Obituaries

Feb 3, 2025

John “Jack” Sheldon, born on October 19, 1943, to Frank and Marion Sheldon in Port Henry, NY, passed away on February 3, 2025, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Jack grew up in Port Henry, attending and graduating from high school in 1962.

After high school, Jack married the love of his life,...

Oct 23, 2024

Chester Frank Koscinski of Arlington, VT passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 23rd, just under a month before his 92nd birthday. Chester was one of Joseph Francis Koscinski and Apolonia (Kowal) Koscinski's five children. Chester and his twin brother, Joe, were born minutes apart in Turners Falls, MA in 1932. He also had three sisters Irene (1930-2020), Amelia...

Sep 17, 2024

Donald Ernest "Skippy" Stearns Jr., 57, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17th at the SVMC hospital in Bennington with his loving wife, daughter and sister by his side. Donald was born in Bennington, Vt. On January 21, 1967, son of the late Donald Stearns Sr. and Donna (Ribeck) Matthews. He graduated from Cambridge Central School, class of 1986. He...

Nov 14, 2022

Richard Owen Lunstead, of South Londonderry VT, Pleasantville NY, and Bronx NY, passed away November 14, 2022, at age 89. He was born March 9, 1933, to Edith (Quist) & Harry Lunstead. Richard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, reading (particularly about American history), watching old movies, and spending time on Cape Cod. Richard was the...