Obituaries

Dec 15, 2023

Carlin Whitney Scherer died at Equinox Terrace in Manchester, Vermont on Friday, December 15, 2023. She and her husband George Scherer III, married for 54 years, loved their final three decades in Bondville, Winhall, and Manchester, Vermont. They were both active with Meals on Wheels and were longtime supporters of and adopted many dogs and cats from Second Chance...

Dec 8, 2023

John Robert Cavagnolo “Jack”, 19, of Cook Hollow Road in Manchester Center, VT, passed away December 8, 2023. Jack was born in Niskayuna, NY on September 28, 2004 the son of J. Richard Cavagnolo and Shelly Stone and graduated from Shenedehowa High School in Clifton Park, New York in 2022.

Jack was a kind and gentle soul...

Dec 8, 2023

Lee Landon Metzger, longtime resident of East Aurora, New York, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 8, 2023, at 97 years old.

Lee Landon Metzger was born on November 5, 1926 in Buffalo, New York, to Park L. Metzger and Ruth L. Metzger. He grew up in Buffalo, where he attended Buffalo Public School...

Dec 7, 2023

James W. Brown, 71, a resident of Warm Brook Road, passed away December 7, 2023 at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. James was born in Danby, VT on May 21, 1952 the son of the late William and Jessica Brown and attended Wallingford schools. James was a woodworker and worked for J.K. Adams for many years. He was a member of the...

Dec 7, 2023

Our community lost a vital member on Thursday December 7th. Birgit Sutter-Davis slipped quietly from this life to the next at her home in Weston, VT with her beloved husband David by her side. She was born in New York City on November 3, 1961. She grew up in Short Hills, NJ graduating from Milburn high school in 1979. Birgit...

Dec 5, 2023

Daryl Vernon Brown, 68, a resident of Arlington, VT, passed away December 5, 2023 at his home. Daryl was born in Bennington, Vt on May 27, 1955 the son of the late Harry and Marilyn King Brown. He attended Arlington schools, graduating from Arlington Memorial High School and a year of college at Paul Smiths. He then joined the Army...

Dec 4, 2023

Janet Simpson Wilson, first child of William and Ethelda Croft Lindsey, age 93 , died in Bennington, Vermont Monday, December 4, 2023 . She graduated from Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. High School in 1947 and from St. Lawrence University at Canton, N.Y. in 1951 with a B.S. Degree. In July 1951 she began her career with New York Telephone (now Verizon)...

Nov 30, 2023

Shirley M. Veber, 88, a resident of Pine Hill Drive in Rowe, Massachusetts, passed away November 30, 2023 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Shirley was born in Brattleboro, VT on October 26, 1935 the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary Donovan Green and attended local schools. Shirley worked as a mail carrier for the United States Post Office in...

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela Lacoste, 62, of East Dorset, passed away on November 25, 2023 surrounded by family. Service will be held in private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR/GivingPage/MyPage?pg=team&fr_id=1200&team_id=26429) if you would like to honor Pamela’s memory. ?Afterglow ? I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave...

Nov 24, 2023

Daniel C. Collette, Jr., a resident of Middle Pownal Road, passed away November 24, 2023 at his home. Daniel was born in Bennington on December 29, 1967 the son of Daniel C. Collette, Sr. and Sally Mears, attended Bennington schools and Mt. Antony Union High School. Daniel worked at Energizer, Caramel Corrosion in Bennington and thoroughly enjoyed grounds keeping at...

Nov 22, 2023

Timothy Green Finney, 81, a resident of Bennett Hill Road, passed away November 22, 2023 at Albany Medical Center. Timothy was born in Somerville, NJ on April 26, 1942 the son of the late Walter N. and Elizabeth Green Finney. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1961. He graduated from Putnam School of Nursing (LPN) and Southern Vermont College...

Nov 21, 2023

Alexandria (Sandra, Sandy) Bosna of Winhall, died November 21, 2023 at Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend, VT. She was born in North Bergen Township, New Jersey on July 10, 1939 to Ernest and Margaret Bosna. Following her elementary and high-school education, Sandy enrolled at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) in New Jersey and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in...

Nov 15, 2023

Sadly, I, Gale Stachelek, announce the passing of my precious and wonderful husband, Bob Stachelek, who died in a horrible car crash on Route 9, November 15, 2023 in Wilmington, Vermont, our home, while we were singing “oldies” in our car.  I lost my best friend, my love, my joy and my priceless gift that showered me with happiness...

Nov 12, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Waite, age 78, son of Katherine Merotta Waite and Ashael Miles Waite, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on November 12, 2023. Bobby grew up in Weston, Vermont where he attended the Weston Village School, Burr & Burton Academy, and the University of Vermont. While teaching skiing at Stratton Mountain in 1966, he...

Nov 11, 2023

Brenda J. Holton, 71, a resident of Old West Road, passed away unexpectedly November 11, 2023 at her home. Brenda was born in Bennington on May 25, 1952 the daughter of the late Roy and Mabel (Johnson) Crofut. She attended and graduated from Arlington Memorial High School. Brenda worked for Quadra-Tek for 47 years retiring as President of the company....

Nov 9, 2023

Beverly L. Bacon, 75, a resident of Dufresne Pond Road in Manchester, was called home on November 9th, after a brief illness. Beverly, or “Bev” as she was lovingly called, was born on October 9th, 1948 in Manchester, Vermont; the daughter of Floyd Bourn and Doris [Keyes] Bourn. Bev attended Manchester area schools. On May 14th, 1975 Bev married the...

Nov 8, 2023

Philip Sanford Cromack passed away Wednesday, Nov 8, in Whitingham, Vermont. Philip was born August 22, 1989, in the Brattleboro Hospital, the son of Ward (Pete) and June (Dix) Cromack. He attended schools in Southern Vermont. In the past he had worked at Heartwellville Towing in Readsboro and Napa Auto Parts in Wilmington. He also became a live-in caretaker of...

Nov 6, 2023

David H. “Poppy” Armstrong, 80, a resident of Crossover Road, passed away November 6, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Bennington, David was born on December 17, 1942 the son of the late Hollis and Hazel (Douglass) Armstrong. He attended Bennington schools, graduating from Bennington High School. Upon graduation, David served in the National Guard for 8...

Nov 4, 2023

Marsha (Fielding) Holden, 73, passed away at her home on November 4, 2023. Marsha was born to the late David and Phoebe (Smith) Fielding in Bennington, Vermont, on October 6, 1950. Marsha attended Burr and Burton Seminary and furthered her education at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. After her time at the academy, Marsha went on to become a...

Oct 30, 2023

Tom R. Brass, 92, was reunited with his life long love Joy on October 30, 2023. Tom thoroughly enjoyed being an active part of his vibrant community in and around Dorset, VT after retiring there in 1997. Tom was born in Montclair, NJ on December 2, 1930, the youngest son of the late Edward K. and Eleanor (Berger) Brass. While...