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Christine Marie (Wall) Shaw, age 58, of Pittsfield passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. It could be said that Tina died of a broken heart after the loss of her son Ryan. Born in Pittsfield on October 29, 1963, Tina was the daughter of William H. Wall of Lenox and Cathy (Demarco) Duclos of Pittsfield. Tina did many different jobs over the years, but by far her favorite was being a mom and grandmother. She also spent many years as a house cleaner and was proud to...

John E. “Jack” Carroll, age 83, of Pittsfield passed away unexpectedly at Berkshire Medical Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Born in Pittsfield on November 23, 1938, Jack was a son of the late Eva (Panetti) and Edward F. Carroll. He graduated as the Valedictorian with the 1956 class at St. Joseph’s High School and he then went on to earn his degree from the former North Adams State College. He served in the US Army Reserves for 6 years and was stationed at Fort Dix....

    Richard David Petruzella, 78, of Midlothian, VA passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Wednesday, June 29th, surrounded by family.  Born on July 26, 1943 in Pittsfield, MA to Frank and Rose (Porcello) Petruzella, Richard was a 1961 graduate of Pittsfield High School and a 1977 graduate of North Adams State College (MCLA).  He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1964-1970.  He also served as a Director of the Greylock Federal Credit Union and...

Mr. Kenneth Charles Ramsdell, age 58, of Lanesborough, MA died unexpectedly on August 31, 2022 in Manhattan NY while there for business. Born on November 21, 1963, Ken was the son of Richard Robert Ramsdell and the late Rita May Matteson Ramsdell. He was educated in the local schools and was a 1981 graduate of Taconic High School. He went on to honorably serve in the US Air Force. Upon his discharge, Ken began his career as a medical engineer. He was a dedicated employee at Canon Medical...

Candice Bradley Warren, better known as Candi, age 73, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on September 6, 2022 after a brief illness. Born in Adams on February 7, 1949, Candi was the daughter of the late Marcel and Rina Roswell. She grew up in Adams and was a graduate of the schools there. She went on to work for General Electric Company as a transmission assembler and retired in 1991.  She adored her many pets over the years, especially her cats, and all animals and anyone who met...

E. Bruce Gorton, age 83, died after a period of declining health on Thursday, September 1, 2022 in the peace and comfort of the home he shared with his son and grandson in Pittsfield.        Born in Pittsfield on March 17, 1939, he was the son of the late George W. and Gertrude McCarty Gorton.  Educated in local schools, he attended St. Joseph’s Central High School.  Bruce was employed as an inspector, initially with General Electric Co. and...

Philip H. Green, age 65, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born in Newport, Vermont on September 24, 1956, Phil was a son of the late Robert A. Green and Diana (Kelley) Green. He was educated in the Pittsfield schools and was a 1975 graduate of Taconic High School. He married the former Melinda Lee Hamling on March 17, 1978 and shortly thereafter the two bought their home on 3rd street. Philip worked for Crane & Co. for 29...

Donna L. Nielson Garcia, age 66, of 15 Lincoln St. Pittsfield, died Friday evening at Mount Greylock Extended Care facility in Pittsfield. She was born March 14 1956 in the Bronx, N.Y., the daughter of the late William and Joan Nielson. She attended Walton High School in the Bronx and after moving to Pittsfield in 1990, she earned her GED. Primarily a homemaker, she was known to all as “Mom” and encouraged all who needed a meal and some friendship to share her home. As you would...

Robert Sidebotham, age 70, of Pittsfield, MA died peacefully at Berkshire Medical Center on August 30, 2022. He was born on January 3, 1952 to the late Frederick Sidebotham and Viola Sloat in Mt. Vernon, NY. Robert served in the US Air Force from 1970-1976, the US Army from 1976-1980 and The New York National Guard from 1981-2003. He also worked for the Redwood, NY, Fire Department and Ambulance Squad from 1994-2004. His last place of employment was at Hillcrest Commons Rehab and Nursing...

Roger C. Walczyk, age 98, was reunited with his beloved Patricia on Monday, August 22, 2022, the day before what would have been their 75th wedding anniversary. He died at Mount Carmel Care Center where he had resided since 2017. Roger was a patient and kind man who embodied the definition of being a true gentlemen.   Born in Pittsfield on April 17, 1924, Roger was the son of the late Bronislaw and Wladislawa (Zisk) Walczyk. He was a 1942 graduate of Pittsfield High School and...