Obituaries

Lillian E. Shelsy, 99

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lillian Esther Bachli Shelsy, 99, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died at Berkshire Place on February 8, 2018.  Lillian was born in Pittsfield on April 23,...

Robert E. Lefebvre, 69

READSBORO, Vt. — Robert Emile Lefebvre, 69, of Readsboro, Vt., died Tuesday February 6, 2018, at Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington.  He was born in Adams, Mass.,...

Barbara E. Buxbaum, 89

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. — Barbara Elizabeth Vail Buxbaum of Shaftsbury passed peacefully on February 7, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.  Born on June 24, 1928, in Bennington, Vt.,...

Leo A. Benoit Jr., 80

ADAMS, Mass. — Leo Arthur Benoit Jr., 80, of Adams, Mass., died on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center.  He was born in North Adams, Mass., on October 3, 1937 a...

Barbara Riiska, 78

OTIS, Mass. — In the early morning hours on Saturday, February 3, 2018, the Riiska Family said goodbye to their beloved Matriarch. Barbara Riiska was born on January 19, 1940, and died...

Catherine Howson, 89

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Catherine (Samalionis) Howson, 89, wife of the late Edward C. Howson, died February 5, 2018, in Canton, Conn.  Born March 10, 1928 in Pittsfield, daughter of...

Lucille B. Carmody, 92

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Lucille Beatrice (nee Lusignan) Carmody, 92, died peacefully at her home on February 3, 2018. Lucille was a lifelong resident of Pittsfield. She was raised in the...

Peter Skafidas, 87

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Peter Skafidas, 87, of 3 Kathy Way died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center, following a short illness. He was born in Longastra, Greece, on June...

Julian Kycia, 88

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Julian I. Kycia, 88, of Morningview Drive, Pittsfield, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2018. At his request, there will be no calling hours or funeral...

Patricia Nicklien, 76

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Patricia (Duval) Nicklien, 76, of Nokomis, Fla., and formerly of Williamstown, died on January 25, 2018, at Bay Shore Guest House and Gardens in Nokomis. Patricia...

Richard G. Russo Sr., 71

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Richard G. Russo Sr., 71, of Pittsfield, Mass., a resident of Springside of Pittsfield, died unexpectedly at BMC on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. He was born January 11,...

Everett C. Fletcher, 91

PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Everett Chester “Brick” “Red” Fletcher, 91, of Wingate Residences at Melbourne Place, Pittsfield, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at his home. Born...

Laura Monterosso, 94

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Laura Victoria Monterosso, 94, of 1093 West Street, Pittsfield, died Tuesday, January 30, 2018, at her home. Born in Pittsfield on December 1, 1923, a daughter of...

Lucille Sullivan, 80

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Lucille (Barrett) Sullivan, 80, of North Adams, Mass., died on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at her home.  She was born in Warrensburg, N.Y., on September 16,...

Arthur J. Boucher, 72

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Arthur James Boucher, 72, of North Adams, Mass., died on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at North Adams Commons.  He was born in North Adams on April 12, 1945, a...

Milton D. Chittenden, 97

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Milton Donald Chittenden, 97, of Adams, died on Friday, February 2, 2018, at North Adams Commons.  He was born in Adams on June 7, 1920, a son of the late Milton...

Margaret R. Koehler, 86

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Margaret R. Koehler, 86, died February 2, 2018, at Williamstown Commons in Williamstown following an extended period of failing health.  Born April 11, 1931,...

Melanie A. Bushey, 59

ADAMS, Mass. — Mrs. Melanie A. (Daniels) Bushey, 59, of Adams, died on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.  She was born in Adams on January 3,...

James G. Adams, 77

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mr. James G. Adams, 77, of Adams died Monday afternoon, February 5, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. He was born in Evanston, Illinois, on October 11,...

Beverly A. Royal, 78

ADAMS, Mass. — Beverly Ann (Hart) Royal, 78, of North Adams, Mass., died on Saturday, February 3, 2018, at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Adams, Mass., on August 27, 1939, a...

Nancy Casey, 85

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Nancy Payne Casey, formerly of North Adams, Mass., and Fortunes Rocks, Biddeford, Maine, passed away peacefully Friday, February 2, 2018. Nancy was born in...

Gerald H. Rickert, 85

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Gerry, beloved husband of Lois Lindley Rickert, of Williamstown, MA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Gerald Hale...

Eileen M. Steele, 84

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Eileen M. Steele, 84, of South Williamstown died early Saturday morning, February 3, 2018. Eileen had a full and adventure-filled life with many dear relatives,...

Eleanor P. Trudeau. 98

FLORIDA, Mass. — Eleanor P. Trudeau of Florida, Mass., passed on January 30, 2018, at BMC of flu complications. She was 98 years old. She was born Sept. 19, 1919, in Adams, Mass., to...

Barbara A. Kemp, 79

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Barbara A. Kemp, 79, of Pittsfield, Mass., passed away January 28, 2018, peacefully at home. Born August 24, 1938, to the late Lina E. Nason Drake. Barbara was...