Henry J Weeks
Oct 12, 2023
Henry J. Weeks RUTLAND — We are sad to announce the passing of Henry J. Weeks, Jr. of Rutland, Vermont at the age of 75, following a difficult period of illness on October 12th, 2023. Henry was born on August 11, 1948, to Henry Sr. and Blanche LaPan Weeks in Franklin, Vermont and was predeceased by his parents. Henry...
Carmine Richard (Dick) Polzello
Oct 10, 2023
Carmine R. Polzello VENICE, FL — Carmine Richard (Dick) Polzello, age 85, of Venice, FL, Connecticut, and Vermont depending on his mood, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Born on December 4, 1937 in Rutland, Vermont, he was the beloved husband of Lena (Quesnel) Polzello and son of the late Paschal Polzello and Mary (Accorsi) Polzello. A...
Janet Nelson Pace
Oct 7, 2023
Janet N. Pace RUTLAND — Janet Nelson Pace passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease at the Meadows in Rutland, VT. She was born on May 14, 1935 to Carl and Helen Nelson in Ludlow, MA. Janet was predeceased by her parents, Carl and Helen Nelson, and her brother, Carl...
Justin C Louras
Oct 6, 2023
Justin C. Louras RUTLAND — Justin Constantinos Louras, a left-handed, color-blind dyslexic of boundless creativity in all its forms, departed this universe during the first week of October 2023 at the age of 36 years. Justy suffered mightily from interminable grief at the loss of his brother Chris and his cousin Nick, and his grief ultimately overcame him. Justin’s...
Carmela Tropeano
Oct 3, 2023
Rutland
Carmela Tropeano
Carmela Tropeano, 92, of Rutland died Wednesday October 3, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Genoa, Italy October 26, 1930 the daughter of Joseph and Maria Russo.
In 1964 Carmela and her husband arrived in Long Island from Italy.
She enjoyed cooking...
Thomas J Pressly Ii
Sep 30, 2023
Thomas J. Pressly II RUTLAND — Thomas James Pressly II, age 77, a resident of Rutland since 1970, died at peace at home on September 30, 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by his family. He was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on November 4, 1945, the son of Professor Thomas J. Pressly and Lillian (Cameron) Pressly. He graduated from...
Mary J Dipalma
Sep 30, 2023
Mary J. DiPalma RUTLAND — Mary Josephine (Mazzariello) DiPalma, 89 of Rutland, passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on September 30, 2023. Born November 12, 1933, in Rutland, to Thomas and Regina (Bizzaro) Mazzariello, Mary graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1951. Following graduation, she spent several years employed in the Rutland area, including at...
Shirley M Leonard
Sep 28, 2023
Shirley M. Leonard RUTLAND — Shirley Marie Leonard, 93, of Rutland passed away Thursday September 28, 2023 at The Meadows at East Mountain. She was born in Rutland June 2, 1930 the daughter of George and Mary Rose (Russo) Seager. On July 4, 1950 she was married to Elwin Leonard. Shirley was one of the original meter maids from...
Julia Gradziel
Sep 19, 2023
Julia Gradziel RUTLAND — Julia Gradziel, 100, of Rutland died Tuesday September 19, 2023 at Rutland Health Care & Rehabilitation. She was born in West Rutland, May 26, 1923 the daughter of Thomas and Sophie (Osika) Bania. Julia was a graduate of West Rutland High School. Surviving are nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by her husband Charles Gradziel...
Linda E Wedin
Sep 19, 2023
Linda E. Wedin WEST RUTLAND — Linda E. Wedin, 72, of West Rutland passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at the home of her son. She was born in Proctor, July 9, 1951 the daughter of Ovila and Elaine Coderre. On March 14, 1970 she was married to Ernest G. Wedin, Sr. Linda enjoyed collecting frog ornaments and playing...
Robert Trumbull Smith
Sep 18, 2023
RUTLAND – Robert Trumbull Smith, Jr. (Trumbull), 91 passed away September 18, 2023. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on August 12, 1932, to Cecilia (Maloney) and Robert Trumbull Smith, Sr. He graduated from Park Rose High School in Portland, OR where he played football, basketball and baseball. Trumbull enlisted in the Marine Reserves and served for 2 years...
Deborah Warner Martin
Sep 16, 2023
Deborah Warner Martin passed away on September 16, 2023 in her sleep. She was born in Norfolk VA, on April 21, 1955 to Mary Humphreys and Robert Warner. Surviving is her son Jordan Martin, his partner Brooke Griswold, and grandson Bou, also surviving is her stepdaughter Jenny Perry and two step sons Brent and Jason Martin, and a sister...
Shawn R. Holden
Sep 15, 2023
Rutland
Shawn Holden
Shawn R. Holden, 59, of Rutland and Winter Park, FL passed away September 15, 2023 at his home.
He was born in Rutland July 8, 1964 the son of Gordon and Clarice (McMahon) Holden.
Shawn was owner/operator of Holden Monuments of Clarendon.
He enjoyed car shows,...
Leon Joseph Wood
Sep 15, 2023
Leon Joseph Wood
Leon Joseph Wood passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2023 surrounded by his family. Leon was born on January 31, 1943 to Rose and Oscar Wood. Leon was a lifelong resident of Rutland, Vermont, graduating from Mount Saint Joseph Academy in 1961. Leon married the love of his life and best friend...
Bernice Theresa Santoro
Sep 12, 2023
Bernice Theresa Santoro, 86, of Rutland, Vermont passed away peacefully after a short illness on September 11, 2023.
Bernice was born in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Frank and Helen Smyrski. She was a graduate of MSJ Academy class of 1954. Following graduation, Bernice worked as a Bookkeeper for Rutland Buick and Kings and Ames Department Stores. ...
William Joseph Galiano
Sep 12, 2023
Rutland- William Joseph Galiano, 60, of Rutland died Tuesday September 12, 2023 at his home.
He was born on July 16, 1963 in Rutland the son of Michael Joseph Galiano and Barbara Fontaine. William was a graduate of Rutland High School class of 1981.
For many years William worked as a stock handler for Moore...
Stanley L Jagodzinski
Sep 9, 2023
West Rutland
Stanley L. Jagodzinski
Stanley L. Jagodzinski, 90, of West Rutland passed away peacefully Saturday, September 9, 2023 at his home on the family farm.
He was born at the family farm in West Rutland, May 1, 1933 the son of Paul and Anna (Gawet) Jagodzinski.
Stanley was a graduate...
Marilyn M Lanzillo
Sep 7, 2023
Rutland
Marilyn Lanzillo
Marilyn M. Lanzillo, 77, of Rutland passed away September 7, 2023 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Rutland February 14, 1946 the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Taylor) Lewis.
Marilyn was a graduate of West Rutland High School class of 1964.
On July...
Mary Catherine Oczechowski
Sep 5, 2023
Mary Catherine Phalen Oczechowski, 90, of Rutland Vermont passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, following a short illness.
Known to her friends and family as “Mame, Shippy and Honey,” Mary was born in West Rutland, Vermont, the daughter of Patrick and Madeline Reedy Phalen. She was a graduate of West Rutland High School, class of 1950...
Betty Ann King
Sep 3, 2023
It’s with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Betty A. “Betsy” King of Plainville, Connecticut, on September 3, 2023 at the age of 75.
Born March 9, 1948 in Utica, NY, Betsy grew up in the Long Island town of Bay Shore, where she graduated from North Babylon High School. She attended the Albany Medical...
