Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Rutland, Vermont

Barbara Grace Harvey

Barbara Grace Harvey

May 14, 2026

Barbara Grace Harvey, 83, of Rutland, VT passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026 at The Pines of Rutland following a long illness. She was born on April 14, 1943, the daughter of Robert and Alma (Walker) Harvey, Sr.

A 1961 graduate of Rutland High School, she pursued employment in retail sales.

She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Robert, Jr. and...

Claire Louise Molner

Claire Louise Molner

May 5, 2026

Claire Louise Molner, 74, of Proctor, VT died May 5, 2026 at her home.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30 AM in Tossing Funeral Home.

Burial will be in the Rutland Jewish Cemetery in Clarendon, VT.

Nellie Mae Irish

Nellie Mae Irish

Apr 29, 2026

Nellie Irish

Nellie Mae Irish, 86, of Rutland, died April 29, 2026 at McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, VT surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 14, 1939 in Kirby, VT to James and Eula Messier. A 1957 graduate of Johnson High School, Nellie played on the basketball team; and attended Johnson State College from 1957 – 1958. Then...

Gilbert V. Dillon, Jr.

Gilbert V. Dillon, Jr.

Apr 29, 2026

Gilbert Vernor "Gil" Dillon, Jr., 76, of Rutland and formerly Shrewsbury, VT died April 29, 2026 at Mt. View Center.

A celebration of life will be held later this summer.

Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Thomas Henry Allen

Thomas Henry Allen

Mar 11, 2026

Thomas Henry Allen, of Rutland Town, VT passed away at the UVM Medical Center on March 11, 2026. He was born in Rutland, VT on December 08, 1946, the fourth child of Rita (Bachand) and Henry Allen and grew up in Shrewsbury and Rutland,VT.

A graduate of Barstow Grade School and MSJ Academy, he then in June of 1964, enlisted in...

George Robert Lengol

George Robert Lengol

Feb 19, 2026

George  Robert Lengol, 90, of Rutland, VT died Feb. 19, 2026 at Senior Vista Living in Killington, VT. He was born Feb. 28, 1935 in Proctor, VT, the son of Michael and Sophie (Illinski) Lengol.

Burial will be at 2 PM, March 6, 2026, next to his wife, Kathy (Ross) Lengol in Maple Grove Cemetery in Cloquet, MN.

Geraldine M. Phillips

Geraldine M. Phillips

Dec 26, 2025



Geraldine M. Phillips

Geraldine (Gerri) M. Phillips of Brookline, MA and formally of Rutland, VT, died on December 26, 2025 at her North Hill residence in Needham, MA.

Born in Rutland on June 3, 1929, she was the daughter of Michael and Christine (Dimitrakopoulos) Phillips. Gerri attended Rutland public schools and graduated from the University of Vermont. At UVM she was a...

Kenneth Nichols Hart

Kenneth Nichols Hart

May 1, 2025

Kenneth Nichols Hart, 104, of Rutland, VT died May 1, 2025 at The Pines of Rutland. He was born December 7, 1920 in Pittsford, VT, the son of Russell Hawkins and Florence (Nichols) Hart.

Following his graduation from Rutland High School, he enlisted in the US Army and served during WW II. After being discharged, he attended and graduated from New...