Obituaries

Laura 'Pauline' Rapley, 89

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Laura "Pauline" Rapley, 89, of Wheaton, Ill., died peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2013, with her children by her side. Born in North Adams on July 12, 1923, daughter of...

Ida Rosa Trabold, 98

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ida Rosa Trabold, 98, of 212 Franklin St. died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Mrs. Trabold was a longtime teacher in the North Adams Public Schools...

Margaret M. Guillotte, 88

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Margaret Mary Guillotte, 88, of 19 Sunset Drive died Sunday, May 26, 2013, at her home. Born in North Adams on Dec. 31, 1924, daughter of Charles F. and Nora V....

Kathaleen O'Dell, 57

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Kathaleen O'Dell, 57, of 64 Chase Ave. died Friday, May 17, 2013, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in North Adams on Jan. 5, 1956, a daughter of Gerard...

Edmond A. Perras, 74

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Edmond Andre "Bunny" Perras, 74, of 136 Walker St. died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving girls. Born in North Adams on Feb....

Carole J. Campedelli, 68

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Carole Jean Campedelli, 68, of 115 Phelps Ave. died Monday, May 13, 2013, at North Adams Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in North Adams on Dec. 3,...

Thomas N. Garnish, 42

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Thomas Nathan Garnish, 42, of Cobbleview Road, died peacefully at home on Saturday morning, May 11, 2013. He fought a long and valiant battle with pulmonary...

Joanne Saltamartini, 80

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. â€' Joanne Angela Saltamartini, 80, of 83 Furnace St. died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at North Adams Regional Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in North Adams...

Estelle Marie Kucich, 82

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Estelle Marie Kucich, 82, of Williamstown died on Friday, May 3, 2013, in the company of her husband and children in Rancho Mirage, Calif., after a long struggle with...

Alice V. Beer, 89

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Alice Veronica Beer, 89, of 36 Williams St. died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Born in North Adams on April 13, 1924, daughter of John F. Miller Sr. and...

Lois M. DeMarsico, 90

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Lois M. DeMarsico, 90, of 119 Pleasant St. died Monday, May 6, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Born in Northampton on May 9, 1922, daughter of Everett and Alice Barton...

William DeWitt, 73

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Williams College professor William DeWitt, 73, of Bulkley Street died Friday, May 3, 2013, at his home. Born in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 28, 1939, son of Army Brig. Gen....

Hilda G. Haig, 77

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Hilda G. Haig, 77, of 79 Champagne Ave., The Spruces, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at North Adams Regional Hospital. Born in North Adams on Feb. 27, 1936, a daughter...

James A. Davis, 62

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — James A. Davis, 62, of 7 Murray Ave. died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Born in North Adams on Sept. 14, 1950, a son of William and Mary Antenucci...

Richard J. Parkhurst, 68

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Richard Joseph "Dick" Parkhurst, 68, of 189 Liberty St. died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his home. Born in Adams on Aug. 4, 1944, a son of Philip and Mildred Herzog...

Herbert W. Johnson, 85

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Herbert William Johnson, 85, best known as "Coach" by many, died Friday, May 3, 2013, surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was a lifelong resident of North...

Ruth Anne Tavelli, 89

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. â€' Ruth Anne Tavelli, 89, of 47 Pines Lodge Park died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Sweet Brook Care Centersafter a long-term battle with breast cancer. Born in North Adams...

Chris J. Christopher, 59

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Chris John Christopher, 59, of 205 East Quincy St. died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center after heroically fighting a long battle with cancer. Born...

William Chandler, 76

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — William "Bill" Chandler, 76, of 119 Chantilly Ave., died Monday, April 29, 2013, after a long illness. Born in Spencer on Nov. 13, 1936, son of Shirley and Miriam...

Olive R. Cilli, 87

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Olive Rita Cilli, 87, of 195 Eagle St. died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Born in North Adams on July 28, 1925, daughter of Frank and Almina Dionne...

Frances Siciliano, 100

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Frances Siciliano, 100, of 85 Eagle St., St. Joseph's Court, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at Springside Nursing Home in Pittsfield. Born in Warren, R.I., on April 19,...

Joan M. Fortin, 65

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Joan Marie Fortin, 65, of 234 Kemp Ave. died Friday, April 26, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Adams on April 5, 1948, daughter of Harold...

Charlene Bancroft, 81

MORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Charlene Ross Bowen Bancroft, 81, of 85 Eagle St., St. Joseph's Court, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her home. Born in Readsboro, Vt., on Feb. 17, 1932, a...

Raymond F. Blair, 82

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Raymond F. Blair, 82, of 9 Cherokee Drive died Monday, April 22, 2013, at Williamstown Commons. Born in Adams on Sept. 2, 1930, son of John and Mary Schneider Blair, he...

Harold R. Dupee, 93

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Harold "Pop" Russel Dupee, 93, of Barbour Street died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at the Mount Greylock Extended Care Facility in Pittsfield. Born in Adams on Nov. 9,...