Obituaries

Richard D. Lancto, 67

PITTSFIELD, Mass. —  Richard Donald Lancto, 67 Pittsfield MA died Weds. July 8 2026 due to a long battle having Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in...

Kenneth Charles Rougeau, 90

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  Kenneth (Ken) Charles Rougeau, 90, of North Adams, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Born in North Adams on November 17, 1935, Ken...

Lawrence J. Werth Sr, 79

Lawrence J. Werth Sr, 79, of Parrish, Florida, passed away peacefully on his terms, at Lakewood Ranch Hospital, May 25, 2026. Born on June 25 , 1946, he was the son of the late John W. Werth and...

John Charles LaVigne, 72

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — John Charles LaVigne of Winchester, formerly of North Adams and Medford, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026, at the age of 72.  Born on April 24, 1954, in...

Carol Ann Williams, 54

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carol Ann (Hartman) Williams, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. Carol...

Whitney Williams, 37

Whitney Kiana Kanoe Lehua Williams passed away on June 29, 2026. She was born at Kapiolani Medical Center in Honolulu, HI on July 31, 1988, to Janeen Williams-Flagg (Neff) and John Williams Jr. After...

John E. Fortini Jr., 78

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  John Edward Fortini, Jr, 78, of 563 Caro Court, New Smyrna Beach Florida died Monday, October 20, 2025 at the Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida...

Rita J. Stanton Chapman, 90

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  On July 3, 2026 Rita J. (Gallagher) Stanton Chapman left this earth at the age of 90 to be with her beloved husband, Francis (Chip) Chapman who predeceased her on...

Lori A. Brassard, 60

CHESHIRE, Mass. —   Lori A. Brassard, 60, of Cheshire, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her home. She was born in North Adams on May 4, 1966, daughter of Charlene M. (Trudeau)...

Theodore S. Meczywor, 80

ADAMS, Mass. —  A graveside service for Theodore S. Meczywor, 80, who died on June 26, 2026, will be held on Thursday, July 9th at 11:00 A.M. in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery, Adams....

Corey Girard, 27

Corey Michael Girard, 27, of North Adams, found peace on July 3, 2026. Corey was born on February 1, 1999, at North Adams Regional Hospital. He attended Drury High School, graduating early with...

Carolyn Joan (Miller) Bailey, 86

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —   Carolyn Joan (Miller) Bailey, 86, of Williamstown, died Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Adams on August 17, 1939, a...

Remy Grace Colon

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   “Some people only dream of angels, I held one in my arms.” With hearts that will forever carry both immeasurable love and unimaginable sorrow, we...

Deben J. Collini, 74

SAVOY, Mass. —   In the early hours of Thursday, June 18, our beloved mother and adored wife, Deben Jean Collini (nee Arthurs) went on ahead to be with our Lord. After a long battle,...

Thomas J. Lentine, 81

STAMFORD, Vt. —  Thomas Joseph Lentine, 81, of Stamford, VT, died Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative & Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH. He was born in Adams,...

Marvin 'Duce' Briggs, 86

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Marvin "Duce" Briggs, 86, of North Adams, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, surrounded by love after a courageous battle with declining health. He...

Evelyn Barbara Sullivan, 90

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Evelyn Barbara (Lachut) Sullivan passed away peacefully on June 30 surrounded by her family. She was born on April 21, 1936, in Ware, Massachusetts, to Sophie...

Ronald A. Buda, 44

FLORIDA, Mass. —   Ronald A. Buda, 44, of Florida, MA died unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2026 at his home. He was born in Pittsfield on November 5, 1981, son of Ronald Buda and the...

John Eleric Daub, 86

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —  John Eleric Daub, 86, of Charlotte, NC, and a long-time former resident of North Adams, MA passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026 in his sleep. Born in Pittsfield,...

Theodore S. Meczywor, 80

ADAMS, Mass. —   Mr. Theodore Stanley Meczywor, 80, of Adams, died on Friday, June 26, 2026, at his home. He was born in Adams on February 2, 1946, a son of the late Stanley and...

Linda Villanueva Hodecker, 73

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —   Linda (Boyd) Villanueva Hodecker, 73, of North Adams, died at home on Friday, June 12, 2026. Born in Adams on February 20, 1953. She attended local schools...

Donna Swistak, 69

ADAMS, Mass. —   It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Donna “Big D” (Kozik) Swistak, on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the age of 69 after a brief...

Jan Schutzman, 83

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Janet Engel Schutzman, 83, passed away on June 9, 2026, at Williamstown Commons, where she received much kindness from the nurses and staff who cared for her during...

Edward C. Pasternak, 88

ADAMS, Mass. — Mr. Edward C. Pasternak, 88, of Adams, passed away on June 18, 2026 at home. He was born in Adams on September 10, 1937, a son of the late Frank and Helen (Stefanik)...

Sheri Ann (Fitch) Trottier, 54

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sheri Ann (Fitch) Trottier, at the age of 54, on 6/10/2026 in Gilmer, Texas. Sheri was born on Nov. 2, 1971, in...