Obituary Listing

May 24, 2020

John Roche Kupferer, 78, died peacefully of complications from COVID-19 on Sunday May 24, 2020, at Birchwood Terrace in Burlington. John was born in Rutland on March 3, 1942, the son of Beatrice and Henry Kupferer. He graduated from West Rutland High School in 1960; Cushing Academy in 1961, and St. Michael's College with a teaching degree in 1965. ...

Apr 30, 2020

Helene L. Johnson, 81, died April 30, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

She was born in Passiac, N.J. Aug. 19, 1938, daughter of Christian and Hester (Raymond) Adamsen.

Helene was employed at Eden Park Nursing Home.

Surviving are a daughter, Lori LaFountain-Morrell of North Clarendon; a son, Charles Johnson Sr. of Shrewsbury;...

Apr 29, 2020

Dan C. Mortenson, 79, died April 29, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rutland, November 1, 1940, son of Bert and Helen (Paine) Mortenson Sr. Dan was a dairy farmer. He enjoyed attending Otter Valley Union High School athletic games, hunting, fishing, playing cards and board games. He was an avid fan of the Boston...

Apr 28, 2020

Pauline M. Clifford, 96, died April 28, 2020 at The Pines at Rutland.

She was born in Rutland, June 25, 1923, daughter of Thomas and Pauline (Baldwin) Traynor.

She was a 1941 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy.

Pauline married John C. Clifford Dec. 6, 1944 in Albany, NY.

Pauline worked...

Apr 26, 2020

Francis James Walsh, 95, formerly of Rutland VT died April 26, 2020 in Bennington, Vt. Frank moved to Bennington 3 1/2years ago after his wife became ill to be closer to his daughter Diane.

Frank was born October 30, 1924 in Rutland, the eldest son of Agnes (Sullivan) and C. Albert Walsh.

He graduated from...

Apr 25, 2020

Michelle M. Webster, 35, passed away peacefully with her family and her significant other Lawrence Jacques April 25, 2020 at her home after a long battle with leukemia.

She was born in Rutland, October 16, 1984, daughter of Ginny and Peter.

She attended Stafford Technical Center doing carpentry and was a graduate of Otter Valley...

Apr 24, 2020

Christopher A. Hopperstad, 39, died April 24, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Bennington, VT June. 6, 1980, son of Elden J. and Charlene (Clark) Hopperstad.

He was a graduate of North Haven High School In North Haven CT.  He attended Hyde School in Woodstock, CT and Eastern Connecticut State  University in Willimantic,...

Apr 21, 2020

Claudette L. Lummer, 75, died April 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born in Farmington, ME, Nov. 15, 1944, daughter of George and Raymonde (Nadeau) Paradis.

Surviving are her husband, Edward G. Lummer of Rutland; 3 sons, Timothy Ward (Melissa Clark) of Florence, David Ward (Mandy) of Whitehall, NY, Hilary Lummer of Bow, N.H.;...

Apr 20, 2020

Joanne Walmsley, 88, died April 20, 2020 in Rutland.

She was born Dec. 18, 1931 in Swarthmore, PA, daughter of Clarence and Helen (Pew) Worst.

Joanne moved back to Rutland from Virginia in March 2020.

Surviving are 2 daughters, Denise Rhodes (Stanley) of Middletown Springs and Sheila Alexander of Rutland; 2 sons, Robin...

Mar 8, 2020

William D. McClellan, 74, died March 8, 2020 in Rutland.

He was born in Riverdale, MD, April 25, 1945, the son of Wilbur D. and Anita M. (White) McClellan.

William was a Plant Pathologist and worked in research and business development for Syngenta.

Surviving are his wife, Susan (Roberts) McClellan of Pawlet; 2...

Mar 6, 2020

Peter William Giancola, 53, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on March 6, 2020 in Rutland, Vermont, after a courageous 10 year battle with brain cancer.

He was born in Rutland on July 27, 1966, the son of Barbara (Allard) and Joseph A. Giancola. He is survived by his parents, his younger brother, David (Jennifer)...

Mar 5, 2020

Randy L. Jarvie, 56, died March 5, 1920 at his home.

He was born in Springfield, Jan. 23, 1964 son of Walter and Adele (Couillard) Jarvie Sr.

Randy was a Technician at Mack Molding Co. in Cavendish.

Surviving are his mother Adele Jarvie of Cavendish; a son, Damian Jarvie of Cavendish; a daughter,...

Feb 27, 2020

James W. “Jim” Snee Jr. 77, died Feb. 27, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born in Washington, DC, Jan. 31, 1943, son of Col. James W. and Catherine (Carey) Snee, and raised in Vineland, New Jersey. He graduated from The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Jim worked in Information Systems at Conrail and Bellcore,...

Feb 21, 2020

Edith V. Ley, 98 years of age died February 21, 2020 in Rutland.

Edith was born in Rutland, December 3, 1921 the daughter of Giovanni and Grazia (Russo) Calvano.

Edith was the head cashier at Woolworths for 12 years.

She was a lifetime member of Saint Peter's Church and a member of the...

Feb 21, 2020

Marcia W. Bates, 75, passed away Feb. 21, 2020 at Mountain View Center, surrounded by family. She was born in Rutland, June 29, 1944, daughter of Ollie and Florence (VonDette) Woods. Marcia graduated Mount Saint Joseph in 1962.  She married the love of her life Dean R Bates on April 20, 1963.  They raised four sons together, Dean...

Feb 21, 2020

Janine M. (Blanchard) Cook RUTLAND — Janine Blanchard Cook, 66, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2020, at home. Janine was born July 21, 1953, the daughter of Ovila and Faith (Perry) Blanchard. She attended Rutland schools and graduated from Rutland High School in 1971. After graduation, she attended St. Joseph’s College in Bennington, Vermont, and Castleton College. For most...

Feb 18, 2020

Marsha Goddard, 74, of Rutland, Vermont (formerly of Exeter NH) died peacefully and went to be with her Lord on Feb. 18, 2020. She endured her cancer journey with grace, faith and wit.

Marsha was born and raised in Massachusetts, oldest child of Joseph & Margaret Bechtel, and graduated from Brockton High School in 1963. She attended...

Feb 17, 2020

Guido “Guy” Rotella died on Monday, February 17, at The Meadows in Rutland, after a brief illness, and with his loving family at his side. He was born on May 4, 1919, in Rutland, the son of Mariano and Carmela Rotella.

After graduation from Mt. Saint Joseph Academy and attendance at the University of Alabama, Guido served...

Feb 14, 2020

Eleanor D’Ambrogio, 82, died Feb. 14, 2020 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

She was born Aug. 18, 1937, the daughter of Hugo and Josefine (Messner) Jandke.

Eleanor was married for 60 years to Richard D’Ambrogio who died Dec. 20, 2019.

She was a school teacher in New York.

Eleanor moved to...

Feb 14, 2020

Nancy Abel, 75, died peacefully on Feb. 14, 2020 in Huntington, NY after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Nancy was born in New Britain, CT, Oct. 21, 1944, daughter of Richard and Kathryn G. (Albrecht) Horton.

She was a former Rutland resident who was married to John “Jack” Abel, a longtime Rutland native and President...