Obituaries

Apr 28, 2017

Joseph Matthew Walsh, age 77, a resident of Pownal, died on April 28, 2017 as a result of injuries he sustained in a fall He was born in New York City on January 19, 1940 and was the son of the late George and Margret (Broyles) Walsh. He received his education in New York. He served in the Marine Corps...

Apr 22, 2017

Jon Edward Garhartt Bennington, Vermont Jon Edward Garhartt, age 56, died Saturday, April 22, 2017. He was born in Bennington to Beulah and Clifford Grhartt He attended local schools, graduating in 1979. Worked for years at All Days and Onion Restaurant, then Henry's Matket and later at the State of Vermont until his retirement due to illness Jon leaves his...

Apr 21, 2017

Marabee Morgan, 92, peacefully passed away Friday April 21, 2017, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 3, 1925. She was a lifelong resident of Bennington, Vermont. Marabee resided at Bennington Health and Rehabilitation Center, for the last 15 years. She enjoyed playing bingo, doing crafts, and eating sweets. She will be greatly missed and loved by many....

Apr 19, 2017

George W. Kakule, 51, a former resident of Bennington and more recently of Schenectady, NY passed away peacefully Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He was born in Troy, New York March 17, 1966. He was the son of the late George Kakule and Octavia (Ritter) Eldredge who survives. George received his education in Bennington. For several...

Apr 18, 2017

George O'Callaghan, age 85, passed away peacefully at The Manes House in the presence of his caretaker Holly, after a brief illness. George was a resident of The Manes House of for the past 11 years. George enjoyed sitting on the front porch and caring for the household dog Ellie. He took great pride in putting the flag out every...

Apr 17, 2017

William Hyatt May, 89, a resident of West Road Park in Bennington passed away Monday April 17, 2017 at the Vermont Veterans Home following a brief illness. He was born at the family home in Pittsfield, MA November 22, 1927. He was the son of the late Franklin B. May and Margaret Louise (Artz) May. Bill received his education in...

Apr 16, 2017

Apr 13, 2017

On April 13, 2017, George Daniel Peters passed away peacefully in Bennington, Vermont, where he lived for seven years. Born in fruit growing country in Conewago Township in Adams County, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1930 to Harold and Kathryn Peters, George is survived by his beloved wife Marianne Peters as well as his loving family: stepdaughters Jennifer Rubenstein and her...

Apr 10, 2017

FREDIA MIKA OBITUARTY SHAFTSBURY, VERMONT Fredia Mary Mika, age 82, a resident of Shaftsbury and former longtime resident of Chicopee, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT, with her loving family at her side. She was born on April 30, 1934 in Chicopee, MA and was the daughter...

Apr 9, 2017

HARRIET HYNDMAN CLARKSBURG, Mass. -- Harriet Louise Hyndman, 98, of Daisy Lane, a former resident of Bennington, Vt., died on Sunday, April 9, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Mechanicville, N.Y., on May 20, 1918, daughter of Alexander and Ethel Ostrander Lewis, she attended schools in Bennington. Mrs. Hyndman retired as a sewer at the former...

Apr 8, 2017

MANCHESTER Richard Brocksbank, Manchester, VT, died after a short illness on April 8th, 2017. He was 82. Born in Waynesboro, PA, he attended Mercersburg Academy and Bucknell University. After graduating from Ursinus College he returned to Mercersburg Academy where he taught English and coached golf. He also taught at the Philadelphia Main Line Schools, Great Valley and Conestoga. His marriage...

Apr 7, 2017

CELIA LONG OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Celia M. Long, age 92, a resident of Bennington died at Crescent Manor in Bennington on Friday, April 7, 2017 , surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Arlington, VT on January 29, 1925, and was the daughter of the late Fraisher and Addie (Woodard) Mears. Celia received her education in Arlington Schools....

Apr 6, 2017

BENNINGTON Jean N. Rice, 86, widow of C. Edward Rice, a resident of East Road, Bennington, died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. Born in Winthrop, MA on January 9, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Peter James and Kathleen Vitch (Hill) Nelson. Jean received her early education in Shaftsbury and was a 1949 graduate...

Apr 4, 2017

Michael Joseph Barber,75, a resident of Tel Road in Bennington died Tuesday April 4, 2017 at the Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington following a brief illness. He was born in Troy, New York August 17, 1941. He was the son of the late Joseph Patrick Barber and Julia H. (Duane) Barber. Mike received his education in Hoosick Falls...

Apr 1, 2017

Mrs. Ruth M. Coronios Ruby (nee Covert), age 96, died on April 1, 2017. Ruth was born in Upper Montclair, NJ on March 12, 1921, the daughter and only child of Herbert Blakely and Edith Geistweit Covert. She was a graduate of Montclair High School Class of 1939. After receiving her Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University in Canton,...

Mar 31, 2017

Barbara L. Brace, 64, a resident of North Street in Bennington died unexpectedly on Friday March 31, 2017 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Bennington, Vermont April 23, 1952. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Roselda (Cumm) Harrington. Barbara received her education at Saint Francis de Sales Academy and was a 1970 graduate...

Mar 31, 2017

Frances Wallace Dupee, 97, widow of DeForest C. Dupee, a resident of South Stream Road, Bennington, died Friday, March 31, 2017 at her residence. Born on March 15, 1920 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Martha E. (Ridge) Wallace. Mr. & Mrs. Dupee were married on August 18, 1940. Mr. Dupee died November...

Mar 31, 2017

Henry E. Brown Sr., 67, a resident of Emma St. in Bennington, VT died Friday March 31, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Argyle, New York November 8, 1949. He was the son of the late Henry J. and Marion H. (Fish) Brown. He received his education in New York. In earlier years Henry...

Mar 31, 2017

Michael T. Downey, 67, a resident of Robinson Ave. in Bennington died Friday, March 31, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness. Born in New York on October 13, 1949, Michael was the son of the late Thomas and Theresa (Stuart) Downey. He received his early education in Riverdale New York and Manchester Elementary school while residing at Ormsby...

Mar 30, 2017

JOSEPH ANTON OBITUARY BENNINGTON, VERMONT Mr. Joseph T. Anton, age 96, a resident of North Bennington, VT died on Thursday March 30, 2017 as a result of injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Hoosick NY. He was born on March 2, 1921 in Brooklyn, NY and was the son of Thomas and Rose (Barbarite) Antonucci.. Joseph's life centered...