All Obituaries

The family of Dorathea (Buchholz) D’Elia announces her peaceful passing and celebrates her life. Born to the late Herman and Rosel Buchholz on January 19, 1929, Dorathea “Dottie” was the youngest of three children, and was raised and educated in Springfield, MA. During the early years of her first marriage to Arthur R. King, Jr., the couple lived in Greenfield, MA and began raising their three daughters, Carol, Sharon, and Linda. Later, the young family returned to ...

"Here's to all of you who have loved and supported me all my life. I raise my glass of Guinness as I say goodbye to you and go to a better place, The New Jerusalem, where I am at peace!" William R. Hall, Sr., was born on August 12, 1942, the son of Richard Hall and Ethel Smith. Bill died peacefully on April 6, 2026. Bill grew up in Stockbridge and attended the former Williams High School, Berkshire Community College, and the former North Adams State College with degrees in the ...

Mr. Michael J. Williams, 56, of Lee, passed away Wednesday April 1, 2026, at Berkshire Medical Center after a long term illness. He was born in Pittsfield on October 17th, 1969, son of Joseph K. and the late Linda M. Markham Williams. He attended Lee schools and graduated from Lee High School. After graduation he spent many years working on cars as a mechanic for different companies in the Berkshires. His love for this grew into working for himself and later becoming partners with his father ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Antoinette “Toni” Giarolo, who left this world on December 24, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on November 8, 1933, to Concetta and Rosario Stracuzzi in Pittsfield, Ma. Toni graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1951 and, shortly after, married the love of her life, John Giarolo, Sr., in 1954. Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and memories in Lee, where they raised their ...

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Richard Harold Huhtanen—fondly known as “Hoot.” He was a beloved father, “Pop,” and grandfather who departed surrounded by his family at age 87 on March 22nd at Baystate Hospital in Springfield, MA. Born January 2, 1939, Richard was the only child of Heimo and Olive Huhtanen, formerly of West Springfield, MA. He treasured summers spent at his grandfather George Clellan Turner’s farm in Becket, MA, where he ...

Mark "Birdman" Kohlenberger, born on December 6, 1962, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, in Pittsfield at the age of 63. A lifelong resident of the Berkshires, Mark graduated from Lee High School in 1982. He was a devoted sports enthusiast who found great joy in cheering for the New England Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics.  In recent years, Mark became a cherished member of the Soldier On community in Pittsfield. There, he formed ...

Michael Leo Armstrong, 75, of Lee, passed away on March 12, 2026 at Fairview Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Pittsfield on June 19,1950 to the late Leo Harding Armstrong and Mary Corrine Shultz. He grew up in Lenox, MA and was a 1968 graduate of Saint Joseph's High School and also attended Berkshire Community College. He married the love of his life Wendy Coons on October 4,1969, they would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary this year. Mike ...

Henry “Rico” Joseph Smachetti, 92, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, with his loving family by his side. Rico was born on April 3, 1933, to Frederick and Rosa Smachetti. Rico attended Lee High School, graduating with his class in 1951. After high school he enlisted in the US Army defending his country serving in the Korean War. He then completed some college at Bryant University. After school he was employed by Lee Lime Corporation. Rico was approached by a friend ...

Katherine Mary Faith Ragusa-Hallock, age 64, of West Stockbridge, MA passed away on February 16, 2026 after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 15,1961 in Bayshore Long Island, NY where she grew up with her parents Josephine and Anthony Ragusa until she moved to Becket, MA. Katherine graduated from Wahconah High School where she met her high school sweetheart Mark Hallock, and shortly after they got married in 1989. Together they built a life filled with happiness, ...

Linda Jo Moran, 85, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026. Born May 18, 1940, she was the daughter of Dr. Clarence Ludlow and Lois Whitney. Linda graduated from Thayer Academy in 1958 and Springfield College in 1962, where she was inducted into both schools’ Hall of Fame for Field Hockey. She continued her studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario, and earned her Master of Education from Westfield State College in 1992. She devoted her career to teaching. A ...