Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Elizabeth (Betsy) Hayes, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away in March 2025 after over 93 years of a life well lived. She was born in Evanston, Illinois to Dr. Robert Moore Jones and Elizabeth Drew (Fowler) Jones.

Betsy graduated from New Trier High School in 1949 and earned her degree from Smith College in 1953....

Mar 15, 2025

Dr. John Anthony Bellizzi Jr. died on March 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Linda, his children Matt Bellizzi (Kellin) of Honeoye Falls, NY, Susie Cirone (Frank) ofLunenburg, MA, and Ben Bellizzi of San Luis Obispo, CA, and six grandsons: Braden Bellizzi, Cam Cirone, Linden Bellizzi, Nico Cirone, Collin Bellizzi, Matthew Cirone. He...

Mar 10, 2025

Richard B. Jamieson, 67 of Ashley Falls, Massachusetts, passed away doing what he loved on March 10th, 2025. Rick was born in Yonkers, NY on November 5th, 1957. He slowly migrated to Ashley Falls and planted his roots in the mid 1970’s. Throughout his life, his passion for cars and helping others sculpted his future as owner/operator of Rick...

Mar 7, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

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Feb 20, 2025

Norman Gilbert Hettinger, aged 85, passed away on Thursday, February 20th, after a long illness, bravely borne. He was the son of Lillian and Robert Hettinger and was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on March 12th, 1939.

He is survived by his loving wife, Gillian, of 61 years, his son, Jonathan and his partner, Francesco Giannese, his daughter...

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Katherine Reynolds, 54, of Great Barrington, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on January 28th, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Mary fought a courageous yearlong battle with bladder cancer. Her strength, determination and refusal to give up will forever be remembered. She was an inspiration to all those around her.

Born September 16th 1970...

Jan 27, 2025

Linda Charlene Hebert passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025 with her family at her side.

Linda was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on December 29, 1934 to Jack and Rovilla Rabiner. She had three sisters, Mona, Irma, and Sandra. In 1952, she graduated from Pittsfield High School.

After high school Linda decided to be a nurse. She felt it was one of...

Jan 25, 2025

Jesse W. Hankey, 76, of State Road in Great Barrington, MA died on January 25, 2025.

A native and lifelong resident of Great Barrington, MA he was born April 18, 1948, the son of Jesse and Helen (Keefner) Hankey.  He attended local schools and was a graduate of the former Searles High School in Great Barrington.

Jan 20, 2025

After a long protracted illness, Philip passed in the place he loved the best, the Berkshires. Son of the late Harold Smerling and the late Louise (Smerling) Soroka. He leaves behind his dear sisters - Janie (Richard) Garnett, Twin Robin deWolfe, Lisa Marx - Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and his beloved Aunt Valerie (Levy)

Born in Roslyn Heights,...

Jan 18, 2025

Judith “Judy” Lee Corbett, 80, of Great Barrington, MA died peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Berkshire Medical Center with her daughters at her side.

Judy was born in Pittsfield, MA on March 16, 1944, the daughter of Medeo and Lena Morandi of Alford, MA. She graduated from Mount Everett Regional High School in 1961 and...

Jan 17, 2025

Pamela M. Drumm, age 79, formerly of Great Barrington, MA, died peacefully January 17, 2025, in Canaan, CT from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

She was born on August 7, 1945, in New York City to Arthur Pierce Middleton and Jane Day Scofield. She spent her formative years in Williamsburg, VA and Brookfield, CT. She graduated from Kent...

Jan 15, 2025

Marilyn P. Granger, 84, of Egremont, Massachusetts, and Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. Facing cancer with courage and grace, she leaves behind a legacy of strength, resilience, and determination.

Born on May 23, 1940, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, to George L. Peck and Elizabeth Vanderbeek Peck, Marilyn grew up...

Dec 27, 2024

Barbara Leah Liebert, known as Bobbie to her many friends, passed away on December 27th, 2024, in Lenox, Ma. She was 94 years old. Born Barbara Marin on November 7th, 1930, to Gertrude and Al Marin, she was the older sister of Jill (Marin) Fiering and Jon Marin.

Bobbie was raised in Cedarhurst, Long Island. She attended...

Dec 9, 2024

NEW MARLBOROUGH — Peter Johannes Schuyten, 80, died at home on Dec. 9, 2024.

He was born on May 11, 1944, at Mare Island Naval Hospital in Vallejo, Calif., the son of Nancy E. (Sobek) and Egbert Johannes Schuyten. He grew up in Greenwich, CT., and attended the Taft School in Watertown, graduating in 1962. He earned...

Dec 5, 2024

Gail B. Ranzoni, 83, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024. A retired RN, Gail had battled cancer and other illnesses since 1987.

Gail was the daughter of Sterling “Bud” Freeland Blakeney and Florence Reed Blakeney. She grew up in ‘Van Deusenville’ Housatonic with her brother Daniel Leroy Blakeney, who passed away in 2020. She was very...

Nov 24, 2024

The Rev. Frances Ann Hills of Pittsfield, known affectionately as Reverend Francie, left this world and returned to the loving arms of Jesus Christ on November 24, 2024. She was surrounded by the warmth of those she cared for deeply.

Rev. Francie is survived by her husband Marc Lawrence Britt, brother Cecil Hills, nieces Kathy (Mark) Higgins...

Nov 22, 2024

Friedrich, Constance E. of Great Barrington, MA, formerly of Garden City, NY, passed away at the age of 91 on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her children. Beloved wife of the late Carl Robert Friedrich, Esq. Mother of Carrie Ann (Paul) Ferry, Claudia (Kevin) Schmitz, Christiana (John) Bunn, Carl Jr. (Melinda), Catherine (Robert) Kaderavek. Devoted grandmother of Matthew (Emily),...

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Louise (Frink) Barnum, 85, of Great Barrington, MA, passed away due to Lewy Body Dementia on November 20, 2024 at Fairview Commons where she resided for the last two years.

She was born on January 17, 1939 to Arleigh Milan Frink and Harriet Elizabeth Cummings at Sharon Hospital and grew up in Millerton, NY. She was...

Nov 10, 2024

Gloria Klein Rubin, 79, of Pittsfield passed away on November 10, 2024 while at her home in Canton, Georgia.

Born August 8th, 1945 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of Jack and Lillian Klein.

Along with her husband, Allen, Gloria was a proficient business owner for many decades. Their business ventures included Berkshire Products,...