Obituaries

Bernadine Hinge Williams, 58

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Bernadine Hinge Williams of Williamstown died of glioblastoma on July 22, 2025. Bernadine was born on Sept. 29, 1966, in Utica, N.Y. She was raised in nearby...

Faith Walker-Heard, 67

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Faith C. Walker-Heard, 67, of Pittsfield, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 17, 2025, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all who knew her.  Born in...

Timothy James Shea, 78

CLARKSBURG, Mass. —  Timothy James Shea, 78, of Clarksburg, MA, died at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 20, 2025. He was born in North Adams on December 25,...

Mary Ann Backiel, 90

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Mary Ann Backiel, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on Nov....

James S. Zieba, 85

ADAMS, Mass. —James Stanley Zieba, our beloved father, grandfather (Dziadziu) and great-grandfather left us and this world unexpectedly on July 11, 2025. Jim was born on October 10, 1939 in...

Robert H. Chalmers III, 46

ADAMS, Mass. —Robert H. Chalmers III, 46, of Adams, died Thursday morning, July 17, 2025 at his home, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born in North Adams on May 22,...

Raymond Paree Graveside Service

ADAMS, Mass. —  A graveside committal service for Raymond J. Paree, 79, of Adams, who died February 5, 2025, will be conducted on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00 AM in Bellevue Cemetery,...

Frank Dubis, Jr., 89

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mr. Frank Dubis Jr., 89, of Charlotte N.C., died on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Pavilion Health Center at Brightmore. He was born in Adams, MA on September...

Dana L. Bromley, 66

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mr. Dana L. Bromley, 66, of South Hero, VT, formerly of Pittsfield and Adams, MA died unexpectedly on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at his home. He was born in Pittsfield on...

Marjorie A. Bissaillon, 91

ADAMS, Mass. —  With great sadness, we announce the loss of our beloved mother, Marjorie Ann McKenna Bissaillon, who passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the impressive age of 91. She...

Eleanor McLain Hunt, 97

  Eleanor Dawn “Chubby” (Beverly) McLain Hunt, 97 of Williamstown, MA. died Friday July 11, 2025 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in Williamstown on March 16, 1928 a...

Alfred 'Butch' Gallese Jr., 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Alfred "Butch" Francis Gallese Jr., 84, of North Adams, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 13, 2025. He was born in North Adams on Jan....

Andrew J. Shewczyk, 43

ADAMS, Mass. —  Andy passed away after a brief illness on July 10, 2025. He was the beloved son of Jack Shewczyk and Laurie (Norman) Haas. He was also survived by his brother, Joseph...

Saverio "Sully" Garofano, 94

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Saverio "Sully" W. Garofano passed away on Friday, July11, 2025. He was surrounded by family who loved him dearly and they loved him into his next...

Irene C. Belch, 92

ADAMS, Mass. —  Mrs. Irene C. (Gutowski) Belch, 92, of Adams, died Friday evening, July 11, 2025 at North Adams Regional Hospital, with her two loving sons by her side. She was born...

Peter P. Massaro, 82

Peter P. Massaro, 82, loving husband of Louise (Sini) Massaro, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, July 7, 2025 at MidState Medical Center. Peter was born in Meriden, June 21, 1943, a son of the...

Walter Mazza Sr, 62

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Walter Russell Mazza, Sr., 62, of North Adams, MA, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in North Adams, MA...

Jane H. Varno, 76

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Mrs. Jane H. (Misiuk) Varno, 76, of Bennington, formerly a longtime resident of Adams, has gone to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her...

James R Harrison Memorial Service

A memorial service celebrating the life of James R Harrison who passed away on September 15, 2024, will be held at the West Cummington Congregational Church on Sunday July 20th at...

David A. Landry, 72

David A. Landry, born in North Adams, Massachusetts, and a long-time resident of Pelham, New Hampshire; passed away unexpectedly at home on June 30, 2025, at the age of 72. David was raised in...

Claudia Elaine Hewitt, 80

Claudia Elaine (Oakes) Hewitt, 80 of Clarksburg, MA, died on Sunday, July 6 at home surrounded by her family. Elaine has been reunited with her husband, Carl, who we know was waiting for her with...

Thomas C. Simmons, 73

Thomas C. Simmons, 73, of Otis, passed away on Monday morning, June 30, at Berkshire Medical Center. Tom was born in Pittsfield on Oct. 18, 1951. He was the middle child (of five children) of...

Charles E. Shea Jr, 94

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Charles E. Shea Jr, 94 of North Adams, MA, passed away July 4, 2025, at home. Born in Adams, MA, he graduated from Drury High School. Charles joined the Air...

Robert A. Davis, 70

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Robert Anthony Davis, 70, of North Adams, journeyed Home to be with our Lord in Heaven on June 30, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family....

Sandra Preite, 80

ADAMS, Mass. —   Sandra F. (Major) Preite, 80, of Adams, died on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in North Adams on June 23, 1945,...