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Christina Buffum
Dec 3, 2016
Christina Buffum of Rutland, Vermont passed away peacefully at her home on December 3, 2016. Christina grew up in Eastham, Mass. where her love for the ocean began. Some of her favorite places to visit were Coast Guard Beach where she collected sea glass and Camp Ground Beach to watch the sunset. Christina loved her family and especially enjoyed...
Michael Scott
Dec 1, 2016
West Rutland Michael Scott, 90, passed away Thursday December 1, 2016 at Mountain View Center with his family at his side. He was born August 9, 1926 in Bristol, CT, the son of Hugh and Mary Jane (Powers) Scott. Mike served in the U.S. army during World War II, stationed in Hawaii and Kentucky. He was a past commander...
William A. Spanos
Dec 1, 2016
Mendon William Spanos William A. Spanos, 85, of Mendon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2016 He was born on the Greek Island of Cyprus June 29, 1931 the son of Aris and Maritsa Spanos. William was an engineer with Raytheon Industries and later was owner of Zorbas Tavern in Killington. He enjoyed hunting and...
Arthur D. Wolk, Md
Nov 17, 2016
Arthur D. Wolk, MD Having lived the fullest of lives, characterized by selfless compassion and unbridled caring for his patients, family and friends, Dr. Arthur Wolk passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016, awash in the love of family members amazed by the grace, courage and dignity of his departure, symbolic of how he lived his life. His enduring...
Msgt Derrick J. Edmunds
Nov 14, 2016
Derrick J. Edmunds Master Sgt. Derrick James Edmunds, 38, of Rutland died Monday at Brooke Army Medical Center, Texas, after a courageous battle with Cancer. He was born Nov. 6, 1978, in Rutland, the son of Christopher Edmunds and Sue Reynolds. MSgt Edmunds graduated from Mill River High School in Clarendon, Vt. in 1996. He then graduated from the...
Arthur Westley Courcelle
Nov 13, 2016
The funeral service for Arthur Westley Courcelle, 87, formerly of Rutland, who died Nov. 13, 2016, in Tampa, Florida, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at St. Peters Church. Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery. Arrangements are by Clifford Funeral Home.
Nicholas N. Louras
Nov 12, 2016
Rutland Nicholas N. Louras, 89, passed away on November 12, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Nick Louras was born July 2, 1927, in Rutland, son of Nicholas and Amalia (Alexandrides) Louras. Nick was a 1945 graduate of Rutland High School. Following high school, he served in the US Air Force in the Korean War as an Airplane Mechanic....
Sister Mary Polworth
Nov 10, 2016
Sr. Mary Polworth, SSJ Sr. Mary Polworth (John Joseph), 89, beloved member of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield, died on November 10, 2016 in Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, VT. Born in Manchester, NH she was the daughter of Robert and Sophronia (Dubie) Polworth. Sister Mary entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Rutland from Cathedral...
John J. Lavecchia
Nov 10, 2016
John J. LaVecchia John J. LaVecchia, 93, of Rutland and Washington, D.C. died at Rutland Regional Medical Center on November 10, 2016. Born in Rutland on September 22, 1923, he was the son of Angelo and Mary (Smiel) LaVecchia. He was a 1941 graduate of MSJ. While in Rutland he was a member of St. Peter’s Church. John was...
Mary E. Hackett
Nov 6, 2016
Rutland Mary E. (Fagan) Hackett Mary E. “Betty” (Fagan) Hackett, died Sunday November 6, 2016 at Mountain View Genesis. She was born August 14, 1926, in Rutland, daughter of William T. and Irene (Hevey) Fagan Sr. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. Betty was a member of Christ the King Church. She was employed by...
Michael Maniery
Nov 3, 2016
Rutland Michael Maniery Michael Maniery, “Tweet” 65, of Rutland passed quietly and peacefully on November 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rutland August 13, 1951 the son of Angelo and Patricia (Mangan) Maniery. Michael was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy class of 1970 and a member of the 1969 State Champion Football...
F. Michael Juscen
Oct 29, 2016
Shrewsbury F. Michael Juscen F. Michael Juscen, 65 found peace after a significant illness, when he died on October 29, 2016 at his home in Shrewsbury. He was surrounded by his “family” of friends and close neighbors, Skip Todriff, Joe Forrest, Paul Webster, Kim Moore, Cindy Theriault and Michael & Sarah Burke. He is survived by his beloved sister...
Mary Esposito Gilman
Oct 19, 2016
Mary Esposito Gilman Mary Esposito Gilman, 87, of Rutland died October 19, 2016 after a brief illness at West Houston Medical Center, Houston TX. She had resided in Houston TX for the last three years. She was born in Rutland November 2, 1928 the daughter of Ralph and Stella (Esposito) Esposito. Mary was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph...
Shirley Bates Disorda
Oct 18, 2016
Shirley (Bates) Disorda, 80, died Tuesday October 18th, 2016 at her home. She was born March 12, 1936, in Proctor, daughter of George and Marie (Avery) Bates. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Mount St. Joseph Academy. She attended Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Ms. Disorda was employed by the Economy Department Store. Shirley was a caretaker for her...
Mary Ann Yendell
Oct 14, 2016
West Rutland Mary Ann Yendell Mary Ann Yendell, 71, of West Rutland passed peacefully October 14, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with her family at her side. She was born in Keene, New Hampshire, March 28, 1945 the daughter of Guy and Mildred (Ross) Parker. Mary Ann was employed for the State of Vermont, department of probation, retiring...
Kenneth R. Loseby
Oct 12, 2016
Rutland Kenneth R. Loseby, 70, of Rutland and Edgewater, Florida died October 12, 2016 in Edgewater with his wife Debbie at his side. He was born in Rutland January 27, 1946 the son of Robert and Hilda (Mayo) Loseby. Ken was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph Academy class of 1964 and Rutland Business College. Ken enjoyed playing his...
Mary R. Muzzi
Sep 27, 2016
Mary Rutkowski Muzzi – 2/1/1924 – 9/27/2016 Mary Muzzi, at age 92, demonstrated incredible bravery and spirit in the face of cancer. She rose above it and lived her life on her own terms. Mary believed in God’s grace and goodness, and that upon entering heaven she would be whole again. She looked forward to a reunion with her...
Thomas J. Laplaca
Sep 18, 2016
Thomas J. LaPlaca, MD Thomas J. LaPlaca, 68, of Rutland Town died Sunday September 18, 2016 at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 21, 1948, he was the son of Thomas J. LaPlaca Sr. and Nicolena Francesca Foti LaPlaca. He graduated from Saint Peter School and Mount Saint Joseph Academy in Rutland. He subsequently graduated from...
John J. Wos
Sep 7, 2016
West Rutland John J. Wos, 54, died Wednesday Sept. 7, 2016 at Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH. He was born April 22, 1962, in Rutland, the son of Stanley and Annastasia (Jakuboswki) Wos. He graduated from West Rutland High School in 1980. Mr. Wos was employed by Isovolta Inc. and Parkers Classic Auto Works in Rutland. He was a...
Margaret Poploski
Sep 3, 2016
West Rutland Margaret Poploski, 87, of West Rutland died September 3, 2016 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born in West Rutland September 24, 1928 the daughter of Ernest and Hazel (Sassiville) Moody, Sr. Margaret was married to Stanley “Poppy” Poploski who died in 2001. She was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Surviving are a brother...
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