Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2025

Brenda Ann "Combatti" Miglis, 72 of Center Rutland, VT died Friday October 3, 2025 at UVM hospital in Burlington after a short illness.

She was born on December 14, 1952 in Rutland, VT daughter of John P. Combatti & Catherine I. (Burgess) Combatti

Brenda was a deli manager and bakery manager for Grand Union in...

Sep 20, 2025

David Birkenhead, born May 16, 1944, in Boston, MA, passed away peacefully. He grew up in Holbrook, MA, where he was a standout athlete.

A gifted mason, David left his mark in the 1970s and 80s building countless fireplaces and chimneys that still warm homes across the state of Vermont. Later, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to...

Sep 17, 2025

Chittenden- Patricia I. Waite 85, died Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Rutland Regional Medical center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 20, 1940 in Windsor, VT the daughter of Francis and Mildred (Porter) Lane.

Patricia worked as a glove cutter for Elpam Glove Factory for many years.

She loved getting...

Sep 15, 2025

David Joseph Atherton, 53, passed away unexpectedly in his Rutland VT home on September 15, 2025. He was born to Brian Atherton and Ramona Belanger on December 10, 1971.

Raised in Bristol, Vermont, David graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 1989. Often called “David Atherton, MD” (for Music Dictionary), will be remembered for his passion...

Sep 14, 2025

West Rutland - Leona C. Razanouski

Leona Razanouski, 86, died September 14th at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in West Rutland, January 7, 1939, Daughter of Vincent and Victoria (Hyjek) Wierzbicki.

Leona was known as the life of the party wherever she was, and was prideful of her family. She...

Sep 13, 2025

Rutland – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Vitagliano on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 97, but…. He would tell you he was 98! Some Italians say they are the age they are about to...

Sep 12, 2025

Denice O’Brien Gonyea died on September 12th 2025.

She was the eldest daughter of Joseph A. O’Brien and Mary B O’Brien. Her family lived in Longmeadow, MA. They spent as much time as possible during summers at their cottage on Cape Cod.

Denice attended Ursuline Academy in Springfield, MA.

Upon graduation Denice was...

Sep 2, 2025

Rutland – Marguerite Ponton

Marguerite Ponton, 95, died Tuesday September 2, 2025 at Mountain View Center in Rutland.

She was born August 25, 1930 in Shrewsbury, VT the daughter of Ernest and Florise (Sanderson) Johnson.

Marguerite was a graduate of  Rutland High School and received her Master’s Degree from Castleton Teachers College. Marguerite...

Aug 28, 2025

Rutland – Nancy J. Stahura

Nancy Jane Stahura, 93, died August 28, 2025, at the Meadows at East Mountain after a long illness.

She was born November 6, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Allan P. and Mary E. (Alexander) Gowan.

Nancy was a graduate of Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls,...

Aug 20, 2025

Rutland- John E. Hall

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother, father uncle and friend On Wednesday morning August 20, 2025 at his residence under the great care of Bayada Hospice.

John was born August 16, 1948 in Rutland the son of Clinton D. Hall and Esther T. (Presseller)...

Aug 20, 2025

Rutland – Helen L. Frechette

Helen L. Frechette 76, died Wednesday August 20, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 24, 1948 in Springfield, VT the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Pollard) Fuller.

Helen was a graduate of Rutland High School.

She had been employed...

Aug 17, 2025

Rutland- Scott Pinkham, 67 passed away at home Aug 17, 2025 after a long illness.

Scott was born June 26, 1958, the child of William and Georgia (Sprague) Pinkham.

He enjoyed golfing at the Proctor Pittsford Country Club, snowmobiling and most of all spending time with his dog Maddy.

Scott was also a...

Aug 6, 2025

Maria Theresa Giancola Fusco RUTLAND-

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Theresa, on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at the age of 91, at the Mountain View Center, Rutland Vermont, after an eight-year battle with Dementia. Marie (as she was usually called) was a cherished parent, grandparent, sister, aunt,...

Aug 5, 2025

Dr. David H. Bahnson, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. He was 78 years old.

Dave was born in Baltimore, Maryland to Henry and Louise Bahnson, and later moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Middlebury College and then the University of Pittsburgh Medical School, after which he began his training...

Aug 2, 2025

Beloved Ronald Albert Douglas, also known as Ron, Ronnie, father/poppy, husband, son, uncle, grandfather, and friend, died Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was 77 years young.

Ronald was born August 10, 1947, in Rutland, the son of Clifford George and Amelia Jean (Amoriello)...

Jul 30, 2025

Jerry J. Dubeau, 69, of Rutland, Vermont, passed away on July 30, 2025 at his residence after a long courageous battle with a variety of health problems.  Jerry passed peacefully at 7:11 pm with his sisters and brother-in-law all praying by his side.

Born on July 31, 1956 in Rutland VT.  He was the son of Arthur...

Jul 30, 2025

Donald “Bomo” J. Accavallo, 80, died July 30, 2025 at Mountain View Center in Rutland after a long illness. He passed away peacefully around midnight with his granddaughter by his side.

He was born on June 23, 1945 in Rutland and was the first of three children born to Louis and Florence (LaCrosse) Accavallo.

Bomo...

Jul 30, 2025

Rita Catherine "Nonna” Bernier (Russell), 78, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Dartmouth, New Hampshire, just one day shy of her 79th birthday.

Born on July 31, 1946, in Rutland, Vermont, Rita was raised in the heart of what was once known as “Little Italy”.  She carried with her a deep pride in her Italian heritage...

Jul 30, 2025

Burlington Vt-Neil E. Freeman SR.

Neil E. Freeman SR, 76 passed away Wednesday July 30th at the Rutland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness and old age.

He was born February 20th 1949 in Burlington, VT the son of Earl T. Freeman and Cecile Benoit.

Neil E. Freeman was a high...

Jul 29, 2025

Rutland –Laurie A. Kapitan

Laurie A. Kapitan, 66, died Tuesday afternoon July 29, 2025 at Mountain View Center in Rutland after a long illness.

She was born October 29, 1958 in Rutland, the daughter of Andrew and Beverly (Jones) Kapitan.

Laurie’s love for her family was truly endless. She poured her heart into...