Lauri E Klefos, 62

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lauri E. Ostrander Klefos, 62, of Pittsfield, Mass., passed away November 28, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center.

Born in Aberdeen, Md., on February 26, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Adele L. Ostrander. Lauri was educated in Southern New Hampshire Schools. She was married to Christopher R. Klefos, who predeceased her.

She was the executive vice president of 1Berkshire and previously worked as a tourism director in the state of New Hampshire and on the Arizona Tourism Board.

A wine enthusiast, she enjoyed spending time on the beach, especially on the Outer Banks in North Carolina.

She leaves behind her sisters, Paula Morris of Dayton, Ohio, Elise Ostrander of Dublin, Calif., and Joellyn Ostrander of Alexandria, Va.; her step-son Brian Klefos, wife Krista and granddaughter Ashlynn of Cleveland, Ohio; as well as two aunts, an uncle and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her sister, Deena Pickerel.

Funeral notice: Funeral services for Mrs. Klefos will be held Friday, December 7, 2018, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, celebrated by Rev. Michael Bernier, Pastor. Calling hours will be held Wednesday, December 5, 2018, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to The American Cancer Society, in care of the funeral home.