Bennington Banner

Pownal- Dolores J. Andrews, 88, a resident of Pownal, Vermont passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Massachusetts following a long Illness. Friends are invited to a visitation from 11am till 12pm on Friday March 24th, 2023 at the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington, Vermont. Following the conclusion of the visitation at noon, there will be a memorial service. To read the full obituary for Dolores please visit our website www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Thomas R. Vollinger, 33, of Arlington, VT, passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2023. Thomas was born in Northampton, MA on July 13, 1989. He graduated from Arlington Memorial High School and enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, working with wood, drawing, listening to music and spending time with his family. Thomas is survived by his father Thomas A. Vollinger, step-mother Pamela M. (Hayes) Vollinger, daughter Mariah E. Vollinger, siblings Cynthia L. Forte, Frank O. Phelps, Tina M. Thayer (Donnie), Karen A. Mihalek (Tom), Ashleigh E. Vollinger (Nick) and Tyler J. Hayes, his niece Elizabeth L. Vollinger and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Richard "Skip" F. North, Sr., 76, died peacefully at home with family on Saturday, March 18, 2023. He and his wife Laurie, recently returned "home" after living many years in Preston, CT. Skip was born on November 28, 1946, in Bennington Vermont, son of the late James W. and Delora (Morey) North, Sr. He was educated at the one-room schoolhouse in Potter Hill and Hoosick Falls Central High School. Following his many years worked on the Boston & Maine Railroad, he poured spirits for the many, locally at the American Legion Post 13 and both the Foxwood and Mohegan Sun Casinos in CT. Throughout his lifetime Skip enjoyed trapping, hunting, fishing and was an excellent marksman with both...

Joyce Mary Lewis, 79 of Arlington, VT, passed away on March 14, 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington. Joyce was born in Bennington on September 10, 1943, the daughter of Henry Albert and Mary Jane (Haskell) Pinsonneault. She was educated in Bennington schools and was a graduate of Bennington Catholic High School. Joyce married Alfred Lewis on February 17, 1962 at St. Francis de Sales Church in Bennington. Mr. Lewis passed away on December 9, 1983. Besides being a homemaker, Joyce was a secretary for the Department of Social Welfare for 20 years. Family meant everything to Joyce and spending time with them gave her the greatest joys in her life. Joyce also loved...

Robert J. Bierwirth, 86, of East Dorset, VT, passed away March 13, 2023 at home surrounded by his family, following a 2 year battle with cancer. Bob was born in Bennington. VT on February 26, 1937 the son of the late George and Margaret (Dailey) Bierwirth. He attended school in Rutland, Christ the King School and Mt. Saint Joseph. Bob enlisted in the Navy and served from 1955-1957. He was a life member of VFW Post 6471 in Manchester, VT and several other organizations. Bob was a member and officer of the North Bennington Fire Department and a member of the Bennington Rural Fire Department. He was employed for several years with Morse and Butler Builders, Inc. He also worked at Bromley Ski...

Andy, 84, passed away on March 12, 2023, at his home. He was born December 2, 1938, in Petersburg, New York. He was the son of Milford and Helen Hoffman Jones. Andy attended Berlin High School. After high school he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served from 1956- 1962. He was employed by Western Electric/ATT. He was a longtime member of the Elks Club. Andy was an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, ice fishing and golf. There wasn't anything he couldn't fix or make. Most of his friends and family members have furniture or a quilt he made for them. He was never one to sit still, except to read, do a puzzle, work on his coin collection or rest in "his...

Christine E. Poggi, 71 , a resident of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 10th, 2023 following a brief illness. Friends are invited to a celebration of Christine's life from 11:00am to 1:00pm on March 26th, 2023 at the Bennington Free Library. To view her complete obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Peter J. Brady, 60, a resident of Washington Avenue In Bennington, Vermont passed away suddenly and unexpectedly due to heart failure on March 10, 2023. Born on May 24, 1962 in Greenpoint Brooklyn, New York. He was the son of the late Mary (Mclee) Brady and Martin Brady Sr. Peter graduated from Mount Anthony Union High School in 1981, and later graduated from Southern Vermont College receiving his associates degree in business management. He managed many businesses over the years. Peter served two terms as a Vermont legislator, the first term he was appointed by the governor and the second term he was re-elected. Peter will be remembered by his family as an amazing father, papa,...

Anne E. Farrara, 79, the world gained another angel on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 as our beloved mother, Anne E. Farrara (Morin) was freed from pain. Born on November 4, 1943, one of eight children of Gerald Morin, Sr., and Mary Powers Morin. Mom married the love of her life, Robert Farrara on her 18th birthday. Loving mother to Debra (Tom) and Stephen (Maggie). Grandmother to Kyle, Kenni, Samantha, and Mattie. Mom loved her family and her life. Always making home a comfortable, fun and safe place for all. She and dad spent many happy years traveling. Making wonderful friends along the way. She loved to relax with a book and looked forward to "wine time" with family and friends. Always there...

Valerie Ann Pinsonneault Dwyer, 71, passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2023. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the (CCCC) Cancer Center Community Crusaders as they have helped Val in her time of need c/o Hanson Walbridge & Shea Funeral Home PO Box 957 Bennington, VT 05201. Please see www.sheafunerlhomes.com for full obituary and to send condolences.

Geraldine Marie Blair, 99, a resident of South Emery Street in Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Arlington, VT passed away March 6, 2023 at her daughter's home in Mesa,Arizona. Geraldine was born in Tupper Lake, NY on July 26, 1923 the daughter of the late Martin and Yvonne (Proulx) Cummings and attended Tupper Lake and Malone, NY schools. Geraldine worked as a retail clerk for the Enchanted Dollhouse. She was a member of St. Margaret Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Arlington where she was a member of the Sodality. She was a volunteer at Martha Canfield Library in Arlington and was awarded the 20- year pin for volunteering. Geraldine was involved in various bowling leagues in Arlington and...

Betty W. Lackey 93 a lifelong resident of Bennington passed away peacefully at Rivers Edge Community Care Home on Sunday March 5, 2023. The eldest child of Arthur and Lillian (Stratton) Watson she was born in Bennington on March 20, 1929. Betty grew up in Bennington where she attended local schools. She married Howard Lackey on June 28, 1947, they made their home on Division Street where they raised their three children. Betty had worked at Bennington Potters, Hoy Manufacturing and retired from Stanley Tools. Betty was a home body who enjoyed raising her children and caring for her grandchildren, she also enjoyed a good party, taking walks, visiting the ocean and sitting in the sun. In later...

Marilyn J. Baldwin, 93, a former longtime resident of White Creek, New York and more recently of Olmsted Falls, Ohio died Thursday March 2, 2023 in Olmsted Falls. The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Wednesday March 8, 2023 with a prayer at 10:15 a.m. and then from Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m. where the Liturgy of Christian Death and Burial will be offered. A luncheon will be provided after at the Church. The burial will take place in the family lot at Saint John's Cemetery in North Bennington. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Tuesday March 7, from 5;00 to 7:00 p.m. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar...

John William Hamilton, 83, a resident of Pine Circle in Shaftsbury, VT died Wednesday March 1, 2023 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born in Shaftsbury, VT January 15, 1940. He was the son of the late John Hamilton and Edith (Jesperson) Hamilton. John received his education in North Bennington and attended Bennington Catholic High School. He married Sandra Daniels on May 4, 1968. In earlier years John worked as a plumber at Tuttles in Bennington and Wade Plumbing and Heating in Shaftsbury. For 32 years John worked at Bennington College, retiring 2002. He was a member of the American Legion Post 13. A life member of the VFW Post 1332 and a past member of the Bennington...

Marion C. Cutler, 103, a resident of Webb Street, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Marion was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 11, 1919, the daughter of the late Emil and Florence (Weidemoyer) Schaub and attended local schools. While visiting a friend in Bennington, she met and eventually married Harold J. Cutler on March 25, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA and with Harold moved to Bennington. Marion worked for more than 40 years for various manufacturing facilities in Bennington and transitioned to the position of Sales Manager at Montgomery Ward before the store closed in the 1970's. Marion was a volunteer Grey Lady at Putnam Memorial Hospital (SVMC) for...

Helen Aaron, 76, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023, her birthday. Her sisters, Barbara Marsh and Nancy Aaron, were by her side. There will be no memorial or funeral service. Donations in Helen's memory may be made to Second Chance Animal Shelter in Arlington. To read the full obituary please visit the Mahar and Son Funeral Home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Robert James Quinn, 74 of Pownal, VT, passed away at his home on February 26, 2023 following a battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 7 at 11:00 AM at the Mahar Funeral Home 628 Main Street in Bennington, VT. Friends may call at the Funeral Home on Monday March 6 from 2-5 PM. To read the full obituary please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

Doris Cecile Davis, 85, a resident of State Route 29 in Salem, New York died peacefully Sunday February 26, 2023 at the Washington Center Nursing Home in Argyle, NY. Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Saturday March 4, 2023 from 11:00 am until 1:00 p.m. The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Saturday at 1:00 p.m. The burial will take place in the family lot at the Woodford Cemetery in the Spring. To read the full obituary please visit the funeral home website at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Sylvia May Proud, 78, a resident of Pownal, Vermont passed away on February 23rd, 2023 following a long illness. A graveside service for Sylvia will be held at 11:00am on April 1st, 2023 in the family lot at Oakhill Cemetery, in Pownal Vermont. Following the service, friends and family are invited to the Pownal Methodist Church for a celebration of Sylvia's Life. To view her complete obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Darcy Lynn Volkmer, 59, a resident of Bennington, Vermont passed away unexpectedly on February 24th, 2023. Should friends desire, memorial contributions in honor of Darcy may be made to the Mahar and Son Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses. To view Darcy's complete obituary, please visit www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net

Shirley Ann Callanan - 91, a longtime resident of Weeks Street and most recently Gage Street in Bennington, VT, passed away peacefully at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington on Friday February 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born in North Adams, MA on September 26, 1931, the daughter of Phillip and Cecelia (Galipeau) Pugliese. Shirley received her education in North Adams and was a graduate of Drury High School. Shirley married Niles Callanan at Saint Anthony's Catholic Church in North Adams on February 14, 1953. Mr. Callanan died on December 23, 1976. Shirley had a never-ending, unselfish love and deep devotion for her family. She loved attending sporting...