Obituary Listing

Aug 31, 2024

Bridgewater-Patricia "Pat" Taylor Melton, 78, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the hospital in Rutland, VT with family at her bedside. Patricia was born on October 15, 1945, in New Albany, Mississippi to the late George Ocie Taylor and Annie Elzine Gadd Taylor. She was predeceased by her sister Georgia Taylor Fisher, and brother Robert Louie Taylor.

Aug 29, 2024

Stephen E. Bernier, 72, of Rutland passed away August 29, 2024 at The Pines of Rutland.

He was born in Proctor, February 27, 1952 the son of Joseph and Leona (Trombly) Bernier.

Stephen was employed as a corrections officer with VT Department of Corrections and more recently with Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Assn.

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Aug 17, 2024

John A. Halpin Jr RUTLAND — John Andrew Halpin Jr died peacefully Saturday, August 17 at the age of 84. He was born in Rutland, Vermont in 1939 to John and Yvonne (Thompson) Halpin. Upon graduating from Mt. St. Joseph Academy as class president, John went on to St. Michael’s College and it was while there that he met...

Aug 12, 2024

Kathleen Jenks Harm RUTLAND — Kathleen Jenks Harm, 78 of Rutland died in her home with her husband Bill, and friends, by her side on August 12, 2024. Kathy was born July 1, 1946 in Batavia, NY to Paul and Patricia Jenks but she considered herself a true Vermonter as she had been conceived in Burlington. Kathy grew up...

Aug 12, 2024

Rutland- Bobbi Dickson 61 of Rutland passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 12, 2024 She was born on October 8, 1962 in Rutland to Phyllis Williams and Bernard Orcutt. Bobbi  was a 1981 graduate of Poultney High School . She is survived by her son Jack Dickson of Rutland ,her sisters Betsi Williams (Bobbi’s Twin)of...

Aug 8, 2024

BRANDON- Watson M. Conner II, 86, died on August 8, 2024 at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT. Watson was born on June 5, 1938 in Buffalo, NY, the son of Watson M. and Rachel (Phenice) Conner. Watson worked at IBM as a computer programmer. Survivors include his sons Michael Conner of Chico, CA and David Conner...

Aug 7, 2024

South Burlington - William Albert Shappy III, 71, of South Burlington, VT passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He was born July 20, 1953 in Rutland, the son of William Albert Jr. and Helen (Spine) Shappy. Bill was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy class of 1971. On October 3, 1992 he married his beloved wife...

Aug 3, 2024

Rutland

John J. Sheehan

John Sheehan, 85, of Rutland died Saturday August 3, 2024 at his home.

He was born in Troy, New York, April 29, 1939 the son of Regina Sheehan.

John was employed at Coca-Cola Co. and was owner of Delliveneri’s Bakery, until his retirement.

Surviving are...

Aug 1, 2024

Rutland   Katrina Carris, affectionately known as K-Rock, passed away peacefully in her home on August 1, at the age of 74. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Lindsay Smith, and her wife Ellie Erickson (Austin, TX); her brother, Bill Carris, and his wife Barbara; many beloved nieces, nephews, and extended family; her stepson, Kenneth Truhan, and his wife...

Jul 30, 2024

PROCTOR                  E. Patrick Burke Jr. Esq, 80, of Proctor died at home Tuesday July 30, 2024, surrounded by family.  He was born in Middlebury VT on March 12, 1944, the son of Edward Patrick Burke Sr and Miriam (Kilbourn) Burke.

He married Laura Emma Yantz at St. Ambrose church in Bristol Vermont on June 17, 1967.

Jul 28, 2024

RUTLAND                 Lucille Ann Notte “Lucy”, 78, passed away July 28, 2024 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Lucy was born in Rutland, Vermont, on August 14, 1946, the daughter of Martin and Clementine (Polcaro) Notte. She was a 1964 graduate and a proud member of the Mount Saint Joseph Academy community. She was an avid...

Jul 27, 2024

PORT RICHEY, FL Joseph P. Hoague “Pete”, 76, died on July 27, 2024 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by family.

Pete was born in Rutland on July 15, 1948, the son of Joseph A. and Gloria (Thomas) Hoague. Pete attended Poultney High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boxing, he loved his farm in Hampton, but...

Jul 24, 2024

Sheila M. (Gilligan) Cox, 62, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2024. Born in Nashville, TN, she moved to Rutland, VT, at the age of four. Sheila graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy, where she met her beloved husband, Rick Cox. Together, they built a beautiful family, raising two amazing children, Jared and Alexandra (Lexy).

Sheila earned...

Jul 22, 2024

RUTLAND                 Saundra M. Springer, 79, passed away at the home of her daughter on July 22, 2024, surrounded by family.

Saundra was born in Rutland, VT to Lyman and Eva (Goodnough) Wood on January 4, 1945.

Saundra worked various jobs throughout her life, Meals on Wheels, Summit Lodge and various nursing homes.

Saundra...

Jul 21, 2024

Jennifer Ann Canales Senecal, 51, died on July 21, 2024 in her home with her daughter and husband by her side.

Jennifer was born on November 27, 1972 in North Adams, MA, the daughter of Daniel R. and Loretta M. (O’Neil) Canales. She graduated class of 1991 from Mount St. Joseph High School and went on to...

Jul 20, 2024

RUTLAND

Richard S. Smith, age 80, passed away at home on July 20th, 2024.  He was born on October 14, 1943 to George G. Smith and Virginia P. Smith.

Richard was a member of Rutland High School, Class of 1961. He attended Mt. Hermon School for Boys followed by Middlebury College, and then Suffolk University...

Jul 15, 2024

Sandra Lee Webster, celebrating her 85th birthday, died on July 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.

Sandra was born on July 15, 1939 in Proctor, VT, the daughter of Robert and Eleanor (Coleman) Wener. Sandra work as a machinist for General Electric for 32 years. She attended Proctor High School.

Survivors include her...

Jul 15, 2024

Janis Ann Lampley (née Lawrence), aged 87, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Rutland, VT. Born on June 7, 1937, Janis was known for her exceptional cooking skills and a distinctive sense of humor that brought joy to those around her.

Janis is survived by her loving family: daughters Julie Noel and Laurie Scott; sons-in-law Jeff...

Jul 13, 2024

RUTLAND Lorraine C. Pratico, 91 of Rutland, died on July 13th, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Lorraine was born on July 22, 1932 in Graniteville, VT, the daughter of Romeo and Paula (St. Marie) Choiniere. Lorraine worked as an assistant to Dr. Pingree of Rutland. She was a graduate of Spaulding High School in Barre, VT,...

Jul 12, 2024

RUTLAND    Lana C. Skovira, 49, of Rutland, died on July 12, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Lana was born October 6, 1974 in Rutland, the daughter of George P. and Linda (Collis) Skovira. She worked as a bar manager at the VFW in Rutland. She went to Proctor High School and Becker J. College where she earned an...