Obituaries

Edmond F. Pasternak, 87

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Edmond F. “Moe” Pasternak, 87, of Adams, died Thursday morning, January 9, 2025 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield. He was born in Adams on September 10,...

Carlo J. Moruzzi, 89

Carlo John Moruzzi, 89 of East Falmouth, MA, formerly of North Adams and Williamstown, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9. He was born in Readsboro, VT, a son of the late Eugenio Carlo...

Dr. Raymond A. Kurpiel, 80

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Dr. Raymond A. Kurpiel, 80, of Williamstown, died Tuesday morning, December 10, 2024 at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Napa, California on November...

Rita T. Reardon, 92

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Rita Theresa (Remillard) Reardon, 92, of North Adams, passed away peacefully at Williamstown Commons on Sunday January 12, 2025. She was born on November 25,...

Patricia A. Brooks, 64

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — With heavy hearts, we announce that Patricia Ann Brooks, 64 of North Adams, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 8 at her home in North Adams. She was born in...

Bruce H. Jennings, 76

CHESHIRE, Mass. —   Mr. Bruce Howard Jennings, 76, of Cheshire, died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at his home. He was born in Springfield, VT on September 9, 1948, son of the late...

John William Battersby, 92

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   John William “Jack” Battersby, 92 of North Adams died on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Center in Pittsfield, MA. John...

Lea Newman, 98

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Having bid farewell to friends and family, 98-year-old Lea Newman slipped away peacefully on the night of December 13, 2024, never having to move out of her beloved home. Her...

Gerilyn "Gigi" Shaw, 78

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Mrs. Gerilyn Laura “Gigi” (Martin) Shaw, 78, of North Adams, died Tuesday morning January 7, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in...

Beverly Cloutier, 86

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Beverly Lorraine (King) Cloutier, 86 of Williamstown, MA died on Sunday January 5, 2025 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on October 8,...

Christopher Emmanuel Barton, 51

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Christopher Emmanuel Barton “Bigz”, 51, of Adams died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center- North. He was born in Austin, Texas on...

Samantha Cloutier, 41

Samantha J. Cloutier, 41 of North Adams died Friday January 3, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in North Adams on August 30, 1983 a daughter of the late Valmore...

Marlene F. Gazaille, 87

ADAMS, Mass. —  Marlene Faye (Shaw) Vidal-Gazaille, 87, of Adams, died early Monday morning, January 6, 2025 at North Adams Commons. She was born in Adams on April 29, 1937, a daughter of...

Jesse P. Jayko, 34

ADAMS, Mass. — Jesse Paul Jayko, 34, of Adams, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on January 18, 1990, a son of Pamela J. (Oliveri)...

Mary Ann O'Neill, 88

ADAMS, Mass. —  Mrs. Mary Ann (McKeon) O’Neill, 88, of Adams, died on Monday, December 30, 2024, at North Adams Commons. She was born in North Adams on January 12, 1936, daughter...

Deborah A. Walker (Wood), 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Deborah Ann Walker, of Granby, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2025, at the Fisher Home in Amherst. Born in North Adams, on Jan. 16, 1953, she was the daughter of the...

Anna Farnam, 96

CHESHIRE, Mass. —   Mrs. Anna (Lyons) Farnam, 96, of Cheshire, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She...

Lori Beighley, 64

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Lori Jean (Cimonetti) Beighley, 64 of North Adams, MA died on Thursday January 2, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center, surrounded by her family after a short...

Florence "Flo" Romaniak, 99

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mrs. Florence “Flo” Elizabeth (Zabek) Romaniak, 99, of Dana Point, CA, a former longtime resident of Adams, died on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Aegis...

Mary Ellen Morrissey, 70

Mary Ellen Morrissey, age 70, passed away on December 31, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. Born on May 7, 1954, Mary Ellen was known for her tenacious spirit, love of life, and...

John T. Clarno, 90

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. John T. Clarno, 90, of Adams, passed away Wednesday evening, January 1, 2025 at his home, with his family at his side. He was born in Freeport, IL on June 2, 1934, son...

David "Archie" Archambeau, 66

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  David Joseph “Archie” Archambeau, 66, of North Adams, MA died on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at North Adams Commons after a long illness. He was born...

Donald Eugene Tatro Sr. 86

Donald Eugene Tatro Sr, 86 of North Adams died on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams on March 27, 1938 a son of the late Eugene Tatro & Mildred...

William T. Quirk, 95

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  William Thomas Quirk, 95, formerly of North Adams, Ma., died Sunday, December 22, 2024, after a long active life. He was born in North Adams, April 30, 1929, the son...

Charles Horahan, 74

CLARKSBURG, Mass. —  Charles W. Horahan, 74, of River Road, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center after a short battle with cancer. Born on February 7,...