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Adelheid /Heidi Vandana Pramhas 65 of Pittsfield, MA passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday May 11th, 2022 . Vandana was born in Steyr, Austria on December 14, 1956 to Ernestine and Josef Pramhas . She is predeceased by her parents and long term partner Linda Erhard and leaves behind many close friends, her brother Horst Pramhas ( Austria) , and former husband Eric Sisler (Minnesota). As a youth, Vandana was a champion Slalom skier and was part of an Alpine Hiking Youth Club. She grew up in an idyllic mountain farming village in Austria where her brother Horst still lives. There she also studied and taught German to foreign student . As an adult, she...

Beverly Marie (Goodrich) Rinaldi, 89 of Cheshire, MA died Saturday May 7, 2022 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 10, 1933, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Parker) Goodrich. She graduated from the former St. Joseph's High School and the Berkshire Business College. Beverly worked at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for several years. Prior to returning with her husband to the Berkshires in 2020, Beverly lived in East Hartford, CT for 46 years. She was the widow of Anthony J. Rinaldi Sr. who died on January 23, 2021. They were married on July 23, 1967. Survivors include one daughter- Lynne Ramer of Farmington, CT and one...

Guy Noto, age 100, passed away peacefully at Berkshire Medical Center, with his children by his side. He was born on February 24, 1922 in the town of Molochio, Provincia di Reggio Calabria, Italy. He was the son of Giuseppe Noto and Vita (Bovalina) Noto. He moved to the United Stated in 1935 with his family, settling in Pittsfield, MA. Guy was educated in the Italian schools and then in the Pittsfield Public Schools, graduating from the Carpentry Program at Pittsfield High School. A member of the Greatest Generation, Guy served in the United States Army, 115th Ordnance Company, as a Tech Sergeant, during World War II. His unit was responsible for the building of the Burma and Ledo...

Laura Jane Graham, 67, of Becket, MA died Sunday April 24, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Staten Island, NY on November 25, 1954, a daughter of the late John Walter Graham and Catherine Regina (Cattafesta) Graham. Laura graduated from Millburn High School, NJ, and went on to earn a Master's Degree in English and Ph.D. in Theatre History/Critical Studies from UCLA. Laura was the producing director for the Lee Strasberg Creative Center in West Hollywood, CA where she received the Dramalogue Critics Award for Best Director, her lead actor, Andrew Prine, Best Actor, for her production of "Buried Child" by Sam Shepard. She also served as a director/professor at CUNY...

Michele Elaine Beaulieu, 68, of Pittsfield, MA died on Friday, April 22, 2022 at her home. Calling hours for Michele will be on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 PM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA. Burial will be private. Donations in her memory may be made to Berkshire Humane Society. You are welcome and encouraged to share your photos and memories during this time as we honor the life of Michele. To view the complete obituary or add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

Anthony P. "Tony" Asci Jr., 82 of Estero, FL passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2022 peacefully at his home with his children by his side. Born in Pittsfield, MA on June 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Anthony P. "Tony" and Lucy F. (Meledeo) Asci. Tony graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1958 and was a former communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. He served in the US Coast Guard before moving to Miami, FL in 1961 where he was employed by Royal Plating Co. During the 1960's he led a rock & roll band around the Miami area and was later hired at Eastern Airlines in the early 1970's where he worked for 20 years as a mechanic. In 2002 he married the former...

Emma Francis Pizzuto Dobrowolski passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on April 12, 2022. FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for Emma Dobrowolski will be celebrated Monday April 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Mark's Church by the Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA. To read the complete obituary or add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.

Arthur John Wallace III, 69, of Pittsfield, MA died Friday April 1, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in New Haven, CT on June 23, 1952, son of the late Arthur John Wallace Jr. and Geraldine Anita (Coveyduck) Wallace. He grew up in Pittsfield and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1970. Art was an avid bowler and could be found at Ken's Bowl every Saturday morning from the time he was a little boy. He bowled on the Saturday morning kid's league and, as an adult, on several men's and coed leagues. Art reached every serious bowler's goal twice by bowling two 300 games, one of which occurred in April, 1990. Almost every day, he was out in the backyard playing Wiffle Ball...

Clara May (Bercury) Dash, 81 of Pittsfield, MA died Wednesday March 30, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 17, 1940, a daughter of Frederick L and Dorothy (Thebodo) Bercury. She attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1958. Clara held a variety of jobs at local companies including Mohawk Beverage, Berkshire Eagle, General Electric, various retail stores, and the cafeterias of the Pittsfield Public Schools. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church and was a member of its Rosary Society. Clara enjoyed quilting, knitting and sewing. She also enjoyed bowling and playing golf. Survivors...

(Pittsfield) - Ellen Marie McKeever Cutler, 71, longtime resident of 51 Brookside Drive in Pittsfield, died peacefully on Monday, March 28th, 2022 at home, surrounded by her family, following a valiant and brave three year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Pittsfield on March 6th, 1951 to the late Francis J. McKeever Sr. and Mary (Raftery) McKeever, Ellen grew up in the North End of Pittsfield in the midst of the baby boom and General Electric era, attended the former St. Charles Elementary School, and was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph's Central High School, where she graduated fourth in her class and was twice named Prom Queen. Continuing her education, Ellen earned an associate's...

Mary E. Palano, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a brief illness on March 19th, just three days short of her 96th birthday. She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and one incredible cook and seamstress. She was born March 22, 1926 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Ernesto and Annunziata (Abbaticola) Venturini. She was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Mary worked at the Glix Brand, Coat Factory, England Brothers before she became a Tester of Bushings and Transformers at General Electric. She retired in 1988. She enjoyed bowling, bocce, and card games: she was an avid pitch player. Mary was a member of the...

Donald C Sugarman, 75, loving husband and devoted father, was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer and passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2022, following treatment for a pulmonary embolism. He was born February 17, 1947 in Meriden, CT to Lester and Ruth (Kalman) Sugarman. He attended Meriden Public Schools, graduated from Tufts University in 1969, and received his Masters from Union College. He had resided in Pittsfield, MA since 1974, employed for many years by General Electric and later retired from General Dynamics. He enjoyed long walks at Onota Lake with his wife and college love Phoebe, spending time with his sons Aaron and Adam and their spouses Tammy and...

Daniele DiNicola, 98 of Charlotte, NC and formerly of Pittsfield, MA died Thursday March 3, 2022 at Atrium Health-Pineville in Charlotte. He was born in Sambuceto, commune of San Giovanni Teatino, Province of Chieti, Italy on December 13, 1923, a son of Mauro and Emilia DiNicola. He attended school in Italy. Daniele was honorably discharged from the Italian Air Force. In 1952 he joined his brother Antonio in Lagunillas, Venezuela and worked for the Shell Oil company. He returned to Italy in 1958. Daniele came to the United States in 1971 and, once again joining his brother Antonio, was employed at General Electric Co. (GE) in Pittsfield in its Power Transformer Division for most...

Marilyn Iris Liebowitz born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to Eva and Julius Lampert died peacefully on March 1, 2022. Her zest for life, culture, art and travel, "Pittsfield days" and fond memories will be passed on to her beloved children Alisa Liebowitz; Jay and Janet Liebowitz; Jill and Bill Burkart, beloved grandchildren Erin Clott; Ryan Clott; Jason Liebowitz and Anat Chemerinski; Kenny Liebowitz, beloved great grandchildren Kaiden Shepherd; Zev Liebowitz; Ori Liebowitz A Graveside service will be held on Sunday March 6, 2022 at 2:30 PM at Knesset Israel cemetery in Pittsfield. Donations to the Ukraine Emergency Fund-The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. To add to the Book of...

Carol Ann (Porter) Polidoro, 68, of Pittsfield, MA died on Monday February 21, 2022 at Craneville Place in Dalton, peacefully with her son by her side. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on August 17, 1953, a daughter of the late Marshall Andrew Porter Sr. and Ann Marie (Cassidy) Porter. Carol attended Dalton Schools and graduated from Wahconah Regional High School with the class of 1972. She was primarily a homemaker devoted to her family. In her younger years she worked at Miss Hall's School. Carol enjoyed crossword puzzles and TV crime dramas. Carol was the widow of Alfred A. Polidoro Jr. who died on May 12, 1987. They were married on September 17, 1976. Survivors include two...

Our beloved father, brother, grandfather, uncle and cousin David Lee White, 75, of Pittsfield passed away suddenly at Berkshire Medical Center on Monday February 21st, 2022. David was born on September 16th, 1946 to Argie Lee White and Rita Inez (Taglieri) White. David attended local schools, graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1965. After a year of college, David left to join the Air Force where he found his passion and stayed for the next 20 years, retiring as Staff Sergeant. David was a veteran of the Vietnam War. His tours included Vietnam, Thailand and Korea. After retiring, David returned to Pittsfield to be with family. David is survived by his 5 children Michael White of...

In loving memory of Melissa Mae Morrell, 62 years old, who sadly lost the fight after a long, difficult battle. She was born February 26, 1959 in Pittsfield, MA, to devoted parents George C. Morrell and Marjorie (Vincent) Morrell. She attended Taconic High School and furthered her studies at the Bauder Fashion School in Miami, FL. She was always proud to be a mom, which she is to daughter, Janine Mae Abdallah, of Del Mar, CA. Melissa also loved cooking, music and spending time with her family. In her life, she held different jobs, but her true calling was in healthcare. She served others for years, as a devout Catholic and home-health aide. In the end, she was cared for...

Jeanne Nancy (Ellsworth) Clancy, 81 of Pittsfield, MA died on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on February 21, 1940 a daughter of the late Nelson C. Ellsworth and Cecilia A. (Szetela) Ellsworth. Jeanne attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. Jeanne worked at Berkshire Medical Center for many years as a switchboard operator until her retirement. Jeanne was a communicant of St. Marks Church in Pittsfield. She enjoyed playing bingo, taking trips to the casino, gardening, and spending time with her grand dog Colby who she adored greatly. Jeanne was a loving mother and grandmother....

Antoinette M. (Calderella) Gomes entered the kingdom of eternal life on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center. Toni was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 28, 1927, to Joseph L. Calderella, Sr. and Jenny (Lachina) Calderella. Toni graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945 and furthered her education by enrolling in and graduating from St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1948. Toni was a woman of high moral fiber and even higher character. In addition to the love and attention she gave to her family, Toni's life mission was helping others. To this end, she had a long and distinguished career as a Registered Nurse, retiring from the Berkshire Medical Center after 40 years of...

Nicholas James Papirio, 67 of Pittsfield, MA died on Friday December 31, 2021 at Berkshire Medical Center. He was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 7, 1954, a son of Elizabeth "Betty" (McAnanny) Papirio and the late Albert Anthony Papirio. He attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. Nick was last employed by the former Cinema Center. He enjoyed working on cars and was a master of fixing all things. Nick loved music, sports, drag racing, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and especially loved attending any and every sporting event his grandchildren participated in. Survivors include two daughters- Heather Anne Papirio and Nicole Adena Papirio, both of...

Mary Voci Reynolds Paquette, 95 of Pittsfield, MA died on Wednesday December 29, 2021 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility. She was born in Rome, NY on December 28, 1926, a daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Varano) Voci. She was a1945 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Mary was employed by General Electric. The Berkshire Eagle and the former First Agricultural Bank. She was a longtime volunteer at Berkshire Medical Center. Her passion was volunteering, church activities and spending time with her family. She leaves her son Mark Reynolds and his wife Karen of Pittsfield; her daughters Kimberly Reynolds of Boston, MA and Dawn Peterson of Gulf Shores, AL She also leaves her...