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John Richard Wisehart
JERICHO — John Richard Wisehart, 40, died unexpectedly in a plane accident with his son, Ethan Lee Wisehart, on Oct. 18, 2001.
John was born in Connecticut but lived most of his life in Vermont. He graduated from Essex Junction High School in 1979 and was a graduate of Vermont Technical College. He was employed by Engelberth Construction for over 15 years.
John enjoyed camping with friends, flyfishing, biking and a fine glass of Merlot. Many of his friends will remember his love of basketball. Hoop was John’s game. Though not particularly graceful and having limited vertical leap, he was still known as “king of the boards.” John’s siblings remember him as a constant source of amusement for the whole family and truly appreciated his sarcastic nature, and hold him responsible for theirs.
John’s marriage to Annette Mero opened his world. Together they raised two beautiful boys, Ben and Ethan, and their life was filled with many family activities. They were active members of their church, loved their neighborhood community and as a family became an integral part of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
John will be deeply missed by those he left behind. His eldest son, Benjamin John Wisehart; his mother, Monica Wisehart; father Delbert Wisehart; sister Tammy Willey and her husband, Giles Willey; sister Karen Wisehart; brother Del Wisehart and his wife, Gretchen; brother Kirk Wisehart and his wife, Kim; father-in-law Reginald J. Mero; brother-in-law Phillip H. Mero and his wife, Kerry; sister-in-law Janette (Mero) Pritchard and her fiancé, Ron Muttillo; along with nieces Jordan and Taylor Willey, Lauren Wisehart, Avery Wisehart, Abigail Mero and nephew Thomas Mero; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends, including Peggy Kraus. He was predeceased earlier this year by his wife of fourteen years, Annette.
John’s family would like to give special thanks to the incredible community of family, friends and co-workers who have supported them through this tragic event. The outpouring of kindness has been immeasurable.
Visiting hours will be Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St. in Richmond. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Essex Alliance Church, Old Stage Road, Essex Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Patient Support Program, Inc., P.O. Box 64700, Burlington, VT 05406, to support cancer patients at FAHC.
Ethan Lee Wisehart
JERICHO — Ethan Lee Wisehart, also know as “E-man,” “Doodlebugs” and “Eth,” 9, died unexpectedly in a plane accident with his father, John Richard Wisehart, on Oct. 18, 2001.
He was born in Vermont and was a fourth grader at Jericho Elementary School. Ethan was a Boy Scout and made many friends through this connection. He loved to play most sports, but especially loved baseball and was an avid Red Sox fan.
Ethan will be remembered for his puppy dog demeanor, inability to keep his shoes tied and his love of a good snack. His goofy sense of humor was contagious and Ethan was always cheering people up with his signature happy face. Playing catch, kickball and building forts in the woods with his closest buddy, Anthony Pratt, were priorities to Ethan.
Ethan looked up to his older brother, Ben, and defended all forms of brotherly love. They shared good times together on camping trips, family vacations and summers spent with their Fresh Air friend James.
Ethan will be deeply missed by those he left behind. His brother Benjamin John Wisehart; paternal grandparents Monica and Delbert Wisehart; maternal grandfather Reginald J. Mero; family members Uncle Del and Aunt Gretchen, Uncle Kirk and Aunt Kim, Aunt Tammy and Uncle Giles, Aunt Karen, Uncle Phil and Aunt Kerry, Aunt Jan and Ron, cousins Jordan, Taylor, Thomas, Lauren, Abigail and Avery, canine buddy Cassie, teachers, neighbors and many friends young and old. He was predeceased by his mother, Annette Wisehart, and his grandmother, Alice Lee Mero.
Visiting hours will be Monday, Oct. 22, 2001, from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. in the Gifford Funeral Home, 22 Depot St. in Richmond. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Essex Alliance Church, Old Stage Road, Essex Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Deborah Rawson Memorial Library, 8 River Rd., Jericho, Vt. 05465.
Ralph S. Sampson
MOUNT HOLLY — Ralph Sherman Sampson, 73, died Oct. 20, 2001, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born Dec. 17, 1927, in Lincoln, the son of William and Edith (Wimett) Sampson.
Survivors include two sisters, Emaroy Van Guilder of Mount Holly and Mildred Coolidge of Springfield; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by five sisters.
Mr. Sampson will be cremated and buried. The graveside service will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in Maple Grove Cemetery in East Wallingford with the Rev. Glen Davis officiating.
Shelly A. Worthington
BURLINGTON — Shelly Ann Worthington, 42, died Oct. 20, 2001, at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington.
She was born Jan. 28, 1959, in Hanover, N.H., the daughter of Peter and Mae (White) Worthington.
She graduated from Rutland High School in 1977, attended the University of Vermont where she was a member of Tri Delta Sorority and graduated from Rutland Business College.
She worked for various banks in Vermont, and was currently employed by Mortgage Financial Services of South Burlington.
She was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Association and Daughters of the American Revolution. She was an instructor and member of the American Institute of Banking and past president of their Vermont Chapter.
Survivors include her parents of Berlin, Conn.; a brother, Kevin Worthington of Wilmington, Mass.; a niece and nephew; her grandmother, Lessie White of White River Junction; and an uncle.
The celebration of Ms. Worthington’s life will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. at Malletts Bay Congregational Church in Colchester. Burial will be held at a later date in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody, Mass., at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 12 Hurricane Lane, Williston, 05495.
Arrangements are under the arrangements of the Ready Funeral Home North Chapel in Burlington.
Richard L. Fuller
NEWBURY, Mass. — Richard L. Fuller, 70, of Plum Island died Oct. 15, 2001, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
He was born Feb. 27, 1931, in Danby, Vt., the son of Leon Fuller and Fanny (Nichols) Brock.
Mr. Fuller was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, serving for 20 years.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl (Froton) Fuller; his mother of East Dorset, Vt.; a stepdaughter, Claire Sparks of Stowe; three stepsons, Thomas O’Connor of Gloucester, John O’Connor of Hawaii and James O’Connor of Manomet; and two brothers, Edward Fuller and Thomas Fuller, both of Danby, Vt.
The graveside service was held in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne.
Arrangements were under the Twomey-LeBlanc Funeral Home in Newburyport.
Anne McTeigue
CLARENDON — The funeral service for Anne “Nan” McTeigue, 74, former resident of Jersey City, N.J., who died Oct. 17, 2001, will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Wallingford. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Clifford Funeral Home in Rutland.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home.
Katherine E. Dudley Rites
MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS — The funeral Mass for Katherine Powers Dudley, 84, who died Oct. 18, 2001, was held Monday at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Middletown Springs with the Rev. Robert Fowler, parish priest, officiating. He was assisted by deacon Robert Moran. Burial followed in Pleasant View Cemetery.
Organist was Cathy VanGuilder.
Reflections were offered by Frances Carmen, a granddaughter.
Bearers were grandsons, Patrick Dudley, Sean Dudley, Frank Carmen, Howard Carmen Jr., Pete Powers and Robert Porter. Honorary bearers were Karen McGuire, Katie Corey, Ashley Dudley, Whitney Carmen and Courtney Carmen.
The Rev. Adam Krempa, parish priest of St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church of Poultney, led the family in the Rosary Monday at the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home in Poultney.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Roberts-Aubin Funeral Home.
Henry L. Rabtoy Sr. Rites
The funeral service for Henry L. Rabtoy Sr., 63, of Rutland who died Oct. 18, 2001, was held Monday at St. Peter Church with the Rev. W. Andre Houle, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in East Clarendon Cemetery.
Ministers of the altar were Robert Tedesco, Al Cioffi, Joseph Tilden and Jim Davidson.
Organist was Paul Opel and vocalist was Karen Burgess.
Words of remembrance were offered by Amanda Flagg and Chelsea Fitzgerald.
Bearers were Martin Reed, Bill Jameson, Dave Pellestri, Bob Killary, Jim Johnson and Skip Foster.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Ms. Michel Clark, Office of Development for Infectious Diseases, 1 Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, N.H., 03756.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland.
John J. Rosmus Jr. Rites
The funeral service for John J. Rosmus Jr., 47, of Rutland who died Oct. 19, 2001, was held Monday at the Aldous Funeral Home with the Rev. Adam Krempa, pastor of St. Raphael’s Church in Poultney, officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bearers were Daniel J. Rosmus, Stan Bania, Jack Baron, Seth Bailey, Richard Bailey and John Zuck.
Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Aldous Funeral Home.
Griffith M. Jones Rites
The graveside service for Griffith “Sonny” Morris Jones, 65, of Rutland, who died Oct. 16, 2001, was held Monday in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Fair Haven.
The American Legion Post 31 of Rutland provided military honors. Chaplain was Bob Cyr assisted by Dean Borgess. Jim Burke presented the flag to Mr. Jones’s son, William.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Durfee Funeral Home.
Stephania Bujak Rites
The funeral Mass for Stephania Bujak, 77, of Center Rutland, who died Oct. 19, 2001, was held Monday at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church with the Rev. Frank S. Warzocha, pastor, officiating. Burial followed in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Ministers of the altar were Joseph Czachor and Henry Poplaski.
Organist was Dorothy Blicharz accompanied by the church choir.
Bearers were Thomas Burke of Springfield, Mass., Norman LaCombe of Westfield, Mass., Bernard Poczobut and Bernie Zuk, both of West Rutland.
A prayer service was held Sunday at the Mullin-Clifford Funeral Home by the Rev. Warzocha.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Clifford Funeral Home.
Mildred F. Maxwell,
owned Coffee House
in Weston for 30 years
WESTON — Mildred Flora Maxwell, 90, of Newport, N.H., and formerly of Weston, died Oct. 19, 2001, at Clough Extended Care in New London, N.H.
She was born Feb. 12, 1911, in Ashby, Mass., the daughter of Oliver N. and Martha B. (Corbett) Brooks.
She graduated from high school in Ashby and Vesper George Art School in Boston.
She married Alric Maxwell and they lived in South Windham and Weston, where they managed the Wantastiquet Trout Club until his death in 1946.
Mrs. Maxwell owned and operated the Coffee House in Weston for 30 years.
She was a member of Old Parish Church, the Community Club, Woman’s Club, Historical Society and Community Council, all in Weston. She moved to Newport in 1986 and became a member of South Congregational Church.
Survivors include a sister, Mabell L. Smith of Ashburnham, Mass.; and nieces, nephews and cousins.
The memorial service will be celebrated at a later date at South Congregational Church in Newport. A private burial will be in Smithville Cemetery in New Ipswich, N.H., at the convenience of the family.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to Old Parish Church, Weston, 05161 or South Congregational Church Memorial Fund, in care of Nancy Chamberlain, 20 Church St., Newport, N.H., 03773.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Newton-Bartlett Funeral Home.
