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Margaret (Eastman) Richardello, 92, of Adams, MA, died peacefully on May 7, 2025, after failing health the past year. She was born on August 15, 1932, in South Gardiner, Maine, to Lorenzo and Emma (Crossman) Eastman. She attended schools there before her family moved to North Adams during her junior year of high school. She graduated from Drury High School in 1949. Marge met her husband, Alfred, on New Year's Eve 1950 when her dad brought him home to meet his youngest daughter. He and Al played many years in a popular area orchestra, and music became an important part of her life. It wasn't a celebration without Al playing the accordion and Margie singing. She loved cribbage and...

Carol Jane (Cimonetti) Cantoni, 90 of North Adams, MA died Thursday April 24, 2025 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on September 17, 1934, a daughter of William Edward Cimonetti and Leonore Julie (Duperault) Cimonetti. She attended schools in Readsboro and graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School. Carol graduated from North Adams State College with a master's degree. She was an elementary school teacher for the city of North Adams from 1958 until her retirement in 1997. Carol was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church where she taught CCD. Carol was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed trips to the ocean, puzzles and...

Barbara Linn Morey Barbara Morey passed away on April 15, 2025, in Williamstown, MA. Born Barbara Linn Estep on December 9, 1933, to Walter Blair Estep and Hazel Rene Henderson in Youngstown, OH, Barbara was the eldest of four children. She grew up on Maple Drive in Woodworth, graduated in 1951 from Boardman High School and continued her education at Penn State University, where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority, and studied biology and English, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1955. Barbara established a career as a full-time and substitute teacher and tutor that spanned four decades in several school districts, including Western Reserve and South Range. In 1958,...

John Richard Leu, age 92, longtime resident of North Adams, MA, passed away on April 14, 2025 in Phoenixville, PA. He was the beloved husband of 70 years of Edith A. (Townsend) Leu. Born on January 12, 1933 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John J. and Gertrude S.H. (Bode) Leu. Mr. Leu was a graduate of The Choate School in Wallingford, CT and received his bachelor's degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He served honorably as an officer in the United States Army, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant while serving post-WWII in Germany. Mr. Leu, known to all as Jack, was a respected businessman in North Adams through various ventures. For...

Susan Lee Haff (Markham), 85, died at home after a short battle with cancer, cared for in her final months by her children and daughter-in-law. She was born in Fort Edward, NY on February 12, 1940 to Charles and Blanche (Wiggins) Haff, and had an older brother, Daniel. She is survived by her son Jim Markham (married to Emmy Howard; children Lucas and Eva), daughter Amy Markham, sister-in-law Stephanie Haff, nieces Jennifer Goulding (husband Dennis) and Sarah Stanganelli (husband Joe and their children Jack and Julia) and nephew Denniston Haff. Family activities and a love of music, gardening, volunteering, nature, travel and helping others brought joy to her life. She will be remembered...

Susan Lee Haff (Markham), 85, died at home after a short battle with cancer, cared for in her final months by her children and daughter-in-law. She was born in Fort Edward, NY on February 12, 1940 to Charles and Blanche (Wiggins) Haff, and had an older brother, Daniel. She is survived by her son Jim Markham (married to Emmy Howard; children Lucas and Eva), daughter Amy Markham, sister-in-law Stephanie Haff, nieces Jennifer Goulding (husband Dennis) and Sarah Stanganelli (husband Joe and their children Jack and Julia) and nephew Denniston Haff. Family activities and a love of music, gardening, volunteering, nature, travel and helping others brought joy to her life. She will be...

Ferdinand Carl Sherman "Ferdy" age 95 of Adams Massachusetts, died April 6th 2025 at the North Adams Commons of natural causes. Born in Cheshire Massachusetts July 16th 1929, he was the son of the late Warren and Josephine Curtis Sherman. Ferdy graduated from Adams High School and entered the Army in 1951 and honorably discharged in 1956. Ferdy worked at the Adams Supermarket, Adams Waste Water Treatment Plant, retired from the Berkshire Gas Company as a dispatcher. After retiring he continued working for the town of Cheshire Cemetery for many years. He was a member of the Adams Alert Hose Number One, Berkshire Masonic Lodge being Grand Master and participant for over 60 years, Adams Lions...

Judith Mary Franzoni died on April 6, 2025 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams on October 15, 1940, the daughter of the late Claudio Geno Franzoni and Delia (Morin) Franzoni. Judy attended Haskins School and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1959. She was employed by Sprague Electric for many years, retiring to care for her parents, with whom she made her home. Family was the most important thing to Judy. Judy loved to travel. She enjoyed going to New York City to see Broadway shows as well as traveling abroad, including making nine trips to Italy to visit family. Like her beloved brother, Judy loved to bowl. What she lacked in skill she made up for...

Armand Joseph Senay, 94, of North Adams, MA, died April 3, 2025 at North Adams Regional Hospital. He was born in North Adams on January 19, 1931, a son of the late Joseph Henri and Aurore "Ora" (Chenaille) Senay. Armand attended local schools graduating from Drury High School. After high school he graduated from ICS in Scranton, PA with an accounting degree. Armand worked as a comptroller in the filter division at Sprague Electric and General Electric. Armand served in the Army obtaining the rank of Sergeant during the Korean War assigned to the 74th Eng. Combat Battalion from Dec. 1952 - April 1954. During his service, he obtained the Korean War Veteran Service Medal with two bronze SVC...

Virginia Mary (Bajorin) White, 94 of Leicester, MA died Tuesday April 1, 2025 at Notre Dame Longterm Care Center in Worcester, MA. She was born in Worcester, MA on June 26, 1930, a daughter of Stanley and Mary (Crowley) Bajorin. She graduated from St. Peter's High School and Elms College in Chicopee. Virginia earned her master's degree from Worcester State College. Virginia was a math teacher at Bay Path Vocational High School in Charlton for over 20 years until her retirement. She had been a communicant of St. Columba Church in Paxton and was a daily communicant of the Notre Dame chapel. She was the widow of William Roland White who died on February 27, 1997. They were...

John Joseph Wall, Sr. died on March 25, 2025 at the age of 83. Born in Pittsfield, MA on March 2, 1942 to John Joseph Wall and Stella (Kordana) Wall, John attended Tucker School, graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1959 and from Alliance College in 1966. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. While enlisted and stationed in Detroit, John met Beverly Ann Marcus, whom he married on June 18, 1966. John and his beloved wife returned to the Berkshires to raise their family. John worked for General Electric and General Dynamics for over 40 years. John was Director of the Massachusetts Special Olympics Winter Games for many years, a Ski Patroller at Jiminy Peak, and a past...

Peter Gerhard Sandstrom, born November 8, 1938, in New York City, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 with his children by his side. He was the beloved son of Ruth Holton Sandstrom and Carl Johan Sandstrom and is predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol Anne Janssen, who passed away in 1992. Peter was a proud graduate of the Bronx High School of Science and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Amherst College in 1960. He then completed his doctorate in philosophical theology from Yale University where he met Carol, whom he married on June 11, 1966. Peter's academic career began in 1968 when he joined the faculty at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas, where he taught philosophy and...

Theresa Genevieve (Allard) Wood, 94, of North Adams passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 21, 2025. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will take place on Friday March 28, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St Elizabeth Church in North Adams. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral home, WEST CHAPELs, 521 West Main St. North Adams are Thursday March 27, 2025 from 4-7p.m. To view her full obituary please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

David "Poncho" Nassif Jr., age 66 of Savoy, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Wednesday at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones, after a hard-fought struggle with lung cancer. Poncho is survived by his wife, Lisa, with whom he built a beautiful life together over 48 years, son John (Nicole) Nassif, son Joshua Nassif, sister Darcy (John) Manos, two beloved grandchildren, Nolan Nassif and Madeline Nassif, brothers-in-law Gary (Barb) Tatro, Jeff (Kelly) Tatro, and Tim F. Tatro, Poncho's "partner in crime" his "grand dog" Jack, and many close and cherished cousins. Poncho was born on October 19, 1958, in Niskayuna, New York, to David Nassif, Sr. and wife Frances. Poncho...

Services for Donna Marie (Lentine) Dupree will be on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Southview Cemetery. To view the full obituary please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com

William Langdon Patterson, Jr Bill was born to William Langdon and Emily (Martin) Patterson in Hanover, NH He tagged along with parents living principally in Lowell, MA; Rochester, NH; and Alton Bay, NH (last family homestead). Bill graduated high school in Rochester, NH and entered the University of NH. The GI bill beckoned, so after completing the first year at UNH, he enlisted in the Army where he spent 18 undistinguished months, and 30 GI Bill months. Then back to UNH he received a BS and MS in chemistry. Then to chemical research at American Cyanamid in Stamford, CT. While there he married Betty Jaquith even though she could beat him at tennis. On to graduate school at Brown...

Sandra Sylvia (Rougeau) Bergeron, 91 of North Adams, MA died on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Williamstown Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on April 22, 1933 a daughter of the late Eugene & Theresa B. (Tessier) Rougeau. Sandra attended the Notre Dame Parochial School in North Adams and Sisters of St. Ann Convent in Montreal Quebec. Sandra worked for over 30 years at New England Telephone company as an operator and a long-distance operator. She retired in 1988 after 30 years of service. Sandra was predeceased by her husband, Paul R. Bergeron in 1985. She leaves her children, Donald Bergeron, David Bergeron and Daniel Bergeron as well as grandchildren, Collin Bergeron,...

Rosemarie (Sacco) Brierley, 84 of Clarksburg, MA died Saturday February 15, 2025 at North Adams Commons. She was born in North Adams, MA on May 13, 1940, a daughter of Nicholas Sacco and Marie Jane (LaCombe) Sacco. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Peter P. Sacco. She graduated from Drury High School. Rosemarie was first employed by the former Sprague Electric Co for several years until she started her family. After her children were grown, she worked at the former Roberts Company and was last employed at the pharmacy in the Stop & Shop Supermarket until her retirement. She was the widow of Gordon William Brierley who died on November 24, 2017. They were...

Sebastiana "Betsey" Maria Burdick, of Williamstown, MA passed away on February 11 at age 87. Born December 30, 1937 to Ida and Salvatore Gianquinto, she grew up in the Little Italy neighborhood of North Adams, MA. After graduating from St. Joseph's High School in 1955 with high honors, she went to work in the office of Wall-Streeter Shoe Co. In 1958, Betsey met Norman Burdick on a blind date; one week later, they were engaged. Norman had grown up a farm boy in Charlemont, MA. Although they came from different backgrounds, Betsey and Norman quickly discovered they shared similar plans, hopes, and dreams for the future. They married on August 9, 1958, at St. Anthony of Padua Church (now...

Robert Charles Morrison, 81 of Pownal, VT. died Thursday February 6, 2025 at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Charlemont, MA. on May 5, 1943 a son of the late Howard and Audrey (Pierson) Morrison. Robert graduated from the former Williamstown High School with the class of 1961. He was a dedicated truck driver for A.R. Sandri Inc. in Greenfield, Ma. from 1979 to 2008, Robert also worked for the Galusha Farm and Cricket Creek Farm in Williamstown and Hayden Oil Co. in North Adams, Ma. Robert and Carol enjoyed riding his motorcycle and taking many long trips. He enjoyed being in the outdoors especially on his farm in Pownal where he raised beef and...

Roy Martin Wilson, 78, of Clarksburg, MA died on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Roy was born in Providence, Rhode Island on June 18, 1946, the son of K. Howard Wilson and Charlotte (Martin) Wilson. Roy attended school in Northborough, MA and went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1968 with a bachelor degree in marketing. He enjoyed decades of his travels and calls on his many accounts who became longtime friends during his employment with RJ Reynolds and Commonwealth Brands. In addition, he took pride in the time he spent as an Infantry Staff Sergeant in the...