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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Bennington, VT – Robert A Sausville Sr, 103, a longtime resident of Dewey Street in Bennington, passed away Sunday December 4, 2022, at Brookdale Fillmore Pond in Bennington surrounded by his family. Robert was born on August 5, 1919, in Bennington, one of eight children born to Charles A. and Delia (Boutin) Sausville. Robert received his education at Sacred Heart School and was a graduate of Bennington High Class of 1938. It was while at Bennington High when Robert met the love of his life, Geraldine T. Marra. The two were married on Easter Sunday, April 19, 1942. Geraldine passed away on February 1, 2015.

Robert enlisted in the Army Air Corps in April of 1941. He began his military career as an aircraft mechanic and was deployed as a flight engineer on the Northeast Submarine Patrol against the Germans in WWII. In 1942, Robert entered the pilot training program and would go on to fly 58 combat missions with the 32nd Bomber Group, 5th Army Air Corp over the southwest Pacific Ocean as a B-24 bomber pilot against the Japanese forces. Robert then served as a B-29 instructor for the Army Air Corps until 1945. Robert took a break from military service from 1945-1950 during which time he owned and operated the Bennington Airport.

In 1950 Robert returned to active duty as a member of the United States Air Force and was deployed overseas during the Korean War. Robert decided at that time to make a career out of his military service. Following his deployment with 4th Fighter Interceptor Wing in Korea, Robert came back to the U.S. and continued his distinguished Air Force career in research and development, testing new aircraft and weapons systems, until his official retirement from military service in 1969. In his over 28 years of service Robert was able to, as he put it, go from a “Private No Class” to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross during WWII along with the Airman’s Medal, an Air Force Commendation medal and over a dozen campaign ribbons.

Upon retirement from the Air Force, Robert returned to his hometown of Bennington and he and his wife Gerry purchased a new home on Dewey Street and started their antique clock retail and repair shop. Over the years they built up a substantial collection of antique clocks which adorned the house on Dewey Street. Throughout his life Robert had always had a passion for writing poetry. After years and years of “scratching out” his reflections on life, his children began saving his writings. After compiling a thorough collection Robert’s thoughts were published into a book, “Humorous Verse.” Many of the poems contained in the book were composed while at deer camp, fishing or just enjoying the outdoors which were Robert’s other passions.

Robert is survived by his children; Sharon (Gene) Bennett of Virginia Beach, VA, Robert A. (Mary) Sausville, Jr., of Clifton, VA and Peter C. (Debbie) Sausville of Clifton, VA. He leaves seven grandchildren; Christine Vall, Paul (Leslie) Howard, Stephen (Lindy) Howard, Peter (Geremi) Howard, Catherine (Gregory Scott Cochran) Sausville, Zachary (Emma) Sausville and Rachel Marie (Myke) Sausville, nine great-grandchildren; Jacob Vall, Molly Howard, Megan Howard, Allison Howard, Danielle Howard, Nicholas Howard, Daniel Howard, Marrok Sausville and Lia Grace Sausville. Additionally, he leaves many nieces and nephews and friends. In addition to his wife Geraldine, Robert was predeceased by his brothers; Charles, Clarence and Roland Sausville, his sisters; Margaret Munns, Irene Herrick, Leona Sausville and Rita Kearns, his granddaughter Lauren Grace Sausville, and his daughter-in-law, Sarah Jane Sausville.

The family of Robert Sausville, Sr., is eternally grateful to all the staff at Brookdale Filmore Pond and the Bayada Hospice team for their compassionate and loving care of our father.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the Mahar Funeral Home in Bennington. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington. Friends may call at the Mahar Funeral Home on Friday, December 9, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. If friends desire, contributions in Robert’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice through the office of the Mahar Funeral Home 628 Main Street Bennington, VT 05201.

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Born in the Bronx, NY on November 5, 1925, he was the son of the late Theodore Mangold Young and Alma Moersch Young.

He was predeceased by his wife, Edna M. Young, his brother Richard Young and wife Kay, his sister-in-law Doris Wondrasch and husband William along with his brother-in-law William Brereton and wife Doris.

Theodore married Edna Brereton at St. Ann’s Church, the Bronx, on Sept. 2, 1951. They were married for 46 years until her passing in 1998. Together they had a wonderful life raising their two children and spending time with their family and friends in the Bronx while enjoying summers at the Jersey shore. Theodore then spent 10 years with Doris Brereton until her passing in 2010 and they enjoyed many winters in Florida.

Accomplishments

Theodore P Young was drafted in the US Army during World War II and served in Europe with the 42^nd Rainbow Division. After his return from the Army he worked for AMOCO in NYC beginning in the mailroom and eventually working in the Purchasing Department. While busy working and raising a family he attended New York University at night, receiving his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration graduating Cum Laude. This is one of his proudest accomplishments! He then worked for many years as Manager of Purchasing for Gibbs & Hill and upon retirement became a consultant to KEPCO for several years until he permanently retired. He and Edna moved to Queensbury to be closer to their daughter and family.

As a member of the Inwood Canoe Club, he enjoyed watching his son canoe, often trailering canoes around the country to many races where he worked as an official. Always one to stay active and involved, he became president of the Westwood Homeowners Association, and also president of the Board of the Glens Falls Senior Center and member of the Queensbury Senior Center. He also took up biking with the Seniors Group, proudly wearing his SOB (seniors on bikes) tee shirt biking into his 80’s.

Theodore P Young often mentioned what a wonderful life he had with great family and friends and he wanted us to raise a glass in his memory. He hoped that all of us would be so lucky.

Survivors

Survivors include his daughter Barbara Zuccaro and her husband Richard of Queensbury; and his son John Brereton Young and his wife Karin of Fairfield, CT; and grandchildren Jennifer, Jeffrey (Rebecca), Laura (Rob DeVito), Amy Zuccaro, and Kathryn, Hallie, and Eric Young; several nieces and nephews.

Services

Friends called from 4 to 6 PM on Tuesday April 10, at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St. Queensbury, N.Y.

A service for Theodore P Young took place at Baker Funeral Home, on Wednesday April 11 at 11 AM, with burial to follow at Pine View cemetery, Queensbury.

The family suggests that donations be made in his memory to the Greater Glens Falls Senior Citizens, 380 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

Condolences may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through bakerfuneralhome.com.

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