Obituary Listing

Jun 10, 2021

At his home and surrounded by family, Bernard Richard Gibeault, 89, of Edgewater, Florida, died peacefully on Thursday, June 10, 2021.

He was born Sept. 25, 1931, in Whiting, Vermont, son of the late Moise and Regina (Patenaude) Gibeault.

Bernard was the husband of the late Verna “Teeny” (Senecal) Gibeault who preceded him in death...

May 26, 2021

Joseph L. Sabataso 83 died Wednesday May 26, 2021 at his home in Rutland, VT surrounded by his family.

He was born May 1, 1938 in Rutland, VT the son of the late Luigi and Dorothy (Belfore) Sabataso.

Joe attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy and St. Michael’s College until he was called home to run...

May 25, 2021

Joseph S. Kulig, 91, died May 25, 2021 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with his devoted wife Bernice and dedicated daughter Betsy by his side .

He was born in Rutland, February 11, 1930, the son of John and Agnes (Tomczyk) Kulig.

Joseph was a US Air Force Veteran and served in the Korean War....

May 20, 2021

Ronald K. Parlman Sr., 81, died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Dartmouth  Medical Center in Lebanon, NH after a brief illness.

He was born in Hudson, NY August 19, 1939, the son of William and Hilda (Sheldon) Parlman.

Ron was a US Army Veteran.

He married Winifred Rowen in Ghent NY on November...

May 19, 2021

Rutland

Jane Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Rutland on May 19, 2021. She was surrounded by many loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

The daughter of Ralph & Marguerite Tabor, Jane was born in Quechee, Vermont on October 6, 1933.

May 18, 2021

Charlene A. Boretos, 91 a former Rutland resident, passed away May 18, 2021 at UVM Medical Center in South Burlington .

She was born in West Rutland, November 27, 1929, the daughter of Charles and Yvonne (Guindon) Gallagher.

Charlene was a graduate of West Rutland High School.

In 1950 Charlene married the love...

May 16, 2021

Arne Alof Gustafson, 92, formerly of Rutland, VT, died peacefully with his wife Veronica by his side, on May 16, 2021 at his home in Hudson, FL following a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  He was born in Bristol, CT on August 14, 1928, the son of Edwin and Hannah Ingegard (Hagman) Gustafson. He attended Bristol High School. Arne...

May 15, 2021

Rina Lina Girardi, 33, died unexpectedly on May 15, 2021.

She was born in Italy, July 29, 1987, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Oropallo) Girardi.

Rina was a 2005 graduate of West Rutland High School and received a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Castleton University.

She was a Controller for Rutland Auto...

Apr 29, 2021

Dolores M. Rodrigue, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on April 29 th , 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Dolores was a remarkable woman who served as an inspiration to anyone she met along her journey.  She was a fighter and full of grace and strength despite her ongoing health challenges. Dolores was...

Apr 29, 2021

Richard N. Sumner, 79, of Colchester, Vermont, passed away on April 29, 2021 at his home under the care of hospice, with his family by his side.

Richard was born on April 6, 1942 in Castleton, son of  George and Madeline (LaRose) Sumner.

Richard worked at Vermont Marble Company for 26 years.

He...

Apr 28, 2021

Marianne (Zak) Anderson of Rutland, Vermont passed away at her home on April 28, 2021 .

She was born in Peekskill, New York, the daughter of John and Frances (Dietz) Zak.

She graduated from Peekskill High School and Berkeley School of Business.  She spent the ensuing years in New York enjoying a career at Honeywell,...

Apr 28, 2021

Bernard w. Poremski Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully April 28, 2021, at home, surrounded by family.

Bernie, as he preferred to be called, was born in Rutland, Vermont, on Oct. 23, 1939. He was the son of Valerie (Taranovich) and Bernard Poremski.

His early childhood years were spent on his parent's dairy farm in...

Apr 28, 2021

Jose A. Valentin Jr., 57, died April 28, 2021 at home.

He was born in Meriden, CT, October 31, 1963, the son of Jose A. and Mary (Monaco) Valentin Sr.

Jose moved to Rutland from Southington, CT in 2000.

He was owner operator of American Collision Auto Body Shop.

Jose enjoyed...

Apr 26, 2021

Maurice L Ponton, 93 died April 26, 2021 surrounded by family at Mountain View Center in Rutland. Maurice was born in Swanton VT on June 6th 1927 to Raymond and Marion (Soulia) Ponto. Maurice had a passion for cooking which he shared with his family and many friends over the years. He was head chef at Woolworths in Rutland VT...

Apr 25, 2021

Steven M. Coleman, 33, died April 25, 2021 in Rutland.

Steven M. Coleman was born on December 11, 1987 to Michael and Darlene (Wisell) Coleman.

He was employed by the Vermont Tap House in Rutland.

Steven was a self taught artist. He was a book and comic book collector, enjoyed playing electronic games,...

Apr 23, 2021

Barbara Schmidt, 79, died April 23, 2021 at her home.

She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y, July 7, 1941, daughter of Gustave and Lucy (Beedenbender) Bechstein.

Barbara and her husband, John were antique dealers in New York City and Pittsford.

She was a member of St. Alphonsus Church.

Surviving are 2...

Apr 22, 2021

Michael J. Burke, 66, of Fair Haven, died from a battle with lung cancer on April 22, 2021 at home.

He was born June 10, 1954 in Grand Junction, Colorado to James A. And Jean C. (Hickling) Burke.

He received his early education in Grand Junction and graduated in 1972 from Otter Valley Union High...

Apr 19, 2021

Bonnie R. Fish, 77, of Rutland, died April 19, 2021 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

Bonnie was born in Wallingford on November 6, 1943 to Earl and Ruth (Delphia) Reynolds.

Bonnie was a graduate of Wallingford High School.

She married Donald W. Fish Sr. on March 23, 1963 and they were happily married...

Apr 19, 2021

Judith A. (Pritchard) Brown, 77, daughter of Carl and Irene Beashau, passed away at her home in Clarendon, VT, on Monday, April 19, 2021. She was predeceased by her late husband Charles Francis Pritchard, and survived by her loving spouse Wayne Brown. Judith loved her family fiercely, enjoyed music festivals and collecting antiques. She will be greatly missed by...

Apr 19, 2021

Gerard J. Nugent, 86, of Rutland, died on April 19, 2021 at home.

Gerard was born on September 3, 1934 in Jamaica, New York, the son of Nicholas and Rose (Mast) Nugent.

Gerard attended St. Gerard Majella School in Hollis, New York. He was a graduate of Chelsea Vocational High School in Manhattan, New York....