Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Rutland, Vermont
Joanna Taft Maynard
Sep 22, 2026
Joanna “Taffy” Taft Maynard, born March 23, 1936, in Rutland, Vermont, lived a remarkable life defined by family, education, service, faith, and an enduring commitment to her community, died September, 22, 2026.
A lifelong Vermonter, Joanna graduated from Middlebury College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1958, and later earned her Master’s Degree in Education from Smith College in 1962.
To...
Mary Ellen Garrow
Sep 20, 2026
MARY ELLEN GARROW
Mary Ellen Garrow, 91, of Rutland passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 20, 2026. She was born on October 23, 1934 in Hydeville, VT to the late Charles and Mary (Mulqueeny) Coombs.
As a teenager, Mary Ellen found the most loving of foster families, who gave her the support that allowed her to graduate...
Ruth Ann Winkler
Sep 9, 2026
Ruth Ann (Kosby) Winkler, 98, of Cuttingsville, VT, died on September 9, 2026 at Rutland Regional Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1928 in Hempstead, L.I., NY to parents Lawrence George, Sr. and Gertrude Cecilia (Spuhler) Kosby.
In June of 1945, she graduated from Hempstead High School, N.Y. and began a lifetime of stenography, beginning as a typist at Grumman...
Peter Joseph Hincks
Sep 1, 2026
Peter Joseph Hincks II died on September 1, 2026 at his home in Ft. Pierce FL after an illness. He was born October 22, 1953 in Middlebury, VT to Dr. Philip J. Hincks and Thérèse (Thabault) Harrington. He was named for his grandfather, Peter Joseph Hincks, a banker who served as Vermont state treasurer.
After attending Middlebury High School and graduating...
Mark C. Wiggin
Sep 1, 2026
Mark C. Wiggin, 73, of Rutland, VT died September 1, 2026 at the Springfield Health & Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 5, 1952 in Wallingford, VT the son of Edward and Ruth (McKirryher) Wiggin.
A 1972 graduate of Rutland High School, he went on to work for the State of Vermont at Emerald Lake State Park.
An animal lover, he especially...
William Edwin Egner, Jr.
Aug 6, 2026
William Edwin Egner Jr, 86, of The Gables in Rutland Town, VT, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Rutland Regional Medical Center. He was born on November 22, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, a son of the late William Egner Sr, and Mildred Egner.
Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy for three years. After receiving his...
Richard Sheldon Candlish
Aug 4, 2026
Richard S. Candlish
Richard S. Candlish, 82, of Florence, VT, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2026, following a brief illness. He was born in Rutland, VT, on March 7, 1944 the son of Floyd Kempton Candlish and Beatrice Claire Sheldon.
He graduated from Rutland High School with the class of 1962.
Richard proudly served his country in the US Air Force during...
Arlene Ann Wallett
Aug 3, 2026
Arlene A.Wallett
Our beloved mother, Arlene Ann Wallett, 88, of Rutland Town and formerly of Shrewsbury, Vermont, entered the house of the Lord on 08/03/2026. Arlene was the eldest daughter of Howard and Olive (Nelson) Haley of Shrewsbury, Vermont. Arlene graduated from Mount Saint Joseph Academy. She was a devout Catholic her entire life and a longtime parishioner of Christ the...
Margaret "Margo" Jean MacDonald
Jul 8, 2026
Margaret Jean ”Margo” (Hart) MacDonald, 72, of Clarendon Springs and formerly Rutland, VT died Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at her home. She was born May 13, 1954 in Rutland, VT the daughter of Kenneth N. and Anne (Green) Hart.
A 1972 graduate of Rutland High School, she went on to receive her B.A. from the College St. Joseph The Provider and later...
Jo Ann Richardson
Jun 9, 2026
Jo Ann Richardson, born 10/17/1934, sixth child of Nora and Alvin Richardson of Montpelier, Vermont passed away at her home in Rutland Town on June ninth 2026. Jo Ann grew up in Montpelier, was a graduate of Montpelier High School class of ‘53, and enjoyed their class reunions held every five years since then.
After a year of college, she moved...
Christa Jennifer Ernst
May 29, 2026
Christa J. Ernst
Christa Jennifer (Harris) Ernst, 56, of Brandon, VT died May 29, 2026 at the Rutland Regional Medical Center, after a battle with cancer. She was born in Rutland, VT on May 6, 1970, the daughter of Dale A. Harris and Nancy (Champine) Oakes.
On November 7, 1998, she married Christopher Ernst.
An avid seamstress, Christa also enjoyed working on puzzles.
Survivors...
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
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
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.
Apr 29, 2026
Gilbert Vernor "Gil" Dillon, Jr., 76, of Rutland and formerly Shrewsbury, VT died April 29, 2026 at Mt. View Center.
The Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026-1 PM at The Maples Senior Living, 5 General Wing Rd., Rutland, VT 05701.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Dr. Jeffrey Van Dyne Freeman
Apr 19, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey V. Freeman
September 13, 1934 to April 19, 2026
Dr. Jeffrey V. Freeman, 91, of Rutland Town, VT passed away on April 19, 2026, at home.
He grew up in Millington, New Jersey, with his parents Dr. George C. and Luella G. Freeman. He attended Bates College, where he met his wife to be, Carol, and was a graduate of SUNY...
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
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.
Ruth Glover Jones
Feb 5, 2026
Ruth G. Jones
The graveside service for Ruth Glover Jones, 102, of Rutland, VT who died February 5, 2026, will be held Monday, August 3, 2026 at 2:30 PM in Dellwood Cemetery in Manchester, VT.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Viola Higgins
Jan 23, 2026
Viola Higgins
The graveside service for Viola Higgins, 100, of Mount Holly, VT, who died January 23, 2026 will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11 AM in Maple Grove Cemetery, East Wallingford, VT.
Tossing Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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