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Dorothy Ann “Dot” Stroup, age 69, a lifelong resident of Pittsfield passed peacefully Friday, April 19, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 7, 1954, Dot was a daughter of the late Robert S. Bristol and Dorothy A. (Gavin) Bristol. She attended Taconic High School and worked as a taxi driver for 13 years. Dot looked forward to spending time with her family, especially her children and later grandchildren. They lovingly called her “Mama Dukes.” She loved...

Cleante T. “Clem” Caryofilles, age 89, of Pittsfield died Monday, April 15, 2024 at Williamstown Commons. He was born in Stephentown, NY on March 3, 1935. Clem served in the US Army and upon his return home joined the Pittsfield Fire Department in June of 1964. He served as a Firefighter for 26 years before his retirement in August of 1990. Clem was also a skilled plumber and lent a hand to many families and fellow firefighters over the years. Clem was an avid hunter and spent...

Denielle C. VanZandt, age 48, of Pittsfield passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Born in Pittsfield on November 9, 1975, Denielle attended American School for the Deaf and Lee High School. There was never an animal Denielle met that she didn't instantly love. From cats and dogs, to goat and sheep, the smile animals brought to her face will never be forgotten. Denielle also loved showing her creative side and excelled at art. She had a great passion for painting and drawing. She will...

Kathleen Ann "Kay" Betters of Pittsfield passed away Thursday, April 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She resided at The Landing at Laurel Lake in Lee, MA for the last year and a half. She was an amazing 94 years young. Kay was born in Pittsfield on February 22, 1930, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna Mae (Herforth) Donaldson. She was educated in local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1947, and then from St. Luke's School of Nursing in 1950...

Harold E. "Mickey" Finn Jr., age 74, of Peru died at Berkshire Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Born on March 18, 1950, Mickey was a son of the late Harold E. Finn and Josephine Santoro Finn. He was educated in the local schools and earned his Bachelor's degree from Fitchburg State College. He went on to the Police Academy under Mayor Paul E. Brindle, III and was inducted into the Pittsfield Police Department in 1978. During his time on the force, he began as a...

Tammy Sue Blair, age 58, of Pittsfield passed away April 5, 2024. Born on September 11, 1965 in Albion, Michigan, she was a daughter of Sue Zuehlke and Burns Blair. Tammy is survived by her mother Sue, her daughter, Asia Roberts (Ryan), her son, Henry Rojas (Lauren), her beloved grandchildren, Deakan, Darrius, Jesse Jr., Isabell, Maddicyn and Harmonii, and her brother Timothy Blair. She was predeceased by her father, her paternal grandparents Mamaw and Papaw Blair and her maternal...

John Michael Trainor, age 80, of New Lebanon, NY died at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Born on April 19, 1943, John was a son of the late Francis Edward Trainor and Helen Elizabeth (Ferriter) Trainor.  He was the beloved husband of Brenda (Turner) Trainor and father of Melissa Trainor. He also leaves his siblings, Maureen Dolan (Michael), Eloise Trainor (Kay McMahon), and Brian Trainor (Diane), his sister-in-law Joanie Trainor, and many...

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Judith "Judy" Mary (Warren) Barry, beloved Wife, Mother and one of the proudest Grandmothers you could ever meet. Judy passed away Tuesday March 26th at Berkshire Medical Center, with her family at her side. Judy was born on December 27, 1941 in Pittsfield, MA, a daughter of the late Madonna and John Warren. A lifelong resident of Pittsfield, she attended local schools and was a 1960 graduate of Pittsfield...

Marjorie Thebodo Keehnle, 95, of Pittsfield passed away on March 20, 2024 at Kimball Farms Nursing Care Center in Lenox.  Born in Pittsfield on September 4, 1928, daughter of the late Lester and Mary Thebodo, she was educated in local schools graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1946. After high school Marge was employed by AT&T as a switchboard operator, leaving her job to focus on raising her four children. When her children were older she first worked for the Pittsfield...

Carolyn L. Drumm, 96 years old, currently of Cheshire passed away on February 29, 2024. She was born in Fall River, the daughter of the late Arthur R. and Gladys Chace Gardner. Carolyn graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945. Carolyn and the love of her life, Harvey, were married in 1948 and celebrated their 74th anniversary in 2022. Their family and homestead were a source of fun and excitement on Cloverdale Street for 16 years. They attended Immanuel Community Church and First...