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Elsie P. Corse
WHITINGHAM - Elsie Purington Corse died Tuesday, July 29, at her home on Corse Road following a long, courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Greenfield, MA, July 14, 1934, daughter of the late Arthur and Geneva (Susie) (Call) Purington of Colrain, MA.
She grew up in Colrain and was educated in Colrain schools and at Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, MA. After her family moved to Halifax in 1951, she met Lewis M. Corse at a square dance. They were married on August 16, 1952 in Whitingham in front of the fireplace at the red house just down the road from the Corse Farm. Mr. Corse died January 28, 2006.
She lived on the Corse Farm all her married life and was very active in the daily operation of the farm. In her earlier years she worked in the hayfields and sugarlot alongside Lewis and her sons. She was also the farm groundskeeper and, with the help of her sickle and brush cutters, kept the farm looking neat. In her later years she was the one responsible for delivery of Corse Farm maple syrup.
In addition to her life on the farm she was a longtime blood donor until cancer made her ineligible. She had donated more than 15 gallons of blood. In her later years she also was a regular volunteer at Red Cross blood drives in Brattleboro. For several years Mrs. Corse enjoyed playing her dulcimer for the residents of area retirement homes. She bowled in the Thursday night league at Northstar Bowl in Wilmington for more than 35 years and served as a Whitingham ballot clerk for many years. She and Lewis were avid square dancers at local square dances and also enjoyed attending the Hunter Mountain music festival for many years. She enjoyed horseback riding, reading, and time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Mrs. Corse is survived by three sons, Leon, and his wife Linda, Roy, and his wife Vanessa, and Wayne, and his friend Jennifer Herrick, all of Whitingham; as well as her grandchildren, Abbie, Caleb, Henry, and Molly Corse, and Ben and Natalie Herrick. She leaves eight siblings, Marion Burnap, of Mesa, AZ; Edward (Bud) Purington and Ellen Miller, of Colrain, MA; Virginia Fellows, of Warwick MA; Doris Johnson and Sam Purington, of Buckland, MA; Agnes Steele, of Southboro, MA; and Roger Purington, of Heath, MA; and dozens of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her brother Nelson in 1952 and his infant twin brother in 1931.
Funeral services will be held at the Covey & Allen Funeral Home in Wilmington on Saturday, August 2, at 11 am. Fellowship and refreshment will follow at the Whitingham Municipal Center. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 6 to 8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the Whitingham Ladies Benevolent Society or the Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
Margaret M. Schoenknecht
TORRINGTON, CT - Margaret M. Schoenknecht, 90, died peacefully July 29, at Litchfield Woods Health Care Center.
Mrs. Schoenknecth was the widow of Walter R. Schoenknecht and a former resident of Litchfield, Branford, East Haven, and Cornwall.
She was born August 5, 1917 in Karuizawa, Japan, the daughter of American engineer, Robert Faulkner Moss and Sybil Howard Moss. She was raised in Japan and was a graduate of the American School in Japan. Her first trip to U.S. shores was her trip to college by ocean liner. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, followed by a master’s degree from the Yale University School of Nursing. She was a WWII U.S. Army veteran, serving as a nurse in the Pacific Theater in a medical unit from Yale.
While at Yale, Mrs. Schoenknecht met her future husband, Walt, at the New Haven Outing Club. They married in 1946 after returning from the war. Walt was an entrepreneur and ski industry pioneer and she was very much his partner; the “woman behind the man.” She helped him build and run Mohawk Mountain, in Cornwall, which opened in 1947, and Mount Snow, VT, which opened in 1955. She had a good business sense and was, in many ways, responsible for the success of both resorts. Much of the time, she ran Mohawk Mountain as Walt forged ahead with Mount Snow. She was a lifelong avid skier, having learned in Japan, then skiing during her Yale years and in New Zealand during her Army enlistment. She skied until she was 81. She was an integral part of Mohawk Mountain her entire life.
In addition, she was an active traveler, camper, hiker, and outdoor enthusiast. She was a camp counselor, scout leader, and volunteer, mentor and friend. Her Girl Scout troops were legendary with laughter, travels, and creativity. She lovingly raised five children and loved, inspired, and nurtured many others along the way. She loved cats and owls and most of the other critters that arrived at her home.
She loved creating and caring for her gardens. She prized her flowers and didn’t get too upset when her kids cut the ones destined for the garden club show. She never did get the hang of just planting one zucchini plant.
Mrs. Schoenknecht’s greatest talent was handcrafts. She was largely self-taught and her curiosity led her to explore many different genres. She built a sailboat in the garage and was the handywoman of the house. She painted, designed, hammered, knit, and stitched. She became a talented pewtersmith. But her great love was needlework:crewel, needlepoint, sewing, and especially quilting. She was an Embroiderer’s Guild of America “Master Quilter,” a frequent teacher and judge, a creative designer and quiltmaker.
Mrs. Schoenknecht was active with Literacy Volunteers, The Women’s Club, VNS, the Red Cross, the Girl Scouts, Embroiderer’s Guild, Shoreline Quilters Guild, the Women in the Military Memorial, and countless other causes. She made quilts for raffles and babies and lent a helping hand to friends in need.
Mrs. Schoenknecht is survived by daughter Carol Lugar, of Cornwall, and three sons, Gary, of Winsted, Robert, of Rutland, VT, and Richard, of Yelm, WA. A son Donald, is deceased. She also leaves grandson Dana Lugar, of South Carolina; and granddaughters Kara Lugar, of Montana, Ashley Schoenknecht, of Boston MA, Cassie Schoenknecht, of Torrington, and Kerry Schoenknecht, of West Virginia. She is survived by a brother, Richard Moss, of Ecuador and wife, Ruby. Her other siblings are deceased. She also leaves a much-loved cousin, Laura Johnson, and her husband Neal, of South Carolina; a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives, her wonderful caregivers, especially Deborah Sanford, of Litchfield, many good friends and “Mauja,” her St. Bernard “grand-dog.”
No memorial service is planned. Memorial donations may be sent to: the Women’s Fund at the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut (Torrington,), Hospice and VNS, Women in the Military Memorial (Washington, DC), the Girl Scouts, the Shoreline Quilters Guild (Branford).
The family may be contacted at P.O. Box 176, Cornwall, CT 06753.
Robert B. Ivie
BENNINGTON - Robert Bruce Ivie, 59, a resident of Main Street, died Tuesday August 5, at his home after a long illness.
Mr. Ivie was born in Richmond Hill (Queens), NY, on September 1, 1948, the son of Clifford and Amelia (Nacciaroni) Ivie, and received his education in local schools. After his military service he moved to Vermont and, for several years, operated his own electronic repair business from his home. Mr. Ivie was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Army serving in Vietnam and Europe from 1967 until 1970 and then serving in the Army Reserve until 1973.
Mr. Ivie was a member of the American Legion Post 13, Bennington; Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 1332, Bennington; a life member of the American Disabled Veterans Chapter 4; a charter member of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 60; and a member of AARP.
Mr. Ivie and his wife Wendy loved their home on Main Street where he loved to tinker with all kinds of electronic equipment while Wendy kept their home looking beautiful with flowers of all kinds.
Mr. Ivie is survived by his wife, whom he married on August 14, 1998 in North Bennington; his daughter, Elizabeth Ivie, of Atlanta, GA; two sisters, Virginia Accinelli, of Yorktown, NY, and Kathy Frandy, of Massapequa, NY; three brothers, Clifford Ivie, of Queens, NY, Salvatore Gallo, of Maryland, and Jeffrey Gallo, of Freeport, Long Island, NY; his mother-in-law, Doris Pratt, of North Bennington; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A celebration of the life of Mr. Ivie, with full military honors, was held Friday August 8, at The Vermont Veterans Home All Faiths Chapel in Bennington. Pastor Penny Rich-Smith of the North Bennington Congregational Church conducted the service with assistance from Veterans Home Chaplain Kenneth Coonradt. Interment was private. Should friends desire, memorial gifts may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, c/o Hanson-Walbridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 957, Bennington, VT 05201. To send e-mail condolences visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com.
Marilyn Sammet Bona Barriere
NORTH BENNINGTON - Marilyn Barriere, 62, of North Bennington, passed away August 6 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
Born on October 23, 1945 in New London, CT, the daughter of Charles and Margaret Sammet, she graduated from Pittsfield High in Pittsfield, MA, and attended Smith College in Northampton, MA.
Mrs. Barriere recently worked for neurologist Dr. Joseph Kratzer, of Bennington, as an office manager.
She was an avid traveler, especially to Mexico. She loved country singer Willie Nelson, who was also a longtime family friend, and attended many of his concerts over the years. She and her husband enjoyed antiques and attending auctions. She spent her summers with her family at their cabin in White Creek, NY. She had a vast collection of dolls, her favorite being Scartlett O’Hara.
Mrs. Barriere leaves her husband Bernard Barriere Jr., together 42 years; a son, John Bona, of Great Barrington, MA; a son, Daniel Bona Jr., of Otis, MA; a daughter, Elizabeth Barnhill, of Petersburgh, NY; a son, Bernard Barriere III, of Binghamton, NY; and a stepdaughter, Colleen Fleck, of Malvern, Pa. She also leaves two brothers, Michael Powers, of Bennington, and William Powers, of Pittsfield, MA; seven grandchildren, Jazmine Alibozek, Emilyn Bona, Maggie Bona, Blake and Maxx Barnhill, and Nolan and Kyle Fleck.
A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. John the Baptist Church in North Bennington. Interment followed in the family lot in Pittsfield cemetery in Pittsfield, MA.
Richard D. Kroeger Sr.
ST. JOHNSBURY - Richard D. Kroeger Sr., formerly of Dover, passed away peacefully at his Brightlook Apartment home on Sunday, August 17, having just turned 90 last week. The Kroegers came to St. Johnsbury from Enfield, ME.
He was born in Monticello, NY, on August 11, 1918, the son of Richard A. and Marguerite Kroeger.
Mr. Kroeger was a community servant. In the Dover area he was one of the founders of the East Dover Volunteer Fire Department, was a past selectman, and was instrumental in getting the road constructed into Mount Snow. He was a self-employed interior designer, specializing in painting and wallpapering, and was meticulous in his workmanship. A great conversationalist, Mr. Kroeger loved to read, garden, and refinish furniture. He enjoyed listening to music, especially jazz.
The Kroegers later lived in Sullivan Co., NY, where he worked at the Area Agency on Aging and was overseer of the poor.
He is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 71 years, Gertrude (Gray) Kroeger, of St. Johnsbury; a daughter Eugenie “Jean” Ann Kroeger, and her husband John, of Waterford, CT; a daughter in law Gayle Kroeger, of Craftsbury Common. He was predeceased by his son, Richard D. Kroeger and a grandchild, Daniel. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Annemarie Wakefield and her husband Richard, Ruth, Benjamin, Anita, Douglas, Andrew, Karen, Richard and his wife Susan, John and his wife Yuki, Annie Bishop and her husband Matthew; and 13 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Katelyn, Nathan, Randon, Tristan, Shadrach, Celine, Elise, Katherine Rose, Joshua, Naomi, Judah, and Micah; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 23, at 1 pm at the Union Baptist Church, with Pastor Paul Powers officiating. Committal services will be held Sunday, August 24, at 2 pm at the Williamsville cemetery in Newfane.
Memorial contributions may be made to Light Radio , 140 Main St., Essex Jct., VT 05452; Jackie’s House, c/o New Beginnings Christian Church, 72 Moose River Dr., St. Johnsbury, VT 05819, or Caledonia Home Health, P.O. Box 383, St. Johnsbury, VT 05819.
Phillip F. Vanasse
JAFFREY, NH - Phillip F. Vanasse, 71, died Tuesday, August 12, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home.
He was born February 10, 1937, in Wilmington, VT, to Grace Aldrich and James Vanasse.
He was a 20-year United States Navy veteran, serving in the Vietnam War on several aircraft carriers including the USS Shangri-La, the USS Bennington, and the USS Wasp.
He worked at NCR in Peterborough and then at Millipore for more than 15 years.
Mr. Vanasse was a lifetime member of the John Humiston VFW Post in Jaffrey, and the Pinnacle Mountain Fish and Game Club in Lyndeborough. He enjoyed bench rest shooting and the company of many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marjorie (Barry) Vanasse, of Greenfield, MA. He was predeceased by a daughter, Brenda Grace Vanasse, in 1963.
Memorial donations may be made to the Greenfield Fire and Rescue Department.
Clinton T. “Biggie” Hall
KEENE, NH- Clinton Thomas Hall, 76, life-long resident of Wilmington, VT, died on Friday, August 15, at the Langdon Place of Keene, following an extended illness.
He was born September 29, 1931 in Readsboro, VT, to Clinton Morris Hall and Margaret Jane Davies, and, as a result of his size at birth, was known as “Biggie” throughout his life.
He worked for many years as a carpenter with Barker Willard, and then with Guy Nido Inc. until his retirement. He attended Northeastern University in Boston, leaving to serve in the United States Army during the Korean conflict, had been a captain of the Wilmington Fire Department, and a member of Social Lodge #38 of the Vermont Free and Accepted Masons. He loved to read, and enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.
He is survived by his former wife, Sally Reynolds, of Wilmington, VT, whom he married on February 8, 1969; two daughters Lynn Stewart, and her husband Allan, and Connie Jeanne Hall, both of Wilmington, VT; a brother; Gary Walter Hall, and his wife Louise, of Foxboro, MA; a granddaughter; Emeline Stewart; and three nephews and their families.
He was predeceased by a brother, Milton Davies Hall, who was killed in action during World War II on August 28, 1944, in St. Jacques, France.
A memorial service was held Wednesday, August 20, at the Masonic Lodge, in Wilmington, VT.
Memorial gifts in Hall’s memory may be made to the Masonic Lodge in Wilmington, VT, c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home, P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
George Louis Riccitelli
Wilmington- George Louis Riccitelli, 51, beloved father and friend, passed away, sadly, at his home on Friday, August 15.
Mr. Riccitelli was born in New Haven, CT on December 8, 1956, the son of George Louis Riccitelli Sr. and Rachel Nathan. He received his education in Hamden, CT schools, graduating from Hamden High School and then attending Eli Whitney Technical School where he became a certified master electrician.
Mr. Riccitelli moved to Vermont more than 20 years ago, to get away from the “rat race.” He loved the art of woodworking and creating wood crafts.
He will always be remembered for being a great dad to his two daughters, Rachael and Nicole, being a special friend, and his love for basketball. He was shooting hoops when he died.
Mr. Riccitelli is survived by his daughters Rachael and Nicole, of Windham; his mother, Rachel Riccitelli, of Orange, CT; his brother Carl Riccitelli, of San Francisco, CA; his sisters Susan Schwartz and her husband Terry, of Michigan, Joanne Palmieri and her husband Richard, of Hamden, CT, and Rita Wright and her husband George, of Cheshire, CT; his dear friend Kenny Willis of Wilmington; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial Mass for Mr. Riccitelli will be celebrated Saturday, August 23, at 11 am, at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Wilmington. Interment will be private.
There are no visiting hours. Memorial gifts may be made to the Rachael and Nicole Riccitelli Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Covey & Allen Funeral Home P.O. Box 215, Wilmington, VT 05363.
Gary W. Hall
FOXBOROUGH, MA - Gary W. Hall, 83, of Foxborough, passed away on August 22. He was the former athletic director for Sharon Public Schools. He was the beloved husband of Louise Terzie Hall, to whom he was married for 55 years. Mr. Hall is also a World War II United States Army veteran.
He leaves three sons, David M. Hall, and his wife Donna, of North Attleboro; Ronald A. Hall, and his wife Lori, of Norton; and Richard N. Hall, and his companion Marianna Cibulasova, of Vineyard Haven.
He was the loving grandfather of Brittany and Shelby Hall of North Attleboro and Jamie, Valerie and Derek Hall, of Norton. He also leaves two nieces, Lynn Stewart and Connie Hall, both of Wilmington, VT.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, August 28, at Sharon Congregational Church. Arrangements are under the care of the Roberts and Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street, Foxboro. For more information contact (508) 543-5471. Donations in Mr. Hall’s memory may be made to the Sharon Congregational Church, North Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067.
Susan Wolf
LOS ANGELES, CA- Susan Wolf died Sunday, August 24, at the UCLA Cancer Center. She was born on June 1, 1951 to Betty Wolf and the late Dr. Mickey Wolf, of Wilmington, VT. She attended Wilmington High School, in Wilmington VT, and the University of Vermont, in Burlington, VT.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Sandler; her mother; her sisters, Holly, Judy, and Lisa; and her brother, Michael.
Donations in her memory may be sent to the local humane society.
