Obituary Listing

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

Rutland

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...