Shaftsbury, Vermont – Charles O. “Charlie” Becker, 98, resident of Ledgely Drive, Shaftsbury, VT passed away on February 20th, 2023 at the Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, following a brief illness.
He was born in Shaftsbury, VT on June 16th, 1924, the son of the late Carl and Julia (Cross) Becker. He received his education at the former Bennington High School. Charlie was a World War II Army Veteran.

He married the former Marion Wade at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Bennington on August 3, 1946. Marion died January 2007.

In earlier years, Charlie was employed at the W. J. Coy Company Saw Mill and by Erwin Dunham Floor Covering. He also operated the Becker Floor and Wall Covering Business. Charlie was later employed at the H. T. Cushman Company in North Bennington for seventeen years. In 1969, Charlie and Marion established the Becker Fire Equipment Company which they ran until their retirement in 1986.

Following retirement, Charlie worked part-time at both Classic Limousine Service and the Mahar & Son Funeral Home. He retired from the funeral home in March of 2020 at the age of 95.

A very active member of the Shaftsbury Fire Department since joining in 1949, Charlie served as Chief of the department for several years and recently celebrated 75 years with the department. He was named Honorary Chief and in the Spring of 2006 the Shaftsbury fire house was renamed the Charles and Marion Becker Fire Facility in recognition of the many years of service to the Shaftsbury Fire Department by both Charlie and Marion. Charlie also taught fire safety courses for 35 years and served as a state fire instructor. He was also an active member of the Vermont State Fire Association.

A long-time member of the Shaftsbury Methodist Church, he was also a member of the Bennington Elks Lodge 567, Moose Lodge 1223 and American Legion Post 13. He enjoyed woodworking and turkey and deer hunting.

Survivors include a nephew, Brian D. Wade Sr. (Judith), three nieces: JoAnn Wade, Tami Mattison (Jeff), and Robin Wade, and several cousins.

Friends are invited to call to the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on February 27th, 2023, from 5-7pm.

A firefighter’s funeral will be held at 11am on February 28th, 2023, at the Shaftsbury Methodist Church. Following the service, a brief procession will take place to the Shaftsbury Fire House where Charlie will receive his last call, before continuing to Center Shaftsbury Cemetery where the burial will take place in the family lot.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions in Charlie’s honor may be made to either the Shaftsbury Fire Company or the Shaftsbury Methodist Church through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201

Online guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net.

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Easton, PA – Anthony “Tony” Dragotta, Sr, 98, of Easton, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House.

He was born on Ferry Street in Easton on May 23, 1924 but was raised in Phillipsburg, New Jersey with his brother Joseph. He was the son of Mary (Ribino) and Francesco Dragotta of Sicilian descent. He went to Reese School in Philipsburg then on to Philipsburg High School, where he played some football.

He worked at Philipsburg Print Mill, Simon Silk Mill in Easton and Bethlehem Steel for 30 years as a foreman/supervisor. He joined the US Army in February 1943 and was discharged January 1946, serving during WWII. He fought in the Rhineland as a rifleman and was also a medical aide. He was injured in a foxhole by shrapnel and received an honorable discharged with 4 war medals, one being a Bronze Star.

Tony married Jennie Torre from Easton on November 28, 1945. They were married 58 years until her passing in 2003. They raised four children in Palmer Township and then moved to Ft. Myers in the 80’s. He was a member of the Elk and Moose and was “Elk of the Year”.

Tony was a coach for the two baseball teams for the Palmer Athletic Association. His team, the Cubs, won the championship in 1962. He was a Scout Master for many years guiding Cub Scouts to their awards. He and his wife ran Bingo in Ft. Myers for many years.

He is survived by four children, Rosalie Mancino and her husband Allen, Anthony Jr. and his wife Blanche, Samuel and his wife Sarah, and Kathleen Kelly. He has six grandchildren, Michael Mancino, Anthony “AJ” Dragotta III, Kristin Dorsey, Nicholas Dragotta, Philip Dragotta, Roseanne Rauenzahn and 9 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Ann and a son-in-law, Ken Kelly.

Tony was a very sociable, fun loving and positive. He always had something to say to everyone in passing. He enjoyed crafts, especially seashells, beads and wood. He loved Sodoku puzzles and collecting seashells on the Sanibel beaches. He was always giving things away to make people happy. He will truly be missed.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton (Palmer Twp.) with a funeral service to follow. Interment will take place at Gethsemane Cemetery, Palmer Twp., PA.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Anthony’s name to St. Luke’s Hospice House, 2455 Black River Road, Bethlehem, PA 18015, Suburban EMS, P.O. Box 3339 Palmer, PA 18043-3339, or the Wounded Warrior Project, woundedwarriorporject.org, 370 7^th Avenue, Suite 1802, New York, NY 10001. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.

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Uniontown, PA – Betty Dinsmore Lieb, age 98, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2022 at the Pittsboro Christian Village Care Home, Pittsboro, NC.

She was born on December 13, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Dinsmore and Elizabeth Meckleburg Dinsmore. 

She was the wife of the late Berwyn T. Lieb. She is survived by daughter Sandra Blocher of Pittsboro, NC, son Rick Lieb of Monessen, PA, three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grand daughter. 

She has been a member of Third Presbyterian Church in Uniontown, PA for well over 60 years, and taught Sunday School there, the Edna B. Smith Class and later the Grace Bible Class, for 40 years.  She and her husband Berwyn (Bud) met as teenagers at the Christian Endeavor Youth Group at Third Presbyterian Church.

Friends were received at the Andrew Ferguson Funeral Home & Crematories, Inc., 80 Morgantown St., Uniontown, PA Sunday, November 20, from 2 pm to 4 pm.  Visitation continued on Monday, November 21 from 10 am to 11 am followed by a service celebrating her life with the Pastor Patrick Ewing officiating.  Interment was in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Pittsboro Christian Village, 1825 East St., Pittsboro, NC 27312 and write “Benevolent Fund” on the memo line.

Memories and condolences can be shared at adferguson.com and on the funeral home Facebook page.

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