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Obituary for Patricia “Patsy” Marie Zack

April 20, 2016
Patricia “Patsy” Marie Zack KILLINGTON—Patricia “Patsy” Marie Zack, 72, died Sunday, April 17 surrounded by her family. Patsy was born Oct. 2, 1943 in Albany, N.Y. the daughter of John William and Marie (Hamilton) Cullen. After graduating from high school in Albany, Patsy went on to graduate from St. Peter’s Hospital as a registered nurse.…

Obituary: Anne T. Richwagen, age 80

March 2, 2016
On Feb. 27, 2016, when the morning sun rose over Pico Mountain to nourish the joy of Anne Richwagen’s daily awakening, it found the flame of her life had quietly and peacefully flickered out. Anne Richwagen, 80, of Rutland, Vt. and Goose Pond, N.H., had fulfilled her goal of introducing the wonders of love and…

Obituary: Killington’s Bradley James Furr dies at age 29

January 18, 2016
Bradley Furr On the afternoon of Jan. 5, 2016, just three months from his 30th birthday, Bradley died tragically in an accident outside his home in Killington, Vt. As a son and brother, Bradley was born to parents, Kimberly and John, and brother, John Jr., in Smithtown, New York at 2:42 a.m. on April 5,…

Ski pioneer Paul Richard Bousquet, 85, New Year’s Eve

January 15, 2016
Submitted Paul Richard  Bousquet WOODSTOCK — Paul Richard Bousquet, 85, of River Street in Woodstock, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family the night of Dec. 31. He was comfortable and alert to near the end, which allowed him the opportunity to say goodbye to many close friends. In his own words “he had a good ride.”…

Charles Albert Brunell, 82 

December 29, 2015
Charles Albert Brunell died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 following a yearlong struggle with esophageal cancer. His death was swift and peaceful and came at home, in his comfy bed, completely and lovingly surround by his family. Born Aug. 3, 1933, Brunell’s full and rich life began in the heartland and took him from coast…

Obituary: Charles Wise, 84

November 5, 2015
Submitted Charles Wise Charles Wise—a longtime Killington resident, community leader, and beloved friend to many for over 50 years—died at his home in Killington, Vt., on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015. Charlie was born in 1931 in New York City and spent his growing-up years in Bayside, Queens. He was a Korean War Veteran with four…

Remembrance: Robert Fenner, age 83

October 15, 2015
  Former Killington selectman Robert Fenner passed away Oct. 11, 2015, at his home in Brownsville, Vt., after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born on April 24, 1932 in Elizabeth, N.J., the son of George and Bertha (Thomas) Fenner. Bob Fenner graduated from Norwich University in 1954. He began his professional career working…

Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II

October 8, 2015
Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, age 70 KILLINGTON — Charles “Chuck” William Gaede II, 70, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 3, 2015. Beloved husband of Nancy; cherished father of Chuck III (Jenn), Brett, and Matt (Jeanette); loving stepfather of Kately and Wyatt. Adoring grandfather of Madden and Bowden. Chuck was born in Paterson,…

Gwen Gordon, age 87

October 8, 2015
Gwen Gordon, 87, of Linwood, N.J., and Killington, Vt., passed away on Sept. 11, 2015 with her family by her side. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Gwen Gordon was born in Philadelphia in 1927, living briefly in Hi-Nella before moving to South Jersey. She attended Linwood and Northfield Public Schools, graduating from Atlantic…

Speedway mourns the passing of Leon Gonyo

September 25, 2015
Leon Gonyo WEST HAVEN–Devil’s Bowl Speedway management and staff confirmed the passing of long-time stock car racing competitor Leon Gonyo, age 63 of Chazy, N.Y., Saturday, Sep. 19, 2015. Gonyo won the speedway’s final asphalt NASCAR Whelen All-American Series Modified race of the season on Saturday evening but succumbed soon after. According to witnesses, Gonyo appeared…

Jon Michael Bellis, 62

August 14, 2015
Submitted Jon Michael Bellis Jon Michael Bellis, age 62, of Woodbridge, Conn. and Killington, Vt., was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Killington on Friday, July 31, 2015. He was the beloved husband of Kathryn Barry Bellis for 37 years and the father of Christopher Barry Bellis and his wife Annabelle Lyons of Philadelphia,…

Peter Austin Hike, 67

August 14, 2015
Submitted Peter Austin Hike Peter Austin Hike, 67, of Pittsfield, died Sunday Aug. 9, 2015 at his home. He was born March 27, 1948 in Roslyn Heights, Long Island, N.Y., the son of Harold and Shirley (Stockwell) Hike. He graduated from Darien High School and went on to attend The University of Miami in Coral…