Sarah A. Bridges
Apr 8, 2022
Sarah “Sally” Ann Bridges, 79, Lakewood, CO passed away on April 8, 2022. Sally was born on December 30, 1942 in Brooklyn, NY.
Originally from New York, Sally was Long time resident of Killington , VT and held town positions as an assessor and justice of the peace. She operated Bridges Appraisal Services...
Ernest E. Moody Jr.
Feb 28, 2022
Ernest E. Moody Jr. 88, a former West Rutland resident died Feb. 28, 2022 at Mountain View Center.
He was born in Rutland, Dec. 29, 1933, son of Ernest and Hazel Moody Sr.
Ernest worked at Moore Business Forms.
He was a US Navy Veteran and a member of West Rutland American Legion...
Robert C. Wener
Feb 25, 2022
Robert Campbell Wener, 82, of West Rutland, died Friday, February 25, 2022, at Rutland Regional Medical Center, surrounded by family. He was born November 6, 1939, in Rutland to Carl and Gertrude (Campbell) Wener.
Bob graduated from West Rutland High School in 1957 and in later years earned a degree in business from Castleton State College.
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Clema T. Stacey
Feb 21, 2022
Clema Thorpe Bodette Stacey, 94, of North Clarendon died February 21, 2022 , at Rutland Rehab.
She was born October 10, 1927, in Charlotte, Vt, the daughter of Howard and Flora Lambert Thorpe.
Clema graduated from Vergennes High School. She worked at Petco Oil for 17 years and Midway Oil for 8 years, both as...
Mary A. Coburn
Feb 20, 2022
Mary A. Coburn, 70, peacefully passed away on Feb. 20, 2022.
A native of Rutland, she was born on Dec. 9, 1951, daughter of Richard and Marie (Lancour) Anoe.
She graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1970 and then the VT Beauty Academy.
Mary worked for many years as a beautician at...
Richard J. Blongy
Feb 18, 2022
Richard Joseph Blongy, 92, of Rutland, passed away on February 18, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on September 18, 1929, in Rutland, to Claude and Frances (Lajoice) Blongy. Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Joyce (Browe) Blongy whom he married on July 3, 1954 at the Cathedral of...
Kimberly A. Barker
Feb 17, 2022
Kimberly A. Barker, 49, died February 17, 2022 of pancreatic cancer, at home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Rutland, January 19, 1973, daughter of Edward and Mary (Gonyea) Barker.
Kimberly was a 1992 graduate of Rutland High School. She attended Community College of Vermont.
She worked at Terrill St. Discount...
Katheryne Morse
Feb 16, 2022
Katheryne Morse, 69, died unexpectedly February 16, 2022 at her home.
She was born in Alberdeen, MD, September 23, 1952, daughter of Herman and Stella M. (Lay) Dykes Jr.
Katheryne was a cook at Seward Family Restaurant.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Amanda Morse, of Brandon and Katherine Lynn Tarr of Rutland; a sister,...
Richard W. Lees
Feb 15, 2022
Richard “Rick” Lees passed away February 15, 2022 at the age of 79.
He was born April 18, 1942 in Schenectady NY, son of Thomas and Marjorie Lees.
He graduated from the Brunswick School and Rollins College while active in multiple sports.
He had a passion for the outdoors pursuing in farming, sugaring,...
John R. Ragosta
Feb 15, 2022
John R. Ragosta, 75, died Feb. 15, 2022 in Rutland.
He was born in Rutland, Aug. 7, 1946, son of Joseph J. and Inez M. (Dolphin) Ragosta.
He worked at General Electric Co.
Surviving are 2 siblings, Joseph Ragosta and Mary Jane Lafaso both of Rutland; nieces and nephews.
He was...
John T. “Tim” Ryan
Feb 14, 2022
John Timothy “Tim” Ryan, 75, died unexpectedly on February 14, 2022, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
He was born on June 30, 1946, to Francis and Jennie (Cook) Ryan.
He was a lifelong resident of Rutland, graduating from St. Peter’s School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Class of 1967. Prior to becoming disabled he was...
Victor L. Baird
Feb 11, 2022
Victor L. Baird, 68, died Feb. 11, 2022 at his home.
He was born in Rutland, Nov. 8, 1953, son of Fred and Ellen Baird.
Victor was a graduate of Rutland High School.
Surviving are his caregivers, Roger and Isabell Rutledge-Hart; a sister, Helen Jensen of Poultney.
He was predeceased by...
Nancy A. Macfarlane
Feb 11, 2022
Nancy A. Macfarlane, 77, died February 11, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Windsor, May 19, 1944, daughter of Stanley and Jacqueline (Thompson) Hatch.
Nancy was a 1961 graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy.
She worked at the New England Telephone Company and was a member of Telephone Pioneers...
Paula A. Pockette
Feb 8, 2022
Paula A. Pockette passed away on February 8,2022.
She was born in Everett, MA, daughter of Augustus and Florence Augello.
She was employed as a supervisor for Hardware Mutual Insurance before marrying Charles F. Pockette in 1956.
Moving to Vt, they partnered many businesses including the Tastee Bakery in Rutland.
She...
John C. “Jack” Hughes
Feb 8, 2022
John C. “Jack” Hughes, 87, died February 8, 2022 at his home.
He was born in West Pawlet, February 15, 1934, son of Robert and Mary (Jackson) Hughes.
John was a graduate of Granville NY High School.
He owned and operated Luxury Homes in Castleton.
He and his wife Sharon are...
John F. Stone
Jan 23, 2022
John Frederick Stone, 75, passed away peacefully at his home in Rutland, VT on January 23, 2022.
He was born November 30, 1946, in Rutland, VT to Charles and Thelma (Smartrask) Stone.
He attended Rutland schools and later graduated from Castleton State College with a Bachelor of Arts. John went on to start his own...
Jon M. Heymers
Jan 18, 2022
Jon M. Heymers, 79, of Pittsford, died on Jan. 18, 2022, at his home.
Jon was born on March 2, 1942, the son of Adolph C. and Pearl (River) Heymers, in Kittanning, PA.
Jon was a salesman at International Harvester Farm Equipment and Seward’s Sales and Service. He recently worked as a driver at Marble...
Jean M. Pettit
Jan 18, 2022
Jean M. Pettit, 89, of Rutland, died January 18, 2022, at Rutland Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Rutland, July 11, 1932, daughter of James and Helen (Dibble) Morris.
Jean was a lifelong resident of Rutland, graduating from Rutland High School in 1952.
She was an animal lover, working at the Eastwood...
Mary Brisson
Jan 18, 2022
Mary Brisson, 101, of Rutland, died Jan. 18, 2022, at Mountain View Center in Rutland.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1920 in Shoreham, daughter of Alton and Katie (Kubin) Johanis.
Mary was a cook in Christ the King School cafeteria for 32 years.
She was a member of Mount Kisco Boys Band...
John J. Fograshy
Jan 14, 2022
John J. Fograshy, 98, died January 14, 2022, at his daughter’s home in Middletown Springs.
He was born in New York City, NY, October 12, 1923, son of John J. and Mary (Nissen) Fograshy.
John was a US Army World War II Veteran.
Mr. Fograshy worked as Purchasing Agent at IBM for 31...
