Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Matthew Onorato, 48, a lifelong resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on March 23rd, 2025 at his residence.

Matthew was born in Bennington, VT on March 15th, 1977 the son Brenda (Miller) Knapp and William Onorato. He attended Bennington Schools, Class of 1995. Matthew was employed by National Hanger in North Bennington, VT at the time of his passing.

Family was...

Apr 10, 2025

Raymond Paul Ostrander, 85 of Arlington Vt. passed away suddenly on Thursday April 10th. He was born January 25, 1940 in Torrington, CT to Lena and Bill Ostrander. He grew up in Torrington where he was a competitive swimmer for the New Haven Swim Club for many years holding and breaking national titles. He attended and swam for the University...

Apr 5, 2025

Sharon passed away on April 5th, 2025 surrounded by the love of all who knew her. She was born on December 12, 1957 to Patrica and Loyerston Bovey of Dorset, VT. Sharon's life was spent riding horses at Netop Farm in Dorset Hollow, baking sweet treats for friends and family, and gardening at her home on Dorset Hill Road. Sharon...

Apr 4, 2025

John J. Waite, 77, passed away on April 4, 2025, at his home in Stratton, Vermont. John was born in Katonah, New York on July 8, the son of Asahel Miles Waite and Katherine Marotta Waite. He grew up in Weston, Vermont; attended Weston Village School and Burr & Burton Academy; and graduated from New England College with a degree...

Apr 3, 2025

John "Jack" L. Roche a resident of West Dover, VT passed away April 3, 2025. John was born in Rockville Center, Long Island, NY on March 4, 1945 the son of the late Charles F. Roche, Jr and Mary (Counihan) Roche and attended local schools. John worked in the food service industry since 1975 as a dishwasher and kitchen helper...

Mar 30, 2025

Patricia E. Grip, 85, a resident of Dorset, VT, went home to be with our Lord on March 30, 2025 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy NY, after a brief illness.

Pat was born in Passaic, NJ on September 13th, 1939, the daughter of the late Cecilia (Pavan) and Frank Herzig and lived her childhood years in North Bergen, NJ. She graduated...

Mar 29, 2025

Albert W. “Bill” Bowen, 94, a resident of Hill Lane in Sunderland, VT, passed away March 29, 2025 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Bill was born in Sunderland on October 26, 1930 the son of the late Herbert J. and Ethel (Morehouse) Bowen and attended local schools. Bill owned and operated Bowen's Appliance and Repairs for...

Mar 27, 2025

LEBANON, NH-

Maxine Alice Faulkner Morse, 80, passed away on March 27th, 2025 while under hospice care at the Genesis center in Lebanon, NH.

Born in Brattleboro, VT on January 6, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Neil Shepherd Faulkner and Mary Leone Chase, of Jacksonville, VT. She grew up in Jacksonville with her siblings, Elaine, Eloise, Charlie, Sharon, and...

Mar 25, 2025

Barry E. Main, Sr., a resident of Beech Street passed away March 25, 2025 at Albany Medical Center. Barry was born in Bennington on May 31, 1963 the son of the late Norman and Phyllis (Squires) Main and attended local schools. Barry worked for various companies in the Bennington area including Mack Molding, Hannaford, Bennington Banner and was a school...

Mar 24, 2025

On the morning of March 24th, surrounded by her loving family, BettyAnn went home to be with her loving husband Tim.

BettyAnn was born on December 8th, 1947 in Biddeford Maine. She was the daughter of the late Gertrude Nichols and Louis Ouellette. BettyAnn was one of seven children. She attended Burr and Burton Seminary where she met her husband of...

Mar 22, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son Bruce Tyler Waite. He was known as Bruce to friends and Tyler to family. Tyler passed on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at the age of 22. He was born December 17, 2002 to Heather (Witt) and Brett Waite. Tyler grew up in Rupert. He attended Mettawee Community School and...

Mar 15, 2025

Alden “Michael” Lachant passed away peacefully at his home on March 15 following a long illness. Michael was born in Bennington Vermont on June 27, 1953 to the late Audrey Fienberg and Joseph Lachant. He was a lifelong resident of Bennington, graduating from Bennington High School in 1971. He attended Johnson State College and Lyndon State College where he...

Mar 13, 2025

BENNINGTON-

Stephanie Marie Predel, 34, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on March 13th, 2025 at her residence.

Stephanie was born in Bennington, VT on February 17th, 1991 to Joseph S. Predel Jr. and Jennifer Reed. She was raised locally and attended Bennington Schools. While attending school, Stephanie enjoyed playing basketball. She was employed locally at National Hanger for 8 years...

Mar 12, 2025

Sherman Harrison Towsley passed to his heavenly home March 12, 2025. He was born May 22, 1943 to Raymond and Shirley Harrington in Manchester Depot, Vermont.  He became the person he was because of the loving upbringing he had from his stepmother Tommi and all his loving aunts and uncles (Towsleys).

He worked as mechanic for Shortsleeve...

Mar 10, 2025

Rhoda Marie Meyette, 77, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away on March 10th, 2025 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation following a long illness.

Rhoda was born on May 6th, 1947 to the late John and Margaret Davis. She spent many years moving to different areas of the country before settling in Bennington.

Rhoda was very talented at everything she...

Mar 1, 2025

Melissa Rosalie Cahill, 48, a resident of Vermont passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025 peacefully at her home. Melissa was born in South Korea on May 1, 1976 and raised by her parents Francis and Rosalie Manza in Ocean Twsp NJ.

Melissa was an amazing soul who touched many people’s lives. Her kindness, support, humor, patience, and...

Feb 28, 2025

David Glenn Stevens, born on December 6, 1947, in Brattleboro, Vermont, passed away unexpectedly following an eight year battle with Parkinson’s disease on February 28, 2025, in the comfort of his home in South Londonderry, Vermont. He was 77 years old.

David’s entrance into the world was nothing short of an adventure—his father, Jack, drove off the...

Feb 21, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Raymond Staib, 89, of Wilmington, VT passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025. Charlie is preceded in death by wives Rita May, Iris, and Kay Smith. He is survived by his sister-in-law Lois O’Connor of Maine, son Ralph (Helen) Staib, daughter Heidi (Allen) Taylor, all of Wilmington,VT, daughter Gretchen (Carrol) Havreluk, Jr. of Jacksonville, VT. His 6...

Feb 18, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Harvey Halbur who died suddenly at his home in East Arlington, Vermont on February 18, 2025 at the age of 72.

Harvey was born in Los Angeles, California on June 27, 1952 and was the eldest son of Bernard (Ben) Halbur and Ann Lewis Halbur. His...

Feb 18, 2025

Sydnie Mosley Cornell, loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones at her home in Dorset, VT. She was 91. Syd(Scooter, Granny, Tante Toot)was born on August 7, 1933 in Mt. Vernon, NY. She was an avid traveler, eventually settling in NJ, where she raised her children. Many of her years in NJ were...