Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2024

Janet Haynes Sax, 78 of  Rutland Passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 9, 1945, the daughter of Blanche and Clarence Haynes. Janet was married to William Sax who passed away January 25,2015. They were married for 34 years. Janet was a lifelong lover of dogs.  She particularly loved...

Mar 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Theresa Shanahan McGee

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to a cherished mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Theresa Shanahan McGee who was called into the arms of Our Lord. Theresa's unwavering love, infectious laughter, and giving spirit touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Born to...

Mar 9, 2024

WALLINGFORD Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Bersaw, 91, died peacefully on March 9, 2024, at The Pines of Rutland, after a brief stay that was spent surrounded by family and loved ones.

Elizabeth was born on November 11, 1932 in Colchester, VT, the daughter of Harry and Elaine (Bean) Ravenscroft.

She was a 1951 graduate of Cathedral...

Mar 7, 2024

Rutland

Louise Marie Lawrence

Louise Marie Lawrence, 96, of Rutland died peacefully March 7, 2024 at the Pines in Rutland with her family at her side.

Louise was born on February 12, 1928, the daughter of Mariano and Bennedetta (Ruggiero) Cioffi.

She was a homemaker, cooking delicious meals and some questionable...

Mar 1, 2024

Martha Zullo, our beloved “Mother,” “Myrtle,” “Mema,” and “Grammie,” 91 years young, passed away on March 1st surrounded by her loving family.

Martha was born in Granville, New York on April 9, 1932, as the middle of three daughters to Lillian and Edwin Gregory. All three girls had beautiful, blonde curls. Martha, like her sisters, was small...

Mar 1, 2024

NO CLARENDON       John Raymond Mero died March 1st at the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, VT. John was born August 24, 1947 to Raymond and Elizabeth (Young) Mero in Plattsburgh, New York. He grew up in Willsboro, NY where he attended and graduated from Willsboro High School as part of the class of 1966. Upon graduation John...

Feb 28, 2024

UTLAND          Francis J. Mainolfi, 75, died on February 28, 2024, in his home surrounded by family.

He was born on November 28, 1948, the son of Mario and Mary (Dzuba) Mainolfi.

Francis was a member of St. Peters church.

Francis served in the US Army.

He was the owner and operator...

Feb 26, 2024

Rutland Pamela Maniery 68

We are heartbroken to announce Pamela (Pam) Maniery gained her angle wings of flight in the early morning on February  26,  2024, suddenly at home with her loving husband. Pam was born on September 14,1955 to Alice Shackett and Harold Murray. She graduated from Springfield High school. Pam retired in 2017 from a...

Feb 26, 2024

Henry Joseph Hance, Jr. passed peacefully into eternal life at his home on Monday, February 26, 2024. Henry or “Hank” was born in Rutland, VT on July 10,1962, the only son of Angela Giancola and Henry J. Hance, Sr.  As the first-born grandson of the Giancola family, he was greatly loved by his grandparents and uncles. His uncle Joe...

Feb 25, 2024

NORTH CLARENDON        Daniel S. Surrell, 49, died in his home on February 25, 2024.

He was born on January 19, 1975, the son of James and Rae (Stratton) Surrell. He was a 1993 graduate of Mill River Union High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps from 1993 to 1997. He worked as a delivery driver for...

Feb 20, 2024

Luigi Mainolfi RUTLAND — Luigi Mainolfi, 88, passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Luigi was born March 7th, 1935 in Pratella, Italy, the third child and only son of Clelia (Testa) Marro and Giambattista Mainolfi. In his early teens, Luigi immigrated to the United States and...

Feb 20, 2024

Denise M. Compagna

May 18, 1991 - February 20, 2024

Denise Compagna, 32, of Rutland, VT gained her wings of freedom on February 20, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1991 in Rutland, Vt to Annette (Compagna) Rider & Randy Walker.

Denise grew up in Rutland, Vt. She graduated from Rutland High...

Feb 18, 2024

Joseph A. Smith WEST RUTLAND — Joseph (Smitty) Albert Smith, 81, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in West Rutland, Vt. April 23,1942 to Lloyd and Natalie (Sienicki) Smith. Joseph lived his whole life in West Rutland, a long time member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. He loved walking...

Feb 18, 2024

Rutland

James “Jim” Clifford passed away on February 18, 2024.

Jim was the third of six children born to Joe and Alma Clifford in Rutland, Vermont on February 9,1956.  The Clifford children had countless friends and their household was the gathering point for much of Rutland for nearly 20 years.  Jim thrived there.

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Feb 16, 2024

Benjamin John Curtis

PROCTOR Benjamin  was born on May 7, 1977 at Rutland Hospital to his parents, Albert and Gail Curtis. He was the heart of the family and will be sorely missed by many people.  Although he was an only child, he was lucky enough to have many close cousins on both sides of his family....

Feb 14, 2024

RUTLAND Stephanie Michelle Manning, 77, of Rutland passed away unexpectedly at her home Wednesday February 14, 2024. She was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on November 19, 1946 to Stanley and Frances (Dobrovolsky) Pielaszczyk. Stephanie was very proud of her Polish heritage throughout her entire life. She grew up in Holden, Massachusetts and attended Nachusett Regional High School. She enjoyed...

Feb 12, 2024

Thomas C.  Harte Sr.  (Chuckwagon) passed away on February 12, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born in West Rutland on December 20, 1938 to the late John and Rose Mary (O’Rourke) Harte He was a graduate of West Rutland School class of 1956 where he played football, Basketball and Baseball. Soon after graduation he enlisted in...

Feb 11, 2024

Joyce Audrey Jones (née Rickard) of Shrewsbury VT left this Earth on February 11th, 2024. She was 89 years of age, born March 19th, 1934 in Hanson, MA.

Joyce found purpose in her life by helping people and animals alike. She showed dedication as a counselor working with recovering alcoholics and addicts (at Serenity House , Wallingford...

Feb 11, 2024

Jeffrey T Foley, 56 passed away peacefully at his home on February 11th 2024. Born April 7, 1967, in Elizebeth N.J.  Jeffrey made his way to Vermont in the early 80's living in Shrewsbury , Danby ,Bennington, then landing in Rutland where he has lived the past 18 years. He leaves behind his mother Linda Foley-Barton, step-father David Barton,...

Feb 9, 2024

Tamara Jean (Zullo) Delehanty, 59, passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2024 at UVM Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Over the past few years, while Tammy courageously battled serious health conditions, her sweet nature and determination to fight remained steadfast until the end.

She was born in Rutland, Vermont on August 11, 1964 to David...