Obituaries

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,...

Elijah Reece Perault, 22

DALTON, Mass. —  Elijah Reece Perault passed away far too young on June 24, 2025. Eli was born in North Adams, MA on March 12, 2003 as Emily Rose Perault to Maryann and Bill Perault of...

Francis W. Esposito, 84

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Francis William Esposito, a native of North Adams, Massachusetts, left this world to begin his new life in heaven on April 24, 2025. Born on June 27, 1940, Francis...

Cynthia Cooper, 60

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Cynthia Lynn (Andrews) Cooper, 60 of North Adams, died Friday, June 27, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pittsfield on May 20, 1965,...

Michael Kwasniowski, 83

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Michael Kwasniowski, 83, of Adams, died on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in Adams on Jan. 18, 1942, son of the late Michael and...

Jeannette H. Krzeminski, 94

ADAMS, Mass. —Mrs. Jeannette Helen (Boyer) Krzeminski, 94, of Adams, died Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025 at Melbourne Place in Pittsfield. She was born in Adams on May 10, 1931, a daughter of...

Diane M. Gregalis, 82

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Diane M. (Deraway) Gregalis was born in Pittsfield to parents Raymond H. and Margaret (Felix) Deraway on Aug. 6, 1942. She passed away on June 4, 2025 in Hyannis....

Ellen Leitch, 99

Ellen D. Leitch 99, of 109 North Summer Street, Adams, died on June 28, 2025, at North Adams Commons. Born in Adams on February 18, 2026, daughter of John and Martha Kleiner Schwab, she attended...

Roland B. Racine, 78

ADAMS, Mass. —   A Graveside committal service for Roland B. Racine, 78, of Adams, who died June 17th will be held on Thursday, July 3rd at 1:00 PM in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams....