Following a courageous battle of long illness, Bernice T. “Sis” Herrick, 84, died Sunday, July 17, 2022, one day shy of her 85th birthday, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. She was born in Pittsfield, MA on July 18, 1937 to the late Roy I. and Mary H. Herrick. Sis attended local schools and worked for Neisner Brothers Department Stores as Regional Trainer, Berkshire Armored Car Services, Crescent Creamery and BCAC. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, word games and each year looked forward to attending the opening of Saratoga Horse Racing. Bernice leaves a niece, Mary Ann Herrick and two nephews, Michael R. Herrick, Sr. (Mary Lou) and Robert E. Herrick, Jr. (Lori). Sis also leaves her childhood friend, Joan Carmona. In addition to her parents, Sis was predeceased by her two brothers, Charles M. Herrick, and Robert E. Herrick, and two sisters, Marion F. Herrick, and Carol A. Herrick.
Calling hours will be Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME, 40 Maplewood Avenue, Pittsfield, MA with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Mark’s Church, officiated by Rev. Christopher Fedoryshyn. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Bernice to “St. Mark’s Food Pantry” and mailed directly to the funeral home.