Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home

Mrs. Vivian Stalker, 73, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend died September 28, 2022 at her home in Ashley Falls following a courageous battle with cancer. Vivian is survived by her husband of 55 years, Harold Stalker, Sr., and their children William Stalker (Andrea) of Lee, MA and Harold Stalker, Jr. (Donna) of New Marlborough, MA and her grandson Ethan Stalker. She also leaves her brothers, Horace Robbins, Jr. of MD, Wayne Robbins of SC and John Daniels of NH. She was predeceased by two children John Henry and Corrine Stalker as well as by her sister Marion Consaul. SERVICE - The funeral service will be held on Monday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Finnerty &...

Mary E. Voos, 98, a longtime resident of Alford, Ma died Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ireland in 1924 to John and Mary Kelly. Mary was the youngest of seven children. Mary was educated with the Sisters of Mercy. She left Ireland to work in London at age 18. Mary's first job was assistant to the Headmistress at a boarding school. She also worked at private clubs in London. During her time in London she met many dignitaries especially during the coronation. She also met Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay who climbed Everest! The club she worked at sponsored the climb and they hosted a dinner to honor the group. Her work in the hospitality business...

Laura Keeney Tucker, 96, of East Road, Alford, died August 28, 2022 at Mt. Carmel Care Center in Lenox, MA. Born and raised in Alford, she attended Alford schools and Searles High School. She worked for the American Institute for Economic Research for 45 years, retiring as librarian in 1991. Laura is survived by her two sons, James and his wife Hae Kyoung of Ventura, CA, and Peter and his wife Priscilla ("Pat") of Alford, MA, nine grandchildren: Steven, Matthew, Megan, Emily, Amber, Sara, Danielle, Chauncia, and Stacey, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Tucker (1918-1985), and her companion, John Dunn. A celebration of life will be...

Vernon G. Reuss was a husband, father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, and patriot to his country as he served in World War II. Vernon passed away early Sunday morning, August 21st, at 99 years old, just four months shy of his 100th birthday on December 31st. He was the oldest living resident in his hometown of Stockbridge, Massachusetts, having lived here since 1983, with his family and loving wife, Diane, whom he shared a love of entrepreneurship and hospitality, serving guests from around the world at their business, The Stockbridge Country Inn, where Diane continues on, as Vern wished so. "Keep moving forward," was his motto he shared with many. Born in Blue Island,...

Mr. George Thomas Smith, 84, of South Egremont, MA and South Harbor, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, or as George would say, he was "gathered up". Depending on how you knew him, George was affectionally known as Georgie, GT, Bowtie George, HoHo and Dad. He was a man who wore many hats, literally and figuratively. His claim to fame was his longevity in any of his endeavors whether it be his volunteerism in his community, his adventures in his vintage MG, or his patriarchal care of his family. As he got on in years he was often heard saying "I've been doing this for ages" or something to that effect. Born February 17, 1938, in...

Ronald Carpenter, a devoted husband and father, passed away on Friday, July 29th at the age of 74. Ron is survived by his wife, Odille, and his children, Jesse and wife, Amy, Eric and wife, Caron, Jamie and wife, Aline, Helen and husband, Bill, Chelsea and husband, Thomas, brothers, Clyde and wife, Janet, Greg and wife, Sonnie, and grandchildren Gwendolyn, Jack, Makayla, Isabelle, Brady, Madison, Teddy, and Declan. Ron is predeceased by his father, Walter, mother, Joan, and brothers, Fred, Mark, Kirk, and Jeff. Ron was born May 1, 1948 in Buffalo, New York. He grew up in Littleton, Colorado, where he graduated from Arapahoe High School. Ron then attended Wrangley College, where he...

Lorraine Marie (Wells) Ward, 87, a longtime resident of Great Barrington, Ma passed away peacefully on July 28, 2022. Lorraine was an only child, mother of seven, and wife to Donald Ward Jr. Born in Great Barrington on September 11, 1934 she was the daughter of Edward and Loretta (Whalen) Wells. She attended the local elementary and middle school and graduated from Searles High School in 1952. After graduating, Lorraine enrolled in St. Luke's Nursing School, Pittsfield, Ma by earning a scholarship from St. Peter's Parish. She worked at Fairview Hospital, which is where she met her husband, Donald. Lorraine and Donald married January 25, 1958 at St. Peter's Church. Lorraine was a devoted...

Jean E. (Pottle) Funk, 53, of Sheffield, MA passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on July 27, 2022 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer that began a year ago. Jean was born on February 27, 1969 in North Adams, MA as the first child of David and Marsha Pottle. In her youth, Jean was a three season accomplished athlete, member of the band, and NHS. After graduating from Mount Everett Regional High School in 1987, she went on to study insurance and consumer affairs at the University of Rhode Island where she played the flute in the marching band. Jean met the love of her life, Michael Funk, in 1987 when she was 18. The two were married in 1991 and settled in...

Joyce Trautt Hovey, 87, a longtime resident of Stockbridge, MA died July 20, 2022 at Kimball Farms in Lenox. Born in Drexel Hill, PA on March 6, 1935 she was the daughter of George R. and Elsie Banner Trautt. She grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from West Chester University, West Chester, PA in 1957 with a BS in Education. A teacher for the Berkshire Hills Regional School District from 1970 until 1994, Joyce taught at the Village School, Plain School and Housatonic School before moving to Berkshire Country Day School from 1996 until 2001. Following her retirement in 2001 she did tutoring and volunteering. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge...

Florence Meehan Reynolds-Mullany, 87, of Great Barrington, MA passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Great Barrington. Born on September 6, 1934 in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Regina (Phoenix) Meehan. She graduated from St. Louis High School in Webster, MA and attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA. She was a Charter Member of the St. Louis League of Catholic Women. She was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and The Democratic Women on Wheels in Palmer, MA. She served on the Board of Directors of Fairways Condominium #7 in Ocala, FL for 9 1/2 years. She held various work positions in Great Barrington, MA and Pittsfield, MA with her last...

Florence Meehan Reynolds-Mullany, 87, of Great Barrington, MA passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 in Great Barrington. Born on September 6, 1934 in Webster, MA, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Regina (Phoenix) Meehan. She graduated from St. Louis High School in Webster, MA and attended Becker Junior College in Worcester, MA. She was a Charter Member of the St. Louis League of Catholic Women. She was also a member of the Ancient Order of Hiberians and The Democratic Women on Wheels in Palmer, MA. She served on the Board of Directors of Fairways Condominium #7 in Ocala, FL for 9 1/2 years. She held various work positions in Great Barrington, MA and Pittsfield, MA with her last...

James T. Collingwood, Jr., 63, passed away unexpectedly at home with his wife Theresa on Monday, June 27, 2022. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Theresa (Scapin) Collingwood, his son James III (Hilary) and his son Matthew (Joelle), his three grandchildren; Madeline, Isaac and Adalie who were the joys of his life, his best friend Dave Smith, his cousin "Charlie" Julie Hannum, his two brothers Jeffrey and Bruce and too many friends, family, and extended family to list. He also leaves his loving dog Morgan, and adopted dog Cookie. He was predeceased by his parents James T. Collingwood, Sr. and Betty Markham Collingwood. SERVICE - A service celebrating Jim's life will be...

Timothy Allen Briggs, 66, of Sheffield, MA passed away peacefully at home while watching golf in his favorite chair on June 25, 2022. Born in Great Barrington, MA on January 7, 1956, he was 1 of 7 children of Louise (Murphy) Briggs and the late Raymond Briggs Jr. and. He attended Monument Mountain Regional High School until his graduation in 1974. Tim worked at Custom Extrusions for 42 years where he started out as a machine operator and worked his way up the ladder to his last role as a Production Manager. He worked many years of swing shifts to finally land his day job for more consistency to his life. He wouldn't tell you, but he enjoyed the everyday challenges his work provided of...

David E. Kershaw, 79, of Ashley Falls, MA and formerly of Lockport, NY died on June 18, 2022. He leaves behind his wife Mary; daughters, Terri (Martin) Spencer of Lakeland, FL and Lisa (late Mark) Denico, twin sons Kevin and Keith Kershaw all of Lakeland, FL along with his sisters Karen Langdon and Carol Vaughn. He also leaves his grandchildren Amanda Thrower, Michael Thrower, Maredith Fleck, Anthony Fleck, Andrew Kershaw, and Tristen Kershaw as well as six great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Katherine Kershaw and brother, James Fairfield Kershaw. SERVICES - A service celebrating the life of David E. Kershaw will be held on Wednesday, June 29th at 11:00...

Myron P. Wartella, 57, of Great Barrington, MA passed away on June 3, 2022 surrounded by his family at BMC due to complications related to MS. He was born January 5, 1965 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Agnes (Biscotti) Peron and the late Myron M. Wartella. The family moved to the Berkshires in 1966. For the past 18 months he has lived at Fairview Commons in Great Barrington. Myron was a 1983 graduate of Mount Everett Regional High School. He was a skilled percussionist and athlete. Myron entered the United States Navy in June of that same year. He served until 1987 when he was honorably discharged. Myron was part owner of The Touch of Class Sports Bar. Myron worked as an electrician for Charles...

June Isabelle Bliven Crandall, 94, of Otis, MA passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 31, 2022. The daughter of the late Raymond F. and Irene Dorhamer Bliven, she was born June 27, 1927 in Otis and attended local schools. She was a graduate of Lee High School, class of 1944 and Iowa State University, class of 1948. She taught school in Yarmouth, MA before marrying her late husband, Lorn C. Crandall, Sr. on December 24, 1949. They settled in Otis and raised twelve children together. June is survived by five sons, Lorn Crandall, Jr. of Deland, FL, Charles Crandall, Brian (Lucy) Crandall, James (Mimi) Crandall, and Nathan Crandall all of Otis, MA, four daughters, Rindalee (Victor)...

Charles Compton Wales, 100, a longtime resident of Willard Hill Road died on May 31, 2022 at his home in Stockbridge, MA. Born May 15, 1922 in Detroit, Michigan he was the son of the late Charles and Erma Compton Wales. He attended local schools and went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy, class of 1943. During his Naval career Charles served on various ships including the USS Lansdale which was sunk in April 1944 in the Mediterranean Sea. He was stationed in Newport, RI, Norfolk, VA, San Francisco, CA, Guam and Jacksonville, AL where he was honorably discharged in June 1956 at which time the family made their home in Stockbridge. Upon relocating to Stockbridge Mr....

Betty E. (Salois) LeGeyt passed away peacefully on May 17, 2022 at home with her family. Betty was born in Lynn MA on July 24th, 1938. The daughter of Frederick C. and Bertha E. Salois. She attended Lynn English High School and then attended Seminary at Boston University. Upon graduation she was assigned to two small rural churches in Western Massachusetts. Having grown up in the suburbs of Boston, this was a rather large change. One of the churches that she was assigned to was Trinity United Methodist Church of Ashley Falls. Immediately the women of the congregation saw an opportunity to play matchmaker and persuaded a reluctant young man to attend church to meet the new young minister. It...

Dr. Thomas (Doc) Livingstone Jr. born on July 19th 1949 passed away on May 13th 2022. Doctor Livingstone was passionate about his dentistry practice and more importantly how he could serve the people who visited his office. He wanted everyone who came in to feel relaxed, comfortable, and part of his dentistry family. For years he took his beloved dogs Olive and Lucy to work each and every day. Olive would greet you at the door and Lucy would sit in your lap while the dentist went to work. He served many people in our community for many years and all who knew him in any capacity called him "Doc". He was born in Teaneck NJ, and spent his dentistry residency in New York City. When he came to...

Susan Marie Le Geyt, 57, passed away at her home on April 30, 2022. Born September 19, 1964 in Great Barrington MA, she was the first child of Richard and Betty Le Geyt. Susan was very passionate about learning and was always open to learning new things any chance she got. She had a special interest in history, loved trying new crafts, gardening, puzzles and reading. She was involved in many things at the Sheffield Senior Center and had been a member of the Sheffield Historical Society. She went to the University of Albany to get her Master's degree in Library Science. She worked for both the Bushnell Sage Memorial Library in Sheffield and the Mason and Ramsdell Libraries in Great...

Micheline LaGuilhomie of Stockbridge passed away suddenly April 27, 2022. Born in Paris August 29, 1925 to Roger and Lucienne LaGuilhomie, Ms. LaGuilhomie was a teenager in Paris during the German occupation and joined the French Feminine Armed Forces following the liberation of Paris in August 1944. After the war, she often could be found jitterbugging with her friends to the music of the great big bands of the era, such as Artie Shaw and Glenn Miller. Micheline led a rich and varied life - working as translator, writer, and educator. In the early 1960's she taught French at the Stockbridge School in Lenox, which became the DeSisto School. She later started a small school in Stockbridge...