Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Ms. Ilona A. Rubino, age 73, left this earth on the afternoon of Sunday, March 10, 2024. Her sudden passing has left a devastating void for her family and loved ones. Ilona was born on October 18, 1950, in Yonkers, NY  to Andrew Edward Lucas and Frances Catherine (Petula) Lucas. She grew up in Yonkers with her parents and...

Mar 2, 2024

“But the love will have been enough; all those impulses of love return to the love that made them. Even memory is not necessary for love. There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.”

― Thornton Wilder, The Bridge of San...

Feb 24, 2024

Cynthia Marie Keefner, affectionately known as "Pooh Bear," age 61, of Canaan, Connecticut, departed this life on the 24th of February, 2024. Born on the 22nd of September, 1962, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, she was the daughter to Viola Patricia Keefner and the late James Keefner Sr.

A woman of great spirit, Cynthia's generous heart and enduring...

Feb 20, 2024

On February 20th, 2024, (Arthur) Scott Bachetti of Sheffield, MA passed peacefully at his home with his family nearby. He will be deeply missed.

Scott was born on November 9, 1952 in Great Barrington, MA to Arthur Bachetti and Judy (Rood) Bachetti.

Right from the start, Scott did things “his way”. He always had a...

Feb 20, 2024

Emilia J. Bassett Fracasso, 85, formerly of Sheffield, MA died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Born in Adams, MA on April 11, 1938 she was the daughter of Robert Kleiner and Mary Bloniarz Kleiner. Emilia obtained her GED and worked in manufacturing for Bicron Electronics.

She and her husband Richard Bassett shared forty-two years of...

Feb 13, 2024

John Snyder, 83, resident of Great Barrington, MA, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Born in Egremont, MA on March 22, 1940, he was the son of William and Louise Morandi Snyder.

John was a husband, father, papa, and more. He was the supervisor of the minerals department for the company, Pfizer, for over forty plus...

Feb 9, 2024

Michael Heath, 61, of Main Street, died Friday, February 9, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, Ma following a brief battle with cancer.

A native and lifelong resident, Michael was born in Great Barrington, Ma on July 17, 1962 the son of the late Elery and Dorothy Ames Heath.  He attended local schools.

Michael...

Feb 8, 2024

Born in Tennessee in 1987, John Rybacki left us in February 2024, just shy of his 37th birthday.

You might say he lived large - John was a big guy with a big heart, a warm smile and a wide circle of family and friends who he adored.

John grew up in Great Barrington, MA,...

Jan 16, 2024

Gertrude Marie Bidwell Leuchs, 97, a longtime resident of Monterey, MA died in League City, TX, January 16, 2024.

Marie was born July 6, 1926 in Hartford, CT to Charles Alanson Bidwell and Gertrude Catherine (Hamilton) Bidwell. She grew up in Great Barrington, MA where her father was manager and vice president of Southern Berkshire Power and...

Jan 14, 2024

Susan Babson Young passed away comfortably of natural causes at her home in Sheffield, Ma on January 14, 2024.

She was born in Boston on June 22, 1939 to David L. and Katherine L. Babson. Susan was raised in Wellesley Hills, MA, and graduated from Vassar College in 1961. She spent 30 years as the library director...

Jan 8, 2024

Nabih Nejaime, 88, of Stockbridge, passed away peacefully Monday January 8th at Wingate Residence in Pittsfield, MA.

Born April 29th, 1935, in view of the Cedars in Maasser-el-Chouf, Lebanon to the late Najeeb and Adele Nejaime, Nabih was educated in hospitality and the culinary arts and worked in the finest Beirut hotels.

In the summer...

Dec 27, 2023

Luke R. Beckwith, 85, a longtime resident of Lee, Ma died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at home.

Born December 10, 1938 in North Adams, Ma he was the son of Clarence and Mabel (Rowley) Beckwith.

Mr. Beckwith served with the U.S. Airforce as an MP then with the Adams Police Department.  He owned and...

Dec 14, 2023

Eugene Wilson, Sr. 88, of Benton Avenue died December 14, 2023 at his home.

A native and lifelong resident he was born November 22, 1935 in Great Barrington, MA, the son of the late Otis and Maddie (Pope) Wilson.  He attended local schools.

Mr. Wilson was a staple at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington where...

Dec 14, 2023

Austin Vincent, 28, of Stockbridge, MA passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Born on June 23, 1995 in Pittsfield, MA he was the son of Deanna Siwek and Patrick Vincent.

Austin loved to be outdoors fishing and hunting.   He had a love for life and a million-dollar smile.  His kind heart was seen...

Dec 12, 2023

Alan (Al) J. Pavoni died at home on December 12, 2023, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Al was born on August 31, 1954 in Pittsfield, MA to Paul and Lena Pavoni. He grew up in Lee, MA and was in the first graduating class of Taconic High School in Pittsfield, MA...

Nov 27, 2023

Luke Olsen was born in NYC, April 6, 1966 and died peacefully but unexpectedly November 27, 2023.

He is survived by his father and stepmother, Clarke and Ria Olsen.

He was a skilled carpenter who taught himself to be capable in all aspects of construction. Luke was a generous soul who was liked by all...

Nov 27, 2023

Elizabeth “Bette” White, a longtime resident of Stockbridge, MA died on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Kimball Farms Nursing Center in Lenox, MA at the age of 98.

Born on February 17, 1925 in Springfield, MA she was the daughter of Adolpho and Alfonsina (Borgatti) Guidetti.  Following graduation from Bryant College Elizabeth worked as a “Breck Girl”...

Nov 26, 2023

Joel Lionel Margolis, 91, Advertising Executive and Entrepreneur, Beloved Father and Grandfather died peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Fairview Commons Nursing Center.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on May 28, 1932 to Alex and Esme (Woolf) Margolis, Joel received his undergraduate degree from Baruch College. After serving in the US Army during the Korean War...

Nov 17, 2023

Mark Eisen

1958-2023********

Mark Eisen was born in Cape Town, South Africa in 1958. He moved to the United States at the age of 19, attending USC in Los Angeles, California. Mark followed a creative path, becoming a fashion designer in Los Angeles then moving to New York City where he built an eponymous luxury...

Nov 14, 2023

Peter Whitney Strong, 99, died November 14, 2023.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 37 years, Emily Palfini Strong, his cousin, Robert Maytum and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Peter was an avid cross-country skier, cyclist, hiker and Buffalo Bills fan.  He proudly served his Country in WWII and enjoyed a career as an...