Bernard Gibbons Jr
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...
Rosemary R. Crine
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...
Irma Greene
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 ...
John R. Lucey
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.
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Marc Edward Lavalette
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...
Richard Burdsall
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...
Margaret A. Gillett
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.
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Luann Dombrowski
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...
John Topping, Jr
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...
Elizabeth J. Hayes
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....
Dr. John A. Bellizzi, Jr.
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...
Rick Jamieson
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...
Frank Sargent Whidden, Jr
Mar 7, 2025
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Stanley Ross
Feb 25, 2025
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Norman Gilbert Hettinger
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...
Mary K. Reynolds
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...
Linda Charlene Hebert
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...
Jesse W. Hankey
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.
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Philip Bennett Smerling
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,...
Judith Lee Corbett
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...
