Obituary Listing

Oct 17, 2025

Raymond James Gandy, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Ira, Vermont on October 17th, surrounded with love, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on January 28, 1952, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Raymond spent his early years there before making Vermont his home in the 1970s.

Raymond was a devoted father to his daughters Cara Pepler of Somersworth, NH,...

Oct 15, 2025

Addison- Richard C. Makovec

Richard C, Makovec 61, died early Wednesday morning October 15, 2025 at Porter Medical Center in Middlebury.

He was born April 19, 1964 in Norwalk, CT the son of Charles H. and Grace (Schlette) Makovec. He spent most of his life at his Lake Dunmore home.

Richard attended Otter Valley Union High School.

He enjoyed swimming, watching western movies and...

Oct 11, 2025

David J. Falco, born on September 18, 1966, to Mr. Augusto and Dorothy (Ferguson) Falco of Rutland, Vermont passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025 surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with epilepsy. After the passing of his mother whom was his best friend and the passing of his wife, David suffered deeply from alcoholism and depression.

David...

Oct 10, 2025

Janet Aquistapace Durkee

Janet M. (Aquistapace) Durkee, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2025. Born in Rutland, VT, Janet was a member of the Mount Saint Joseph Academy Class of 1969. She graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing where she learned the skills that led to her lifelong devotion of nursing and caring for other people. Her carefree spirit...

Oct 8, 2025

Gerard R. Granger, 79, of Rutland City, Vermont and former snowbird in St. Augustine, F.L. during winter months, passed away in Rutland Regional Medical Center on October 8th, 2025.

Gerard was born in Rutland City, VT on September 19, 1946 the son of Madeline and Gerard H. Granger. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1967 and then served time in...

Oct 8, 2025

Rutland- John R. Shaw passed away at Rutland Regional Medical Center on October 8, 2025 

with his family by his side.

John was born in Fairhaven, Vermont on October 7, 1945 to Howard and Mertie (Colburn)

Shaw.

John was a proud veteran of the Vermont National Guard. In his younger years, he found great

joy in the outdoors, spending time in the woods, hunting, and...

Oct 3, 2025

Brenda Ann "Combatti" Miglis, 72 of Center Rutland, VT died Friday October 3, 2025 at UVM hospital in Burlington after a short illness.

She was born on December 14, 1952 in Rutland, VT daughter of John P. Combatti & Catherine I. (Burgess) Combatti

Brenda was a deli manager and bakery manager for Grand Union in...

Oct 1, 2025

Esterina (Valerolli) Bergendahl 1947 – 2025

Esterina Bergendahl, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Rutland, Vermont.

Born and raised in Rutland in 1947 to Philip and Mary (Spine) Valerolli, Esterina graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy and earned her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology from the University of Vermont.

A devoted member of St. Peter Church,...

Sep 20, 2025

David Birkenhead, born May 16, 1944, in Boston, MA, passed away peacefully. He grew up in Holbrook, MA, where he was a standout athlete.

A gifted mason, David left his mark in the 1970s and 80s building countless fireplaces and chimneys that still warm homes across the state of Vermont. Later, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to...

Sep 17, 2025

Chittenden- Patricia I. Waite 85, died Wednesday September 17, 2025 at Rutland Regional Medical center surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 20, 1940 in Windsor, VT the daughter of Francis and Mildred (Porter) Lane.

Patricia worked as a glove cutter for Elpam Glove Factory for many years.

She loved getting...

Sep 15, 2025

David Joseph Atherton, 53, passed away unexpectedly in his Rutland VT home on September 15, 2025. He was born to Brian Atherton and Ramona Belanger on December 10, 1971.

Raised in Bristol, Vermont, David graduated from Mount Abraham Union High School in 1989. Often called “David Atherton, MD” (for Music Dictionary), will be remembered for his passion...

Sep 14, 2025

West Rutland - Leona C. Razanouski

Leona Razanouski, 86, died September 14th at home surrounded by her family.

She was born in West Rutland, January 7, 1939, Daughter of Vincent and Victoria (Hyjek) Wierzbicki.

Leona was known as the life of the party wherever she was, and was prideful of her family. She...

Sep 13, 2025

Rutland – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Vitagliano on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his loving family. He was 97, but…. He would tell you he was 98! Some Italians say they are the age they are about to...

Sep 12, 2025

Denice O’Brien Gonyea died on September 12th 2025.

She was the eldest daughter of Joseph A. O’Brien and Mary B O’Brien. Her family lived in Longmeadow, MA. They spent as much time as possible during summers at their cottage on Cape Cod.

Denice attended Ursuline Academy in Springfield, MA.

Upon graduation Denice was...

Sep 2, 2025

Rutland – Marguerite Ponton

Marguerite Ponton, 95, died Tuesday September 2, 2025 at Mountain View Center in Rutland.

She was born August 25, 1930 in Shrewsbury, VT the daughter of Ernest and Florise (Sanderson) Johnson.

Marguerite was a graduate of  Rutland High School and received her Master’s Degree from Castleton Teachers College. Marguerite...

Aug 28, 2025

Rutland – Nancy J. Stahura

Nancy Jane Stahura, 93, died August 28, 2025, at the Meadows at East Mountain after a long illness.

She was born November 6, 1931, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Allan P. and Mary E. (Alexander) Gowan.

Nancy was a graduate of Glens Falls High School, Glens Falls,...

Aug 20, 2025

Rutland- John E. Hall

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our dear brother, father uncle and friend On Wednesday morning August 20, 2025 at his residence under the great care of Bayada Hospice.

John was born August 16, 1948 in Rutland the son of Clinton D. Hall and Esther T. (Presseller)...

Aug 20, 2025

Rutland – Helen L. Frechette

Helen L. Frechette 76, died Wednesday August 20, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 24, 1948 in Springfield, VT the daughter of Harold and Gladys (Pollard) Fuller.

Helen was a graduate of Rutland High School.

She had been employed...

Aug 17, 2025

Rutland- Scott Pinkham, 67 passed away at home Aug 17, 2025 after a long illness.

Scott was born June 26, 1958, the child of William and Georgia (Sprague) Pinkham.

He enjoyed golfing at the Proctor Pittsford Country Club, snowmobiling and most of all spending time with his dog Maddy.

Scott was also a...

Aug 6, 2025

Maria Theresa Giancola Fusco RUTLAND-

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Maria Theresa, on Wednesday August 6, 2025, at the age of 91, at the Mountain View Center, Rutland Vermont, after an eight-year battle with Dementia. Marie (as she was usually called) was a cherished parent, grandparent, sister, aunt,...