Josephine J. "Jay" Passe 1917-2011 PITTSFIELD Josephine J. "Jay" Passe, 93, long time resident of Pittsfield, died Saturday New Year's Day at BMC after a short illness. She was born the eldest daughter of Francis and Bronyislava Belcsak Piskorski, in Derby, Conn. on August 10, 1917. She was educated in Pittsfield schools after moving here when she was five. She married her late husband, Charles J. Passe, on New Year's Eve, 1942. Mr. Passe died on April 3rd, 1980. She enjoyed canoeing, fishing, bowling and hiking with her husband and son. After the death of her husband she continued to enjoy bowling, walking, aerobics, jazz dance, reading and volunteer work. She was a communicant of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Dalton and had been a communicant of the former St. Francis Xavier and Sacred Heart churches of Pittsfield. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by her two sisters: Helen Towart of Lanesborough who died 1998, and Nellie LaDouceur of Pittsfield who died September 28, 2010. Mrs. Passe is survived by her youngest sister, Regina Turner, of Pittsfield; her son, Craig F. Passe, currently residing in Pittsfield, late of Germany for the past 12 years; two granddaughters, Lisa (Passe) Sewell and Jill Passe both of Austin, Texas; and three great- granddaughters, Madison, Megan and Olivia, and one great- grandson, Ryker, all of Austin, Texas. In 1943 Mrs. Passe was featured in the June 29 copy of Look Magazine as "War Workers Can Be Glamorous". WCVB Channel 5 Boston did a 15 minute follow-up special on her Look Magazine feature story in 1988. FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be no calling hours and a private delayed burial service will be done in the spring time for immediate family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Mrs. Jay Passe to the Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility Employees Christmas Fund in care of the Wellington Funeral Service, 220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.
John C. Stiefel 1943-2010 PITTSFIELD John C. Stiefel, 67, of Second Street died at Sunday at Baystate Medical Center following a long illness. Born August 2, 1943 in Englewood, N.J., the son of George T. and Alvira Abrams Stiefel, he was educated in the New York City schools. He was employed for 30 years in local bakeries, and was a surveyor until his retirement in 2008. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, and flower gardening. John leaves his wife the former Arlene Adriane whom he married in 1979. He leaves his children Kandy Mannix of Oxford, NY, John Stiefel Jr. and his wife Kim of Troy, NY, Olive Martinez and her husband Luis of Troy, NY, stepson Delphos Tatro Jr. of Adams, MA, eight grandchildren, one great grandson, a sister Joanne Pitman and her husband Joe of Egg Barbour Township, NJ, a brother William Lindstrom and his wife Janice of Hutto, TX. John was predeceased by a stepson Steven E. Tatro, and three brothers Edward, Robert and George Stiefel. FUNERAL NOTICE- Per John's wishes there will be no funeral services or calling hours. Donation in John's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.
Schuyler N. Sobers PITTSFIELD Schuyler Nicolette Sobers died shortly after birth on Dec. 24, 2010.She leaves her mother, Schuyler Moody; her father, Nicholas Sobers; both of her grandmothers, Nadine Turner and Debra Kee; her great-grandfather, Albert Turner; all of her aunts, uncles and cousins. FUNERAL NOTICE: A private funeral for Schuyler Nicolette Sobers will be held at a later date. Donations in her memory can be made to Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME 220 East St, Pittsfield, MA 01201 is in charge of arrangements.
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Catherine E. Frye 1919-2010 PITTSFIELD Catherine E. Frye, 91, formerly of High Street, passed away Tuesday at Greylock Extended Care Facility, surrounded by her daughters and several grandchildren. Born December 5, 1919 in Pittsfield the daughter of Alexander J. and Clara M. Gilbert White, she attended Pittsfield High School. Catherine worked as a nurse's aide for eighteen years at St. Luke's and Berkshire Medical Center, retiring at age 65. Upon her retirement she became a private housekeeper. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, entertaining friends and traveling. Catherine was our mom and we loved her so very much, our hearts will be empty for a long time, good bye mom we love you Catherine was predeceased by her husband Louis T. Frye whom she married in October of 1941. She leaves her daughters Lois Williamson, Dorothy Williamson, Sharon Troiano of Pittsfield, Karen Daunais of Lanesboro, son Louis T. Frye of San Diego, Calif., nineteen grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren. She is predeceased by a son Ralph Frye, three sisters and four brothers. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Catherine Frye will be held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME. Burial will follow in the Pittsfield Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Donations in her memory may be made to the Mt. Greylock Resident Activities Fund care of the funeral home 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com
David W. Morrison 1942 - 2011 RICHMOND - David W. Morrison, 68, of View Drive, passed away suddenly Thursday. Born June 23, 1942, in Pittsfield, son of Dr. David W. and Ruth Faunce Morrison, he was a 1960 graduate of Pittsfield High School, received a degree in metallurgy from MIT in 1964, and a master's degree in civil engineering from UMASS in 1968. He began his career working for General Electric, and then owned and operated Berkshire County Tire Company for 16 years. He had been the Richmond Town Clerk since 2006. David was very active in the Richmond community and at the First United Methodist Church in Pittsfield. He was a volunteer firefighter for 35 years, and most recently had served as chief of the Richmond Fire Department. He enjoyed his cars and his dogs and was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed anything. He leaves his wife, the former Cynthia Statkun, whom he married on Aug. 30, 1970, in Springfield; his two beloved daughters, Meaghan Rudolph and her husband, Morgan, of Melrose and Margaux Morrison and her longtime boyfriend, Bryan Crabtree, of South Boston; his dog, Hildie, and his three "grandbassets." MEMORIAL NOTICE:S A memorial service to celebrate the life of David W. Morrison will be held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 55 Fenn Street in Pittsfield. Following the memorial service, the family will greet friends until 3 p.m. in the church hall. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers and in his spirit of giving, the family asks for donations in David's memory to be made to the New England Basset Hound Rescue and the MSPCA or the First United Methodist Church care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com.
Avery Anderson 1919-2011
DALTON Avery Anderson also known as Avery Spencer, Berkshire artist and teacher, died January 10, at Berkshire Medical Center. Born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island February 28, 1919, the daughter of Roy and Emma Holmes, Avery was a 1936 promerito graduate of Pittsfield High School. At an early age, she became a self taught artist. By teaching art one day at the public schools of Becket, Peru, Hinsdale, Washington and Windsor, she paid her tuition to attend the following colleges summers and evenings: Berkshire Community College, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Westfield, Springfield, Bennington and Williams. Avery stopped teaching art in the five elementary schools when she enrolled in day classes at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. While there she was selected to be an exchange student at the University of New Mexico. On the way there, she visited art centers in Mexico. At the University of New Mexico, for the first time she had a dormitory room (she had driven to all the other classes and home again). Because of a teacher's convention, Avery traveled by car with several other exchange students to Mesa Verde, Grand Canyon, Taos, Sante Fe, and several Indian reservations. Beautiful artwork was on display, and the exchange students were able to purchase pottery, baskets and turquoise and silver jewelry. During the summer of 1967, she attended John Hopkins College of International Studies at Bologna, Italy, where she studied Renaissance history and art. She also did art studies in Rome, Florence, Pisa and Ravenna. Later, other journeys took her to California, Greece, the Greek Isles, Switzerland (to visit friends), up the Rhine River from Mainz to Cologne, Holland, Germany and France. Besides art, Avery enjoyed being with her family and friends, skiing, cooking, gardening, reading, and writing a book about her adventures. Avery was on the Dean's List at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Many of the courses she took there were to obtain the Commonwealth of Massachusetts certification as a high school art teacher. Avery graduated from the University in 1968 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. After graduation, Avery became art supervisor at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington, Mass., for several years. Later she worked for nine years at the Berkshire Museum doing publicity and membership, and teaching art. She served as executive secretary and on the Board of Directors of the Berkshire Art Association. She was also a member of the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, the Becket Art Center, Dalton Art Guild and the Housatonic Valley Art League. In 1994 Avery married John G. Anderson at the First Church of Christ Congregational. Park Square in Pittsfield, and they resided at 525 Old Windsor Road in Dalton and vacationed each year at Orleans, Mass., Cape Cod. They also traveled to England, Scotland, Germany and Greece. As a member of the First Congregational Church in Pittsfield, Avery served at various times on the Evangelical, Mission, Property and Worship Committees. She exhibited her art work at the Boston Arts Festival, Decordova and Dana Museum, Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, Berkshire Museum and in many juried shows. She won many art awards. She is represented in the permanent collections of the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, Haverford College in Philadelphia, Margolin Library in Pittsfield, and in many private collections including that of Mrs. Zenas Crane who purchased Avery's drawing of the Oliver Wendell Holmes pine tree that stood on Mrs. Colt's property in Pittsfield. Avery did portraits including a pastel of Norman Rockwell on which her write a noted and signed his name. She also did landscapes, seascapes, still life, individual large trees and whatever interested her. In Amsterdam, Holland she did drawings of "hippies" who came over from England and the pen and ink drawings are exhibited there. Her mediums were oils, acrylics, pastels, etchings, pen and ink, copper enameling and ceramics. One of her favorite reviews was the by the Revue Moderne Magazine of Paris, France which included two photographs of her artwork. Avery is survived by her husband John G. Anderson, her son Leonard H. Spencer and Wife Susan of Cabot, Vt., her daughter Linda Brazeau and husband Mark of Dalton, five grandchildren: Michelle Keeler and her husband Shaun of Florida, Mass., Jeremy Brazeau and wife Kate of Pittsfield, Cerelia, Amanda, Jonathan Spencer of Cabot, Vermont, and three great grandchildren Ava and Mia Brazeau of Pittsfield, and Mark Keeler of Florida, Mass. Avery was predeceased by her parents and two former husbands Leonard R. Spencer of Becket and Harold D. Weymouth of Springfield. FUNERAL NOTICE: Private funeral services will be held at the Pittsfield Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. A memorial service will be held at First Church of Christ Congregational at Park Square, 27 East Street, Pittsfield on Saturday, January 15 at 1PM, followed by a reception in the church parlor where all are welcome to share reflections and memories with the family and friends. For those who may wish to honor Avery's memory, donations may be sent to the Dalton Public Library, Main Street, Dalton, MA 01226, or to the First Church of Christ in Pittsfield, Congregational, 27 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolomces@wellingtonfuneralhome.com. The WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret E. Ramsey 1920 - 2011 PITTSFIELD Margaret Evelyn Koenig Ramsey joined God on Jan. 16, 2011. A gentle woman, Margaret will be missed by all those she touched with her wisdom and love. Margaret was born in Pittsfield on Nov. 2, 1920, and graduated from PHS and Berkshire Business College. She married Charles Robert Ramsey on Nov. 11, 1941, and was his loving partner and helpmate throughout their many achievements. Margaret worked at GE after Business School and at Mike's Berkshire Hills Shop as a bookkeeper from 1958 until the store closed. Her co-workers considered her a dependable, hard-working friend. Throughout her life Margaret was the go to person if someone needed help with caring for themselves or their children. Even when she was a young mother she was willing to rush into a burning house to save what she could for others. She kept confidences, extended advice if requested, and was always willing to lend a healing or helping hand. Her creativity in antique refinishing, making clothes, quilts, and drapes was not only shared through gifts and donations but she was a patient teacher with whoever wanted to learn from her incredible knowledge. Her children's friends all wanted to adopt Margaret as their Mom. From her nieces and nephews to her caregivers at the hospital and rehab center, the most common remarks about her were how sweet she is and that "she is one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure to know". Margaret leaves her husband, Bob Ramsey; a son, Robert and his wife, Cheryl, of Rochester, N.Y.; her daughters, the Rev. Carol Ramsey of Lenox and Tress Lin Ramsey and her partner, David Clark, of El Sobrante, Calif.; her two grandchildren, Dana Alexander and her husband, Scott, of Penn Yan, N.Y., and Lee Anne Weldon and her husband, Christopher, of San Francisco, Calif. Margaret had five great-grandchildren, Sarah Michelle, Jarett Kane, Jens Joseph and Colin Robert Alexander, and Henry Miles Weldon. Her sister, Ruth Jones, lives in E. Falmouth. She was predeceased by three brothers: Edward, Herbert and Walter Koenig. Although she will be strongly missed, it will be with gratitude that she blessed our lives for as long as she did and as completely as she did. A celebration of Margaret's life will be held in the spring when it is safer traveling for those who love Margaret.
Anna Mae Hitchcock 1925-2011 PITTSFIELD Anna Mae (Page) Hitchcock of 82 Holmes Rd. Pittsfield, passed away on January 22, 2011 at her home after a short battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hyannis, Mass., on August 30, 1925, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Viola Page. Ann attended Pittsfield schools and worked for Berkshire Life before marrying and becoming a full time homemaker. She is a communicant of St. Stephens Church. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved to attend her grandchildren's events. She was an avid reader and enjoyed crafts, and crossword puzzles. She is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond J. Hitchcock, whom she had been married to since October 18, 1952. She is also survived by her son, Mark Hitchcock and his wife, Kathleen Hitchcock of Portsmouth, R.I., her daughter, Mary Teti and her companion Dave Pickard of Pittsfield, four grandchildren: Christopher Hitchcock of Kansas City, Kan.; Jennifer Hitchcock of Woonsocket, R.I.; Nicholas Teti of Pittsfield, and Abigail Teti of Springfield. FUNERAL NOTICE: Private services will be held for the immediate family. Ann's ashes will be interred at Pittsfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires or St. Stephens Church in care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com
John "Jack" O'Gara 1941 - 2011 PITTSFIELD John "Jack" D. O'Gara, retired executive and author, died from complications from pneumonia on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2011, in Naples, Fla., with his loving wife, Marcia, by his side. Jack was born in Pittsfield on Oct. 4, 1941, son of Roger and Lucille O'Gara. He graduated in 1959 from Pittsfield High School, where he was a National Merit Scholar. He had a passion for sports and played youth baseball, high school basketball and football, and college football. He was selected to the 1958 All Berkshire Football Team and was inducted into the Pittsfield City Football Hall of Fame. He received a bachelor's degree from Yale University, and a master's degree from Rutgers University. After graduation, Jack was a CPA with Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. in New York City. While with them, he lived in Brussels, Belgium and Kuwait, on assignment with client companies. After returning to the United States, Jack worked for Atlantic Richfield in Los Angeles, Calif. He went on to work for Ashland Oil Co. in Ashland, Ky., and Dublin, Ohio, for 27 years, retiring in 2004 as Assistant Director of Internal Audit. After he retired, he and Marcia returned to Pittsfield. Jack is the author of Corporate Fraud, Case Studies in Detection and Prevention, published by John Wiley and Sons in 2004. He is co-author with his brother, Paul, of Fair or Foul, Collected Columns of Roger O'Gara, published in 2007. He was a Certified Fraud Examiner. He was a past president of the Ohio Chapter of Institute of Internal Auditors, and was a speaker and lecturer on corporate fraud. In recent years, he was considered an expert on the impact of steroid use on major league baseball performances. His work in this area was cited in the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and The Boston Globe. Jack was a powerful and loyal force when it came to friendships and relationships. He was the founder and chairman of the Tom Giddings Memorial Scholarship, which has become the single largest award in Berkshire County for a graduating senior. Jack has taken a special interest in remaining in touch with the recipients and the contributors. In addition to his parents, Jack was predeceased by his sister, Colleen O'Gara Galvagni. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Marcia, of Pittsfield; stepdaughters, Allison Pfeffer (Raymond) and Cheryl Gorley (John) and families in Cincinnati, Ohio; brother, Paul O'Gara (Brenda), of Montague, and nieces and nephews, Jonathan and Abigail O'Gara, Daniel and Amanda Galvagni, and Elise Beth (Galvagni) Sullivan and many wonderful friends. MEMORIAL NOTICE: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Tom Giddings Memorial Scholarship in care of WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201 A memorial service and celebration of Jack's life will be held in the spring.
Robert P. Green 1918-2011 PITTSFIELD Mr. Robert P. Green 92, of 140 Melbourne Rd (Melbourne Place), Pittsfield, died at Berkshire Medical Center on January 23, 2011. Born in Pittsfield of October 12, 1918, the son of Howard E. Green and Grace Gardiner Green, he graduated from High Scholl in 1935, and then attended Berkshire Business College. He was employed at the Beloit Corporation, Dalton, successor to E.D. Jones and Sons Co. in Pittsfield, retiring in 1985 with 50 years of service. He had held a wide variety of Management positions, including Controller and Chief Financial Officer. After retirement, he was an active Volunteer for local organizations including The American Red Cross, Elder Service, Council on Aging, Berkshire Medical Center, and AARP, the Service Corp of Retired Executives and Recording for the Blind. He taught Sunday School and was a Member of the First Baptist Church. His wife, the former Betty E. Foote, whom he married October 8, 1949, died August 6, 1999. Survivors are sons David A. Green of Parker, Colo., Philip R. Green of Mt. Vernon, Wa., and daughter Nancy E. Green of Ithaca, N.Y. Also, Siblings Lois Sununu of Delray Beach, Fla., and Priscilla Hayes of Burlington, Vt., and grand-daughters Michelle Surran and Rebecca Shelton. He was predeceased by a sister Althea Monroe and brother David H. Green. FUNERAL NOTICE: There will be no calling hours. A private graveside service will be held at the Pittsfield Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Donations in his memory may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, in care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201, who are in charge of arrangements. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com.
Helen Carol Tischer Pike 1907-2011 PITTSFIELD Helen Carol Tischer Pike, 103, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at the Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield. Helen was born in Peoria, Illinois on November 20, 1907 to Herman and Minnie Tischer. After her mother's death, she and her father and brothers moved to Chicago, Illinois where she graduated from high school and became a legal secretary. While working for a prominent Chicago law firm, she did work for Clarence Darrow. Helen married Dr. Edwin F. Pike in 1939 and moved to Grosse Point, Michigan. In 1954 they moved to Manhasset, New York. In 1969, they both moved to Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut for their retirement. Dr. Pike died in 1989 after which in 1999 Helen moved to Devonshire Estates, Lenox, Massachusetts. She is a member of the Lenox Methodist Church. Helen is survived by her daughter Carol and her son in law Alfred Maynard of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, her dearly beloved grandchildren Dr. Edwin Maynard and his wife Theresa of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Denise and her husband Duncan Heal of Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire, England and five great grandchildren Zachary Maynard, Benjamin Heal, Alexa Maynard, and Adam and Charles Heal. Helen's family wish to thank all the wonderful caregivers at Berkshire Place, Sugar Hill at home and at Berkshire Medical Center. FUNERAL NOTICE: A celebration of Helen Pike's life will be held on February 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Lenox Methodist Church, 6 Holmes Rd., Lenox, MA. A private burial will be held at a later date at Lawn Craft Cemetery, Linwood, Pennsylvania. Friends wishing to make a donation to the Salvation Army may do so through WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 who is in charge of arrangements. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com.
Lillian Dakin Ross 1918-2011 HINSDALE- Lillian Dakin Ross was born March 28, 1918, in Pittsfield, to her parents Janet Pratt Dakin and George Dakin, both of whom had emigrated from England earlier in the century. She spent her childhood with her parents and older sister Athalie Dakin Hall in Pittsfield where she attended the public schools, graduating in 1937 form Pittsfield High School. After graduation, she worked at General Electric until her marriage in 1940 to Duane Ross, with whom she was devotedly married until his death in 1987. A son Michael (who predeceased her in 2010) was born in 1943, a daughter Judith in 1948. Lillian remained a homemaker until the early 1960's, at which time she began to work as a dental assistant and later as an office manager in a dental practice. Her main focus though remained her family, as it would for the rest of her life. Some of her favorite moments were spent traveling with her family, hiking with her family and her much loved dog Hali, and boating with loved ones on Lake Ashmere. After several years of declining health, the last few months of which were spent in the kind care of the CNA's at Sugar Hill, Sugar Hill at Home, and Hospice in Dalton, she died January 27, 2011. Beloved daughter, caring sister, devoted wife, loving and forgiving mother, best friend, she will be missed and forever remembered. "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7) FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Lillian D. Ross will be held Friday, February 4 at 11 a.m. in the chapel at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, with Rev. Hannah Anderson officiating. In lieu of flowers donations in Lillian's memory to the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter would be appreciated, care of the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. Thoughts and wishes may be emailed to condolences@wellingtonfuneralhome.com.
Phyllis Lombardi Strzepa 1938-2011 DALTON Phyllis Lombardi Strzepa of 301 North Street, Dalton, age 72, passed away at her home Thursday. She was born September 23, 1938 the daughter of John Lombardi and Dora Villanova Lombardi on the tails of the great hurricane of 1938. She was educated in Pittsfield Schools, graduating from Pittsfield High School in 1956. She worked in Congressman Silvio Conte's Pittsfield Office. Phyllis also worked at General Electric Company as an executive secretary for Chris Barrecca in Business forcasting. After her marriage to her loving husband of 52 years, she left work to raise her children. She later returned to school and was a graduate of Berkshire Community College of the nursing curriculum. After obtaining her RN Degree she worked for a short time at both Berkshire Medical Center and Hillcrest Hospitals. She then successfully completed the requirements for the certified Occupational Health Nursing and returned to work at General Electric Company retiring in 1998. After retiring from G.E., she also worked at Berkshire Life Insurance Company, Schweizer Mauduit, Becton Dikenson and General Dynamics as an Occupational Health Nurse, she also substituted in the Pittsfield School System at various locations at a school nurse. She really kept herself busy and continued taking her continuing education courses to maintain her occupational nurse certificate even after her retirement. She was an avid reader and quilter and volunteer. Phyllis belonged to the Yankee Pride Quilt Group, The Ladies Benevolent Society at South Congregational Church, The Quilters at Hancock Shaker Village as well as the fund raising committee and the hospitality committee in her own church of Saint Agnes. She was an officer of the G.E. Retirees union and a member of the General Electric Pensioners and Quarter Century Club. She also did publicity and advertising for the General Electric Retirees and The Pensioners and Quarter Century Club. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 155 in Dalton and the Massachusetts Nurses Association. She also belonged to the Dalton Triad Association, she was a member of The Friends of the Berkshire Athenaeum and the Dalton Free Public Library. She is survived by her husband, Edmund and four children, Peter (Rebecca Scoggins) of Austin, TX., Marie (Paramski) Strzepa of Lexington Park, Md., Karen Strzepa Coleman of Crystal Lake, Ill., and David (Nicolette Enhorning-Picton) of Peru, Mass. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Derek and Blake Strzepa of Pittsfield, Kira Strzepa of Austin, John Paul Paramski of Lusby, Md. and Loghan Strezepa of Peru. Another grandchild, Matthew John Paramski, predeceased her. She is also survived by two sisters, Shirley Connor of Whitsett, N.C. and Patricia Sherman of Nassau, N.Y. and a brother John A. Lombardi of Pittsfield, she is also survived by an aunt, Grace Lombardi of Dalton as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins on both sides of her family. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral Services for Phyllis Strzepa will be Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at St. Agnes Church at 11 a.m., Calling hours will be held Monday January 31, 2011 at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME 220 EAST STREET PITTSFIELD MA 01201 from 4-7 PM. Following Cremation burial will be held at the convenience of the family at the St. Joseph Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, Donations may be made to Hospice Care in The Berkshires or the Charity of the donors choice in Phyllis' memory. Wellington Inc 220 East Street Pittsfield MA 01201 is in charge of arrangements.
William C. Chadwell "Willie" 1933-2011 PITTSFIELD William "Willie" C. Chadwell, 78, of 120 Onota St., passed away January 31, 2011 at Berkshire Medical Center. Born January 19, 1933 in Williamstown, the son of Leslie P. and Ethel Cook Chadwell. Willie was an avid Drum & Bugle Corp enthusiast, follower of the Pittsfield Cavaliers, avid Yankees fan; one of his greatest loves was the Pittsfield Fourth of July Parade which he looked forward to every year. He leaves many nieces and nephews including his niece Dawn Powell his loving caregiver. Willie was predeceased by his sister, Nomina G. Wills, who died in 2003; and a brother, Leslie R. Chadwell, who died in 1999. FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Willie Chadwell will be held Monday at 1 p.m., at the WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, with the Rev. Charles Young officiating. Following cremation burial will be at a later date in Pittsfield Cemetery. There will be a time of visitation on Monday from Noon until the start of the service at 1 p.m. The WELLINGTON FUNERAL HOME, 220 East St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 is in charge of arrangements.