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It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of our dear loving father, Jim Gallagher, and "Poppy" to his grandchildren on Wednesday January 25, 2023. He has left this earth for eternal life, but he will always be with us in our hearts and spirit. Jim was born in Pittsfield a son of the late Margaret Louise and Edward A. Gallagher. He was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph's High School where he's remembered as an incredible 3 sport athlete and went on to attend Notre Dame on...

Glenn Arthur Grossjung, age 62, passed away in Florida on January 8, 2023 after struggling from a number of different health issues. Glenn was born on December 6, 1960 in Long Island New York to his loving parents, William and Arlene (Beck) Grossjung. Glenn graduated from Saint Dominic’s High School with the class of 1979. He then attended Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach Florida where he obtained a bachelors degree. After graduating from college Glenn spent...

In the hours before sunrise on Tuesday, January 17th, 2023, surrounded by a specific humor and bravado from the three grandsons at her bedside only a grandmother could truly appreciate, visits and calls from loved ones, and a daughter who never left her side, Rita A DeFino passed peacefully. Born in 1934 in Mechanicville, NY to first generation Italian Americans Dominico Henry Palmieri (1906-1990) and Rose Marie Marino Palmieri (1910-1999), Rita was the oldest of four full siblings and two...

Mrs. Josephine H. Hart DeLucas, age 93, of Pittsfield died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Springside Nursing Home. Born in Pittsfield on Mary 30, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen Houghtling Hart. She attended the local schools and was a graduate of Pittsfield High School. Mrs. DeLucas began her working career as a young woman in the mail room at General Electric Company and later worked as a mail clerk for Berkshire Life. In addition to raising her family, she worked...

Harvey Russell Drumm, 95 years old, currently a resident of Cheshire, passed away on January 8, 2023 after a short illness. He was born in Pittsfield, the son of the late Leslie and Mary Andrews Drumm. Mr. Drumm was educated in the local school system. He enlisted in the US Navy in April of 1944 and proudly served in World War II at the age of 17. After his honorable discharge in June of 1946, he became employed first at the General Electric Company Power Transformer Division for 20 years....

Warren “Punky” Leon Keeler, Jr., age 81, a resident of Epworth Arms in Pittsfield died peacefully surrounded by his family at Berkshire Medical Center on Thursday, January 5, 2023 after a long battle with Amyloidosis. Punky was born in Hancock, MA on March 1, 1941 a son of the late Warren L. Keeler, Sr. and Dorothy (Jones) Keeler. He grew up on Bull Hill Rd. in Lanesborough, attended the local schools and went on to serve in the US Navy. Punky was a Master Carpenter and worked...

Jennifer Angelec Pratt, of Pittsfield, died January 5, 2023 at the Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness.  She was born in Pittsfield on June 15, 1972, the daughter of Thomas W. and Linda M. Tucker Pratt. Educated in the local schools, Jennifer was a graduate of Taconic High School. Most recently, she was employed as a consumer research surveyor for all types of retail products and grocery items. Jennifer enjoyed coloring and drawing, as well as retailing and...

Marie Joan Lambert, age 88, a lifelong resident of Pittsfield passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on New Year’s Eve 2022. Marie was born in Pittsfield on April 2, 1934, a daughter of the late Peter Anthony Carnute and Philomena (Canino) Carnute. She graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1951 and worked for many years as a waitress at G.E.A.A. and later worked as secretary at General Electric Company. A fantastic baker, Marie was especially known for her delicious apple pie,...

Helen S. Fisher Reilly, age 80, of Lanesborough, died December 29, 2022 at her home after a long illness.  She was born October 25, 1942, the daughter of the late Samuel and Maria Fisher.  Helen’s crafting skills enhanced her entrepreneurship over the years. She at one time fashioned jewelry, as well as created hand painted designs on clothing and sold them at Camellia’s Fashion Shop. Her ability to interact with people and customer service skills served her well when...

Timothy P. O’Hearn, age 55, died unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2022. Born in Pittsfield on January 19, 1967, Tim was a son of the late Robert T. and Carolyn (Ruberto) O’Hearn. He was a 1985 graduate of St. Joseph’s High School and then went on to earn his associates degree from Berkshire Community College. He worked much of his life in banking and most recently had been employed by Greylock Federal Credit Union and was the assistant teller supervisor at the...