John Alan Skovira
Feb 8, 2025
John Alan Skovira of Poultney died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Rutland Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. John was born in Rutland, Vermont on February 25, 1954, the son of John A. Skovira and Joan R. (Pereault) Skovira. John attended Poultney High School and graduated with the class of 1972. He worked...
Frank L. Callahan
Jan 26, 2025
Frank L. Callahan (10/04/39 – 1/26/25)
He finally got around to it.
Frank Callahan, aged 85, passed away peacefully at his home looking at the lake he loved so much. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace, and their son, Glenn. Frank's life was one of service, education, and unwavering love for...
Judith Elizabeth Leech
Dec 19, 2024
Judith Leech, of Poultney Vermont, passed on peacefully December 19, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Judy was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and long time Vice President of WVNR radio.
Born June 9, 1949 in Appleton Wisconsin, she was the daughter of John (Jack) Leech and Florence Davey Leech. They moved to Westernport, Maryland...
Joseph Peter Panoushek
Nov 30, 2024
Joseph Peter Panoushek, a native and resident of Hampton, NY, passed away on November 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 6, 1938 to Henry and Doris Panoushek. Joseph was a Union Carpenter, millwright by trade, belonged to Hampton Planning Board, Poultney Rescue Squad, Hampton Fire Department, and was a Freemason.
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Dr. Olive "Jo" M. Davies
Nov 17, 2024
Dr. Olive "Jo" M. Davies, 99, died November 17, 2024 at home. Jo was born on May 27, 1925 to the late Dr. Richard W. Morris and Frances Thomas Morris. She grew up in Vermont and met the love of her life, Dr. Robert "Bob" I. Davies, when she was just 8 years old, he 10. Her early years...
Robert Runyon Diefendorf, Jr.
Nov 17, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father US Navy Veteran Robert Runyon Diefendorf, Jr of West Pawlet, Vermont. He left us Sunday morning the 17th of November 2024 at the grand age of 94 in Granville, NY.
The eldest child of 4, Robert was born in September 1930 in Summit,...
Korina Marie Gagne
Nov 9, 2024
St. Albans – Korina Marie (Gagne) Stone
Korina Marie (Gagne) Stone 56, died Saturday morning November 9, 2024 at the University of Vermont Medical Center after a brief illness.
She was born September 23, 1968 in Burlington, VT, the daughter of David L. Stone and Barbara A. (Wardwell) Stone.
She graduated from Melbourne...
Barbara Taran
Oct 3, 2024
Barb Taran Taylor passed away on October 3, 2024 from complications related to a sickness. She was surrounded by her loving, family, and friends. Barb is survived by her husband, Warren, Buzz Taylor, as well as her brothers, Stephen, Joseph, Greg and sisters, Jean and Gretel. Barb was known for being a warm, loving and generous person. She and...
Susan K. Kasuba
Sep 29, 2024
Susan K. Kasuba, 67, died suddenly Sunday, September 29, 2024, after a brief illness.
Suzy was born February 27, 1957, in Rutland, Vermont, the daughter of Gerald and Joyce McGreevy. She grew up in South Poultney, Vermont and was a graduate of the Poultney High School Class of 1975, where she made many lifelong friends while playing...
Rita W. Robson
Sep 25, 2024
West Pawlet - Rita W. Robson, 92, of West Pawlet died at home on Wednesday 25th September, 2024 following a long illness.
She was born on 23rd March, 1932 in Bergen, Norway the daughter of Reidar and Solveig Tobine (Kraavik) Wold.
Rita attended Nygard Skole, Bergen, Norway; Myklebust Skule, Breim, Norway; U. Phil Skole, Bergen,...
Daniel J. Kaptur
Sep 7, 2024
On September 7th, Daniel Joseph Kaptur passed away at home. Today, October 10th, is Dans's birthday. Dan would have been 54 years old. I thought it would be a nice send off to have this story put out on his birthday. Dan did not want a " traditional" obituary; he wanted something different. As his wife, Jessica Kaptur, I...
Charles L Pope
Sep 6, 2024
Charles (Bub) Pope
Age 70 5/26/54-9/6/24
Passed away in his home due to ongoing health conditions.
Survivors include Betty Barry of Poultney, VT. Elsie and Doug Cram of Granville NY. Sylvia and Alfred Barker of Cocoa Fla. Along will several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by Charles and Peggy Pope,...
Florence Edith Martelle
Aug 22, 2024
Wells, VT - Florence E. (VanBuren) Martelle died Thursday evening, August 22, 2024, at RRMC following a short illness surrounded by her loved ones. Florence was born in Proctor, VT on February 08, 1941, the daughter of Arthur and Florence (Gould) VanBuren.
She enjoyed family gatherings, her teddy bear collection, going to the casino, watching football, golf,...
John F. Mcgreevy
Aug 5, 2024
Poultney, Vermont
John F. ( Luke) McGreevy passed from this world for his next adventure on August 5, 2024 following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Rutland Vt Nov. 6, 1961 to Gerald and Joyce Ann (Grant) McGreevy.
Originally from Poultney, John briefly served in the United States Army.. He settled in...
Joseph Winter
Jul 22, 2024
Niskayuna, NY - It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father and husband Joe Winter, who passed away on July 22, 2024 at the age of 84.
Joe was born in Poland and at the age of 11, made the journey to America with his parents to escape the horrors that...
Douglas L. Trude
Jul 13, 2024
Douglas Trude, 76, of Rutland, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday, July 13th. He was born September 22, 1947 in Rockville Centre, New York to Anne and Frederick Trude. Douglas was a proud veteran of the Vietnam war. He loved travel, karaoke, trivia, church, and most of all, his family. He was a jack of all trades,...
Velma Lynn Kemper-Hoeflich
Jul 10, 2024
Velma Lynn Kemper-Hoeflich, age 83 of Poultney, Vermont, died July 10, 2024 at home. Married her loving husband Lee E. Hoeflich, June 28, 1959. Born December 15, 1940 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia to Everett and Della (Dilley) Kemper. The family later moved to Mansfield, Ohio when she was a toddler. She was the youngest of 11 children.
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Arthur Howard Sabin
Jun 9, 2024
Poultney – Arthur Howard Sabin 74, of East Poultney died Sunday June 9, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical center after a brief illness.
He was born May 15, 1950 in Albany, NY the son of Walton Barden Sabin and Virginia Louise (Sawyer) Sabin.
Arthur was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, class of 1968....
Gerald J. Mcgreevy
May 7, 2024
Gerald J. McGreevy passed away on May 7, 2024 at the age of 88.
He was born May 14, 1935, the son of Henry and Mary (Fogarty) McGreevy.
Jerry grew up in Poultney VT and graduated from Poultney High School class of 1955, where he excelled as a 3 letter sportsman, playing baseball, basketball and...
Vicki Sweeney Vaughn
Mar 22, 2024
POULTNEY —Vicki S. Vaughn, 72, a lifelong resident of Poultney, passed away with dignity and grace in her home on March 22nd, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Vicki is admired deeply for her strength, courage and faith while battling a terminal illness. She fought until her final breath where she was then called home to rest with her...
