Obituary Listing

Mar 23, 2025

Rutland- Robert (Bob) Weeks passed away on March 23,2025 at the age of 74 with his wife Marcia by his side.

Bob was born in Rutland, VT to the late Lyle and Mary Weeks.

In August of 1971 Bob married Marcia Jolley. They were married for over 53yrs.

Bob was a graduate of...

Mar 22, 2025

Cecelia E. (Osielowski) Ettori, a lifelong resident of the Rutland area, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 105.

Cecelia was born January 5th, 1920, in West Rutland. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Martha (Kasikiewicz) Oscielowski.

Loving mother to her four sons Robert Ettori and fiancé Ellen...

Mar 22, 2025

West Rutland – Joan Greenwood, passed away on March 22nd 2025 at the age of 82. Born in Rutland, VT on November 28, 1942. The daughter of Henry and Mary (O’Connor) Greenwood.

Graduated from West Rutland High School and Castleton State College. Taught at Frederic Duclos Barstow Memorial School for 35years.

A member of St....

Mar 20, 2025

Ola O'Dell of Bethel, Vermont, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the Mountain View Center in Rutland. Ola moved to Bethel in 1992, following a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in Sierra Leone. Ola chose Bethel because she had always wanted to live in a place where it snowed and where she could have a Victorian house....

Mar 19, 2025

Mendon- Diane M. Merrill

Diane M. Merrill 69, died unexpectantly Wednesday March 19, 2025 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a four-month courageous battle with an aggressive acute myeloid leukemia.

She was born January 9, 1956 in Rutland the daughter of Raymond and Eunice (Shirlock) Merrill.

Diane was a graduate of Whitcomb High...

Mar 16, 2025

John Joseph Serravezza, 82, of Mount Holly VT, changed his address to Heaven on March 16th, 2025. He passed peacefully at home with his loving wife and son at his side.

He was born August 8th, 1942 in the Bronx, NYC, NY. The second of five children to Flora Carucci Serravezza and William Serravezza.

He...

Mar 14, 2025

Linda Jean (Gates) Sloan died Friday, March 14, 2025, at Rutland Regional Medical Center with her family and beloved dog, Daisy, by her side. She was born on August 11, 1959, in Springfield, VT, to Dorothy (O’Dell) Mazzella and Robert Gates.

Linda grew up in Mount Holly on her family’s property on Gates Road. She met the...

Mar 11, 2025

Hydeville- Regina Charlene Baker Cram

It is with great sadness that the family of Regina Cram announces her passing on Mar 11, 2025 at the age of 74, after a valiant and lengthy battle with diabetes. She was surrounded by a circle of love from her large family.

Regina was born in Proctor Vt. on...

Mar 4, 2025

Gail Porter, born October 20, 1952 in Waltham, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Our House in Rutland, Vermont on March 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s.

Gail's life was marked by her unwavering strength, compassion, and the countless moments of joy she shared with those around her.

Interested in helping...

Mar 2, 2025

RUTLAND - Sharon Yakunovich, 86 , of Rutland passed away peacefully at home on Sunday March 2,2025.  Sharon was predeceased by her parents Joseph and Evelyn (Gagnon) Sayers. And her loving husband Thomas Yakunovich Sr., her sister Valerie and brother Joseph.

Sharon is survived by sons Thomas (Patty), Todd (Dorrie), 4 grandchildren Jennifer, Tyler, Lylly and Ricky...

Mar 1, 2025

On Saturday, March 1, 2025, John W. Sabotka (84) - affectionately known as 'Tookie' by his grandchildren and close loved ones – passed away peacefully, albeit suddenly, surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 13, 1940 in Proctor, VT, the eldest son of John and Helen (Rostkowski) Sabotka of Rutland, VT. He attended West Rutland High School...

Mar 1, 2025

Ira – Walter V. Czarnecki Jr.

Walter V. Czarnecki Jr. 54, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Ira on Saturday March 1, 2025.

He was born February 23, 1971 in Rutland, the son of Walter V. Czarnecki Sr. and Joan (Evens) Czarnecki.

He attended local schools in West Rutland and was an...

Feb 23, 2025

Elizabeth “Besty” (Carrigan) Smith, 85, of Rutland, died on February 23, 2025, at The Pines in Rutland.

Betsy was born on September 17, 1939, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Martin and Mary (Hennessey) Carrigan.

She graduated class of 1957, from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and worked in the family grocery store, Carrigan’s Market, until...

Feb 19, 2025

WEST RUTLAND- Sheri Marie Terounzo, the most beautiful and kind woman passed away at 52 peacefully in the arms of her daughter on February 19, 2025.

Sheri was born on April 2, 1972, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Frank and Sandra (Bove) Raymond. She graduated from Rutland High School.

She was a loving mother...

Feb 18, 2025

Lois (Fiske) Garrow, 94, of Wallingford, died on February 18, 2025, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Lois was born on November 22, 1930, in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Norris and Verna (Fuller) Fiske.

She graduated from Wallingford High School, class of 1948, and then attended Rutland Business College.

Lois married Roland Garrow...

Feb 16, 2025

RUTLAND

Michael J. Bissitte Sr., 72, of Rutland Town, died on February 16, 2025 at Springfield Health and Rehab.

He was born on September 2, 1952, in Rutland, VT, the son of John and Vivian (Cummings) Bissitte.

He attended Mount Saint Joseph High School.

Michael served in the U.S. military in...

Feb 14, 2025

Judy Greeno Congdon, 78, died peacefully on February 14, 2025 at RRMC with family by her side. She had complications from Parkinson's.

She was born on February 9, 1947, in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Smiel) Greeno Sr.

Judy graduated from Otter Valley Union High School in 1965 and from Castleton University...

Feb 13, 2025

Rutland- John Tuepker, 76, passed away peacefully with Pat by his side on February 13, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Great Lakes, Illinois on November 8, 1948, he was the son of Betty (Niblett) and William Tuepker. He grew up on the East Coast, living in many places due to his father’s various naval assignments. He attended...

Feb 9, 2025

Obituary: Larry Sears, Rutland, VT

Larry Earl Sears, 81, of Rutland, VT, passed away on February 9, 2025, leaving behind a legacy built on family, service, and a lifelong love of the great outdoors. Born on October 21, 1943, Larry was a proud lifelong resident of Rutland and Castleton Corners. He graduated from Fair Haven High School...

Feb 7, 2025

HARTLAND              Gerald Joseph Paul Smart, 66, of Hartland, ME, died on February 7, 2025 at Sanfield Rehab and Living Center.

Gerald was born on November 28, 1958, in Winterville, ME, the son of Leonard and Aurora (Michaud) Smart.

He worked as a technician for Otis Elevators and Amtrak

He attended Fort Kent Community...