Obituary Listing

Sep 25, 2024

Clemente Joseph Bianchi, 82, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024 with his wife of 61 years, Lenore and his family by his side. Clem was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on July 3, 1942.

Clem loved baseball and his NY Yankees. He grew up playing baseball and pitched at Seton Hall University where he earned...

Sep 17, 2024

RUTLAND Robert J. Kennedy, 68, of Rutland, died on September 17, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on February 7, 1956 in Rutland, VT, the son of John C. Red and Norma (Kellogg) Kennedy.

Robert graduated from Mount St. Joseph in 1974 and Castleton State College. He married Debra (Button) on August 11, 1979....

Sep 16, 2024

It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Helen D. Forte, 92.   Helen died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on September 16, 2024.

Helen was born on October 15, 1931 in Rutland, VT, the daughter of Aniello and Carmella (Tedesco) Formato. She graduated from...

Sep 14, 2024

RUTLAND                Patricia Papineau, 73, passed peacefully September 14, 2024 at Rutland Hospital.

Survived by her daughter, Cami, and family Daniel, Dylan, Tristan and Zoe.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Richard and Bette Papineau.

She started dancing professionally at the age of 8 and dedicated her time, energy, and most...

Sep 7, 2024

Lake Bomoseen- Kathleen J. Leamy, 88, of Lake Bomoseen died peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday September 7, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was born on October 26, 1935 in Rutland., the daughter of Anthony and Rose (Paonessa) Salerni.

Kathleen attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy class of 1953 then...

Sep 7, 2024

William F. Fiske (Bill), 92, of Rutland, Vermont, passed away September 7, 2024 at his home. He was born in Rutland, VT on December 18, 1931, the son of Erwin and Frances (Welch) Fiske.

William graduated in 1949 from Rutland High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served from 1950-1954 during the Korean...

Sep 4, 2024

Ruth J. Macheski, 85, of Rutland, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in her home surrounded by family.

Ruth was born on March 8, 1939, in Wallingford, VT, the daughter of Willard and Nellie (Howard) Regimbald. She worked as a housekeeper for many years at various places but mostly, she was a stay-at-home mother for her 5...

Sep 3, 2024

Ronald Alan Ameden

Ronald Alan Ameden, 66 of Jamaica, Vermont died peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 with his wife by his side following a brief illness.  Ron’s death like all his life was “on his own terms”.

Ron was born January 19, 1958 in Townshend, Vermont to Alwin and Joyce (Slade) Ameden.  He attended...

Sep 2, 2024

Dolores “Low” Mangan, 82, of Rutland passed away Monday September 2, 2024 at The Meadows at East Mountain.

She was born in Rutland August 30, 1942 the daughter of Francis and Mary (Connor) Small.

Low was employed as Religious Education Coordinator at Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish.

Surviving are her son, Scott Mangan...

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...