Obituary Listing

Nov 14, 2023

Donald T. Sharon RUTLAND TOWN — Donald T. Sharon, 88, of Rutland Town passed away on November 14, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Rutland on April 24, 1935, the son of Chester T. Sharon and Doris (Priest) Sharon. He married the love of his life Patricia Nerney in Danby, Vermont...

Nov 13, 2023

Anita L Curtis of Sudbury VT passed away Monday November13th, 2023, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease.  Anita was born on October 21, 1949 in Rutland to Emery and Joanne Gokey (Sofia).  She Graduated from Maloney High School in Meriden CT in 1969. Anita retired from GE after almost 30 years.  She enjoyed traveling, art, gardening, and antiques.  ...

Nov 13, 2023

Dolores (LaFrance) Harrison, 95, of Shelburne, VT, formerly of Rutland, Vt, passed away peacefully at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington, VT on November 13, 2023.

Dolores was born on February 2, 1928. On September 17, 1951, she married the love of her life, James F. Harrison. They were married for 55 years, until his passing in...

Nov 12, 2023

WEST RUTLAND     Joseph J. Turner Jr. 76, of West Rutland passed away at University Medical Center on November 12, 2023, with his wife at his side.

He was born on April 9, 1947, in Proctor, the son of Joseph J. Turner Sr. and Frances (O’Bara) Turner.

He was a 1965 graduate of West Rutland High...

Nov 8, 2023

RUTLAND Donna (Reed) Gravelle passed away unexpectedly on November 8th , 2023.  She was born in Proctor, VT on August 9, 1966 Daugher of Patricia (Gallipo) and Richard Reed Sr.

Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.  She loved spending time in the south at the ocean, traveling and above all being called “GRANDMA”.  Her...

Nov 8, 2023

Sarah Pulsipher WEST RUTLAND — Sarah H. Pulsipher, 84 passed away on November 8, 2023, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born August 17, 1939, daughter of Edgar and Kathryn (Callahan) Harrington. Sarah was a graduate of Rutland High School, class of 1957. She was employed by Kinney Pike Insurance Agency for 33 years as an insurance agent,...

Nov 7, 2023

Robert W. Brunelle, Sr. RUTLAND — Robert W. Brunelle, Sr., 89, died November 7, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health. Robert was born February 1 , 1934 in Rutland, Vt., son of C. Arthur Brunelle and Mary Hurley Brunelle. Bob graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1952, where he played on the...

Nov 6, 2023

Robert L. Moore (“Bob”) of Rutland, Vermont, died peacefully on November 6, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center at age 84 after a brief illness.

Bob was born in Rutland on January 25, 1939 to Robert Farrow Moore and Beth Mundt Ramsay Moore.  He attended Rutland public schools and graduated in 1956 from Rutland High School, where...

Nov 5, 2023

RUTLAND   Francis H. Loso 86, of Rutland passed away peacefully at his home on November 5, 2023.  He was born on September 18, 1937 in Proctor the son of Charles J. and Mae (Durkee) Loso.  He worked for Johnson Tree Gang, Spencer Construction, A.J. Grace and North Country Property Maintenance.  He loved spending time outdoors caring for nature, as...

Nov 4, 2023

Alberta A. Grazini

RUTLAND   Alberta A. Grazini 76, of Rutland passed away in her home on November 4, 2023. She was born October 9, 1947, in Rutland, the daughter of Albert Grazini and Catherine (Jeannotte) Grazini.

She graduated in 1965 from Mount Saint Joseph Academy and then attended cosmetology school in Rutland and then worked...

Nov 3, 2023

Archie R. Corey RUTLAND — Archie R. Corey, 84, of Rutland died November 3, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wallingford, June 25, 1939 the son of Archie and Sylvia (Ploof) Corey. He enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, his family & friends. Archie served with the Vermont National Guard. Surviving are two sons, Kenneth Corey and...

Nov 1, 2023

Thomas D. Rajda, 68, of West Rutland died November 1, 2023 at Elderwood at Burlington.

He was born in Proctor December 13, 1954 the son of Anthony and Helen (Janiszewski) Rajda.

He was a graduate of West Rutland High School class of 1972.

Thomas was an independent contractor, helping his clients with years...

Oct 29, 2023

Richard "Rick" A. Fitzsimmons Jr., age 71, passed away October 29, 2023 with loving family at his side. Rick was born June 2, 1952 in Rutland, to Richard and Elaine (Lefevre) Fitzsimmons Sr., as the second of their six sons. Rick was predeceased by his parents, two brothers Timothy and Kevin Fitzsimmons and a nephew, James Fitzsimmons. He is...

Oct 28, 2023

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Ernest C. Wright

Ernest C. Wright, (Chef Ernie) of Rutland, died October 28, 2023 at Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware after a short illness.

Ernie was born in Sharon, PA on November 2, 1943, the son of Charles Wright and Katherine Kautzman. Ernie married the love of his life, Linda on June...

Oct 26, 2023

Milton F. Sanderson, (87), of Rutland Vermont, passed away on October 26, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Milt was born to Fordyce and Katherine (Ackley) Sanderson on August 7, 1936, in Shrewsbury, Vermont. He graduated from Rutland High School in 1954 and attended the University of Pennsylvania graduating in 1958 with a BS in Civil Engineering. After...

Oct 19, 2023

Jean F. Lertola Jean Fregosi Lertola, from proctor, died Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Genesis Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. She was 89. Jean was born in Proctor on March 2, 1934 to Geno and Vera (Ravellini) Fregosi. She grew up in Proctor with her family, attending local schools, graduating as valedictorian from Proctor High School....

Oct 19, 2023

Carol P Saceric 76, of Proctor passed away on October 19, 2023, from a brief illness at the RRMC.

Carol was born on September 26, 1947, to Raymond and Adele (Beriau) Parker at the Rutland Hospital.

Carol graduated high school from Otter Valley Union High School in 1965 and Vermont Beauty Academy in 1966. Carol...

Oct 18, 2023

Ronald Gene Baker,( 71), of Rutland, VT passed away October 18, 2023 after a long illness at his son's residence in Hampton NY surrounded by children and their companions. Ronnie was born August 7, 1952 in Rutland VT to his loving parents  Alice Baker (Whitney) and Meda Baker. Ronnie was an avid big game hunter who spent many years...

Oct 15, 2023

Stephen B. Clifford, formerly of West Yarmouth, MA and Naples, FL passed away peacefully on October 15, 2023, at Parkland Hospital in Derry, NH.

Stephen was born in Rutland, VT on January 28, 1933, to John M. and Ethel (LeClair) Clifford.  He attended St. Peter School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy, graduating with the class of 1950....

Oct 14, 2023

Robert J. Ellison RUTLAND — It is with sad news to share that Robert “Jerry” Jerald Ellison of Rutland, VT passed away with his family by his side on October 14, 2023. He was born on April 22, 1943 in Fort Benning, GA son of Robert and Dorothy Ellison. Jerry grew up in Rutland, graduating from Rutland H.S in...