 1977. Mike was a fixture at Mount Snow Resort, in Wilmington, Vermont, where he...
Joseph R. Wyman
Nov 15, 2024
Joseph "Jody" Wyman, 64 of West Arlington, VT passed away on November 15, 2024 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT following a long illness. Jody's was born in Bennington, VT on August 18, 1960, the son of Frederick D. and Louise (Parker) Wyman. Jody was a carpenter for many years, working for Herb Stratton Construction then for...
Kevin "Champ" Ward
Nov 13, 2024
On Wednesday, November 13, Kevin “Champ” Ward, a beloved figure of Chapel Road, passed away at just 54 years of age. Known for his hearty laugh, his loyalty to friends and family, and his unbreakable love for his garage, Kevin’s passing has left a profound void in the lives of everyone who knew him. Kevin was born on August...
Amber Rose Burgess
Nov 8, 2024
Amber Rose Burgess, daughter of Pamela A. Burgess, and mother of Anthony Amidon, Madison Burgess, Tyson Burgess, and her younger children – passed away suddenly in Bennington, VT on November 8, 2024. Amber was a lifelong resident of Bennington, VT. She was a homemaker, whose passion in life was her children. Everyone who met Amber would not forget her charm,...
George C Freeman
Nov 6, 2024
George C. Freeman, 93 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at his home on November 6, 2024. George was born in Albany, NY on January 9, 1931, the son of William and Helen E. (Batholtz) Freeman III. He received his education in Hoosick Falls, NY and attended Hoosac School. He later attended Carlisle Military School in Bamberg, SC. He was...
Linda Lee Hunt
Nov 6, 2024
Linda L. Hunt, 76 of Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on November 6, 2024, following a lengthy illness. Linda was born in Bridgeport, CT on June 22, 1948, the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Raymond) King Sr. Linda married Clarence (Tom) Hunt on October 15, 1993, in White Creek New York. Linda...
Genevieve B. Kelley
Nov 6, 2024
Genevieve B. Kelly, 94, a former resident of Harvest Hills Drive, and Homestead Mews in North Bennington, VT, passed away on November 6, 2024, at the Portland Care and Rehabilitation Center in Portland, CT. Genevieve was born in Middletown, CT on December 20, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Henry and Frances (Ryczek) Bartlett of Durham, CT. Genevieve...
