All Obituaries

Jeanne Marie Cody, 68, of South Lee, died August 17, 2019 at her home at 190 Church Street, surrounded by her family. Jeanne was born in Pittsfield, MA on November 1, 1950 the daughter of the late Philip and Angelina Laurenti Brighenti, and grew up on East Street in Lee, MA. She met her husband Richard Cody in 1970 and they were married in 1973. They raised their family on Patterson Road in Lenox Dale, MA and Church Street in South Lee, MA where she lived for the past 36 years. While...

Walter C. Alward, Sr., 76, of Lenox, died Wednesday evening at Berkshire Medical Center with his family at his side. Walter was born in Torrington, CT on April 23, 1943, the son of Cecil and Gertrude Irene Pellitier Alward. He was raised and educated in the Torrington and Winsted areas. Walt married the love of his life, the former Rosa Loring, in Tyringham, on August 21, 1965, and made their home in the Berkshires. Mr. Alward was a Jack-of-all-trades, working at the Seabrook Nuclear Plant...

Lee – Catherine Elizabeth Hayes, age 84, formerly of 85 Summer St., Lee, MA, died August 7, 2019 at Fairview Commons, Great Barrington, MA. She was born at St. Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT, on February 16, 1935.  Her parents were Edmund A. and Marie O’Connell Hayes of Lee, MA.  Kay graduated from St. Mary’s School in 1949 and Lee High School in 1953.  Following completion of high school, she worked as an export clerk at Kimberly-Clark Corp. in Lee. ...

               Frederick James “Pop” Costello, 82, of Bonita Springs, FL died on July 31, 2019 after a long illness. While Fred enjoyed a successful career, his most treasured work was building a family with Nancy Peters, his high school sweetheart and wife of 60 years, whom he frequently called “the center of my...

          Rose (Cardinali) Marchetto passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 30, 2019 after a prolonged illness with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Sandisfield, MA on February 13, 1925 to Aurelia Mazzanti Cardinali and Ceasare Cardinali.  She married the late Guido John Marchetto in 1952. She is survived by her five children, Julie Cronauer (Edward Cronauer), John Marchetto (Lynn Marchetto), Carol Marchetto (Jim Bob...

          Charles M. “Tunk” Loring Jr., 83, died Thursday morning at his home on Cold Spring Road in Otis.           He was born on July 31, 1935, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of Charles M. and Beatrice Rowley Loring Sr.  He was a 1954 graduate of Lee High School.           After graduating from High School he worked in the logging...

Evan Scott Colbert, 29, of Lee, died Tuesday, July 16th at Berkshire Medical Center with his family at his side. Evan was born July 8, 1990, the son of Scott Colbert of Pittsfield and Donna Colbert of Lee. Evan was raised and educated in Lee, a graduate of Lee High School, Class of 2008. Evan attended Siena College, Berkshire Community College, where he received his Associate’s Degree, and Westfield State College. At the time of his passing, Evan was employed by Dresser Hull Company,...

Paul A. Petersoli, Sr., 77, of Lee, died Monday night, at his home, with his family at his side. Paul was born in Lee on November 26, 1941, the son of the late Joseph and Elvera Brighenti Petersoli, Sr. Paul was raised and educated in Lee, graduating from Lee High School, Class of 1960. After high school, Paul served in the US Army for two years then went to work for Mead Specialty Paper, from where he retired after 38 ½ years of service. Mr. Petersoli loved hunting, fishing,...

      Frank Charles Grazewicz Jr. of Stockbridge, MA joined his parents in eternal rest on Sunday, July 14th.       Born on December 18, 1943 to Frank and Rose (Lorette) Grazewicz, Frank lived the early part of his life in Brockton, MA. He leaves behind his sister Rose Chase (George) of North Kingstown, RI, brother Robert Grazewicz (Wenonah) of Cranston, RI, sister Valerie Bird (Stephen) of Windsor, MA. He also leaves niece Erin Kirchner...

Mrs. Sandra L. LePrevost, 79, of Lee, passed peacefully with her family by her side Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Berkshire Medical Center. Sandy was born October 15, 1939, the daughter of the late W. Russell and Mary Neilsen Seff Sr. She was raised in Lee and was a 1957 graduate of Lee High School. In her earlier years, Sandy worked at the Hurlbut Paper Company as the secretary to the superintendent; then as an aide at the Lee High School, before owning and operating the Forget Me Not gift...