All Tributes

Christine Elizabeth Delph, 40 years young, was taken from this world and entered into the arms of Jesus with the angels on Thursday, May 4, 2023 after a hard fought battle with breast cancer. Christine was born in Coupeville, Washington on June 9, 1982. She was a daughter of Susan Joan Delph and the late Michael Lynn Delph and grew up in Oak Harbor, Washington. She was educated in the local schools there and went on to join the US Airforce and honorably served our Country for two...

Theresa Marie (Pitroff) Pfister, died two days after her 70th birthday at Berkshire Medical Center on May 28, 2023. Born in Adams on May 26, 1953, Theresa was a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy M. (Ruprecht) Pitroff. She was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Hoosac Valley High School.  She was a dedicated employee and hard worker. She started her career at Arnold Print Works and later worked for the Waverly Mill and then for Aladco Linen Services for many...

Mr. Matthew John Arico (Matt), age 37, of 10 Greenwood St. in Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away in his home on Saturday, May 13, 2023. He was the beloved son of John J. and Jacqueline M. Cormier Arico of Hinsdale, Massachusetts, born on May 28, 1985. Matthew received his education from the local schools of Pittsfield and earned his GED in 2003. Prior to a life-changing accident, he was enrolled in the management trainee program at Dunkin Donuts in the Williamstown, Massachusetts...

Mati Kiin, age 72, of West Stockbridge died Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born in Wollongong, Australia on May 6, 1951, Mati was a son of Estonian refugee parents, Leonard Kiin and Vaike Sucharov. He and his family moved from Australia to Lakewood, NJ when he was twelve. In high school, he exceeded at soccer, shotput and spent many hours with friends surfing off Manasquan Beach. Mati went on to earn two Masters Degrees, one from American...

N. Kevin "Chip" Dean, age 69, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 in Pittsfield, after a brief illness.  Born in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on March 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Norman C. and Helen Phair Dean. Chip was educated in the local schools and was a 1971 graduate of Pittsfield High School. He obtained his Electricians' license on March 24, 1975.  Prior to that, Chip at age of 13, worked doing various odd jobs for the former family business, William L....

Mrs. Pauline J. Mayo Gregory, age 91, of Summerfield, FL passed away October 7, 2022. She had been a resident there since 1998. Born in Pittsfield, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Orette Duchesneau Mayo. Educated in the local schools, Pauline was a 1949 graduate of Pittsfield High School. Pauline was initially employed at the G.E Ordnance System until she and her late husband Winthrop W. Gregory, Jr., began their family. Later, returning to the work force, she became employed as...

Heather Sawyer, age 47, of Pittsfield died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Watertown, NY on December 12, 1975, Heather was a daughter of the late Cheryl Easton. She was raised in Watertown and attended the local schools there. When she turned 18, she moved to Pittsfield to be with her sister Danielle. Heather was a sensitive, kind and generous person, finding great fulfillment in helping others. She spent much of her life as a home health aide and would often go out of her...

Mr. Harold Mason Knapp, age 96, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by loving family following a period of recent decline.  Harold was born in Cortland, NY on May 13, 1926 the only son of the late Harold and Kenneith (Pratt) Knapp. He was raised in Springfield , MA and joined the US Navy during WWII on May 19, 1943 at only 17 years old. Harold was proud of his military service and often spoke of his time on the submarines. He was honorably discharged on...

Michael Edward Gerhard, age 67, of Pittsfield died Monday, April 17, 2023 at Berkshire Medical Center after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Michael was born on November 17, 1955 a son of the late Edward and Inez Gerhard in Pittsburg, PA where he was raised until his family moved to Irwin, PA when he was 10. He was a 1974 graduate of Norwin Senior High School where he finished with honors. He then went on to attend the Greensburg campus of the University of Pittsburg from...

Ellen Margaret Young, age 84, passed peacefully into arms of Jesus on Easter April 9, 2023, in the comfort of her own home in Hinsdale, MA. Born on June 18, 1938 in Pittsfield, MA, a daughter of the late Helen (Killeen) and John H. Burns. She grew up here in our community and went on to graduate from Pittsfield High School in 1956. After high school, she began her career in secretary work at G.E. In the spring of the next year, on April 27, 1957 she married John "Jackie" H. Young...