Obituaries

Jun 20, 2025

Keith-Michael Frank, 76, of Sheffield, Massachusetts left this world peacefully on June 20, 2025, after a long, brave battle with cancer.

Keith was raised in Rye Brook, NY by his parents Sidney and Elizabeth Frank. He graduated from Port Chester High School in 1966 and went on to lead a life of service to the world and...

Jun 19, 2025

On June 19, 2025 Howard Trombley passed away peacefully with his wife Marcia by his side. Howard was born on August 12,1947 to Harold Trombley and Catherine “Claire” Trombley (nee Boyle) in St. Albans, VT.

Howard was born and raised in St. Albans, VT. where he attended and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. His junior year...

Jun 18, 2025

Grace Deffer, 86, of Fairview Terrace died on Wednesday, June 18,2025 at Kimball Farms. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 6, 1939, daughter of James Rutherford and Mary Ridley, she attended Fonda-Fultonville High School in Fonda, NY. She moved to Great Barrington in 1964.

In the early years Grace was employed by Beech-Nut, Canajohaire, NY, New York...

Jun 18, 2025

Anthony E. Menard, Sr., 74, passed away on June 18, 2025 at home surrounded by his wife and children.

Born October 13, 1950 in Pittsfield, MA he was the son of the late Antoine and Ella Warner Menard.  He was raised in Great Barrington, MA and attended local schools and earned his GED.  He lived in New...

Jun 14, 2025

Peter Ambro, born on October 1, 1955, in New York City, the son of the late Peter and Henrietta (Leith) Ambro, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, with friends by his side after a long battle with medical issues. He was a beloved member of his community and will be missed dearly.

Peter was well-known as...

May 26, 2025

The family of Arthur David Rutstein is saddened to announce his passing on May 26, 2025 at the age of 87.

Those of you who knew David he was a man dedicated to service and recognition of others who served. Be it as an educator, local historian or a purveyor of ephemera his life was an engagement...

May 25, 2025

Donna Kilner Gray of Glendale, MA died peacefully at home on May 25th (She told us, "don't hover"). She was born in Bethesda, MD to Vivian and John Kilner in 1948. Her father's naval career required the family to move often. As a result, Donna spent much of her early life moving between Hawaii, Malta, Washington, D.C., Brunswick, ME,...

May 17, 2025

Virginia Hopkins, 82, died on May 17, 2025 at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Formerly of Stockbridge, Massachusetts and currently of Ghent, New York, she was born in New York City on January 26th ,1943. Virginia was the daughter of the late Howard Kingsley Smith and Virginia Blackford Smith. She was raised in Fairfield County, Connecticut where...

May 12, 2025

Roberta A. Nussbaum, a longtime resident of Egremont, MA passed away peacefully May 12, 2025. She was 90 years old.

Better known as Bobbie, she was born March 3, 1935 in Bronx, New York to Leo and Jeanette Nussbaum. She graduated from Walton High School in The Bronx. Her family would spend Summers in the Berkshires until...

May 8, 2025

Alexandra Patricia Ann Haight (AKA Sandra) of Egremont, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 8th, 12 days shy of her 90th birthday. Sandra was born on May 20th, 1935 in Hartford, CT.

A beloved mother of five, Sandra was a passionate advocate for peace and civil rights in the 1960s, serving as mentor and offering...

May 2, 2025

Leonard (Lenny) Ohman, 75, of Egremont, MA died Friday, May 2, 2025.

Born on March 21, 1950 in Boston, MA he was the son of Conrad and Madalene (Moses) Ohman.

Lenny was passionate about the Civil War and participated in many Civil War reenactments. He was a member of the 34th Battalion VA Cavalry Confederate...

Apr 29, 2025

Bernard F. Gibbons, Jr. *****************************************

Bernard F. Gibbons, Jr.,”Bernie”, 66, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025 at Hillcrest Commons in Pittsfield, MA.

Born in Great Barrington, MA on May 18, 1958, he was the son of the late Bernard F. Gibbons, Sr. and Rosemary (Graham) Gibbons. Bernie attended local schools and graduated from Monument...

Apr 23, 2025

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA - Mrs. Rosemary “Midge” Crine, 81, a native and lifelong resident of Great Barrington, MA died April 23, 2025 at Craneville Place in Dalton, MA.

Born November 8, 1943 in Great Barrington, MA she was the daughter of the late Raymond Keefner, Sr. and Rosemary (Decker) Keefner. Rosemary enjoyed spending time with her friends...

Apr 19, 2025

On April 19th, 2025, Irma Greene of Lenox, MA passed away at the age of 94. Irma (aka, “Snoopy Grandma”, thanks to a unique Snoopy toy that delighted her grandchildren) was born in the Bronx in 1931 to Jewish parents at the nadir of the Great Depression. She used to joke that her parents were so poor they couldn’t ...

Apr 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of John Richard Lucey announces his passing on April 16, 2025, at the age of 86. He died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love for his family, community, and the many children whose lives he touched as a coach and mentor.

Apr 2, 2025

Marc Edward Lavalette of Great Barrington, MA, passed away on April 2, 2025 after a long illness. Born January 4, 1971, he was the beloved son of Peggy Lavalette and James Lavalette.

Marc, affectionately known as “Hood” by his friends, was an avid hunter, fisherman, and outdoorsman. He also had a deep love and special bond to...

Mar 30, 2025

Richard Howard Burdsall, of South Egremont, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on July 31, 1934, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Ellwood R. and Gertrude B. Burdsall. He was married to the late Priscilla Rogers Burdsall from 1955 until her death in...

Mar 29, 2025

Margaret Alice Hastedt Gillett of Housatonic passed at home on March 29, 2025 at the age of 94. Marge was born in Winsted, Ct on August 24th, 1930 to Frederick and Lena Ellis Hastedt. She grew up in the Southfield area with her ten brothers and sisters. She graduated from a one room school house in New Marlboro.

Mar 28, 2025

LuAnn Dombrowski, 71 of Mill River, MA passed away on March 28, 2025. Born September 23, 1953 in Hudson, NY she was the second oldest daughter, out of four girls, to Marion and James Brauski. She attended Taconic Hills Regional High School in Philmont, NY. LuAnn then married and moved to Rockaway, NY with her husband, with whom she...

Mar 21, 2025

John William Topping Jr., affectionately known as “Topper”, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on March 21, 2025 at his home. Topper was the beloved son of John and Della (Dickinson) Topping of Falls Village, CT.

Topper was a man whose heart was as big as his laugh, leaving an indelible mark on the lives...