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Cecelia Owens Etheridge Cartwright, age 97, peacefully passed away on August 10, 2022 in Bennington, Vermont. She was born in 1925 in Mathews County, Virginia to Lena Virginia Owens and Hugh Pritchard Etheridge. She was married to William Jarvis Cartwright Jr (deceased Lt Col USAF) for 53 years, traveling extensively with him in the states and abroad. She is survived by her son William J. Cartwright III (Nancy) of Mathews, Virginia; daughter Sue Mattison (Larry) of Shaftsbury, Vermont; granddaughter Elisabeth McLean and great granddaughter Carleigh McLean of Bennington, Vermont and grandson William Scott Cartwright of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cecelia will be remembered for enjoying,...

Robert (Bob) James Blakey Jr passed away peacefully, on Monday, August 8th, 2022 surrounded by his family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born on August 20th, 1959 in Pittsfield, MA to Robert J Blakey Sr. and Dolores Bergeron. Robert was a native to North Petersburg, NY where he spent time fishing, hiking, and looking for Native American artifacts. Robert graduated from Hoosick Falls Central in 1977 where he was a triple athlete for football, wrestling, and baseball. He married Shelley Oldham on September 19th, 1987. They settled in North Bennington, VT where they raised their children, Elizabeth and Kaittie. Robert helped raise his three grandsons, who he...

Walter A. Brenenstuhl passed from this life, at the age of 90, on Wednesday, August 3, 2022. Walter was born in Albany, NY on February 8, 1932 and was a son of the late Frederick and Gertrude (Rudd) Brenenstuhl. He spent his formative years in North Petersburgh where he was educated in a two room school house. He later graduated from the former Walter Wood High School in Hoosick Falls. Walter worked in the family store known as the Y Store at the intersection of Routes 22 and 346 in North Petersburgh and also worked on the railroad in Petersburgh. He served our nation during the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. He was honorably discharged on April 1, 1955 and returned home to North...

Henry John Glover, 71, beloved husband, father and grandfather, a resident of Shaftsbury, Vermont, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2022, following a courageous 23-year-long battle with cancer. To read his complete obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Virginia (Gina) Couch, 91, a resident of Royal Street, passed away Monday August 1, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Gina was born in Bennington on July 18, 1931 the daughter of the late Nicolo and Florence (Antonio) Carbonaro. She received her elementary education at the White Chapel School and graduated from Bennington High School class of 1949. She was a member of the Ben-hi Band and the Vermont State Orchestra. She was an active member of the Class Reunion Committee, organizing programs for special events. Her home, family and friends were her main interest. Her fondest hobby was working in her yard and flowers. She was an avid writer of poetry and had a...

Alice Clements Otruba (nee Murtha), passed away peacefully on Sunday July 31, 2022 at the Southern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, VT after a courageous fight against lung cancer. She was 65 years old and is survived by her loving husband Emery Otruba, son John Otruba, daughters Elizabeth Otruba and Bridgette Maryman, grandson Owen Maryman, sisters Elizabeth Guseman and Amy Murtha, father John Murtha, stepmother Jennifer Kohn Murtha, and several nieces and nephews. Alice is predeceased by her sister Jennifer Kountz and mother Mary Murtha. Alice was born on April 25, 1957 in Manhattan, NY. Alice grew up in Catonsville, MD. After high school, Alice pursued a career in the hospitality...

Mary (Zucconi) Remancus of Hoosick Falls, NY peacefully passed away on July 31, 2022. Mary was born in Manhattan, NY to the late Paul and Albina Zucconi. She was married to Stanley A. Remancus for 44 years before he passed away in 2003. They were married at St. Bridget's Church in Copake Falls, NY in 1959. Mary was a graduate of the Roeliff Jansen High School in Hillsdale, NY and The Child Hospital of Nursing in Albany, NY. Mary worked as a nurse at several hospitals in the area including St. Peter's Hospital and the Mary McClellan Hospital in Cambridge, NY. She was a member of the Hoosick Falls Health Auxiliary, the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, the Golden Girls Book Club and the Grange. Mary...

Sally Mae Martin Bristol, 65, of Bennington, VT, passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon, NH surrounded by her children. A Memorial Service for Sally will be held on Saturday August 13, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the E.P. Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main Street Bennington. VT. To read the full obituary please visit our website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Frederick (Fred) Glenn Gilman, former resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30th. Born in Hannover, New Hampshire on August 16, 1940. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering in 1963 from New England College, Henniker, New Hampshire. He was an active member of the Bennington Rural Fire Department for over 40 years and an avid hunter and fisherman. He was very active with the Vermont Trappers Association. He worked for the Vermont Department of Transportation for over 40 years and then worked as a consultant for GPI for 10 years prior to retiring. He was a loving husband to Kathie for 59 years, father to Mary Wilcox and Judy (Robbie)...

BENNINGTON - Arthur William Charron Jr., 92, a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at the Vermont Veterans Home on Friday July 29th, 2022, following a long illness. Born on July 9th, 1930, in North Adams, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Alice (Charbonneau) Charron and Arthur Charron Sr. He attended Drury High school and enlisted with the United States Marine Corps in 1951 and served during the Korean War. On May 19th, 1973, Art married the former Rhoda Spahn in Bennington. Rhoda currently resides at the Vermont Veterans Home. Art worked for a few local businesses before beginning his career with Bijur that lasted nearly 45 years. For many years he was a...

Teresa Curtis Gangell, 74 of Newnan, Georgia went home to be with the Lord on July 26,2022. She was surrounded by her family. Terri was born November 29,1947 to Frederick Hoth and Elizabeth Porter Hoth of Patterson, NJ. She was a registered nurse who graduated in 1972 from St. Luke's School of Nursing in Pittsfield, MA. She was a devoted wife and mother, and dedicated her life to caring for others, especially those in her family and parish community. Terri was a parishioner at St. George Catholic Church in Newnan, Georgia where she was a Daily Communicant and member of various ministries. Teresa is survived by her loving husband, Donald Turner Gangell of Newnan, children, Todd Milton...

George A. Paulin, 79, a resident of Bennington, passed away July 25, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation. George was born in Turners Falls, Massachusetts on July 22, 1943 the son of the late Camille and Anita Roy Paulin attended local schools achieving a Bachelor, Degree. George was a concert pianist, playing all over the world including for the Pope at the Vatican. He was also highly interested in antiques and was the organist for the Shaftsbury United Methodist Church for many years. George is survived by his siblings Adele Paulin of Massachusetts and Jeanette Bruno of New Hampshire, close friend Paul Thomas and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

The children of Anne Molson (Morgan) Beck are saddened to announce the passing of their mother on July 25, 2022 in her 96th year. Anne died peacefully in the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center surrounded by loving family. Anne was born on October 12, 1926 in Montreal, Quebec, the eldest child of Theodore Gold Morgan and Margaret Molson Morgan. Anne met the love of her life on a blind date, Alfred E. Beck, a WWII veteran studying at the M.I.T., while she was attending the Chamberlain School of Retailing in Boston, MA. They married after Al graduated and soon started their family. They moved to Utah, New Jersey, New Hampshire, and settled in their later years on Vinalhaven, Maine which...

BENNINGTON- Jeffrey Alan Taylor, 63, a resident of North Street in Bennington, Vermont, died at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center on July 24, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children. Calling Hours for Jeffrey will be held on Friday, July 29th, 2022 in the morning from 9am till 11am and then again in the evening from 5pm till 7pm at the Mahar Funeral Home on Main Street in Bennington. To read the full obituary, please visit our website www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Tami A. Thomayer, 58, became one of God's angels on Sunday, July 24,2022. She was the daughter of the late John and Eileen (Bishop) Thomayer. At Tami's request, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. The burial will take place in the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington at the convenience of the family. To read the full obituary please visit the website and www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Zanah (Dennison) Perry, 71, passed quietly in her sleep with her daughter, Angela French by her side on July 22, 2022. Zanah was born March 31, 1951 in Dorset, VT to Ernest Dennison and Ella Wolfe. Zanah enjoyed hiking, kayaking, and gardening. Her greatest pride was in her 11 grandchildren and she created many happy memories with them. She loved telling stories about her childhood and adventures and had a great sense of humor. She was kind and gentle. She believed that heart shaped rocks were messages from the other side so if you find a heart shaped rock, know it was from her. She worked at a variety of jobs, but the one that she loved the most was home health aide because she was...

Frances B. (Woodard) Hart, 76, a lifelong resident of Bennington passed away peacefully at The Watson House in North Bennington following a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Fran was born in Bennington on July 2, 1946, she was the daughter of Paul and Genevieve (Latif) Woodard. She grew up on East Main Street, attending neighborhood schools and graduating from Benn Hi in 1964, she continued her education at Castleton State College beginning in the nursing field, but soon realized it wasn't for her and transferred to the teaching curriculum. She obtained her Bachelors in Education from Castleton State College (now Castleton University). Later during her teaching career she worked on her...

Joan M. LaRoche, 87, a resident of Pine Road in Bennington died Thursday, July 21, 2022 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington following a brief illness. A graveside service will be held at the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. To read the full obituary please visit the funeral home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Daniel G. Cadiz, 94, a resident of Prospect St. in Bennington, VT died Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. He was born in Sea Cliff, N.Y. July 16, 1928. He was the son of the late Alvin and Carol (Maidment) Cadiz. Dan received his early education in Sea Cliff, N.Y. and later was a graduate of Cornell University Class of 1951. Mr. Cadiz served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married the former Josephine (Kelly) Dick in Bennington in 1954. Mr. Cadiz was a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor. In earlier years he was employed by Morrison Knudson. He was employed by the Vermont State Construction Division from 1957 to 1963 and from...

NORTH BENNINGTON- Michelle "Shelly" Ann Niles, 65, a resident of North Bennington, Vermont passed away peacefully on July 16, 2022. A funeral mass for Michelle will be held at St. John the Baptist Church in North Bennington, Vermont at 11:00am on Saturday's July 23rd 2022. Burial will follow in the family lot at St. John the baptist Catholic Cemetery. To read the full obituary, please visit our website: www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net