Scott Michael Rivers
Jun 29, 2025
East Haven, VT: Scott Michael Rivers, age 83, of RT114, passed unexpectedly at his home Sunday morning, June 29, 2025. Friends may call on the family from 5-7PM Sunday evening, July 6, 2025, at the Guibord-Pearsons Funeral Home, 15 Main Street in Lyndonville. A Graveside Service will take place Monday, July 7th at 11AM At the East Haven Cemetery on...
Zachary Jacob Escalada
Jun 25, 2025
Peacham, VT: Zachary Jacob Escalada, 49, of Academy Hill died on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Zachary was born in Metairie, Louisiana on March 12, 1976, to Virginia (Young) Escalada and Dr. Louis J. Escalada. In 1984, he moved to Peacham and attended local schools graduating from Blue Mountain Union School.
Zachary lived with two rare diseases and...
Frank D. Appleby
Jun 23, 2025
Frank “Butch” Appleby, 78, of Lyndonville, passed away in his home June 23, 2025.
Butch was born at Brightlook Hospital to the late Frank and Beverly (Morse) Appleby on December 29, 1946. He grew up in Lyndonville and graduated from Lyndon Institute in 1966.
After graduation, Butch joined the Army National Guard, serving his country for six years. He also worked as...
Larry B. Cormier
Jun 22, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Larry Cormier
Danville, VT – Larry Cormier, 73, of Cormier Road, passed away peacefully at his home on the early morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025, with his devoted wife at his side. Larry was not only a loving father and cherished friend but also a spirited soul whose fun-loving nature left an indelible mark on everyone...
Richard E. Somers
Jun 21, 2025
Richard Elmer Somers, age 82, of St. Johnsbury, VT passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Canterbury Inn in St. Johnsbury. He was born on April 13, 1943, to Richard F. and Irene (Lakie) Somers of Barnet, VT.
Richard (Dick) attended West Barnet Elementary School. He graduated from Peacham Academy in 1961. He obtained his associate degree in electrical...
John Kennedy
Jun 16, 2025
St. Johnsbury, VT: John David Kennedy, age 78, formerly of West Burke, died peacefully early Monday morning, June 16, 2025, at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center in St. Johnsbury, VT.
John was born in Las Vegas, NV, on June 21, 1946, son to the late David and Jean (Catania) Kennedy. He was raised and educated in Rocky Hill, CT. He...
Aaron Proia
Jun 13, 2025
Aaron Proia, 55, cherished son, brother, uncle, husband, and father—and the heart of every room he entered—passed away suddenly on June 13, 2025.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Gayle and Elliott Hurley; paternal grandparents, Julius and Ellena Proia; and his father, Henry Proia.
He is survived by his mother, Kathleen Proia; stepfather, Rick Mitchell; wife, Betsy Koppel; daughters, Emma Proia...
Nancy Elizabeth Bedard
Jun 12, 2025
New Port Richey, FL and formerly St. Johnsbury, VT: Nancy E. Bedard, age 83, died peacefully at her son’s home in Bloomfield, VT, late Thursday night, June 12, 2025, after having returned to Vermont to spend her final days.
Nancy was born in Newport, VT, on March 14, 1942, daughter to the late Donald Leslie and Thelma E. (Desrochers) Daley. She...
Henry "Hank" E. Cheney
Jun 12, 2025
Rev. Henry E. Cheney, 78, of St. Johnsbury, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2025, at his home.
Hank was born on February 3, 1947, to Willis and Dorothy (Cornwall) Cheney in New York City. He was raised in Mahwah, New Jersey and went on to receive a bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1969 and a Master of...
Gretchen Davis Hammer
Jun 11, 2025
St. Johnsbury and the wider Northeast Kingdom lost one of their most devoted and compassionate advocates this week. Gretchen Helen Davis Hammer, a longtime resident and pillar of the community, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2025, in White River Junction, Vermont, with family by her side. She was 91.
Born on April 13, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Gretchen was the...
Joan Franko
Jun 3, 2025
Lyndonville, VT: Joan Marie Franko, age 90, of Cotton Road, passed peacefully at St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab on Tuesday night, June 3, 2025, following a recent decline in health, and is now at peace.
Joan was born on January 30, 1935, in Hempstead, NY, daughter to the late William and Mary (Dargan) Bolch. She was raised and educated in Rockville...
Vivian Fox
May 31, 2025
Vivan S. (Davis) Fox, 85, passed away on May 31, 2025, at The Pines Health and Rehabilitation after a long illness.
Vivian was born on January 6, 1940, in Concord, VT to Arthur and Rebecca (Timson) Davis. She graduated from Concord High School before beginning a career with the United States Postal Service in East Burke and Lyndonville. She married Wayne...
Donald E. Pastula
May 30, 2025
West Danville, VT: Donald Edward Pastula, 90 died on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital.
Donald was born in Hartford, CT on January 6, 1935, son to John and Florence (Kriss) Pastula. He was raised in Bloomfield, CT and graduated from Bloomfield High School, Class of 1953. He went to Hillyer College and spent 2 years in the...
Frances Coderre
May 27, 2025
LYNDONVILLE, VT: Frances Margaret Coderre, 77, of Slate Lane died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, NH.
Frances was born in Danbury, CT on August 2, 1947, daughter to Daniel and Mary (Gaffney) Lane. Fran was raised and educated in Danbury and lived between Florida and Connecticut and Vermont since 1986. After doing factory work in Connecticut...
Helen Barney
May 24, 2025
Helen Elizabeth (Rondeau) Barney, passed away in St. Johnsbury on May 24, 2025, at the age of 102. She was born on October 16, 1922, in Durham, NH to Anna and Ludger Rondeau. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Catholic High School in 1941 and attended Keene Teacher’s College. She enlisted in the United States Army and worked at the Portsmouth...
Kenneth Mundinger Jr.
May 21, 2025
Kenneth Keith Mundinger, Jr., better known as Buddy, age 76, of Peacham Road in Danville, VT died on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at his home.
Buddy was born in Durand, Michigan on July 5, 1948, beloved son of the late Kenneth Mundinger and Winnifred (Taconis) Mundinger. He was raised and educated in Michigan, graduating from Corunna High School with the Class...
Mary Lou Greenwood
May 18, 2025
Mary Lou Greenwood passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025, just three days shy of her 77th birthday. Mary Lou was born May 21, 1948, to James and Elaine (Scott) Greenwood of St. Johnsbury. She was raised on the family farm and attended St. Johnsbury schools: St. Johnsbury Center School and St Johnsbury Academy.
In 1986 she and her parents moved to...
Glenn Ailes, Jr.
May 17, 2025
Glenn Carroll Ailes, Jr., 92, of St. Johnsbury, VT, passed peacefully on May 17, 2025, at the St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center following a brief illness.
He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT, January 29, 1933, to Glenn C. and Martha (Paquin) Ailes.
Glenn was predeceased by the love of his life Barbara Elizabeth (Stone) Ailes in 2019 after almost 60...
Mabyan Fadden
May 15, 2025
Lyndonville, VT: Mabyan Don Fadden, age 84, of Lyndon Heights, died at his home Thursday morning, May 15, 2025.
Mabyan was born on June 4, 1940, in Hardwick, VT, son to the late Ronald Eugene and Greta Mae (Robertson) Fadden. He was raised and educated in Hardwick, graduating from Hardwick Academy in the Class of 1958. Red joined the U.S. Navy...
Jennifer Keithan
May 8, 2025
Jennifer L. (Bijolle) Keithan, 45, of St. Johnsbury, passed away on May 8, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center.
Jen was born on November 19, 1979, in Berlin, NH to James and Nancy (Lapierre) Bijolle. She lived her whole life in the area and worked for 17 years at Weidmann, working her way up to Senior Accountant. She was...