STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Anne Pauline Ruesch Iemolini, 95, of Stockbridge, Mass., passed away peacefully on August 8, 2018, at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington.

Born on May 21, 1923, she was adopted by Paul Ruesch of Austerlitz, N.Y., and Ellen Ryan of Limerick, Ireland. She was raised in Stockbridge, Mass., and graduated from Williams High School and then attended Pittsfield Secretarial School.

Anne worked for many years as a secretary for the Marian Fathers in Stockbridge. She studied voice with Professor Barrett and was a member of St. Joseph’s Church Choir. She also performed in area musicals and performances.
    
Anne was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Julius "Toots" Iemolini.  

She is survived by her daughters, Christine Congdon and her husband Richard, Gail Heady and her husband Merritt, and Linda Jennings and her husband Craig; as well as her sons, Richard Iemolini and his wife Teresa and Lawrence Iemolini and his wife Annette.  She was lovingly known as "Nonni" to her eight grandchildren and was "Great Nonni" to her eight great-grandchildren.

Anne was especially fond of her sister Mary Galisa, who predeceased her.
    
Funeral notice: A funeral Mass is being held on Saturday, August 11, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Stockbridge, Mass., with burial immediately following in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  

Memorial donations may be made to Brightside for Families and Children in care of Finnerty & Stevens, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA. 01230, who is in charge of arrangements.