Adrienne Silverstein
Jan 9, 2026
Adrienne Shufro Silverstein, aged 93, passed away on January 9, 2026, at her residence in Sarasota, Florida, surrounded by family. A private service will be held on Wednesday, January 14.
Known for her deep love of the arts, civics, education, and community, Adrienne spent her life not only engaging with new and historical organizations and creative works but also sharing them...
Hallie Amalia Evans
Dec 31, 2025
Hallie Amalia Evans was born on March 10th, 1993 in White Plains, NY, the beloved daughter of Seth Evans and Ellen Weisberg.
Hallie grew up in Yorktown Heights, NY in the coziest house in the world. As an adult, Hallie lived in the Berkshires where she grew beautiful gardens; each as wild and eclectic and free as she was. Some people...
Ralph Poole III
Dec 29, 2025
Ralph H Poole III
Ralph H Poole III of Geneva passed away peacefully on Monday December 29th 2025. Better known as Rob to his friends, who included every person he’s met, he was born May 8th 1946, in Manhattan, NY.
Rob graduated from The Millbrook School in Millbrook, NY in 1964 and Kenyon College in Gambier, OH in 1968. After college he...
Christine Chapin
Dec 28, 2025
Christine (Bremauer) Chapin, 84, of Sheffield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on December 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Christine, known affectionately as Chrissy, was born on September 24, 1941, in Pähl, Germany, to the late Isidor and Katharina Bremauer. From a young age, she demonstrated a strong work ethic, beginning her career as a nanny before later...
Jeffrey A. Diamond
Dec 18, 2025
Jeffrey A. Diamond, 65, of Great Barrington passed away at home surrounded by his family and caregivers on Thursday, December 18, 2025, after a 16-year struggle with early onset Parkinson’s Disease. Jeff was born on December 1, 1960, to Donald S. Diamond and Minnette (Langfelder) Diamond and was a proud 4th generation San Franciscan. He graduated from Menlo-Atherton High School,...
John T. Tossavainen Sr
Dec 12, 2025
John Toivo Tossavainen, 88, a longtime resident of Great Barrington, MA, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025.
Born on November 4, 1937, in Westfield, MA, John was the son of the late Toivo R. and Ann (Skorput) Tossavainen. He was a 1956 graduate of the former Searles High School in Great Barrington. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in November...
Ruth Silberman
Dec 5, 2025
Ruth Anopolsky Kalokow Silberman
July 20th, 1919 - December 5th, 2025. 106 years young.
Ruth Silberman was the devoted daughter of Esther and Saul, beloved sister of Daryl Weiner, most cherished mother of Sandra (William) Walley, doting grandmother of Amanda (David) Serafini and Matthew (Kristin) Walley, and great grandmother of Jack Serafini, Margaux and Marin Walley.
Her years in Florida were some of...
Richard Campeglio Jr
Dec 1, 2025
Richard J Campeglio Jr. 60, of Great Barrington, MA died suddenly on Monday December 1st, 2025.
He was born in Great Barrington, MA on January 9th, 1965. Son of the late Richard Campeglio Sr. and Mary (Curtis) Logerwell.
Richard worked for many years as a laborer for the Sheffield Highway Department and as a care taker.
Richard loved hunting, golfing, fishing, and spending...
Linda K. Chase
Nov 22, 2025
Linda K. Chase, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was married for 52 years to Donald A. Chase Sr. who predeceased her on October 21, 2012. Born in Sheffield, MA on December 14, 1940, Linda was the daughter of the late Gordon and Kathryn (King) Gibbs.
Linda attended Sheffield schools, married and started a family....
Dr. Donald B. Giddon
Nov 15, 2025
Dr. Donald Bernard Giddon, a widely respected scholar, educator, and university administrator, passed away at the age of 95 on November 15, 2025. He served as the Dean of the NYU College of Dentistry, Professor Emeritus of Developmental Biology at Harvard Medical School, and Clinical Professor Emeritus at the Brown University School of Public Health, dedicating his life to strengthening...
Paul Sheldon Dickinson
Nov 9, 2025
Paul Sheldon Dickinson
June 4, 1944 – November 9, 2025
Paul Dickinson, born June 4, 1944, in Columbus, Ohio, to Berton and Virginia Dickinson, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025.
Paul lived a full and vibrant life, enriched by hard work, deep friendships, and a lifelong curiosity about the world around him. He spent his early years in Roxbury, Connecticut, helping on...
John Peyron
Nov 6, 2025
John Peyron of Stockbridge, MA passed away on November 6th, 2025.
As a teen, John worked at the local garages doing repairs and autobody, before becoming a papermaker at the Lee Mills in 1961, returning 2006 from Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. in Lee.
John leaves behind his wife Martha, daughter Jeanine, and sons John, Frank, and Joshua. He also leaves behind his daughter-in-law...
Constance Trepania Montgomery
2025
Constance Jane Trepania Montgomery, 96, of Lenox, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, just weeks shy of her 97th birthday.
Connie was born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, in 1928, the daughter of Orville Morgen Trepania and Evelyn Haywood Trepania. In her early years during the Depression, she lived with her parents and paternal grandparents in Interlaken, Massachusetts, where her...
Alice Hitchcock
Oct 29, 2025
Alice Hitchcock, 81, of Great Barrington, Massachusetts passed away on October 29, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Lee, Massachusetts, on August 15, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Adam Bona and Dora (Albertazzi) Bona. She grew up in Lee and graduated from Lee High School in 1962. On February 2, 1965, she...
Karen Patrice Skelton
Oct 28, 2025
Karen Patrice Skelton passed peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday afternoon, October 28, 2025 at Mt. Greylock in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
She was born to the late Roy and Jean Skelton on February 23, 1947 in Flint, Michigan. She graduated from Plymouth High School in 1965 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and later pursued studies in design at the University of Wisconsin. Then, she...
David L. Sheldon
Oct 2, 2025
David Lummus Sheldon, born August 22, 1937, passed away on October 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Howard Sheldon and Louise (Palmer) Sheldon.
David is survived by his loving wife Erika, their son David (Patricia) Sheldon of Concord, New Hampshire, and daughter Heidi (Alvin) Fortune of Bedford, New Hampshire, grandchildren Karilyn (Dustin) Calvert of Boscawen,...
Albert Wesley Petersen
Sep 29, 2025
A. Wesley Petersen, 90, of Sheffield, Massachusetts, died on September 29, 2025.
Wes was born on August 10, 1935, in Hollis, New York, the son of Al and Millie Petersen. He grew up in Sheffield and graduated from Sheffield High School in 1954. Soon after, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1964.
On October 27, 1956,...
Nicole Schiaffino Hagen Siomos
Sep 28, 2025
Nicole Schiaffino Hagen Siomos, retired New York City teacher, passed away in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, where she has lived for the past 17 years. She was born in Staten Island, New York on January 31, 1942 to Michael and Marie (nee Carves) Schiaffino. Nicole grew up in Great Kills and attended New Dorp High School where she was a cheerleader....
Theodora Batacchi
Sep 26, 2025
Theodora J. Batacchi (Teddi), beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in Sheffield, MA on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 97.
A nearly 75 year resident of Sheffield, Teddi was born July 5, 1928, the daughter of Dr. Theodore A. Jost and Mrs. Elsie A. Jost of Mount Vernon, NY. She attended A.B. Davis...
Marcia Soltes
Sep 18, 2025
Marcia Lawrence Soltes, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, educator, and advocate, passed away on September 18, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born on September 17, 1935, in Pittsfield, MA, to Herman and Jeanette Fink.
A lifelong learner and teacher, Marcia built her career as a professional educator and author, publishing multiple books and articles that reflected her passion for...
