Obituaries

H. Thomas Josephs, 79

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Herbert Thomas "Tom" Josephs, 79, of Great Barrington died at home in his sleep on Monday, Nov. 24, 2008. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 10, 1929, he achieved his...

Gerald J. Baclawski, 71

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. â€' Gerald Joseph Baclawski, 71, of 67 College Ave. died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in Poland on Feb. 22, 1937, son of Joseph...

Theodore J. Ostrobinski, 86

ADAMS, Mass. — Theodore J. Ostrobinski, 86, of 1 Weber St. died Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2008, at home, surrounded by his family. Born in Adams on Dec. 22, 1921, son of John and Anna...

William T. Sprowson, 90

ADAMS, Mass. — William T. Sprowson, 90, formerly of 27 Overlook Terrace, died Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2008, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Born in North Adams on Jan. 20,...

Edward H. Goodman, 99

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Edward Harold Goodman, 99, of 71 Sabin Drive died Saturday Nov. 22, 2008, at Sweet Brook Care Centers. He was a longtime executive with the former Sprague Electric Co. in...

Ada E. Canale, 95

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. â€' Ada Esther Canale, 95, of 85 Eagle St., died Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008, at North Adams Commons. Born in North Adams on May 15, 1913, daughter of Eugenio and Julia Barberi...

Anthony F. Milazzo, 66

READSBORO, Vt. — Anthony Frank Milazzo, 66, of 117 Route 100 died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at North Adams (Mass.) Regional Hospital. Born in New York City on Feb. 13, 1942, son of Francesco...

Eunice J. Schleif, 76

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Eunice J. Schleif, 76, of Overlea Road, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, after being stricken at her home. She was a longtime community activist. Born in Williamstown, Mass., on...

Helen N. Renner, 93

POWNAL, Vt. — Helen Norwood Renner, 93, of Ladd Road, died on Saturday morning, Nov. 15, at Crescent Manor Care Center in Bennington following a long illness. She was a longtime civic activist,...

Peter G. Arlos, 82

PITTSFIELD, Mass. â€' Peter G. Arlos, 82, of Arlington Street and of Cambridge, a longtime civic leader and businessman, died at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge on Sunday, Nov. 16,...

Mildred V. Faustini, 87

ADAMS, Mass. — Mildred Virginia "Millie" Faustini, 87, of 198 East Road, died Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, at North Adams Commons. Born in North Adams, on Nov. 7, 1921, daughter of Samuel A. and...

Howard R. Shippee, 85

ADAMS, Mass. — Howard Raymond Shippee, 85, of 188 East Road died Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008, at North Adams Regional Hospital. Born in Whitingham, Vt., on Oct. 14, 1923, son of Arnold and...

Norman A. Roberts, 92

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. - Norman Alphonse Roberts, 92, of 43 Pines Lodge Park, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at North Adams Regional Hospital surrounded by his family. Born in North Adams, son of...

Raymond A. Mason Sr., 83

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Raymond Allsop Mason Sr., 83, of Strafford, N.H., formerly of Williamstown, died Friday, Nov. 14, 2008, at home following a long illness. Born in Williamstown, son of...

Tiffany E. Byrne, 14

EGREMONT, Mass. — Tiffany Elizabeth Byrne, 14, of Hillsdale Road in South Egremont, died Sunday evening, Nov. 16, 2008, at home. Born in Springfield on March 21, 1994, daughter of James and...

Martha M. Muir, 62

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — Martha M. Muir, 62, of Church Street died Friday morning, Nov. 14, 2008, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield following a brief illness. Born in Stockbridge on...

Shirley Bolognia, 78

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Shirley Mae Bolognia, 78, formerly of Pittsfield, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Great Barrington Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Adams on March 22, 1930,...

Norma M. Baker, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Norma Mary Baker, 84, of 611 State Road died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, at North Adams Regional Hospital. Born in North Adams on March 31, 1924, daughter of Michael and...

Charles E. Kochenour Jr., 92

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Charles Edward Kochenour Jr., 92, formerly Kalarama Orchards on Sand Springs Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, in Stamford, Vt. He was a longtime educator and a...

Richard L. Lefave, 58

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Richard L. "Buckwheat" Lefave, 58, of 12 Rich St., died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was a longtime city firefighter. Born in North Adams...

Mary Cane, 80

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Mary "Betty" Cassidy Cane, 80, of Silver Street, a former longtime resident of West Road in Sheffield, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Fairview Hospital. Born in...

Edith Pennell, 86

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Edith Pennell, 86, of Sweetwood Retirement Community died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, at Sweet Brook Care Centers. Born in Bronxville, N.Y., on Nov. 13, 1921, daughter of...

Robert Fuller, 74

GREAT BARRINGTON - Robert Fuller, 74, of Dresser Avenue died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at his home. He leaves his wife, Ruby, and children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE...

Ralph H. Reynolds, 68

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — Ralph H. Reynolds, 68, of Fairview Terrace died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield following a brief illness. Born in Great...

Ruth M. Bullett, 94

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Ruth Marion Bullett, 94, of 357 Walnut St. died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008, at Williamstown Commons. Born in Adams on March 5, 1914, a daughter of Alexander and Eliza...