Regina Huemmer
Nov 2, 2024
Regina Huemmer was born on March 31, 1932 to Michael and Harriet Sweeney in Manhattan New York. She passed away on November 2, 2024 at the age of 92 years old.
She was predeceased by her husband, John J. Huemmer, married on June 10, 1950. She was predeceased by her sister, Veronica McConnell.
She is...
Caleb Schroeder Carlson
Nov 2, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we, Daren, Rebecca, and Bailey Carlson, share the incredibly sad news of the passing of our cherished son and brother, Caleb Schroeder Carlson. As proud new parents, we welcomed our beautiful blue eyed boy into the world on November 15, 2000 in Great Barrington, MA. We are heartbroken that his brief but impactful...
Emily J. Peyron
Oct 29, 2024
Lifelong Stockbridge resident Emily J. Peyron has died at the age of ninety. Born November 13, 1933 the daughter of Clement and Marie Peyron. Emily graduated from Williams High School and the Berkshire Business College, before joining Wheeler & Taylor Insurance of Great Barrington. In 1960 Emily began assisting her father in his capacity as gardener and caretaker on...
Carol E. Purcell
Oct 26, 2024
Long time resident of Great Barrington, MA, Carol Purcell died on Saturday morning, Oct 26, 2024.
Born in 1930 in Riverside, CA, she was the daughter of Ezra and Edith Egly. Carol lived on six continents before she and her husband Arthur retired.
Past president of the People’s Pantry in Great Barrington, she has been...
Viola Patricia Keefner
Oct 11, 2024
Viola Patricia Keefner, a beloved member of the Great Barrington community, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at the age of 84. Born March 18, 1940, Pat dedicated nearly four decades of her life as a seamstress at Country Curtains, where her talent and creativity brought joy to countless customers.
Pat was pre-deceased by her devoted...
Tenney E. Fales
Oct 4, 2024
Tenney Emerson Fales passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Egremont, MA on Friday, October 4, 2024. He was the son of the late James Babcock Fales and Charlotte Alice Fales (Marshall).
His boundless energy and welcoming spirit will be greatly missed.
Tenney is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda Hryckvich...
Alphonse J. Antico
Sep 30, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Alphonse J. Antico, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle, on September 30, 2024. His magnetic personality, boundless love, and compassion touched everyone around him.
Born on October 12, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, to Frank and Mary (Amendola) Antico, Alphonse proudly served...
Joseph Harden Reich
Sep 29, 2024
Joseph Harden Reich, aged 89, of Fisher Island, FL died peacefully on Sunday, September 29th 2024, at his beloved family home in Sheffield, MA. Joe was born December 16th, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA. and lived there and in Charleston, WV as a child. He entered Cornell University at the age of 16, where he met his wife, Carol Friedman;...
Margaret R. Mansfield
Sep 20, 2024
Margaret R. Mansfield, 85, of Great Barrington, MA passed away on September 20th, 2024.
Margaret was born on February 16th, 1939 in Pittsfield, MA to parents Cornelius and Minnie Golden.
Margaret worked for a time at the Berkshire Eagle and was a dedicated house keeper. She also found much peace as a devout Jehovah’s Witness....
Rosemary Eileen Rahn
Sep 18, 2024
Rosemary is an eternal light who continues to live through every soul she touched including her mother Kim Rahn, sister Delia Rahn, grandmother Gay Rahn, cousin Keira Whitehead, all of her friends and family and surrounding community.
“Walked towards what seemed like the edge of the world, took a breath and let the summer air swirl through...
Robert W. Norris
Sep 12, 2024
Robert W. Norris Great Barrington Massachusetts January 31, 1938-September 12, 2024.
Bob Norris passed away peacefully graced by the presence of his loving family. Born in Marshalltown, Iowa, Bob never forgot his heartland roots. He graduated from Grinnell College with a BA in Economics and received his MSc in Industrial Management from MIT. He went on to...
Alan Glackman
Sep 9, 2024
Alan Glackman of Great Barrington passed away peacefully at Berkshire Medical Center September 9, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Benes, his sister Elaine of North Carolina, his brother Arnie of Las Vegas, and his nieces and nephews.
He was born in Miami Beach, Florida and moved to the Berkshires in...
Rosemary Carpenite
Sep 7, 2024
Rosemary Carpenite, 89, a long time resident of South Egremont, MA who recently relocated to Canaan, CT died on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
Rosemary was born July 6, 1935 in Flushing, NY to Leo and Dorothy Reichert. She had an idyllic childhood in Pelham Manor, NY, where she was raised with her sister, Dorothy and brother, John....
Bruce H. Person
Sep 7, 2024
Dr. Bruce H. Person of Sheffield, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 7th. Born on June 4, 1943 in Meriden, Connecticut, Bruce was the beloved son of Mary (Shumway) Person and E. Herbert Person. He is remembered for his dedication to family, profession, and community.
Bruce graduated from Maloney High School in...
Nancy M. Kreis
Aug 26, 2024
Nancy M. Kreis died after a brief illness on August 26, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born to John and Dorothy Clay on May 10, 1948, the first of two children. She grew up in Groveland, but lived most of her life in Sandisfield with her last few ...
Francene Marie Provost
Aug 25, 2024
Francene Provost (Shaw) aged 60 died peacefully on August 25, 2024 at Fairview Commons after a brave struggle with multiple health issues. She was surrounded by the love and prayers of family, friends, and the wonderful caring staff at Fairview Commons.
Francene was born April 15, 1964, in Pittsfield. She served in the US Navy from 1981...
Christopher Robert Riddle
Aug 24, 2024
Christopher Riddle, the esteemed trombonist and leader of the Nelson Riddle Orchestra, has passed away at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer. He died peacefully on August 24, 2024.
Born on May 8, 1950, in Los Angeles, California, Christopher Robert Riddle was the son of legendary arranger and composer Nelson Riddle and his...
Nixsa Marzan Mills
Aug 23, 2024
Nixsa Marzan Mills, formerly of New Marlborough, died on August 23, 2024 at Hillcrest Commons after a long illness.
Born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, she moved as an infant with her parents to the New York City area, eventually settling in Spanish Harlem and later the Bronx.
She was the eldest of five siblings and...
Lavon D. Frye
Aug 15, 2024
Lavon Darlene Husom Frye “Vonnie” of Lenox, Massachusetts passed away on August 15, 2024.
She was born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to Melvin and Alma Peterson Husom. She graduated from Dodgeville High School in 1946, after which she worked for Farmers Mutual Insurance company in Madison, Wisconsin. It was in Madison where she met Kenneth Frye, an army...
Alan Bruno Piccin
Aug 15, 2024
Alan "Al" Bruno Piccin, 89, veteran of the Big Band Era, passed away on August 15, 2024.
Alan was a professional, multi-instrumental musician who played saxophone, clarinet and flute. His impressive career spanned many decades. Early in his career, he toured with the bands of Woody Herman, Artie Shaw, Doc Severinsen, the Boston Pops, and countless others....
