Bernice Elizabeth "Blue Jay" Sohl, 79, formerly of Courtland Place, Pittsfield, died Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Mt. Greylock Extended Care Facility. Born on November 26, 1934, in Lee, MA, she was the daughter of Earl and Ethel Sour Drumm. Bernice was educated in Lee Schools and was a 1952 graduate of Lee High School. She was the widow of George Sohl, Jr., who died November 26, 1983. Bernice held various jobs including her position for many years in the Medical Claims Department at Berkshire Life in Pittsfield. She enjoyed oil painting and crafts, horseback riding and medal detecting. She was a member of the former St. George's Episcopal Church in Lee and was a member of its choir. Bernice was also a member of the ITAM Lodge in Pittsfield. Bernice is survived by three sisters; Mary Cardarelli and her husband, Tino, of Chester, MA, Nancy Bertelli of Lenox and Sandra Townsend and her husband, Phil, of Lee. She is predeceased by three brothers, Elbert D. Drumm in 1935, Elbert D. "Sonny" Drumm in 2001 and Earl M. Drumm, also in 2001. Bernice is recently predeceased by her companion, Tom Ricci, who died October 10, 2013. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 16 at 1 PM at Mountain View Cemetery in Lenox. Friends wishing may make memorial donations in Bernice's name to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Kelly Funeral Home, 3 Main Street, Lee, MA 01238.

Service Details

Friday, May 16th, 2014 1:00pm, Mountain View Cemetery

Interment Details

Mountain View Cemetery