Darwin Z. Bentley Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Darwin "Sonny" Bentley Jr. of Bennington died Sunday July 7, 2019 at a friend's home. He was born in Cambridge, NY on May 13, 1958. He was the son of the late Darwin Bentley Sr. and Patricia (Watters) Bentley. Darwin enjoyed spending time with his friends drinking beer under the bridge. Survivors include three sisters, Darlene (Bentley) Palmer, Cindy (Bentley)...
Howard Edward Palmer Sr.
Jul 2, 2019
HOWARD E. "BUTCH" PALMER, SR. OBITUARY POWNAL, VERMONT Howard E. "Butch" Palmer, age 67, a resident of Pownal, Vermont, died on July 2, 2019 at home. He was born in Middlebury, Vermont on April 1, 1952, and was the son of the late Ernest and Iola (Euber) Palmer. He received his education in Vermont and joined the Army following school....
William E. Dailey (Dailey) Jr.
Jun 28, 2019
William Edward. Dailey, Jr., passed away on June 28, 2019, at Southwest Vermont Medical Center. He was born in North Bennington, Vermont, on January 24, 1924, the first of four children of William E. Dailey, Sr., and Mildred Parker Dailey. Growing up in North Bennington, he spent many days working with his father, Bill, Sr., in the general contracting business...
David A. Pello
Jun 25, 2019
David A Pello, 63, a resident of Westview Estates in Manchester, VT. died Tuesday June 25, 2019 following a long illness He was born in Bennington, VT December 24, 1955. He was the son of the late Anthony and Jeanette (Langlois) Pello. David received his education in Bennington and was a graduate of Mount Anthony Union High School. David was...
Ruth A. Welch (Vanorman)
Jun 22, 2019
Ruth A. Welch, 68, a resident of Water Street, North Bennington, died Saturday, June 22, 2019 at the Vermont Veterans Home following a long illness. Born in Bennington on September 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late William and Thelma (Bentley) Van Orman. She received her education in the North Bennington and Bennington schools and was a 1968...
Alan Jon Fortney
Jun 21, 2019
Alan Jon Fortney, writer, teacher, and Native American scholar, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2019 at home with his family at his side. Alan was born in November 1939 to Albin and Anita (Sodergren) Fortney as the second child of four. His father Albin served with distinction as a Major Chaplain in the US Army in WW II. His...
Tia Renee Williams (Williams)
Jun 21, 2019
Tia Renee Williams entered the realm of infinite love on June 21, 2019. A beautiful soul, whose heart wanted nothing more than to love and be loved, Tia did just that. Her dream was to save and change as many lives as she could. Tia enjoyed spending time at the beach her family and friends, camping, and traveling. Tia's spirit...
Virginia T. Lacroix (Petitt)
Jun 11, 2019
Virginia T. LaCroix, 87, a resident of Barbers Pond Road in Pownal, VT died peacefully on Tuesday June 11, 2019 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington with her family at her side. She was born in Bennington, Vermont February 26, 1932. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Irene (Card) Petitt. Virginia received her education in...
Dorothy M. Mcgraw (Mcgraw)
Jun 7, 2019
Dorothy McGraw, a longtime resident of School Street and more recently of Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, passed away on Friday June 7, 2019. Dorothy was born in Bennington, VT on November 16, 1928, the daughter of Thomas and Marietter (Sweet) McGraw. She attended North Bennington Elementary School. Dorothy was predeceased by her sister Lillian. Dorothy's family and home were...
Jedediah C. Maxham
Jun 7, 2019
Jedediah C. "Jed" Maxham, 38, a former resident of Bennington, VT and more recently of Poultney, VT died Friday June 7, 2019 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Bennington, VT February 23, 1981. He was the son of the late Clifford Maxham and Jolene (Willette) Eisenlohr. Jed received his education in Bennington...
Lucy A. Latif (Stemp)
Jun 5, 2019
Lucy A. (Stemp) Latif, 88, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2019 at CLR Nursing Home. She was born on March 1, 1931 to Frank and Elfrieda (Kittel) Stemp and educated in Bennington schools. She married Francis Latif on July 4, 1948. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. Lucy enjoyed cooking and hosting family gatherings, where...
Marion P. Cross (Moffitt)
Jun 4, 2019
Marion Pierce Cross passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Widow of Carroll Pierce and Edward Cross. She was born in Bennington, daughter of George and Hattie Moffitt. Survivors include daughter Debra Pierce- Chanard and husband Jeffrey. Son, Jeffrey and Crystal Pierce their daughter Rebecca. She was predeceased by a beloved son, Thomas Pierce in 1991. His children are...
John J. Gorman
Jun 4, 2019
John J Gorman, 86, of North Bennington, Vermont died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 4, 2019. Fondly known as Jack, he was born in Bennington on October 24, 1932 to the late John (Jack) Gorman and Hazel (Tripp) Gorman. He received his education in Bennington and proudly served in the US Navy on board the USS...
Dan Ralph Towner
Jun 2, 2019
CHELSEA, VT Dan R. Towner, 78, a former resident of the Chelsea area for over 20 years, died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Sweetbrook Nursing Facility in Williamstown, MA following a long illness. Born in Dedham, MA on May 6, 1941 he was the son of the late Clifford and Rina (Peterson) Towner. Dan received his education in the...
Anita K. Caswell (Kichline)
May 31, 2019
Anita K. Caswell, longtime resident of Jefferson Heights, Bennington, died peacefully at her home on May 31, surrounded by her family. Born in Allentown, PA on July 16, 1930, she was the only child of the late Dr. William and Helen (Fretz) Kichline. The family later moved to Durham, New Hampshire, where Anita would spend her youth. Anita graduated valedictorian...
Michael S. Krizan Sr.
May 30, 2019
North Hoosick, NY Michael S. Krizan Sr., 79, a resident of Route 67, North Hoosick, NY died Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Albany Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, CT on May 31, 1939, at the end of the great depression, he was the youngest of 8 children. He was the son of the late John and...
Marie Ann Maynard (Mears)
May 24, 2019
MARIE MAYNARD OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Marie A. Maynard, age 71, a resident of Bennington, died on Friday, May 24, 2019 following a long illness. She was born in Bennington and was the daughter of the late Donald and Anna Bell (Sweet) Mears. She received her education in local schools. Marie has worked at different odd jobs over the years, but...
Carole A. Kenney (Bevis)
May 20, 2019
BENNINGTON Carole A. Kenney, 77, a resident of Emma Street, Bennington, died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Bennington on August 27, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Francis and Frances (Ross) Bevis. Carole received her education in the Shaftsbury and North Bennington Schools and was a 1960 graduate of...
Ray Smith Stratton
May 12, 2019
RAY STRATTON OBITUARY POWNAL, VERMONT Ray Smith Stratton, age 67, a resident of Pownal, Vermont died on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, following a brief illness. Ray was born in Bennington on August 23, 1951, and was raised here by his mother and stepfather Ellen and Edward Welch and his beloved grandmother Esther Stratton. He received his...
Mary Anne Roy (Betit)
May 11, 2019
Mary Anne Roy July 25, 1925- May 11, 2019 Mary Anne Roy a former resident of Bennington and Pownal , Vermont for 91 years, passed into the next life surrounded by her family in her Milford, New Hampshire home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 72 years, Marcien , her five children, Eugene, Peggy, Mary, Leon and Anne...
