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The Burlington Free Press Tuesday, December 31, 2002 Rescue squad finds lost skiers Deaths BUZZELL, Hall Gerald, 85, Derby, Sunday. CERSOSIMO, Anthony 86, Brattleboro, Wednesday. HISLOP, Katherine E. "Kay" (Fuller), 84, Fairfax, Monday. MILLER, Hal C.

II, 87, Shel- burne, Sunday. ROGERS, Pearl 67, Burlington, Wednesday. ROOT, Polly Moffette, 69, MontpelierBurlington, Sunday. VARNEY, Kenneth 91, Jericho, Sunday. The Associated Press FAYSTON A group of skiers from New York state spent part of Sunday night in the cold after going off the trails at Mad River Glen ski area and becoming lost.

Jefry Rosmarin, 52, of Huntington, N.Y., contacted state police via cell phone at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday reporting that he was lost along with his sons Jared, 14, and Ryan, 11, and family friend Jared Markowitz, 14. The group had gone off the trail at Mad River Glen and could not find the way back. Rosmarin called again at 6:30 p.m. as search teams were getting organized.

He reported that he and the boys were digging a snow cave and would stay there until they were found. The ski patrol at the resort started the search and was able to find where the group had gone off trail and ended up going down the Buel's Gore side of the mountain. The Stowe Hazardous Terrain Search Rescue Team, the Waterbury Back Country Rescue Team, Vermont State Police Search Rescue Team and the Upper Valley Wilderness Response team conducted searches. The Stowe crew found the skiers at about 12:30 a.m. and led them off the mountain.

They got back to Mad River Glen at about 2 a.m. None was injured. JORDAN SILVERMAN, lor the Free Press FIRST NIGHT PREPARATIONS: spotlight on Dance, a group out of Colchester, rehearses Monday afternoon in Contois Auditorium for their First Night performances. They'll perform at noon and 6 p.m. today.

2B Death Notices and Funerals Held PAID NOTICES A memorial service will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Barre Congregational Church or the Shelburne United Methodist Church. Shelburne Chapel of Corbin and Palmer, 209 Falls Road, Shelburne, is in charge of arrangements. PEARL G. ROGERS BURLINGTON Pearl G.

Rogers, 67, of Burlington, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, in instructing returning G.l.s in mathematics at Fort Devins under a University of Massachusetts program. He joined the faculty at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst the following year where he was an instructor in mathematics for nine years. During this time, he received his M.A. degree in mathematics at the University of Massachusetts.

In 1955, he moved his family back to Vermont to become an, associate professor at Norwich University in Northfield where he taught for 26 years until his retirement in 1 98 1 Hall was a former member and past president of the Newport Rotary Club and a charter member of the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group. Throughout this period, the family summered and spent weekends at their beloved farm on Shattuck Hill overlooking Lake Memphremagog in Derby. Hall did custom hay contributions in Mr. Cersosi-mo's memory may be made to the Anthony F. Cersosimo Scholarship Fund for Students of Forestry and Agriculture and sent to 57 High St.

Brattleboro, Vt. 05301. Arrangements are under the care of the Ker, Westerlund and Fleming Funeral Home, 57 High St. in Brattleboro, Vt. KATHERINE E.

"KAY" (FULLER) HISLOP FAIRFAX Katherine Esther "Kay" (Fuller) Hislop, age 84, passed away on Monday, Dec. 30, 2002, in Northwestern Medical Center in St. Albans. She was born Oct. 11, 1918, in Johnson, daughter of the late Elbridge and Glenna Mae (Chase) Fuller.

She was active in her community as a past member of the Cambridge Grange, Cambridge Congregational Church, Pleasant Valley Home Dem. and officer of the Farm Bureau. Kay was a loving wife, mother and grandmother embracing all of her children with unconditional love. She will be dearly missed by her many friends and family. She is survived by, her husband, Clifton Hislop of Fairfax; Weston Toyworks, and former executive director of the Montpelier American Red Cross.

Polly's husband, Robert C. Root, predeceased her in 1975. She is survived by her daughters, Caroline Tirabassi and her husband, George, of Wichita, Deborah Jorgenson and her husband, Andy, of Woodbridge, and her son, Robert M. Root of Milton. She is also survived by her four grandchildren, Kristin, George III and Laura Tirabassi, and Polly G.

Root; and her sister, Deborah Hall of Damascus, Md. Polly's family expresses their deep gratitude for the compassionate care she received from the special care unit staff at Birchwood. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2003, at 7 p.m. in the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

Burial will be in the Weston Cemetery, in Weston in the spring. Contributions in Polly's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Vermont Chapter, P.O. Box 1139, Montpelier, Vt. 05601. Arrangements are by the Minor Funeral Home in Milton.

Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born May 1, 1935, in Ferrisburg, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Dora (Niquette) Cross. Pearl was a very loving and caring person, always giving of herself to others. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rogers Chism and her husband, Michael, of Florida; her granddaughter, Cindy Olsen and her husband, Al, of Colchester; and two great-grandchildren, Alexander and Zachary.

She was predeceased by her son, Ronald Rogers. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Winooski, Vt. BEATRICE A. TRIHY BURLINGTON Beatrice A.

Trihy, formerly of Amityville, N.Y., died Dec. 28, 2002. For the past year, she had been a resident of Starr Farm Nursing Center in Burlington. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Jan. 8, 1909, the daughter of Anna Kasparitis and William Bokus, originally of Lithuania.

She married John Francis Trihy on 7, 1932, in Brooklyn. She worked for many years as a self-employed realtor at Trihy Realty after she and her husband moved to Long Island in 1940. Together they built many homes in the Amity Harbor vicinity. She was well known as a shrewd businesswoman and worked well into her 90s. She had a keen interest in current events and politics, and she loved animals.

She leaves a son, James Trihy and his wife, Carol Decker Trihy, of Stowe; and five grandchildren, Colleen Kaiser and her husband, Michael Kaiser, of Evergreen, Robert Trihy of Eau Claire, Kristine Sinko and her husband, Robert Sinko, of Basalt, Kevin Trihy of Telluride, and Michael Trihy of Stowe and Waitsfield; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Kaiser, Alexander Kaiser, and Delaney and Danielle Sinko. Her husband predeceased her May 6, 1979. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Jan. 4, 2003, at 9:30 a.m. in St.

Martin Church in Amityville with burial following in St. John Cemetery in Middle Village, N.Y. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Jan. 3, from 2 to 4:30 and from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Home in Amityville.

For those who wish, contributions on her behalf may be made to the American Red Cross, Mansfield Avenue. Burlington, Vt. 05401. Powell Funeral Home in Amityville is in charge of arrangements. WINOOSKI FRENETTE, (Poulin) A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, Dec.

30, 2002, at 11 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church by the Rev. Richard Lavalley. The readings were proclaimed by Yvette's son, Gene Frenette.

The offertory gifts were presented by son, Gene, daughter-in-law, Dorothy and grandchildren, Joseph, Kelly and Matthew Frenette. The music was provided by Lucille Dupont and soloist, Kelly Frenette, who played Amazing Grace on the violin. Among the many in attendance were Winooski Mayor Clement Bissonnette and representatives from the City of Winooski, O'Brien Law Office, McCor-mick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper Burchard Law Office, I.B.M. and the St. Francis Xavier Parish family.

Altar servers were Diane Potvin, J. Conner and Will McCormick. Interment followed in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery with Fr. Lavalley offering committal prayers.

Bearers were Peter McCormick and Yvette's nephews, Ray Frenette, Paul Frenette, Normand Frenette, Christian Frenette and Travis Frenette. Arrangements were by the La-Vigne Funeral Home, Winooski. SALLY JEAN (WIMBLE) COLBY FRANKLIN Sally Jean (Wimble) Colby, 56, formerly of Colchester died Dec. 29, 2002, in Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington after a short illness with her family by her side. She was born in Burlington, on Dec.

14, 1946, daughter of Richard and Lillian (Lavalette) Wimble. Sally was a graduate of Essex High School and was married on October 26, 1968, to Richard Colby. She worked as a PBX Dispatcher for St. Michael's College in Colchester for several years. Sally also worked for the late Governor Richard Snelling and helped start the Vermont Fuel Assistance Program.

For several years she was involved in several charities and organizations such as the Muscular Dystrophy Association, C.V.O.E.O., and the Red Cross. Among her many interests she enjoyed making candy for Christmas, organizing the Lavalette family reunions, being involved in all aspects of her grandchildren's lives, and was a person that her family and friends could always count on. She is survived by her husband, Richard Colby of Franklin; four daughters, June Langilotti of Tatamy, Stacey Meunier of Swanton, Shelby Colby of St. Albans, and Sara Colby of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Maureen, Jennifer and Christina Langilotti, Marliee Colby, Mikaela and Madelyn Gardner, and Lillian Meunier; her mother, Lillian Wimble; four brothers, Michael Wimble, Timothy Wimble, Peter Wimble, and Brian Wimble; two sisters, Susan Wimble and LoriAnne Wimble; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Richard Wimble.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday Jan. 2, 2003, at 3:00 p.m. in St. Michael Chapel in Colchester. Interment will follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Muscular Dystrophy Association, P.O. Box 5877, Albany, N.Y. 12205, or to the charity of one's choice. Visiting hours will be Wednesday Jan. 1, 2002, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

in the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main St. Winooski, Vt. POLLY MOFFETTE ROOT MONTPELIERBURLINGTON Polly Moffette Root, 69, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, in Birchwood Terrace Healthcare in Burlington. Polly is best remembered as a wonderful mother and as an artist.

She loved music and nature and she instilled those loves in her children. Polly was born in Bridgeport, Conn, on Dec. 22 1933, the daughter of Robert and Deborah (Sanford) Moffette. Most recently, she was self-employed as a bird carver and was a member of the Vermont Handcrafters Association. Polly was a teacher, bookkeeper, toy maker and owner of FAY BENNETT WATTS SHELBURNE Fay Bennett Watts, 88, died peacefully Dec.

19, 2002, at her home at Wake Robin in the presence of her three children. She spent her career as an advocate for improving the conditions of farm workers and small scale farmers, for encour aging organic farming, and for working toward economic and social equality. She loved her, family and the simple family life. On vacations she enlivened long car trips leading the not-very-melodic clan in boisterous renditions of folk, union and protest songs. She showed us how to laugh away a rain soaked afternoon with the whole family stranded under a tarp, sitting on a picnic table at a state park.

Born in Springfield, Mass. on Feb. 19, 1914, Fay was the daughter of Morris and Bertha Finn Bennett, each of whom had emigrated from Eastern Europe. While a student at Simmons College, Fay's personal and social ideals merged and she dedicated her life to making the world a better place for all people. In 1942, Fay married Rowland Watts in New York City.

Their marriage was an egalitarian partnership, founded upon a deep love, mutual respect and shared values by which they wanted to live and help their children live. Known professionally as Fay Bennett, she worked with the National Sharecroppers Fund, and with many other groups on issues of farm labor, rural poverty, sustainable agriculture, and racial and social justice. It was natural that she (and Rowland) worked with others to create a Frank Lloyd Wright designed residential cooperative called Usonia, founded upon ideals of equality, sharing and living in harmony with nature and beauty. Fay and Rowland lived in Usonia, near Pleasantville, N.Y. from 1949 to 1994.

As their three children grew up and migrated to Vermont, Fay and Rowland often vacationed here. In 1994, they moved to Wake Robin, a retirement community in Shel-burne. Rowland, a civil liberties lawyer, died in 1995. Fay is survived by her children, Lanny Watts of Burlington, David Watts of Charlotte, Linda Watts of Shelburne; their partners, Diane Montgomery-Logan, Lynne Bond and Margaret Jackson; and her grandchildren, Molly Jackson-Watts and Brooks, Ethan and Tucker Bond-Watts. She also leaves her devoted and beloved sister, Mrs! Rose (Sandy) Hirsch of Bal Harbour, her dear brother, David Bennett of Longmeadow, sisters-in-law, Ruth Bennett and Evelyn Bennett; and seven nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to join the family in a memorial at Wake Robin on Jan. 27, 2003, at 2 p.m. The Watts family can be contacted at 83 Timber Lane, Shelburne, VT 05482. HALL GERALD BUZZELL DERBY Hall Gerald Buzzell of Shattuck Hill, Derby, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, in the Bel-Aire Center in Newport surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept 14, 1917, in Newport, the son of Gerald and Shirley (Hall) Buzzell. After graduating from Newport High School in 1936, he attended Phillips Exeter Academy and graduated in 1937. In 1941, he received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College. He began his teaching career the following year at Clark School in Hanover, N.H.

He taught math and coached sports at Clark School for- three years and St. Johnsbury Academy for one year. On Sept. 14, 1943, he married Priscilla Merchant. In the fall of 1946, he began his college teaching career baling for farmers in Orleans county during the days when there were few balers in the area.

He then raised vegetables which were sold at a roadside stand until relatively recently. He was especially noted for his delicious corn and peas. Hall was always most content in the great outdoors and in his woodworking shop. Hunting and fishing were passions which he continued until quite recently. He was an advocate for conservation, safety in the use of firearms, and outdoor education.

He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren at their camps on Lake Seymour where he had spent summers as a youth. Hall is survived by Priscilla, his wife of 59 years; his children and their families, Jerry and Linda Buzzell in the United Arab Emirates; Timothy and Linda Buzzell of Plainfield, N.H.; Nancy and Larry Kilinski of Enosburg Falls; Kenneth and Karen Buzzell of St. Johnsbury; David Buzzell of Sutton; and Holly Buzzell of South Burlington; ten grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Hall was predeceased by his sister, Sallie Page; and a grandson, Allan Buzzell. A memorial service will be held in January.

Contributions may be made in his name to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Conservation Group, co Ray Rhodes, 86 Quarry Circle, Newport, Vt. 05855, or the Derby Fish and Game Club. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Birch and Converse Rushford Funeral Homes, locally owned and operated. ANTHONY F. CERSOSIMO BRATTLEBORO Anthony "Tony" F.

Cersosimo, 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2002, in Brattleboro Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. In 1947, he founded Cersosimo Lumber Inc. with a portable sawmill and a handful of excellent employees. Over the years, his company has grown into a major employer that is well-respected in the industry and the community.

He was born in East Hartford, Conn, on March 12, 1916, a son of Dominic and Frances (Russo) Cersosimo. Mr. Cersosimo is survived by his wife, Pamela (Proctor) Cersosimo of Vernon; a son, Dominic "Butch" Cersosimo also of Vernon; two daughters, Frances C. Leitz of Newbury-port, Pamela M. Cersosimo of Bozeman, a brother, Ralph Cersosimo of Hartford, four sisters, Catherine Sacerdote of East Hartford, Rose Hodge also of East Hartford, Mary Ripalone of Windsor Locks, Frances McCaine of Le-canto, four stepsons, Paul Hardy of Rutland, R.

Steven Hardy of Chesterfield, N.H., Scott Hardy of Stratton, Jeffrey Hardy of Vernon, a stepdaughter, Kimberlee Martin of Brattleboro, six grandchildren; seven greatgrandchildren; 20 stepgrand-children; and many nieces and nephews and friends. Mr. Cersosimo was predeceased by his former wife, Vivien (Privetera) Cersosimo, in October, 1966. A Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Saint Michael Church in Brattleboro, Vt.

Committal service will be held in the springtime. In lieu of flowers, her four sons, Carroll Bryce and his wife, Venus, of Alburg, Olin Bryce Jr. and his wife, Zona, of Cambridge, James Bryce and Betty Martell of Fairfax, Richard Bryce and his wife, Sheila, of Cincinnati, Ohio; four daughters, Virginia Hanker of Essex Junction, Lucille Jimmo of Bristol, Glenna Bruley of St. Albans, and Esther Meyer and her husband, William, of Montpelier; 29 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by, three brothers, Richard Fuller, Leslie Fuller and Eugene Fuller.

There will be no visiting hours. Funeral services will be held in the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2003, at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Elizabeth Griffin officiating.

Interment will be in the spring in the family lot in Fairfax Plains Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Kay's memory to the Vermont Lung Association, 30 Farrell South Burlington, Vt. 05403. Friends who wish may forward on-line condolences to www. hayesrichfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are by the Hayes-Rich Funeral Home, 1176 Main Fairfax. FORREST D. MANCHESTER BURLINGTON In addition to the survivors listed in Monday's obituary, it is to be noted that Forrest leaves Sarah Harmon, the mother of his granddaughter, Shannon Manchester, both of Burlington; and that he also leaves his niece, Tasha of Milton. HAL C. MILLER II SHELBURNE Hal C.

Miller II, died Dec. 29, 2002. He was born July 16, 1915, in Atlanta, the second son of Dr. Hal C. and Mrs.

Lillian (Davies) Miller. He attended Emory University in Atlanta and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He graduated from Harvard Law School in 1938. He also served in World War II as a gunnery instruction officer in the U.S. Navy in Fort Pierce, Fla.

In 1940, Mr. Miller married Helene August and they lived for over 50 years in Barre, Vt. where he was a Coca-Cola bottler. He was active in many organizations, especially the United Church of Christ and Rotary International. In 1992, following the death of his wife, Helene Miller in 1990, he moved to Shelburne to live in a retirement community.

In 1996, he married Serena Barone and they continued to live in Shelburne. Besides his wife, Serena, he leaves two sons, the Rev. Hal C. Miller III, and Dr. Albert A.

Miller; a stepson, Philip Barone; five grandchildren, Todd Miller, August Miller, Jeffrey Miller, Peter Miller, and Amy Miller: five steoerandchil- dren, Joseph Ruggiero, Anthony Ruggiero, Nancy Kelly, Matthew Barone and Amanda Barone; two greatgrandchildren, Nolan Miller and Margo Miller; one step-great-grandchild, Joseph Ruggiero; and several nieces and nephews. -A KENNETH E. VARNEY JERICHO Kenneth E. Varney, 91, of Jericho died quietly in his sleep in Fletcher Allen Health Care, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2002, following a brief He was born in Hampden, Maine on Nov.

9, 1911, the son of Mazie (Patten) and Roscoe M. Varney. He married the former Shirley Brown on Oct. 21, 1934. After graduation from the University of Maine, he and his young family moved to Burlington in 1941, where he began his graduate studies at the University of Vermont.

He was a research agronomist and eventually became an assistant, professor of plant and soil science at the University of Vermont until he retired in 1973. He was appointed associate professor emeritus in 1975. He had an interest in Vermont archeology for many years and donated an extensive collection of artifacts to the University of Vermont. He was a member of both the Vermont and the Missouri Archeology Societies. He was also well known for his love of gardening and horticulture.

Later in his life he learned to use a computer and digital camera to take magnificent photographs of plants and wildlife. He is survived by his daughter, Janice Hood and her husband, Floyd, of Rolla, his sons, Richard of Fort Myers, and Douglas and his wife, Christine, of Underhill; his sister, Marguerite Cunningham of Bangor, Maine; and several nieces and nephews. He also leaves seven grandchildren, Bill, Lynn Marie, Wendy, Eric, Shaun, Keith, and Scott; and several great-grandchildren. His wife, Shirley, predeceased him in 1981. At the request of Mr.

Varney, there will be no visiting hours or a service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Vermont Cancer Center at the University of Vermont, the Vermont Archeo-logical Society, or to Cancer-Care of Maine (CCOM) at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 9 Pleasant Essex Junction, Vt. in charge of arrangements.

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