E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home

05/06/2026

Dorothy Vollor

Dorothy Vollor, 99, a resident of 26 White Birches Mobile Home Park in Bennington. She was born in West Rupert, VT May 22, 1926. She was the daughter of the late Dennis Abare and Dolly (Stone) Tifft. She received her education in Rutland and Brandon. She married Walter Vollor Sr. on April 4, 1964. Mr. Vollor died April 4, 1988. In earlier years Dorothy worked for Dr. Gold in Schenectady, NY. She later enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and...

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05/06/2026

To our community's nurses during National Nurses Week 💙

05/05/2026

Vivian Seidler

Vivian M. Seidler, 86, a resident of Eagle Bridge, NY passed away peacefully at her home on April 28, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Vivian was born on January 22, 1940 to the late George Whitman and Clarissa (Dusablon) Whitman in Bennington, VT. She was one of six children. Vivian received her education at Bennington High School. After graduating she went on to work in manufacturing including Hoy Manufacturing, Green Mountain Furniture, then Tansitor Electronics which is where she...

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05/05/2026

Louise C Montuori

Louise “Lucy” Montuori, 79 of Arlington, Vermont, passed away on May 1, 2026 at the The Center for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington. Lucy was born in the Bronx, New York on January 3, 1947, the daughter of John and Rosalie (Fiola) Montuori. She married John O’Rourke on Lake Champlain in 2004. Lucy was a former publishing executive for many years in New York. She loved the mountains of Vermont and moved to Vermont permanently in 2004. She was a...

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05/04/2026

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Grief doesn't follow a timeline, and it can affect every part of your well-being, including your mental health. Whether your loss is recent or years ago, what you're feeling matters.

Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of everything else. That might mean talking to someone, leaning on family and friends, or simply giving yourself the space to process.

If you or someone you love is navigating loss, know that support is always available. You're not alone.

04/30/2026

Joan L LaVigne

Joan Lowre LaVigne, 97, of North Bennington, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026. She was born in Middlebury, Vermont in 1928 to John (Jack) Lowre and Dolores (Shambo) Lowre. Joan attended Middlebury Schools before going to The Scott Carbee School of Art in Boston, where she met her future husband, Bruce LaVigne. Joan was a stay at home mom for many years, Until she became the attendance officer at Mount Anthony union high school. Upon leaving her post there,...

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04/29/2026

If there's ever anything we can do for you or your family, please don't hesitate to call us at (802) 442-2516 or visit our website https://www.epmaharandsonfuneralhome.com/. It's our honor and privilege to assist however we can.

04/27/2026

Arranging a funeral doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Our step-by-step guide walks you through what to expect and how to make thoughtful, informed decisions for your loved one. Tap the link to read the full guide.

Losing someone you love is one of life’s hardest moments. And yet, within hours or days of that loss, families are asked to make decisions they’ve never had to make before — about things most of us have little experience with and never expected to face so soon.

04/24/2026

Personalization is what can turn a service into something even more meaningful. Whether traditional burial or cremation, there are countless ways to celebrate a life and tell your loved one's story.

If you would like to learn more, please call us at (802) 442-2516 or visit our website https://www.epmaharandsonfuneralhome.com/ and view the Personalization page under the Services tab.

04/23/2026

Cora May Howe

Cora May Howe (née Wells) was born in Troy, New York in 1933 to Carrie Carlotta (Newton) Wells and Robert Looney Wells. She was one of eight sisters — Nancy, Peggy, Jane, Marcia, Cora May, Patsy, Carolyn and Barbara. She attended Troy High School, where she met her sweetheart Robert (Bob) Howe. They married shortly after and remained happily together for 73 years. Cora and Bob lived in various places around New York and then in 1953 they settled in...

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