Obituaries

Edward S. Krzanik, 88

ADAMS, Mass. —  Edward S. Krzanik, 88, departed this life peacefully on Friday November 1, 2024. Ed was born in Adams, MA on April 1, 1936, son to the late Stanley and Sophie (Wegrzyn)...

John Meczywor, 31

ADAMS, Mass. —  It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of SSG John David Meczywor who died at the age of 31 on Oct. 20, 2024. John grew up in Adams playing youth sports...

Wayne A. Miller, 65

Wayne Anthony Miller of North Adams died Wednesday October 30, 2024 at his home surrounded by his living family. He was born in North Adams on April 13, 1959 a son of Allen and Helen Marguerite...

Ronald A. Skovera, 83

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  On October 31, 2024 Ronald A. Skovera passed away at the age of 83. He was born in North Adams, MA on July 10, 1941, a son to the late Alexander Skovera and Rose...

Robert Fortini,91

Robert Arthur Fortini, 91 of North Adams died on Tuesday October 29, 2024 at North Adams Commons. Robert was born in North Adams, Ma on June 23, 1933, a son of Frank E. and Pauline (LeGrand)...

Diana R. Morton, 80

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —   Diana R. Morton, 80, of Pittsfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Springside Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. Born in...

Virginia "Ginny" Sheldon, 78

Virginia (“Ginny”) Sheldon, 78, of Williamstown, MA passed away October 28, 2024 after a sudden illness. Born in Staten Island, NY she was the daughter of Curtis Callan and Frances...

Rev. James Bruce Duncan and Ruth Duncan

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  A memorial service for Rev. James Bruce Duncan and Ruth (Lemmert) Duncan will be held on Thursday October 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Episcopal Church...

Jacqueline Andrews, 93

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —   Mrs. Jacqueline (Bilodeau) Andrews, 93, of Williamstown, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Craneville Place of Dalton. She was born in Pittsfield on...

Joseph James Valotta Jr.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Joseph James Valotta Jr, 58 of North Adams died on Thursday, October 24, 2024 after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Adams on...

Velma Prevey, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Velma Marie (Senecal) Prevey, 84 of North Adams, MA died on Sunday October 27, 2024 at her home. She was born in North Adams, MA on January 21, 1940, a daughter of...

Angeline Bradley, 89

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Angeline I. (Lampiasi) Bradley, 89 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday October 26, 2024 at North Adams Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on November 21,...

Jane A. Campbell, 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Jane Alison Campbell (71) was born in New York, NY. Her family moved to Connecticut for the balance of her childhood, residing in Hartford, Kensington, Litchfield,...

Mathew Novicky, 42

Mathew Charles Novicky, 42, of North Adams passed suddenly following a brief illness at his home on Monday, October 21, 2024. Matt was born on February 2, 1982, in Danbury, Conn., son of George...

William A. Teichert, 83

CHESHIRE, Mass. —   Mr. William “Bill” Arthur Teichert, 83, of Cheshire, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Craneville Place of Dalton with his loving wife by his...

Henry Doran, 88

Henry G. Doran, 88, formerly of North Adams, MA, died Thursday October 17, 2024 in Danvers, MA. He was born on September 16, 1936 in North Adams, a son of the late Henry G. and Clara A. (Wojnicki)...

Edward M. Wojieck, 89

ADAMS, Mass. —Mr. Edward M. Wojieck, 89, of Adams, died peacefully on Sunday afternoon, October 20, 2024 at the home of his daughter in Lee, MA, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in...

James A. Meaney, Sr., 81

  James A. Meaney, Sr., 81 of Lenox, passed away October 16, 2024 at home. Born in North Adams on August 11, 1943, he was the son of Paul and Ruth Quinn Meaney. He was educated in North...

Salvatore Gianquinto Jr.

  Salvatore Gianquinto Jr. 1941-2021 The family of Salvatore Gianquinto Jr., of North Adams, wishes to announce his death, which occurred on August 12, 2021 at North Adams Commons....

Rita Ciempa, 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Rita Yvonne (Roy) Ciempa, 71 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday October 12, 2024 at her home. She had battled multiple medical issues and her body as strong as it...

Mary Lou Moore, 78

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Mary Lou (Benoit) Moore, 78, formally of North Adams passed away peacefully in the loving care of Clapp's Nursing Home in Pleasant Garden, NC on September...

Kathleen Eastland, 76

CHESHIRE, Mass. —  Kathleen Ann (Senecal) Eastland passed away after a brief illness in the loving home she shared with her daughter and granddaughter in Cheshire, MA on October 12, 2024....

Mathew "Matt" James Ellis, 64

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Mathew "Matt" James Ellis, 64 of North Adams, passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with...

Terry Jane Diaz Axt, 59

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. Terry Jane Diaz Axt, 59 of Altoona, Iowa passed away Oct. 11, 2024, after many years of battling numerous health problems.  Terry was born Oct. 23, 1964, in Woonsocket, RI...

Barbara A. Radice, 81

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Barbara A. Radice, age 81, passed away October 13, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease from which she suffered for over 12...