David Burley
May 15, 2025
East Montpelier, VT
David Everett Burley, 74, of East Montpelier, died of frontotemporal dementia on May 15, 2025, at Woodridge Nursing Home in Berlin, Vermont.
Dave was born in 1950 and grew up in Upper Darby Pennsylvania with his father, Orin Burley, mother, Shirley Smith Burley, and his older brother Don.
He was...
Nathan W. Suter
May 13, 2025
Calling hours for Nathan Suter, 52, who died unexpectedly on May 13, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A complete obituary will appear soon.
Donald Lyons
May 12, 2025
Montpelier
Donald A. Lyons, 99, of Montpelier died May 12, 2025. He was born January 24, 1926, son of Mary Agnes (Normandin) and Andrew Lyons.
A graduate of St. Michael's High School in 1943, he attended the University of Maryland (overseas) and leadership programs at Syracuse University and Notre Dame.
On September 27, 1958, he...
Shirley M. Scribner
May 4, 2025
Shirley Marilyn Scribner
Northfield, VT
Shirley Scribner, 89, passed away peacefully at the Four-Season Care Home in Northfield, VT, on May 4, 2025.
Shirley was born to her parents, Roger and Elma Miller, on July 9, 1935, in Wolcott, VT.
Shirley attended schools in Wolcott, VT, and sought higher education at...
Larry George Hull
Apr 30, 2025
Barre, VT
It is with both heavy hearts and joyful memories that we announce the passing of Larry George Hull, a beloved husband, father, and friend, who departed this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 75. Larry was born on October 11, 1949, in Montpelier, Vermont, where he later graduated from Montpelier High School...
William W. Pinchbeck
Apr 18, 2025
William Washburn Pinchbeck
May 6, 1932 - April 18, 2025
William (Bill) Pinchbeck, 92, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, April 18 in his home in Berlin, Vermont. Born in New Haven, Connecticut to William Elmer Pinchbeck and Harriett Washburn Pinchbeck, Bill attended Guilford High School and Cornell University, where he studied horticulture, and...
Steven P. Pitonyak
Apr 17, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Our hearts are brimming as we announce the passing of Steven Paul Pitonyak on April 17, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Montpelier, Vermont. Born on September 21, 1948, Steve lived a life rich in experiences and accomplishments, touching many lives along the way.
Steve graduated from St. Monica's High School after the...
Joan M. Fitzgerald
Apr 15, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Joan M. Fitzgerald, 79, formerly of Freedom Drive and most recently of Crescent Manor in Bennington, VT passed this life on April 15, 2025 in Bennington, VT.
She was born on May 5, 1945 in Barre, VT, the daughter of Wilford and Dorothy (Johnson) DeForge.
She attended the Holy Ghost Catholic...
Clayton "Butch" Davis
Apr 10, 2025
Clayton "Butch" Davis
Berlin, VT
Clayton "Butch" Davis, 77, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife Tammy by his side. After a short battle with lung disease.
Butch was born to his parents, Percy Davis and Violet Smith Davis, on April 17, 1947, in Hardwick, VT.
Butch graduated...
Anne Devaughn
Apr 1, 2025
Anne Devaughn, 92, passed away peacefully on April 1,2025. Anne was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother to her family, children, grandchildren and friends to all who knew her. She was kind and loving to all she touched.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1933, she was the daughter of Russell and Anna Farnsworth. She graduated from Burlington...
Patricia Doenges
Apr 1, 2025
Moretown, VT
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia McMahon Doenges, who left us on April 1, 2025, just shy of her 72nd birthday. Born in Burlington, VT, on April 22, 1953, Patricia was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, known for her warm spirit and dedication to her community.
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Leba Grodinsky
Mar 31, 2025
After 96 years, the indefatigable Leba Grodinsky – avid gardener, skilled cook, enthusiastic craftswoman, wonderful hostess, keen reader, constantly endeavoring speaker of French, lover of crossword puzzles, skater, skier, occupational therapist, and so much more – finally got tired. She died on March 31, a beautiful spring day, in her home in Montpelier, Vermont, with two of her daughters...
Edward Billings, Sr
Mar 26, 2025
Chelsea, VT
Edward Billings, Sr. was born February 17, 1940. He passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on March 26, 2025.
Edward was born in Rutland, Vermont to Alexander Billings and Florence Jones. Edward was a carpenter by trade, but also was a truck driver years ago.
He loved...
Karl "Barney" Bloom
Mar 24, 2025
Karl "Barney" Bloom
July 15, 1942 - March 24, 2025
Montpelier, VT
Barney died peacefully on March 24th at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester VT. He had been diagnosed with dementia in 2021 after having experienced many years of increasing memory loss, confusion and other effects of early dementia.
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Iona Christine Kemp
Mar 19, 2025
N. Middlesex, VT
Iona Christine Kemp, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, great aunt, and community member, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, and close friends Frank and Jill Michaud, at the McClure Miller Respite Center, on March 19, 2025, just shy of her 62nd birthday. Born in Montpelier, Vermont, on March 26, 1963, Iona made...
Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba
Mar 13, 2025
Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba
Barre, VT
With heavy hearts, the family of Robert (Zebo) Potrzeba announce his passing on March 13, 2025 after a brief illness. Robert was born February 11, 1954, in Brooklyn, NY to Walter and Jean (Cox) Potrzeba. He graduated from Spaulding High School in 1972. He began his career at Howard Johnson's...
David H. Tucker
Mar 13, 2025
David H. Tucker E. MONTPELIER – David H. Tucker, 71, a longtime resident of Central Vermont, passed away at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer, with his wife and brother and close friends at his side.
David was born on January 14, 1954, in Barre, the son of Everett D. and...
Richard W. Turner
Mar 7, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard W. Turner announces his passing after having a massive stroke. Richard was born in Montpelier, Vermont on December 24, 1935. He passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside on March 7, 2025. Richard grew up on the family farm in Berlin, Vermont, attending the one-room Berlin Corner...
Susan H. Tarshis
Mar 4, 2025
Susan H. Tarshis – Plainfield, VT
Susan H. Tarshis, a resident of Central Vermont, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. A complete obituary will be published at a later date.
Jacqueline Anna Polchies
Mar 1, 2025
Worcester, VT
Jacqueline Anna (Kanyuck) Polchies age 77, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on March 1st, at the Genesis Nursing Home in Berlin.
She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on June 12, 1947, the daughter of John and Anna (Benia) Kanyuck. Her mother died when Jackie was 6 days old. Her father was remarried to...
