ADAMS, Mass. —  

Ruth A. (Daniels) Marszalek, 81, of Adams, died Monday morning, September 7, 2026 at North Adams Regional Hospital.

She was born in North Adams on March 26, 1945, a daughter of the late Arthur H. Daniels, Jr. and Priscilla (Jones) Daniels. She attended schools in Pownal, VT and North Adams.

Ruth last worked as a cashier at Sears in the former Berkshire Mall. Earlier, she had worked at the Big Y Supermarket and Val’s Variety in Adams, and the former Rite Aid Pharmacy in North Adams.

Ruth was very active in her sons’ sporting and band activities while they attended Hoosac Valley High School, serving on many committees and booster clubs.

In her younger years, she enjoyed bowling and playing pitch.

She is survived by her sons, Christopher Marszalek of Adams, Craig Marszalek and his wife Ellen of Windsor, and Brian Marszalek of Adams; six grandchildren, including William, Isaac, Devin, Cecilia, Gina and Jakub; two brothers, Colin Daniels of Lancaster, PA and Alden Daniels of Heath, MA; three sisters, Donna Stever of North Adams, Nola Briggs of Adams, and Loula Peck of Clarksburg; as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Millard Daniels, and a sister, June Terricola.

The funeral will be held on Monday, Sept. 14th at 12 Noon in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. A calling hour will be held on Monday, Sept 14th from 11:00 AM until the service at 12 Noon, in the funeral home. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com