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Annette D. Ritchie
Apr 2, 2023
Rutland -- Annette D. Ritchie passed away on April 2nd at Rutland Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She resided in Hampton, NY with her husband Michael D. Ritchie,Sr., together 52 years, married 47 years. Daughter of Ernest and Lillian (Gordon) Webster. Born on Broadway in Whitehall, NY. Anne worked in slate quarries in her early years. Then she went...
Sharon Kathleen Gage
Apr 1, 2023
Sharon Kathleen Gage, 77, of Hampton, died on Saturday, April 1st, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Poultney, VT on January 8th, 1946 to Michael Bernard "Bud" Foley and Vera (Davis) Foley. Sharon grew up in Poultney where she graduated high school in 1964 and then attended and graduated from Mary McClellan Hospital School of Nursing. She became...
Christopher S. Ellis
Feb 17, 2023
With profound disbelief and unrelenting sadness, the family of Christopher (Chris) Scott Ellis of Wells, Vermont announces his unexpected death. Born in Taipei, Taiwan on August 6, 1965, Chris died at home on Friday, February 17, 2023 following a brief illness. Chris was the youngest of three sons born to his surviving parents, Ronald C. and Betty Ann (Thackeray) Ellis,...
Barbara Ellen Trude
Nov 6, 2022
Rutland, Barbara Ellen Trude Barbara Ellen Trude 75, formerly of Poultney died Sunday November 6, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a long illness. She was born June 9, 1947 in Pear River, NY the daughter of Edwin Foshay and Joan Seivers. Barbara was a Beautician for several years in the Poultney area. She enjoyed doing artistry. Barbara married...
Devereaux Priest
Nov 6, 2022
Poultney Devereaux Priest Devereaux Priest 81, died Sunday November 6, 2022, at Rutland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 2, 1941 in Long Island, NY the son of Arthur and Helen (Christie) Priest. Dev was an entrepreneur; he owned several businesses in the community. The last being Bayberry Corners Restaurant in lake George NY. He...
Richard George 'Dick' Haynes
Oct 14, 2022
Rutland - Richard George Haynes Richard George Haynes (Dick), 93, formerly a long-time resident of Poultney died Friday, October 14, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. Dick was born March 6, 1929 in Poultney, the son of Harold and Lydia (Wiesner) Haynes. He was a graduate of Poultney High School class of 1947. Dick married Barbara Williams on March 28,...
Rosemary V. Mcmanus
Oct 8, 2022
Poultney- Rosemary V. McManus Rosemary V. McManus 83, died early Saturday morning October 8, 2022 at Mountain View Center in Rutland. She was born August 21, 1939 in Orange, New Jersey, the daughter of Edward and Mary (OBrien) Mason. Rosemary married James E. McManus August 26, 1961 in West Orange, New Jersey. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics and volunteering at Fair...
Elizabeth K. Fallar
Aug 9, 2022
Poultney- Elizabeth K. Fallar Elizabeth "Betty" K. Fallar 94, died Tuesday afternoon August 9, 2022 at Mountain View Center in Rutland. She was born December 31, 1927 in Jericho, Long Island, NY the daughter of Charles and Katherine (Nurnberger) Simpson. Elizabeth was a graduate of Westbury High School class of 1945 and furthered her education at the Phoenix School of...
Frank Andrew Maslack
Jul 27, 2022
Poultney, VT Frank A. Maslack, formerly of Poultney, died July 27, 2022 at Rutland Regional Medical Center in Rutland, Vermont. He was with family, and quietly passed after a brief illness. Frank was born in South Poultney, Vermont in 1930 to Paulina (Murcso) and Mikolos Maslack. Except for recent years when he assumed the role of honorary Mayor of The...
Robert J. O'Grady
Jul 10, 2022
Wells- Robert J. OGrady Robert J. OGrady 91, died Sunday morning July 10, 2022 at Mountain View Center Genesis Eldercare in Rutland. He was born May 24, 1931 in Norwalk, CT the son of William and Mary (Hock) OGrady. Robert was a baker for many years with Pepperidge Farm. He liked to read papers, play the lottery and enjoyed horse...
Eric G. Aubin
Jun 24, 2022
Eric G. Aubin 7/31/1950 - 6/24/2022 Passed into God's loving arms. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a father to three beautiful daughters, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and uncle. Eric was a musician with the Beatles being his favorite songs to play. He was also an amazing crafter with birch bark making (baskets,...
Maryellen Jones
Jun 20, 2022
Poultney- MaryEllen Jones MaryEllen Jones, 86, died Monday June 20, 2022 at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing after a long illness. She was born January 4, 1936 in Rutland, Vt the daughter of Edmond and Melvina (Elkey) Rousseau. MaryEllen had worked at General Electric in Rutland for many years as a machinist. She loved to care for people and...
Michael F. Mazur
Apr 24, 2022
Poultney- Michael F. Mazur Michael (Mike) Francis Mazur, 56, passed away Sunday April 24, 2022 after losing his battle to cancer. Michael was born on March 26, 1966 in Burlington, the son of Francis and Mary (Sabol) Mazur. Michael graduated from Poultney High School class of 1984, he then went to Wyoming to attend Wyoming Technical Institute for auto mechanics....
Gerald 'Jerry' L. Williams
Apr 5, 2022
Gerald L. (Jerry) Williams GRANVILLE Gerald L. Williams, 83, of State Route 22, died Tuesday, April 5, following a long but well-hidden illness of COPD. Born October 1, 1938, in Granville, he was the son of John R. Williams and Eleanor Sheldon Williams of Granville. In addition to his parents, Jerry was predeceased by his sister, Eleanor "Pat" Dittmeier and...
David G. Simons
Apr 3, 2022
David G. Simons 63, died unexpectedly while working around his house Sunday April 3, 2022. He was born June 27, 1958 in Elgin, IL the son of James and Vivian (Ewalt) Simons. David was a graduate of Irving Crown High School class of 1977. He married the love of his life Donna Allison Simons on February 29, 1980 in Geneva,...
Marilyn R. Duke
Apr 2, 2022
Marilyn R. Duke 90, died Saturday morning April 2, 2022 at her residence after a long illness. She was born July 27, 1931 in Poultney the daughter of Evan and Charlotte (Davis) Roberts. Marilyn was a graduate of Poultney High School class of 1949 and furthered her education with a Bachelors degree from Castleton State University in 1953 and received...
Harold E. Jordan, Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
Arcadia, FL Harold E. Jordan Jr. Harold E. Jordan Jr. 85, died Sunday evening January 16, 2022 at his residence after a brief illness with his loving wife by his side. He was born April 29, 1936 in Shrewsbury, VT the son of Harold E. Jordan Sr. and Veronica (Dumas) Jordan. Harold served in the Air Force from 1954-1958. Following...
Mary A. Haskins
Dec 26, 2021
Mary Haskins, 60, of Wells, VT, died peacefully after complications of congestive heart failure on Sunday, December 26th, 2021, surrounded by her husband and children. Mary was born April 28th, 1961, in Bennington, Vermont to Darrell and Charlotte Moffit of Wells, VT. She grew up and spent most of her life in Vermont. Mary enjoyed working in retail, management and...
Thomas D. Austin
Dec 7, 2021
Poultney, VT - Thomas D. Austin, 58, died Tuesday December 7th, 2021, at Rutland Regional Medical Center In Rutland, VT. He was born August 17, 1963, in Waterbury, CT, the son of Emery and Karen Austin. Tom married Rose Illsley Austin October 3, 1987, in Terryville, CT. Tom was a truck driver for Joe and Laura Rojcewicz of Fort Ann...
William James Stephenson
Aug 9, 2021
William James Stephenson passed away Monday August 9, 2021. He was born October 1, 1930, in Butler, PA, the son of Raymond Stephenson and Mary Elizabeth (Magill) Stephenson. William was married to Mildred "Midge" (Schaum) Stephenson for 67 years. He was proud to have served in the US Marine Corps as a service to his country. He was educated in...
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