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Velma Lynn Kemper-Hoeflich

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

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

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

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...

Wayne  Curtis  Lockwood

Wayne Curtis Lockwood

Feb 16, 2024

MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — Wayne Curtis Lockwood, 67, died Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the UVM Medical Center in Burlington. He was born January 15, 1957, in Middlebury, VT, the son of Arnold and Ruth (Davis) Lockwood.

He was a truck driver for 42 years. Most recently he worked for Fabian Earth Moving, Ferguson Waterworks, and Belden Construction....

Richard  Illsley

Richard Illsley

Feb 15, 2024

Poultney, VT – Richard Illsley, 87, died Thursday, February 15, 2024 at his home in Poultney, VT.

He was born July 21, 1936 in Ayer, MA, the son of George and Beatrice Pearson Illsley.

Richard married Anna Martin on December 21, 1957 in Canton, CT.

Richard was a mechanic for Pratt & Whitney...

Marjorie  Steele Low

Marjorie Steele Low

Feb 5, 2024

East Poultney, VT – Marjorie Steele Low, 91, died February 5, 2024 at her home in East Poultney, VT.

She was born August 17, 1932 in Quincy, Massachusetts, daughter of Walter Edward and Sarah (Douglas) Steele.

Mrs. Low attended public school in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School in 1950.

She was...

William Edward Moersch

William Edward Moersch

Jan 12, 2024

William Edward Moersch, 82, of Poultney Vermont, made his journey to heaven and to his Lord and Savior on January 12, 2024, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Waterbury, CT, son of William and Dorothy Moersch. He enlisted in the US Army and received his degree as a Registered Nurse from the University of Maryland....

Shirley  D. Moyer

Shirley D. Moyer

Jan 2, 2024

Middletown Springs – Shirley D. Moyer

Shirley R. Moyer 89, died Tuesday evening January 2, 2024 at Rutland Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 31, 1934 in Morrisville, VT the daughter of Herbert H. and Lulu (Slicer) Dunbar.

Shirley was a graduate of Craftsbury Academy High School class of 1952

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Rodney P. Greene

Rodney P. Greene

Oct 12, 2023

Rodney P. Greene 71, died Thursday afternoon October 12, 2023 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born November 1, 1951 in Poultney the son of Clifford and Hazel (Dumas) Greene. Rodney was a graduate of Poultney High School. He was an avid bowler, golfer and enjoyed camping and fishing. Rodney is survived by his brother, Steven...

Alfred J. Froeschl, Jr.

Alfred J. Froeschl, Jr.

Sep 28, 2023

In Memoriam: A Tribute to a Life of a Good, Loving Man It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alfred J. Froeschl, Jr., aged 82, who departed this world on September 28th, 2023. He leaves behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. A devoted husband, Al...

Steven Craig Broughton

Steven Craig Broughton

Sep 9, 2023

Steve Broughton (66) of Poultney, VT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9th. Steve was born in Middlebury, VT in 1956, spent time in San Diego, CA but found his way back to Vermont where he eventually married the love of his life, Valerie, in 2000. In Poultney, Steve was a self-employed builder and was very involved in his community...

James Bethel Brayton

James Bethel Brayton

Jun 18, 2023

James was born at home into an Irish diary farming family in Poultney, Vermont. He was the third of three children of Mary Irene (Bethel) Brayton and James Edward Brayton. Little "Jimmy" grew up working the farm and developed a love of animals, honed his horsemanship skills, and was active showing dairy calves with 4H annually at the state fair...

Raymond Glen Keyes

Raymond Glen Keyes

Jun 16, 2023

Danville- Raymond Glen Keyes, 52, formerly from Granville, N.Y, died unexpectedly on Friday June 16th, 2023 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Hanover, NH. He was born Aug 9th, 1970 in Rutland, VT the son of William Keyes Sr. and Sharon (Petty) Keyes. Raymond worked in the quarries in Granville, N.Y, and NSA in St. Johnsbury, VT. He enjoyed hunting,...

Joseph A. Debonis, Sr.

Joseph A. Debonis, Sr.

May 26, 2023

Joseph A. DeBonis, Sr., aged 80, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023, at The Pines at Rutland, surrounded by Ann, his wife of 55 years, his children and grandchildren. The three passions in Joes life were first and foremost his family, his beloved law practice, and his hometown of Poultney. Joe was a pillar in the town of Poultney,...

Clifford C. Jones

Clifford C. Jones

May 25, 2023

Rutland Clifford C. Jones Clifford C. Jones 88, died early Thursday morning May 25, 2023 at Rutland Healthcare and Rehab Center after a brief illness. He was born September 12, 1934 in Poultney VT the son of Roy Fayette Jones and Doris ( King) Jones . Cliff worked as a machinist for many years with General Electric in Rutland. He...

Mark Alan Stackpole

Mark Alan Stackpole

May 19, 2023

Mark Alan Stackpole of Poultney, Vermont passed away May 19, 2023 at the age of 63 after a brief illness. Mark had a passion for landscaping (as evidenced by his business Stackpole Lawn and Landscaping) and anything with 4 paws or 4 wheels. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Brenda Stackpole of Poultney, Vt, his son...

Lila M. Jay

Lila M. Jay

May 12, 2023

Poultney, VT Lila M. Jay Lila M. Jay 91, of Poultney, died Friday afternoon May 12, 2023, at Mountain View Center in Rutland. She was born June 30, 1931, in Rochester, VT, the daughter of Pearl and Lucy May (Hook) Sanders. Lila was a graduate of Rochester High School class of 1949 where she was Salutatorian of her class. She...

William 'Bill' James Lawrence

William 'Bill' James Lawrence

May 4, 2023

Poultney-William James Lawrence, 64, died May 4, 2023 at the home of his sister, Sheila Saltis. He was born July 16, 1958 in Rutland Vermont, the son of Howard V. and Sylvia (Hughes) Lawrence. Bill was employed for many years as a material handler at Metromail in Rutland. He was a huge wrestling fan for over 50 years and has...

Eleanora G. Sullivan

Eleanora G. Sullivan

Apr 8, 2023

Springfield, VT - Eleanora G Sullivan AKA Elaine Grace Sullivan died Saturday, April 8 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care from complications arising from a head injury sustained from an accidental fall. Elaine was born on July 7, 1937 at the Rockingham Hospital in Bellows Falls, Vermont, the daughter of John Joseph and Grace Tyrrell Sullivan....

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