David Jeremy Tanzman died early in the morning of February 27, 2021 in his home in Pittsfield, Massachusetts having bravely battled cancer for the past five months. David was born in North Adams on November 8, 1965 and attended Pine Cobble School, Mt Anthony Union High School and Franklin-Pierce College. He celebrated his Bar Mitzvah at the Congregation Beth Israel in North Adams. David was a sales representative at Oak and Spruce and had a busy landscaping business. He was an accomplished youth swimmer and he loved downhill skiing. David had a keen interest and knack for history especially the Civil War and the Pacific Theatre of World War II and was an avid reader. David was a good...

Rosemary Grace Pariselli Waitekus 1928-2021 It is with a heavy heart, that the family of Rosemary Pariselli Waitekus announces her passing on February 25th at Mt. Carmel Skilled Nursing Center in Lenox. She would have turned 93 on February 27th. Rosemary was born on February 27, 1928 to Angelina (D'Arcangelo) and Samuel Pariselli. She was one of six children - five girls and one boy. Born and raised in Pittsfield, she attended local schools and was a proud graduate of Pittsfield High School, Class of 1945. She enjoyed working at Eastover Resort in Lenox, The New England Phone Company, General Electric Company, and the former Notre Dame Middle School. In each place she worked, she...

Lois (Lindley) Rickert, 87 of Williamstown died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in North Adams, on May 3, 1933 a daughter of the late George & Tressa (Estes) Lindley. Lois graduated from Williamstown High School in 1951 and married Gerald "Gerry" Rickert on June 21, 1952, he died on February 3, 2018. Lois was employed at Rudnick Cleaners as a bookkeeper for four years. She then assisted her husband in the operations of the family business, Rickert Electric in Williamstown since its establishment in 1961. Lois was a lifetime member of White Oaks Congregational Church, in Williamstown. Lois held many positions including Sunday School Teacher,...

Guy Alan Tassone, 64 of North Adams, MA died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams, MA on January 16, 1957, a son of Joseph and Ann (Ziemba) Tassone. He attended the Drury High School, where he was a standout football player. Guy was last employed as a housepainter. He enjoyed sports, especially football and was an avid fan of the New York Yankees. He loved going to Saratoga Race Course in the summer with friends and family. Guy loved history and could recall the dates of most any event. He was particularly interested in war history. Guy enjoyed family dinners and would fondly remember the delicious meals served for years after. Guy...

Alice Lorraine (Bennett) LaFountain, 70, of Cheshire, MA died Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. She was born in Bennington, VT on March 10, 1950, a daughter of Lawrence Homer and Alice (Brayman) Bennett. She attended local schools and received her Associates Degree from Berkshire Community College. Alice was employed as a social worker by the Commonwealth of Mass DMR for 16 years until her retirement. Survivors include her daughter, Terri LaFountain of Cheshire, MA and six grandchildren- Arthur, Alice, Alicia, Michaela, Seth and Daniel. She also leaves six great grandchildren; two sisters- Helen Johnson and Rose Bassett of North Adams; one brother- Paul Bennett of...

Raymond Alton Porter, 91 of Adams, MA died Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Crystal, Maine on July 25, 1929, a son of Andrew and Sona Grace (Hamm) Porter. He attended schools in Maine and received an Associates Degree in Agricultural Engineering at the University of Maine at Orono. Raymond was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the US Army. He worked at General Electric Co in Pittsfield for many years until his retirement. Raymond was a member of the United Methodist Church of Cheshire and was a member of the Berkshire Lodge of Masons. Ray enjoyed gardening and selling his vegetables for 40 years at the North Adams Farmers Market,...

Eileen Alice (Ryan) Belanger, 92 of Port Orange, FL and formerly of Clarksburg, MA died Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Brookdale in Ormond Beach, FL. She was born in Adams, MA on November 9, 1928, a daughter of Leo and Frances (Cleary) Ryan. She graduated from the former Adams High School. Eileen was last employed by the Hoosac Bank in North Adams until her retirement in 1988. Before that, she worked at General Electric Co. and Montgomery Ward. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church where she served as a Eucharistic Minister and was a member of its Adoration Society. Eileen was a member of the Clarksburg Council on Aging. She was the widow of Robert Edward Belanger...

Kim Ann Costa (Renzi), 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family after a year-long battle against cancer. Kim was born on August 1, 1957 to James Renzi and Fay Canavan Renzi, both of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Kim was born and raised in Pittsfield and created a life and home that was filled with love and happiness. She married the love of her life, Horace J. Costa, Jr., not once but twice. She was an amazing cook but terrible at writing down recipes. She loved the sun and the ocean and created many memories with her family vacationing at the beach. She had a passion for horseback riding and playing the ponies at nearby race tracks. She gambled boldly, laughed...

Agnes Leona (Luczynski) Dickinson 84, of North Adams died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation in Bennington, VT. She was born in Clarksburg on May 22, 1936 a daughter of the late Raymond and Helena (Bourell) Luczynski. Agnes graduated from Drury High School and the former Bliss Business College. In her earlier years she was employed at North Adams City Clerk Office and then worked for 32 years at the General Cable Company in Williamstown. She was a communicant of St. Elizabeth Church in North Adams. Agnes loved to golf, bowl, sing and travel with her late husband, Louis A. Dickinson who died November 4, 2003. They were married on July 14, 1956. Survivors...

Fredric Louis George passed away on Tuesday February 16th, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. Fred was born and raised in Williamstown, MA and graduated from Mount Greylock High School in 1975. He attended North Adams State College. Fred was a jack of all trades, eager to help family and friends. His knowledge of auto body repair and vehicles was superior and had a notoriously good eye for matching paint colors. Fred knew how to fix anything from a shattered college art project to a broken carburetor. He was always happy to help anyone who needed it. Fred grew up working at his family's business, Sand Springs Pool. It was there, alongside his father, that he gained his knowledge and...

Lucille (Langlois) Cahoon 67, of Williamstown died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home. She was born in North Adams on March 13, 1953 a daughter of Rita (Champagne) Langlois and the late Arthur Langlois. She graduated from St. Joseph High School and then graduated from the McCann School of Cosmetology. Lucille was a cosmetologist for several years in Williamstown but was primarily a devoted and proud mother, daughter, sister and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, running and mountain biking. Survivors include her mother Rita Langlois of Williamstown and her children Cayla Cahoon of Albany, NY and Justin Cahoon and his companion Kimberly Brexler and their daughter Madison Brexler...

Jennie (Cozzaglio) Strange (90) passed away on February 16, 2021, in Bedford, New Hampshire. Jennie was born in North Adams, MA, on August 7, 1930, the daughter of Michael D. and Maria Rosina Cozzaglio. She attended North Adams schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1950. Jennie worked at James Hunter Machine Company for many years. She was last employed by Ames Dept. Store in North Adams until her retirement in 1990. In her day, Jennie was very socially active with the St. Anthony Rosary Society, Italian Girls Club, Socialette Club, and with golf, bowling leagues, and as a Girl Scout leader. In her retirement, she was a member of the Clarksburg Seniors,...

Lawrence C. Levin, passed away at age 83 on February 13, 2021, at home in Pownal, VT, surrounded by his loving family and faithful dog. A lover of nature, he spent many hours hiking and kayaking at his family cabin on Lake George, NY. Born in New Rochelle, NY, Mr. Levin graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Ohio State University in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was an entrepreneur, founder and President of Poly-Guard, Inc., manufacturer of plastic core plugs that he designed for the paper and plastics industry. He also founded Pomona Plastics, buying and reselling recycled plastic raw materials. Lawrence survived non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, thanks to a successful...

Robert William Rumbolt 76, of North Adams died Friday February 12, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Clarksburg, MA on August 18, 1944 a son of the late Henry "Tom" and Evelyn Rumbolt. Robert graduated from Drury High School and completed post graduate studies at McCann. He was employed as a draftsman for many years for the Sprague Electric Co. and General Electric Co. He was last employed at the Adams Community Bank. Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing and playing cards. He was a member of the Greylock Community Club, North Adams American Legion and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife of 54 years Nancy (Hillard) Rumbolt whom he married...

Lawrence Arthur Duby, 89 of North Adams, MA died Friday, February 12, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in North Adams, MA on October 19, 1931, a son of George and Yvonne (Garand) Duby. He attended the former Notre Dame Parochial School, graduated from Assumption High School in Worcester, and received his bachelor's degree from Bryant College. Lawrence was a veteran of the Korean War and served four years in the US Air Force. He was employed by the Eagle Lumber Company for many years until his retirement, and also worked as a carpenter for several years. Lawrence loved gardening, cooking, and spending time with his family. He was also an avid reader and in his younger...

Dorothy Frances (Vanhorn) Etman, 80, of 309 Beaver Street, North Adams, MA died Tuesday evening February 9, 2021 at home. She was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on February 20, 1940, a daughter of the late Howard Ellsworth Vanhorn and Helen Julia (Estes) Vanhorn. She attended schools in Williamstown, MA and graduated from Williamstown High School with the Class of 1958. She then attended Albany Business College, graduating in 1960. Dorothy (or "Dot" to many) was first employed by Sprague Electric Company as a Secretary. Later, she was employed at Dox Drugs, and Howard Johnson's, Hepburn's Doughnuts, and The Williams Inn as a waitress in Williamstown, Mass. Dorothy was a member of the...

Normand Henri Joseph Houle, 60 of Adams died on Monday February 8, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. Normand was born in Holyoke, MA on August 19, 1960 a son of Normand H. Houle & Theresa LaBonte Houle. Normand was employed by BFAIR Arcadia employment Advanced Flexible Components as a production worker. Norm loved life and enjoyed making other people laugh. He made holidays special for everyone-especially Christmas. In his spare time he enjoyed classic movies, dancing, music and more recently Bingo on Zoom! He taught us all how to not take the little things for granted. He will be greatly missed by many! Survivors include Normand's mother, Theresa Houle of Holyoke, as well as...

Michelle Marie Vincent, 56 of Pittsfield, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 6, 2021 while snowmobiling. Born in Pittsfield, MA on March 21, 1964, to James Edward and Doreen L. (Virgilio) Vincent, Michelle grew up in Dalton where she attended elementary school and then graduated from Wahconah Regional High School. She earned her degree from Berkshire Community College, in Pittsfield, MA, where she spent her adult life. Michelle's passions included travel, snowmobiling, skiing, and boating. She took several boating trips to Lake George, NY and went on snowmobile adventures in the US and Canada; there she embraced the culture, learned a little French and adored being one with...

Cecile Mae (White) Love 105, a lifelong resident of New Ashford, MA died on Saturday February 6, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born on the family farm in New Ashford on June 30, 1915 a daughter of the late Forrest and Estella (Nichols) White. Cecile attended the New Ashford One Room Schoolhouse, and went on to graduate from the former Williamstown High School. In her early years she and her late husband Saul were the caretakers for the Mt. Greylock Bascom lodge in the 1940's. Cecile was a longtime member of the Second Congregational Church in South Williamstown. She was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great- great grandmother. For those who know...

Alberto Pires, 85 of Pittsfield, MA died Saturday February 6, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 10, 1935, a son of Mario and Zulmira (Sequeira) Pires. He attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. Alberto (Al) was employed as a carpet installer for over 45 years, working at Haddad Rug Co., The House of Carpets and Monteleone Flooring. He was well known for the excellent work and requested by several families to install their carpeting. After retiring from carpet installing he worked at the Berkshire County Courthouse as a custodian for several years until retiring. Prior to his retirement Al and his wife Dottie...

Alice Rita (Morandi) Mirante, of North Adams, MA died peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Williamstown Commons. Gratefully, her family was allowed into the facility to be with her. She was born in North Adams, MA on April 27, 1927, a daughter of Peter and Cora (Cote) Morandi. She attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School in 1944. After high school, Alice was employed as a telephone operator for New England Telephone where she and many of her friends worked together. Later, she worked the switchboard at North Adams Regional Hospital, and then was employed as a paraprofessional for the North Adams Public Schools. In her final job, she came full circle and was...