Obituaries

PFC Bernard J. Calvi, 23

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Private First Class Bernard Joseph Calvi, of the Army Air Forces, died on July 16, 1942, at the Cabanatuan Prisoner of War Camp in the Philippines, where he was...

Deborah A. Boesse, 67

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Mrs. Deborah A. (Dabrowski) Boesse, 67, of North Adams, died on Saturday, November 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at Albany Medical Center. She was...

Alan Joseph Davignon, 74

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Alan Joseph Davignon (May 24, 1950-Oct. 13, 2024) was born and raised in North Adams, MA, the son of Blanche and Clifford Davignon. He was fortunate to travel...

David Witherell Sr, 76

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  David Witherell, Sr., passed away peacefully at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield on Saturday, November 23, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones, after a long...

Madeline V. Cuccia, 83

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Madeline V. Cuccia, 83 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday November 23, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in North Adams, MA on May 17, 1941, a...

Thomas E. Kustra, 74

ADAMS, Mass. —  Thomas Edward Kustra, 74 of Adams, MA died early Saturday morning November 23, 2024 at his home. He was born in Adams, MA on August 19, 1950, a son of the late Matthew...

Richard J. Haas, 78

ADAMS, Mass. —   Richard Haas, 78, of Adams, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024. He was born in Adams on July 19, 1946, a son of the late Charlote Haas. Richard...

Michael R. DeMarsico, 63

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Michael Robert DeMarsico, age 63, our guiding compass and anchor to our family, was taken from us through a tragic accident on the evening of Sunday, Nov. 17,...

James F. McVeigh, 77

CHESHIRE, Mass. —  James Francis McVeigh, age 77, died of natural causes in his home on Nov. 7, 2024. He resided in Cheshire, MA, at 36 Hampshire Drive, where he had lived since retiring...

Carolyn A. Benscoter, 71

WINDSOR, Mass. —  Mrs. Carolyn A. Benscoter, of Windsor, passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones on Monday, November 18, 2024, just 4 days shy of celebrating her 72nd birthday....

Wayne Goodell, 76

Wayne Thomas Goodell, 76 of North Adams died at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield on Friday, November 15, 2024.Wayne was born in North Adams on December 5, 1947, the son of Gerald Frank and...

Emaline Gardner, 25

On Monday, November 11th, we received devastating news that Emaline Grace Gardner, 25 of North Adams, unexpectedly passed away. She was always a strong-willed child and free spirited young woman....

Bruce Alan Lillie, 76

ADAMS, Mass. —   Bruce Allan Lillie, 76, of Adams, passed away peacefully in his home on November 14, 2024. Born in North Adams on May 8, 1948, the son of Wilfred “Bud”...

Donald Thomas Barrett, 84

Donald Thomas Barrett, 84, of Maiden passed away Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 at Cardinal Health & Rehab in Lincolnton.  Born Jan. 2, 1940, in Warren County, NY, he was a son of the late...

Scott M. Pierce, 62

WINDSOR, Mass. —Mr. Scott M. Pierce, 62, of Windsor, died Saturday morning, November 16, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield on September 26, 1962, son of the late...

Nazeerah Sookey, 96

ADAMS, Mass. — Nazeerah (Ameen) Sookey, 96, of Adams, MA, died on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Adams on October 15, 1928, a...

Shane T. McGovern, 59

ADAMS, Mass. — Shane T. McGovern, 59, of Adams, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield on January 14, 1965, he was the son...

Bernadine Phillips, 88

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mrs. Bernadine (Lacy) Phillips, formerly of Adams and Cheshire, died on August 21, 2024 in Saratoga, California. She was born in Adams on May 21, 1936, a daughter of...

Tinker White, 69

Tinker T. White September 10, 1954-November 12, 2024 Williamstown I write this with great sadness. My mother has gained her "Harley" wings. She was a legend of the original Purple...

Mary LeBeau, 102

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Mary Rita (Arabia) LeBeau, 102 of North Adams, MA died on Sunday November 10, 2024 at Springside Nursing Home. She was born in North Adams, MA on May 17, 1922, a...

Christine LaCroix, 71

Christine Frances (George) LaCroix of North Adams died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 3, 1953. A daughter of Harry J. and Margaret (LaCrosse) George. Christine...

Ethel Tripodes, 80

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Ethel M. (Myers) Tripodes, 80, of North Adams died Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams on Feb. 20, 1944, a daughter of...

Patricia Barbeau, 83

Patricia Mary (Dupuis) Barbeau, 83 of Hancock died at home on Monday, November 11, 2024. Patricia was born in North Adams on November 7, 1941, a daughter of Albert and Barbara (Harris)...

Patricia (Pat) Cumberbatch, 85

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Patricia (Pat) Margaret Cumberbatch, 85, of Williamstown, MA, passed away on November 7, 2024. Born on July 23, 1939 in North Adams, MA, she was the daughter of the...

Barbara Moresi, 77

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Barbara E. (Liddell) Moresi, 77 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday November 9, 2024 at Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She was born in...