Julie A. LeBlanc, 50 of Bennington died on Monday, March 1, 2021 following a long illness. A memorial mass will be held at Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington on Thursday, March 4, at 11AM. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 3, from 6-8PM. The obituary can be found at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Leo A. Bisson, 88, a life-long resident of North Pownal, died peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at the Vermont Veterans Home surrounded by his family following a long illness. Born in North Pownal December 12, 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph and Rose (Cavey) Bisson. Leo received his early education in North Pownal and was a graduate of Hoosick Falls High School. He later attended business college. Leo was a veteran of the Korean War where he served in the U. S. Army from 1953 - 1956. He married the former Phyllis Jones at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in North Pownal on July 18, 1953. Mrs. Bisson died March 29, 2015. For many years Leo was employed at the Pownal Tannery. ...

Richard Thomas Liell passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday after a prolonged struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Richard was born on December 25, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York, the son of William and Lillian (O'Leary) Liell. He was raised in the same house in which his father was raised in the Park Slope neighborhood with his siblings William, Loretta and Theresa. After graduating from Manual Training High School in 1954 he attended the University of Southern California on a football scholarship where he played fullback. Richard served in the Air Force and was stationed in Limestone Maine. He began his lifelong career in computer programming working for Bulova Watch Company...

Stephen DiGiovanni, 76, a resident of Bennington, died on Sunday, February 21, 2021. Services will be private by his family. Memorial contributions may be made to Bennington Project Independence through the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington. The obituary and guestbook can be found at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Amanda Jean Pratt, 38, a resident of Walloomsac Road in Bennington died unexpectedly Sunday February 21, 2021 at her residence. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington on Saturday February 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday at 4:00 p.m. The burial will take place in the family lot at Grandview Cemetery in North Bennington at the convenience of the family. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Douglas E. Saunders, 79, a resident of Saunders Drive in Bennington died Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Arlington, VT January 10, 1942. He was the son of the late Herman and Clara Inez (Bentley) Saunders. He received his education in Rupert, VT. Doug married the former Susanne Mattison on August 16, 1958. For over 33 years Doug was employed at Bijur in Bennington from which he retired. He was a life member of the Bennington Fire Department (Eagle Hose) and a former member of the Bennington Elks, Moose and American Legion Post 13. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Susanne Saunders of Bennington. His six...

Edward M. Loveland, 81, of Bennington, Vermont went home to the Lord on February 19, 2021 following a long illness. Edward was born in Shaftsbury, Vermont on May 20, 1939, the son of Fred (Skip) Loveland and Bessie (Bump) Loveland. Ed spent most of his life being an auto mechanic, working for Wm. E. Dailey for over 25 years, Pradon's Garage, Merrill Transport and finally retiring from the Carthusian Foundation, Sunderland, Vermont. Ed had a great sense of humor, enjoyed working outside, but mostly he loved working on vehicles of all kinds. Ed is survived by his wife, Sandra Hewson-Loveland, daughters, Eddilyn Loveland of Bennington, Dianne Martelle (Lonny) Longe of Hoosick Falls, NY,...

Timothy D. Lincourt, 69, a resident of Main Street, Bennington, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at his residence. To read the full obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Robert L. Hill Sr., 81, a life-long resident of Bennington died peacefully Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the home of his sister-in-law in Hoosick, NY following a brief illness. To read the full obituary and leave guestbook condolences please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

Katy Berard Leonard, 52, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully at Crescent Manor Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, Vermont, on February 15, 2021, after a long battle with the progressive genetic neuro-degenerative Huntington's Disease. Born in Bennington, Vermont on January 24, 1969, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Lois Berard. Katy attended Bennington, Vermont schools and graduated from Mt. Anthony High School in 1987. She graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1991. Directly after college Katy worked at a lodge near Yellowstone National Park. Then for several years she was Store Manager at Basket Barn in...

Katy Berard Leonard, 52, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully at Crescent Manor Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, Vermont, on February 15, 2021, after a long battle with the progressive genetic neuro-degenerative Huntington's Disease. Born in Bennington, Vermont on January 24, 1969, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Lois Berard. Katy attended Bennington, Vermont schools and graduated from Mt. Anthony High School in 1987. She graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1991. Directly after college Katy worked at a lodge near Yellowstone National Park. Then for several years she was Store Manager at Basket Barn in...

Katy Berard Leonard, 52, of Niskayuna, NY, passed away peacefully at Crescent Manor Rehabilitation Center in Bennington, Vermont, on February 15, 2021, after a long battle with the progressive genetic neuro-degenerative Huntington's Disease. Born in Bennington, Vermont on January 24, 1969, she was the daughter of the late John L. and Lois Berard. Katy attended Bennington, Vermont schools and graduated from Mt. Anthony High School in 1987. She graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington with a Bachelor of Arts in English in 1991. Directly after college Katy worked at a lodge near Yellowstone National Park. Then for several years she was Store Manager at Basket Barn in...

Selena Marie Clement, 52, a resident of East Road in Bennington died Saturday February 13, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family following a long illness. There will be no calling hours or funeral services. A graveside service will be held at the family lot at White Chapel Cemetery in the spring. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mahar and Son Funeral Home in Bennington. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Barbara R. Oakes, 92, a resident of Bennington Vermont, died peacefully after a brief illness at The Vermont Veterans home on Thursday February 11, 2021. To read the full obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Freida Anne (Pello) Gardner, 62, a resident of Fran Zando Road in Shaftsbury, died on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vermont, following a brief illness. She was born in Bennington on January 18, 1959 and was the daughter of the late Joseph and Freida (Cross) Pello. She received her education in local schools. She married Keith Gardner, who survives. For many years Freida was waitress in the area at various restaurants. She later was employed by the Factory Point Bank in Manchester as a Personal Banker, and part time at the Potter Hill Barn in Hoosick, New York. She enjoyed time with the family, cooking, decorating, reading, and...

Amanda Lynn Hover, 32, a former resident of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home in Bennington, VT. Friends are invited to pay their respects to the family at the Mahar & Son Funeral Home, 628 Main Street inBennington on Saturday, February 12, 2021 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. when the family will be in attendance. Amanda's complete obituary may be found at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

Bonita M. Dundas, 75, a resident of Chandler Way in Bennington, VT died unexpectedly Saturday, February 6, 2021 at her residence. Bonnie was born in Lancaster, New Hampshire September 7, 1945. She was the daughter of the late Norman and Eleanor (Pearson) Craggy. Bonnie grew up in Groveton, New Hampshire on her family's dairy farm, which she always thought of as her "home." She graduated from Groveton High School, and then attended the Elliot Community Hospital School of Nursing in Keene, NH where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse. She married Richard Dundas in 1967. They started their family of two children, Julie and Scott, while moving several times during Richard's medical...

Anthony I. Palazzo, Jr., age 86, a resident of North Bennington, and former of Manchester Center, Vermont died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at his home following a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 21, 1934, and was the son of the late Anthony and Lena (Osder) Palazzo, Sr. Anthony received his education in Brooklyn schools. He served in the Navy from September of 1952 until August of 1956. Anthony married the former Jean Newlands on February 26, 1955 in Brooklyn. Mrs. Palazzo has predeceased him. In earlier years, Anthony owned and operated the Western Auto Store in Bennington. He was later employed at the VFW Post #1332 in Bennington as a Bookkeeper. He was a...

Barbara May Guerrieri, age 94, a resident of the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation of Bennington, and formerly of Jennings Drive in Bennington, died on Tuesday morning, February 2, 2021. She was born in Bennington on February 28, 1926, and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna (Carey) Robinson. Barbara received her education in North Bennington and is a graduate of North Bennington High School. Following high school she attended and graduated from the Henry Bishop, III, Memorial School of Nursing in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. For many years, she had been employed at the Pittsfield General Hospital in Pittsfield, currently, Berkshire Medical Center. She married Dr. Antonio...

Patricia Ann Lipscomb, age 88, a resident of West Main Street, Bennington, Vermont died on Monday, February 1, 2021 at home following a long illness. She was born in North Bennington on November 29, 1932 and was the daughter of the late William E. and Margret K. (Clark) Bull. She received her education in local schools. She married Charles A. Lipscomb on February 18, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Bennington. Mr. Lipscomb has just died on January 23, 2021. Patricia enjoyed walking, cooking, and fishing. She enjoyed listening to music, and playing ball with her devoted dog Tyler. Her and Charles enjoyed taking long rides and seeing the sights. She was a former member of H.E.L.P,...

Noreen L. Watson, 69, a resident of East Road in Bennington, VT, died Monday, February 1, surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with cancer. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm. The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Saturday, February 6, at 10:30 a.m. with a prayer and then from Sacred Heart Saint Francis de Sales Church at 11am where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. The funeral will be streamed live on Zoom at the following link: http://bit.ly/NoreenWatsonFuneral The entombment will take place in Park Lawn Chapel with the burial to be in Park Lawn Cemetery...