Cameron MacLellan Beaton

Cameron MacLellan Beaton 62, of Ventura died Wednesday, May 26, 2004, from complications resulting from a stroke.

Cameron was born May 22, 1942, in Hartford, Conn., and had been a resident of Ventura County for more than 20 years.

Cameron is survived by daughters Chandra, Tiki and Wendy, all of Ventura; son, Lance of New Mexico; daughter Elissa of New Mexoco, sister Janet Goldman of New Hampshire; and brother, Richard Beaton of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Ann McKinnon Beaton, in 1989. An informal memorial service will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 30, at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 1620 Mesa Verde Ave., Ventura. All are welcome.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brain Injury Support Group of Ventura County, P. O. Box 6576, Ventura, CA 93006; or Friends of the High Tech Center in care of Ventura Community College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003.

Arrangements are by the family-owned and operated Charles Carroll Funeral Home

Joseph A. Benchina

Joseph A. Benchina, 83, of Roxboro Road, Mattydale, died Sunday at Veterans Medical Center after a long illness. A native of Port Allegany, Pa., Mr. Benchina resided most of his life in Mattydale. He retired 20 years ago from Braun Co. An Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Benchina was a member of Post 3146, VFW, and the South Side Post, American Legion. Surviving are his wife Anna Casalaspro; a sister, Lucy Nortz of Lowville; three Step-sons, Dave Kimpland of Dewitt, Frank Siedlicki of Liverpool and John Siedlicki of Baldwinsville; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Sears-Middleton Funeral home and 10 a.m. in St. Margaret's Church, both in North Syracuse.
Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Dewitt. Calling hours will be from 4 to 8 p.m.Wednesday at the funeral home, 209 Main St.tributions may be made to Veterans Administration Center.

The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, 3 October 1995

Louis F. Benchina

Services for Louis F. Benchina, 66, of 200 E. Glen Ave., will be at 10 a.m. in the chapel of St. James Church. Burial will be on Onondaga Valley Cemetery.

Mr. Benchina died Wednesday at the Veterans Administration Medical Center.

Calling hours are 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today ( Jan.6) at Chase Funeral Home.

Born in Port Alleghany, Pa., Mr. Benchina lived in Syracuse 39 years. He was a retired employee of Rockwell Industries.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Thomas Nortz of Lowville and Mrs. Francis McDonald; and a brother Joseph of Mattydale.

Transcribed from the Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, dated 6 January 1984

Mary A. McDonald

Mary A. McDonald, 68, of 116 Enda Road died Wednesday at Community-General Hospital after a brief illness.

Born in Port Alleghany, Pa., Mrs McDonald lived in Syracuse 45 years. She was a communicant of St. James Church. She and her husband, Francis J., celebrated their 50th anniversary Feb. 25. Also surviving are a son, Thomas J. MacDonald of Syracuse; a daughter, Marlene Wendel of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren; a great grand-daughter; a brother, Joseph A. Benchina of Mattydale; a sister, Lucy Nortz of Lowville.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. James Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours are 2to 4 and 7 to 9 today (April 6)at Chase Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Transcribed from the Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, dated 6 April 1984

John R. Carucci

Mr. John R. Carucci, of 41 Clinton Rd., Whiteaboro, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, May 22,1988, at St. Elizabeth Hospital at the age of 74.

He was born in Utica, on September 14, 1913, a son of the late Frank and Maria (Donvito) Carucci. A lifelong resident of the Utica area, John attended local schools. He was united in marriage with the former Gladys Pietryka. Mr. Carucci was a Military Police Interpreter with the U.S. Army during W.W. II, interpreting to Italian P.O.W.'s. At one time, he had been the owner and operator of the Yum Yum Bakery, located on the comer of Nichols and Blandina Sts. John was also in a partnership with his brothers, in the operation of American Anthracite Coal Co., and later was employed as general manager of the Servadio Construction Co. From 1960 until his retirement in 1969. he was Staff Supervisor for the Carucci Sanitation Co., which contracted with the City of Utica. Mr. Carucci was a member of the D.A.V. Stars & Stripes Chapter #82.

John will long be remembered by his family and friends for his generous and considerate ways. Surviving are his wife, Gladys; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and Anthony Iovine. of Utica. Emma and Joseph Bambino, of Vernon, Vinny and Anthony Servadio of Whitesboro. Also surviving is a sisterinlaw, Mrs. Jennie Carucci, of Utica, his aunt Mrs. Dorothy Vasta. of Utica. and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph and Angelo Carucci.

The funeral will be held on Thursday morning at 8:15, from The Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave., and 9:00, at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, from 2-4 and 7-9.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch Wednesday 25 May 1988

Edna May Chase

Mrs. Edna M.Whitham, 66, of 14 Cliff Ave. died this morning at BMC, Pittsfield General Unit. She was the widow of Melvin F. Whitham, who died in May.

Born in Pittsfield, daughter of Edward G. Chase and Mary Ingraham Chase, she was a lifelong resident. She was a membeer of the First United Methodist Church and an active member of its WSCS Society.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Armand Ferreira and Mrs. Joseph R. Areno, both of Pittsfield; a sister, Mrs. William G. Peters of Lenox, and two grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Wellington Funeral Home this evening from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Services will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the First United Methodist Church Chapel. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle Newspaper, dated 13 July 1970

Fireman Chase Dies of Injuries

Fireman Edward Chase who was fatally injured last Wednesday morning when his train ran into an open switch on the North Adams branch of the Boston & Albany railroad, died last evening at the House of Mercy where he had been since the accident. The cause of death was a fractured skull and he never gained consciousness.

Mr. Chase was born in Stephentown, N.Y. 30 years ago and several years ago married Miss Ingrahm of Cheshire who survives him together with two young daughters. The funeral will be held from the family residence on Columbus Avenue Thursday morning at 10 O'clock. The Rev. F. W. Lockwood will officiate and burial will be in Cheshire.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle Tuesday 4 February 1908

Sarah Frances Chase

Lenox- Mrs. Sarah Frances Peters, 91, formerly of East Street, died at Valley Nursing Home yesterday afternoon.

She was born in Pittsfield on Oct. 4, 1900, daughter of Edward and Mary Ingraham Chase, and attended school there. She had lived most of her life in Lenox, moving here after her marriage.

Mrs. Peters had been employed as a bookkeeper by Wood Bros. in Pittsfield. She was a member of Church-on-the-Hill and the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 68.

Her husband, William G. Peters, died April 17, 1976. They were married July 19, 1922.

She leaves two nieces.

The funeral will be conducted tomorrow at 1:30 at Roche Funeral Home by Rev. Douglas Moschella Clark, pastor of the Church-on-the-Hill. Burial will be in Cemetery-on the-Hill.

There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or to a charity of the donor's choice in care of the funeral home.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle dated 20 May 1992

Death of Mrs. Mary Ann Pike

Mrs. Mary Ann Pike, aged 94 years, widow of James Pike, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her son Ellsworth Pike. She was born in Albany, but had spent the greater portion of her life in New York and Vermont states, coming to this village about eight years ago to make her home with her son. One other son, James M. of College Point, N.Y. also survives, and one daughter Mrs. James Smith of New York, 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held at the home of her son on Wednesday afternoon, with Rev. Kingman Golledge, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Burial will be in Cherry Plains, N. Y.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshie Massachusetts,19 May 1924

William J. Cravata

William J. Cravata, 97, of Freehold, Greene County, died Tuesday at the Athens Rest Home in Athens.

He was born in New York City.

Mr. Cravata was a veteran of World War I.

He was the owner of Cravata's, which later became Pine Springs Resort in Freehold.

He was a life member of Greenville American Legion Post 291.

Mr. Cravata was the widower of Grace Arisman Cravata.

A service will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. John the Baptist Church.

Calling hours will be 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Cunningham Funeral Home, Burial will be in Greenville Cemetery.

Transcribed from the Times Union, Albany, Albany, New York, dated 7 Jul 1993.

Mrs. Allan F. Codding

Mrs. Genevieve Dion Codding, 53, of 90 Westchester Ave. died Sunday at the Pittsfield General unit BMC, after a long illness.

Born in Pittsfield, a daughter of the late Edward and Cornelia Pike Dion, she was the wife of Allan F. Codding and a member of St. Charles' Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Edward A. and Noel J. Codding, both of Pittsfield; two brothers, Raymond Dion of Cambridge and Alexander Dion of Albany, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Eleanor Trudeau of Adams and Mrs. Evelyn Rheaume of Pittsfield, and three grandchildren.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Charles' Church. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Dery Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Berkshire Medical Center Cancer Research Fund.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 29 May 1977.

Edward Dion Jr.

Edward Dion Jr., 64 of 1 Turner Avenue, retired GE employe, died this morning at Hillcrest Hospital after a short illness.

A native of New Bedford, Mr. Dion was born Aug. 12, 1888, and had lived in Pittsfield 30 years. For 27 years he was employed in the transportation department at GE. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and was a member of the GE Quarter Century Club. Survivors are two sons, Raymond E. of Cambridge and Alexander A. of Albany, N.Y.; three daughters, Mrs. Charles Trudeau of North Adams, Mrs. Edward Rheaaume and Mrs. Allan Codding, both of this city; six grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Clara Laundry of North Adamas, Mrs. Edward Alcombright, Mrs. Jared Finch, Mrs. Eugene LaFortune and Miss Laura Dion; a brother William Dion, all of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews.

The body rests at the Dery Funeral Home where the funeral will be held Saturday morning followed at St. Joseph's Church with a high mass of requiem. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The family will meet friends at the funeral home tonight and tomorrow evening from 7 to 10 and tomorrow afternoon 2 to 5.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 2 July 1952

Samuel H. Dorgan

Samuel H. Dorgan 80, of 86 North St., retired General Electric employee, died this morning at St. Luke's hospital following a short illness.

A native of Cummington, Mr. Dorgan was born Dec. 28, 1877, son of Peter and Ellen Dorgan, and spent most of his life in Pittsfield. He had a long service at GE before his retirement. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church. He leaves his wife, the former Nettie Ingraham, and several nieces and nephews.

The body rests at the Meechan Funeral Home where the funeral will be Fridaay morning followed at St. Joseph's Church with a Solemn Requiem Mass. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery.

The family will meet friends at the funeral home tonight and tomorrow evening from 7 to 9 and tomorrow afternoon from 2 to 4.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts dated 26 June 1957

David Drazen Dies
Was Retired Farmer

David Drazen of 241 Wallingford died December 8. He was the husband of Ida Drazen and a retired farmer.

He also leaves a sister, Dorothy Perlmutter of New York City, and two grandchildren.

Services were held at 11 a.m. today (Thursday) at Temple Beth David. Interment was in Cheshire Cemetery. A period of mourning will be observed at the Drazen residence through Thursday evening.

Weller Funeral Home, 493 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, was in charge of arrangements.

Transcribed from the Cheshire Herald, Cheshire, Connecticut, dated, 10 December 1987.

David B. Everow

David B. Everow, 67, of 531 Crane Ave. died yesterday at home after a long illness. He was born in Russia, moved here as a boy and spent the rest of his his life here. He worked for many years as an engineer for the British American Oil Co.

He leaves six sisters, Mrs. John Skole of Pittsfield, with whom he made his home, Mrs. David Drazen of Cheshire, Conn., Mrs. Emanuel Pappert of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Clayton Hall of Gulfport, Fla., Miss Sally Everow of Hollywood, Fla., and Mrs Samuel Medicow of New Haven, Conn.

Services will be today at 3:30 p.m. at the Devanny Funeral Home with Rabbi Arthur D. Rulnick officiating. Burial will follow in Knesses Israel Cemetery in Pittsfield.

The memorial week will be observed at the family home at 531 Crane Ave.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 24 Dec 1974.

Bertha R. Skole,

served Jewish causes

Mrs. Bertha R. Skole, 81, of 531 Crane Ave., died yesterday at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford, Conn. Following a long illness.

She was born in Gomel, Russia on Aug. 12 1905, the daughter of Louis and Naomi Lefkowitz Evzerow. She came to the United States at the age of 8, first to New Lebanon, N.Y., then to Pittsfield. She attended local schools and graduated from the former Pittsfield Commercial High School. Mrs. Skole, a member of Congregation Knesset Israel and its Sisterhood, was past president of both Hadassah and the former Jewish Ladies' Aid Society. In the late 1940s, she was chairman of the New American Committee, which helped settle refugees in Pittsfield. In 1963, she received the Man of the Year award from the Jewish Community Council for 25 years' service to the Jewish community.

She also was a former member of the Women's Club and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Her husband, John B. Skole, died March 13, 1975. They were married June 29, 1924.

She leaves two sons, Robert Skole of Stockholm, Sweden, and Norman Skole of Indianapolis, Ind; three sisters, Mrs Ida Drazen of Cheshire, Conn., Mrs. Doris Hall of Gulfport, Fla., and Mrs. Flora Pappert of Miami, Fla.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:30 at the Knesset Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Arthur B. Ruknick, spiritual leader of the congregation offiating. Burial will be in the Knesset Israel Cemetery.

A memorial period will be observed at the family residence, 531 Crane Ave., following the services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Knesset Israel or the charity of one's choice.

The Devanny-Condron Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Transcribed from Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 23 June 1987

Doris E. Hall

Services for Doris E. Hall, 75, of 5135 14th Ave. S., Gulfport, Fla and formerly of Syracuse, who died Friday in St. Petesburg, Fla., will be in the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, Gulfport.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Gulfport Funeral Home, Gulfport, Fla.

Born in New Lebanon, Mrs. Hall lived in Syracuse for many years. She moved to Gulfport in 1973. She retired as saleswoman for Dey Brothers in Syracuse after 21 years of employment.

Mrs. Hall was a member of the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle. She was a member of R.E.B.O. organization and the Al-Anon Club.

Surviving are her husband Clayton; a daughter, Lois Spatuzzi of Syracuse; two sisters, Flora Pappert of Florida aand Ida Drazen of Connecticut; six grandchildren; and four great-children.

Transcribed from the Post-Standard, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York, 30 April 1990

Flora Pappert

Pappert, Flora, 90, of Deerfield Beach passed away September 2, 2008. Mrs. Pappert is survived by her nieces and nephews Lois Spatuzzi, Herbert Jacobs, Irene Simon, and Donald Spiegelman, and several greatnieces and nephews. Funeral services were held under the direction of Menorah Gardens. Donations in Mrs. Pappert's memory may be made to Temple Beth Israel of Deerfield Beach.

Published in the Sun-Sentinel on 9/8/2008

Ida Drazen

Ida Drazen,85, of 241 Wallingford Road, died Monday, Oct. 1, 1990 at her home.

Mrs. Drazen was active in the cause for peace and justice since 1963, she was a charter member of the "Women's International League for Peace and Freedom", New Haven Peace Council, and the Cheshire Alliance for Peace.

She also was a member of the Cheshire Grange No. 23, Hadassah, and was a founding member of New Haven O.R.T.

Survivors include a son, Gordon Drazen, a sister, Flora Pappert of Deerfield Beach, Fla.;two grandchildren, Lisa Drazen Bobowicz of Branford, and Eli Drazen of Cheshire; and two great-grandchildren.

Services were Tuesday At Congregation Mishkan Israel, Hamden.

Transcribed from the Cheshire Herald, Cheshire, Connecticut, dated 4 Oct 1990.

Louis Evzerow

Louis Evzerow, who died Tuesday was sexton of the Gathering of Israel Synagogue until 1941, and had lived in Pittsfield 26 years. Other survivors include four daughters, Mrs. David Drazen of New Haven, Conn., Mrs. Clayton Hall and the Misses Sally and Flora Evzerow of Pittsfield, one son, David of the United States Army, five grandchildren and several stepchildren.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Evening Eagle, 13 Oct. 1944.

Clayton B. Hall

Clayton B. Hall, four-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton B. Hall of 104 Appleton avenue, died yesterday morning of internal hemorrhage at the home of Mrs. Charles Bergstrom of Yarmouth street, where the child was born. The police pulmoter was called in the belief that the infant boy's life might be saved, but its use proved ineffective. The funeral will place tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the home 104 Appleton avenue, and will be conducted by Rev. M. Stephen James, pastor of the First Methodist church. Burial will follow in the Pittsfield cemetery.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 9 April 1928.

Dorothy Walsh, 81, Pittsfield educator

Dorothy (Hall) Walsh, 81, formerly of Holmes Road, died on Thursday in the Berkshire Medical Center.

She worked for the Pittsfield schools' Head Start progrgam.

She was also a former president of the Redfield School Parent-Teacher Association.

During World War II, she organized and oversaw the Red Cross volunter desk at the former St. Luke's Hospital.

Born and schooled in this city, she was graduated from Our Lady of the Elms Academy (now Elms College) in Chicopee. She was late graduated from Elms College, and was a former president of its alumnae association.

After graduation, she returned to Pittsfied. She was a former communicant of St. Thersa's Church, was active with its Rosary Sodality, and taught in its Confraternity of Christian Doctrine program.

She was also past president of the Dog Obedience Club, and was a volunteer for the Berkshire Eagle Santa Toy Fund.

Her husband, Daniel J. Walsh Jr., died in 1965.

She leaves a daughter, Valerie W. Gill of Pittsfield, and a granddaughter.

The funeral will be Saturday morning at Devanny-Condron Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours are this evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Church, in care of the funerral home.

Transcribed from the Union-News, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, dated 31 January 1992.

Mabel (Hall) Kane

Quincy- Mabel (Hall) Kane of Quincy, formerly of FL, September 17, 2007. Wife of the late Michael T. Kane. Loving mother of William J. Kane of Oviedo, FL, Mary Ellen Kane of Quincy, Michael P. Kane of West Springfield and Dennis P. Kane of Ocala, FL. Sister of Lois Spatuzzi and the late Marilyn Herring. Grandmother of Michael T. Lane, Dennis J. \"DJ\" Kane, Ryan P. Kane, Michael R. Kane, Hedi Gordner and Heather Kane. Great grandmother of Izabella Gordner, Audrey Gordner, and Madeline Goedner. Services are private. Donations in Mabel's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, NE Region, 18 Tremont St., #700, Boston, MA 02108 or to Brigham & Women's Hospital, Development Office, 116 Huntington Ave., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02026.

Transcribed from The Republican, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, dated 23 September 2007

Marilyn L. Herring

Marilyn L. (Hall) Herring, 53 of 123 Sky Ridge Drive, Springfield, died Thursday in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield Unit after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield, she lived in the city 40 years. She leaves her husband, Robert W. Herring; two sons, Robert W. and Jon P., both of Springfield; five daughters, Sandra A. Edwards, Deborah J. Pafumi, Kathaleen A. Petrone, Cynthia A. Ferrentino, Marilyn L. LaFleur all of Springfield; her parents, Clayton Hall of Gulfport, Fla. And Mabel (Smith) Popec of Ocala, Fla.; a sister, Mabel A. Kane of Ocala, Fla.; stepsister, Lois M. Spatuzzi of Syracuse, N.Y. and 10 grandchildren.

The funeral will be Monday morning at the T.P. Sampson Co. Chapel of the Acres Tinkham Road, with burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Transcribed from The Springfield Union, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, dated 23 Jun 1984.

Mrs. Mary Murray

Mrs. Mary A. Murray, 85, of 51 Brown St., died yesterday at her home, following a short illness. She was the wife of Walter L. Murray, who died in 1958.

Born in Pittsfield, daughter of Joseph H. and Margaret Lally Hall, she was employed as a telephone operator for the New England Telephone Co. before her marriage to Mr. Murray.

She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and was a life member and past president of its Rosary Sodality.

Mrs. Murray is survived by four sons, W. Keith Murray of Pittsfield, John W. Murray of Lee, Paul J. Murray of Huntington, Conn., and Kevin B. Murray of New Baltimore, N.Y.; five daughters, Mrs. William Knight, Mrs. David F. Stack, Mrs. Joseph Pipp and Mrs. Dominick Cimini, all of Pittsfield, and Mrs. Gilbert Brandon of Laurel, Md.; a brother, Thomas Hall of Pittsfield; 35 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be tomorrow morning at 8:15 from the family residence, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the family residence after 2 p.m. today.

In lieu of flowers, the faily suggests donations in Mrs, Murray's memory to St. Mary's Church.

Transcribed from The Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 21 Oct. 1977

Thomas A. Hall, WWI veteran

Thomas A. Hall, 80, of 65 Columbus Ave., died yesterday at the Berkshire Medical Center after a long illness.

Born in Pittsfield, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret Lally Hall. He was a veteran of World War I. Mr. Hall had beeen employed at the General Electric Co. for 15 years as a stock clerk, he retired in 1963.

His wife the former Violet Lester, died last year.

He leaves four sons, Milton T. and Richard J. Hall of Pittsfield, Thomas J. Hall of Coltsneck, N.J.. Edward M. Hall Williamsburg; a daughter, Mrs. Beverly Bradley of Pittsfield; five sisters, Mrs. Walter Murray, Miss Katherine Hall, Mrs. Agnes Elser, Mrs. Ann Gero and Mrs. Irene Farnum, all of Pittsfield, and 21 grandchildren.

The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 8:15 from the Dery Funeral Home with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 at St. Joseph's Church.

Calling hours will be tonight from 7 to 9 and Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Rites Monday for PFC Hall Services for PFC

Clayton B. Hall of 103 Ballard Ave. will be at 10:30 a.m. at the John G. Butler Funeral Home. PFC Hall died Tuesday at Naval Hospital, Camp Lejuene N.C. from wounds received from a gun, was born in Albany and lived here since 1945. He enlisted in the Marine Corps January 1956. He was stationed in Okinawa until last November. He received his basic training at Parris Island, N.C. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs Clayton B. Hall, Sr., a sister, Miss Lois M. Hall; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shadick of Pittsfield, Mass. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow at the funeral home, 2104 S. Salina St.

Transcribed from The Post-Standard, Syracuse, Onondaga, N.Y. dated 29 March 1958.

Joseph H. Hall

Joseph H. Hall of East Main Street, Elbridge, N.Y., died yesterday afternoon in St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness. A former Pittsfield resident, he was visiting his sister, Mrs. Margaret Harwood of 55 Brown St. when taken ill. Born in Pittsfield, the son of the late Joseph H. and Margaret Lally Hall, he was employed fora number years by the George Frost Co. of Boston. Besides his sister here and his wife, the former Grace Arisman, he leaves two brothers, John M. and Thomas A., both of Pittsfield, and another sister, Mrs. Walter L. Murray of this city. Frienda may call at the Caldron Funeral Home tomorrow and Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral will be Saturday morning with a Solemn High Mass of Requiem in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 4 January 1961.

Joseph H. Hall Sr

Joseph H. Hall, 87, died yesterday (February 8, 1951) afternoon at his home, 55 Brown Street after a long illness. Born in Galway, Ireland, he had lived in Pittsfield for for 73 years and was one of the first residents of Morningside. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and belonged to the Holy Name Society. He was employed by the Boston & Albany Railroad for many years and later by the Park Department before retiring 25 years ago.

He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Walter L. Murray and Mrs. Joseph L. Harwood, with, whom he made his home; three sons, John M. and Thomas A. of Pittsfield; two half-sisters, Mrs. Martin McMahon of Meriden, Conn. And Mrs. Thomas Maloney of Hartford.; 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

The body rests at 55 Brown Street. Services will be Monday morning in St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Published: 9 February 1951, Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Delbert L. Harris Private commital services planned

Delbert L. Harris Private commital services planned Mr. Delbert L. Harris, 64, of Schuyler, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Oct. 15, 2004, at his residence. Delbert was born July 8, 1940, in Chateaugay, where he was subsequently raised and educated. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Diedre L. and Donald A. Carney of Little Falls and Kimberly Harris and Robert W. Drumm Jr. of East Herkimer; a son daughter-in-law, Glen S. and Karin Harris of Newport; and his grandchildren, Shayn D. Carney, Travis L. Carney and Tyler Z. Harris. In keeping with Delbert's wishes, there will be no public services. His relatives and friendds will gather privately for commital services at Mountainview Memorial Gardens in Little Falls at the convenience of his family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Avenue, Utica.

Transcribed from The Evening Telegram, Oct. 18, 2004

Tyler Henken

Tyler Henken of Centennial passed away after a brief illness; Husband of Kathleen Henken; Father of Matthew & Alana Henken; Service, 10:00AM, Wednesday, Temple Sinai, 3509 S. Glencoe St., Denver, Interment, Emanuel Cemetery. Contributions: Children's Diabetes Foundation, 700 Delaware, Denver, 80204, Temple Sinai or Hospice.

Transcribed from The Denver Post, Denver Colorado, dated 6 April 2005

Marilyn L. Herring

Wilbraham - Marilyn L. Herring, 44 died on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 in Bayside Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she was a resident of Wilbraham since 1991. Marilyn worked as a dietician for Schriner's Hospital for 6 years and at Joy of the Wok for 24 years. She is survived by her four children Joseph, Michael, Alex and Jessica LaFluer, her father Robert W. Herring, a brother Jon Herring and his wife Deborah, 3 sisters Sandra Papirio and her husband Mark, Kathaleen Beauregard and her husband John, Cynthia Ferrentino and her husband Claudio, a granddaughter Kayla Cross, her companion Paul Julius and his children Kenneth and Caitlyn, her brother in law Robert Pafumi and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her mother Marilyn ( Hall) Herring, her brother Robet W. Herring, Jr., and her sister Deborah Pafumi. Funeral Service Saturday at 10am at the Wilbraham Funeral, 2551 Booston Road, Wilbraham, follwed by burial in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Friday 4:00-8:00pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Leukemia Society, 415 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701.

Transcribed from the The Republican, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, dated 12 April 2007.

Robert W. Herring Jr.

Robert W. Herring Jr., 45, of 310 Stafford St. died Friday at Baystate Medical Center. Born here, he was a lifelong resident. He leaves a son, Timothy J. of Pittsfield; a daughter Kymi Clark of Pittsfield; his father, Robert W. Herring Sr. of Westfield; a brother, Jon P. of West Warren; five sisters, Sandra A. Papirio of Warren, Deborah J. Paflumi of Wilbraham, Kathaleen A. Beauregard Of Westfield, Cynthia A. Ferrentino of East Longmeadow, and Marilyn L. LaFluer of Wilbraham; two grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted this morning at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, and a memorial Mass is scheduled for Saturday morning at Holy Trinity Church in Westfield. There are no calling hours, and Alternative Funeral Service is in charge. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 338 Dwight St., Holyoke, 01040.

Transcribed from Union-News, Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, dated 19 June 1996

Civil War Veteran Dies At Age Of 79

Charles Ingraham, 79, veteran of the Civil War died yesterday afternoon at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. McKeon of 68 Ontario Street.

He was born in New Ashford and at the age of 16 years enlisted in the 16th New York Artillery at Peekskill, New York and served in the war for several years. He was a carpenter by trade and lived in Cheshire. He moved to this city in 1905.

He was a member of Rockwell Grand Army Post and leaves besides his widow, who is his second wife, two sons, Henry of this city and William of North Adams; three daughters, Mrs McKeon, Mrs. Nellie Pike and Mrs. Samuel Dorgan of this city and four grandchildren. A grandson Lieut. Charles Ingraham, was a member of Co. F of the second regiment and served with distinction in Mexico. He died several years ago. Mr Ingraham was a member of the Methodist church in Cheshire.

The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home with Rev. M. Stephen James officiating and at 3:30 at the Methodist church in Cheshire. Burial will be in Cheshire.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle dated 28 September 1927

David Ingraham Dies At Home

"Taps" Sounded for Civil War Veteran

Comrades Mourn

Oldest Member of Hopkins Post was With General Sherman On Famous March to Sea

David Ingraham, a veteran of the Civil War and a life long resident of this section, died at his home in New Ashford Friday night following an extended illness.

Mr. Ingraham was the oldest living member of E. P. Hopkins post, Grand Army of the Republic and the only member who was with General Sherman when he made his famous march from Altanta to the sea.

Born in New Ashford 87 years ago, Mr. Ingraham has spent practically all his life, with the exception of the period during which he was a incluber of the Grand Army in that section. One of the best known men in New Ashford, he was well liked and highly respected by all who knew him, and his death will be mourned by many. During the Civil War he was a member of the 141st New York volunteers.

He is survived by two daughters, one of whom lives in Ashford and the other in Cheshire, and one son in Waterford, N.Y. He is also survivied by several grandchildren.

The funeral will be held from his late home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. W. R. Stocking, chaplain of Hopkens post, officiating. Members of Hopkins post will meet at Grand Army hall at one o' clock and will proceed in a body to the Ingraham home to attend the funeral.

Transcribed from the North Adams Evening Transcript, North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated Monday, August 18, 1919

Veteran's Funeral Held in New Ashford

The funeral of David A. Ingraham was held in his late home in New Ashford yesterday afternoon, a goodly number of neighbors gathering to do him honor. Six of his comrades of E. P. Haskins post, G. A. R., Williamstown were present and tenderly laid him to rest on the hillside where his wife, companion of 63 years, was laid at rest last February. As his own flag was held over his open grave the beautiful ritual of the order was given by Comrades Fowler and Stocking. The latter conducted the services at the home when the Baker sisters sang most effectively the comrade's favorite hymn "When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder I'll Be There" and "He Leadeth Me". Following Mr. Stocking's address, W. G. Mitchell told briefly of Sherman's march from Atlanta to the sea, in which Mr. Ingraham 's regiment, the 141st New York took part.

Mr. Stocking spoke in part as follows: David Ingraham was born just over the mountain here in New Ashford on the eighth day of July, 87 years ago, and spent most of his life among the Berkshire hills, and for 63 lived in the little house in this peaceful valley where he breathed his last.He was a good neighbor, a devoted husband and a kind father. His grandfather Benjamin Ingraham, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war and in the summer of 1864 the grandson, then living in New York state, followed in the footsteps of his grandsire. We of Hopkins post almost envied him the distinction of being with General Sherman's army in that famous march to the sea. He loved the flag and the comradship of those who like him, helped to save the nation.

For many years he gathered large quantities of running evergreen from these hill sides and with Comrade Goodell brought them in bags to the Grand Army hall where the former Women's Relief corps made them into wreaths to be placed on the soldier's graves on Memorial day. Next May his grave will be among those to be strewn with fragrant flowers.

Transcribed from the North Adams Evening Transcript, North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated Wednesday, August 20, 1919

Frank W. Ingraham

Frank W. Ingraham 28, died last night at his home on Robbins Avenue following a two week illness with double pneumonia. He is survived by a widow, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ingraham of Williamstown, three sisters, Mrs. Edward Chase, Mrs Nellie Pike, and Mrs. Samuel Dorgan all of this city and two brothers, Henry of this city and William of North Adams. Mr. Ingraham was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive engineers and was employed on the Boston and Albany Railroad. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Thursday 14 January 1909

Henry Clinton Ingraham

Henry Clinton Ingraham 84, a former resident of Pittsfield, died Saturday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Launt of West Stephentown, N.Y.

Besides his daughter, Mrs. Launt, he leaves a brother William of Pittsfield; two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Dorgan and Mrs. Clifford McKeon, both of this city; a grandaughter, Mrs. Curtis Beaton of Moultonboro, N. H., and seveeral nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the home of Mrs. Launt. Rev. Morgan S. Post will officiate. Burial will be in Cheshire.

Friends may call at their convenience at the home of Mrs. Launt. Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 9 October 1950

Mrs. Nettie Dorgan

Mrs. Nettie Dorgan, 95, formerly of 574 East St., died yesterday at the Springside Nursing Home after a long illness. She was the widow of Samuel H. Dorgan.

Born in New Ashford, she spent most of her life in Pittsfield. Mrs. Dorgan was a member of the First United Methodist Church.

She leaves two nieces, Mrs. William G. Peters of Lenox and Mrs. John Shadick of Gulfport, Fla. Friends may call at the Meechan Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9.

Services will be tomorrow morning at 10 at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert W. Hannum, pastor of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 23 December 1971

Mrs. Mary I. McKeon

Mrs. Mary I. McKeon, 78 of 14 Cliff Ave. died yesterday afternoon at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the widow of Charles C. McKeon.

Mrs. McKeon was born in Lanesboro and moved to Pittsfield from Cheshire 61 years ago. She attended the First Methodist Church.

She leaves two daughters, Mrs Melvin Whitham with whom she made her home and Mrs. William G. Peters both of Pittsfield, a sister, Mrs Samuel Dorgan of this city; two grandchildren, a great-grandchild and two nieces.

Services will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 at the Wellington Funeral Home. Burial will be in Cheshire Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle February 1960

Mrs. May Launt

Mrs. May Launt West Stephentown, N. Y.

Mrs. May Launt, 73, widow of Clarence E. Launt, died Tuesday at Pittsfield General Hospital after a long illness, She was born July 15, 1890 in Berkshire, Mass., and lived here for 40 years.

Mrs. Launt was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Pittsfield, a worker of the Stephentown Center Baptist Church, a member of the Stone Bridge Community Club, the Taconic Valley Grange and the auxillary of the Sgt. W. A. Adams American Legion Post 1021, Averill Park.

In addition to several cousins she is survived by an aunt, Mrs. Nettie Dorgan of Pittsfield; two nieces, Mrs. Curtis Beaton of Pine Plains and Mrs. Jessie Haley of Stephentown; and two nephews, Donald Launt of Pittsfield and Fayette Ellsworth of West Stephentown.

Calling hours at the Hall & Higgins Funeral Home in Stephentown will be tonight. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 with the Rev. Walter B. Jerge, rector of the Church of Our Saviour, Lebanon Springs, officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, West Stephentown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the W. A. Adams Auxillary cancer fund in care of Mrs. Gladys Larkin, Averill Park.

William David Ingraham

A former North Adams resident, William David Ingraham, 84 died yesterday at the Crestwood Nursing home in Lenox, following a lingering illness due to his age. A native of Lanesboro, Mr. Ingraham had lived in North Adams for about 45 years. His wife the former Mary C. Sweeney, died in 1948 and about a year later he went to Pittsfield to make his home with a niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. John Shadick of 125 Plunkett street. While in North Adams he was employed as a gardener for the late Charles H. Cutting and later worked for his daughters, Mrs. Ralph N. Dennett and Mrs. Garrett P. Fitch. He attended St. Francis church here.

He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Samuel Dorgan and Mrs. Clifford McKeon, both of Pittsfield; and four nieces including Mrs. Shadick.

The body has been taken to the San Soucie funeral home where friends may call from 7 to 9 this evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow. Funeral services will take place at 9 Thursday morning with a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Francis church. Burial will be in the family lot in Cheshire cemetery.

The North Adams Transcript North Adams, Massachusetts 31 July 1956

Mrs. Katherine L. Collins

Mrs. Katherine Lally Collins of 232 Second Street, widow of James Collins, died this morning at her home of a heart ailment after a long illness.

Mrs. Collins a native and life-long resident of Pittsfield was the daughter of the late Martin and Mary Lally. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and belonged to the Rosary Society and St' Luke's Hospital Aid. Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Worthington C. Tucker, and the Misses Bessie, Catherine M and Margaret B. Collins, all of this city, three grandchildren, George Tucker of Scranton, Pa., Worthington G. and John Tucker of Pittsfield; also three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9:30 at the home followed at 10 at St. Joseph's Church with solemn high mass. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

The Devanny Funeral Home is in Charge.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 19 April 1946.

Death of Mrs. Joseph Hall

The death of Mrs. Margaret, wife of Joseph Hall, took place at her home on Brown Street last night. The deceased was a daughter of Mrs. Martin Lally and is survived by a husband and five children. She was 42 years of age. Mrs. Hall was a member of St. Joseph's church and the funeral will be held from there Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, 22 Sept 1898

Clarence Launt Dies at Troy, N.Y.

West Stephentown, N.Y.--Clarence E. Launt, 62, died suddenly yesterday at Samaritan Hospital, Troy. He was born in Stephentown, May 20, 1887, son of John and Frances Carr Launt, and had resided in this area all his life. He was employed by the New Your State Department of Labor for 15 years and retired 10 years ago due to ill health.

Mr. Launt was a member of the Pittsfield Aerie of Eagles, Sgt. Walter A. Adams Post, Amercian Legion, Averill Park and the Stone Bridge Community Club.
Surviving are his widow, the former May Ingram; two brothers, Harry of Pittsfield and Willis of West Stephentown; three sisters, Mrs Charles Pomeroy of this town, Mrs. David White of Sand lake and Miss Irene Launt of Troy.

The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon at 2 from the residence, with Rev. Richard Cummings and Rev. Morgan Post of Troy, officiating. Members of the American Legion will be bearers.

A memorial service will be held tomorrow evening at 8 at the residence by the Legion post of which he was a member. Friends may call at their convenience.

Transcribed from The Berkshire Eagle dated 19 Sept. 1949.

Francis J. McDonald

Francis J. McDonald, 80, of 116 Edna Road died Wednesday at Community-General Hospital.

Mr. McDonald was a life resident of Syracuse. He retired in 1965 after 25 years with General Motors Corp.

Mr. McDonald was a member of the Valley Men's Club and the United Auto Workers Union. He was a former member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Surviving are a son, Thomas MacDonald of Syracuse; a daughter, Marlene Wendel of Lancaster; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home and 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, 4612 S. Salina St.

Contributions may be made to Community-General Hospital.

Transcribed from the Syracuse Herald-Journal, Syracuse, Onondaga, New York dated 22 April 1993

Mrs. John Shadick

Mrs. Julia M. Shadick, wife of John Shadick of 125 Plunkett Street, died early yesterday morning at the House of Mercy after a long illness.

Mrs. Shadick was born in Oster Bay. L. I. and had lived in this city 42 years. She was a member of St. Martin's Episcopal Church and the Ladies' Aid Society. The survivors are her husband, five nephews, John, Arthur and Charles W. Falkner of this city; Frederick Miller of Waterbury,Conn., and William Miller of Washington, D. C.,three nieces, Miss Anna R. Miller of Brooklyn, Mrs John Buckley of Waterbury and Sister Marie Pacificus of Ashville,N.C., and 18 grandnephews and nieces.

The body was taken to the Wellington Funeral Home, 220 East Street where a prayer service will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 followed by a service at 2:30 at St. Martin's Church. Rev. Louis P. Nisen of Lee will officiate. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery.

Members of the family will meet friends at the funeral home this afternoon from 3 to 5 and tonight from 7 to 9.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 12 June 1939

Sarah Miller Ingraham

The funeral of Sarah E., wife of Charles Ingraham who died at her home Wednesday morning was held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church. Rev. C. E. Bissell officiated. She is survived by a husband and six children.

Transcribed from the North Adams Transcript, North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 13 March 1897

Mrs. Carmella Spatuzzi

Mrs. Carmella Spatuzzi, 50, widow of Saverio Spatuzzi, 938 Lansing Street, died yesterday, Jan. 16, 1936, in a local hospital after a short illness.

Carmella Mirra Spatuzzi was born in Pignola, Italy, Feb. 2, 1885, and came to Utica 33 years ago. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church.

She leaves four sons Anthony, Nicholas, Samuel and William, and a daughter, Mrs. Alexander Cardamone.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 17 Jan. 1936.

Barbara C. Stack

Wednesday, December 13 STACK -- The funeral for Barbara C. Stack, 87, who died Dec. 10, 2006, will be Thursday at 8:15 a.m. from DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church celebrated by the Rev. Michael Shershanovich. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be today from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations in her memory may be made to St. Mark's Food Pantry in care of the funeral home. She leaves two sons, David Stack and Brian Stack, both of Pittsfield; two daughters, Barbara Stack Russo and Stacy Stack, both of Pittsfield; four brothers, John Murray of Lee, Paul Murray of Conn., William Murray of Pittsfield and Kevin Murray of New Baltimore, N.Y.; two sisters, Margaret Knight of Pittsfield and Constance Brandon of Laurel, Md.; a daughter-in-law, Gail Stack; six grandchildren, Christopher Stack, Shannon Magee, Jennifer Luby, Jeffrey Russo, and Sean and Megan Stack; six great-grandchildren, Emily Korzendorfer, Jack and Megan Luby, Brendan and Kyra Russo, and Leah Verchot; five sisters-in-law, Sarah, Florence and Mary Murray, Betty Stack and Margaret Hebert; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two sisters, Priscilla Pipp and Hope Cimini.

c) 2006 The Berkshire Eagle. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of Media NewsGroup, Inc. by NewsBank, Inc.

Walter Murray
72, Retired
Letter Carrier

Walter L. Murray, 72, of 51 Brown St., died this morning at his home following a short illness. He was born in Cheshire, the son of Thomas and Julia Irons Murray and moved to Dalton at the age of five. He was a Dalton High School graduate and a graduate of the Albany Business College. He retired as a letter carrier for the Pittsfield Post Office in 1949 and for the past eight years was maintence man at the Berkshire Life Insurance Co. He was a communicant of St. Mary's Church and a member of its Holy Name Society. He was also a fourth degree Member of the Knights of Columbus.

Besides his wife, the former Mary Hall, he leaves nine children, Mrs. William J. Knight, Mrs. David F. Stack, Mrs. Joseph P. Pipp, Mrss. Dominic Cimini all of Pittsfield; Mrs. Gilbert Brandon of Alexandria, Va.; John W. Murray of Lee, Paul J. Murray of Tyler, Tex.; Keith Murray of Houma, La., and Keith D. Murray of Pittsfield.

Services will be held Thursday with a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at St. Mary's Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the home of the deceased at their convenience after 4 tomorrow afternoon.

Virgil Oxley

Virgil E. Oxley, 86, 710 Pasa Del Norte, Leesburg, died Friday (March 10, 1989). Born in Maxwellowa, he moved to Leesburg from Willow Springs, Mo., in 1962. He was retired from the U.S. Army after having served 30 years. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a member of Leesburg Post, Disabled American Veterans; the Leesburg Elks Lodge; and the Leesburg Moose Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Oxley; a daughter, Beatrice M. Oxley of Mount Dora; sons, Robin W.Oxley of Arizona and Joseph B. Oxley of Mount Dora; and four grandchildren.

Transcribed from The Orlando Sentinel, Orlando, Florida dated 12 Mar 1989.

MRS. GENEVIEVE SPATUZZI

Mrs. Genevieve (Jennie) Pietryka Spatuzzi, 48, of 509 Kossuth Ave., a native of Utica, died yesterday in St.Lukes-Memorial Hospital Center after a long illness.

She was born April 3, 1913, daughter of Walter and Catherine Jaje Pietryka. She was educated in Utica schools and on Jan 5, 1931, was married to Anthony Spatuzzi in Oneida. He died in Utica on Feb. 6, 1947.

Mrs. Spatuzzi was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church.

She leaves a son, Anthony; three daughters, Mrs. Dominick (Carmelita) Galime, Mrs. Ercole (Patricia) Ventura, and Miss Willinette Spatuzzi; a brother, Stanley Pietryka; two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Mary) Guminiak and Mrs. John (Gladys) Carucci, all of Utica; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be at 9:30 Thursday from the Scala Funeral Home, 612 Elizabeth St., and at 10 from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church where a solemn requiem Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetary

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 18 April 1961.

Mary C. Guminiak

Mary C. Guminiak, 73, of 102 Roosevelt Dr., Utica, died Wednesday, June 13,1984 at her home.

She was born in New York Mills, a daughter of Walter and Katharine Jaje Pietryka and attended local schools. In 1934, she married Walter E. Guminiak in New York Mills. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church.

Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Walter E. Guminiak, Jr., at home; a daughter, Mrs. William (Willinette) Foster, Yorkville; a sister, Mrs. John (Gladys) Carucd, New Hartford; six grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Stanley Pietryka and a sister, Genevieve Spatuzzi.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. from Myslinski Funeral Home, Inc., 604 Columbia St. and 9a.m. at Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends may call on Friday 2-4 and 7-9.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 14 June 1984.

Stanley Pietryka

Stanley Pietryka (Patrick), 51. of 716 Whitesboro St., a former truck driver was pronounced dead on arrival at St. Elizabeth Hospital Saturday evening. Dr. Preston Clark, coroner, said death was due to a heart attack. He was born in New York Mills, son of Walter and Katherine Jaje Pietryka. He attended local schools. He had been an employee of the former Globe Woolen Mills and was also a driver for various local trucking concerns. He leaves two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Mary) Guminiak of Utica and Mrs. John (Gladys) Carucci of Whitesboro. The funeral will be at 8:30 Tuesday from the Swiatek-Myslinski Funeral Home and at 9 from Holy Trinity Church. Burial will be in Holy Trinity Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today. Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, Nov. 1, 1970.

Walter Pietryka, After Long Illness

Walter Pietryka, 531 Potter Ave. died Nov.7, 1956 at his home after a long illness. Mr. Pietryka was born Dec. 24 1890 in Poland, Europe. In 1910, he came to this country and the New York Mills. For the past 28 years he had been a resident of Utica.

He married Catherine Jaje in St Mary's Church in New York Mills. She died in 1926. In 1937 he married Madeline Piekielniak. Mr. Pietryka was a member of St. Mary's Church, New York Mills.

Surviving besides his wife are three daughters, Mrs. Walter Gumininak, Mrs. Jennie Spatuzzi and Mrs. John Carucci: a son, Stanley Pietryka, all of Utica; two brothers, Martin Pietryka, New York Mills and John, Poland: a sister residing in Poland: six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held at 9 Saturday from the Swiatek Funeral Home. 604 Columbia St. and at 9:30 from St. Mary's Church. Internment will be in St. Stanislaus and Casimir Cemetery.

Calling hours at hte funeral home are from 7 to 10 tonight and from 1 to 5 p. m. and 7 to 10 p. m. tomorrow.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 7 Nov. 1956.

Mrs Cornelia May Dion

Mrs. Cornelia May Dion, aged 33 years, wife of Edward Dion of Chceshire, died Saturday night at the House of Mercy following an operation. Mrs. Dion was born in Cheshire and always lived there. Besides her husband she leaves five children, Raymond, Alexander, Eleanor, Evelyn and Genevieve; also her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworh Pike and two brothers, Mathew and William Pike, all of Cheshire.

The funeral will be held tomorrow mornibg at 9:30 o'clock from the Immaculate Conception church in Cheshire with a requiem high mass. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery in that town.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, Berkhire, Massachusetts, 1 June 1925.

The following item appeared in the Chatham Courier newspaper on October 16, 1906

Another old veteran of the Civil War and respected citizen passed away in the death of James M. Pike that occurred early Tuesday morning at his home in South Berlin from cancer of the liver with which he been affected since spring and confined to his bed about three weeks. Mr. Pike had passed his 78th year and was a native of Vermont born March 20, 1830 at Isle LaMotte, Grand Isle on Lake Champlain. He served nearly four years in the war of the rebellion in Co. B 5th Vt. Infantry Vol., enlisting September 16, 1861 and discharged June 30, 1865 and drew a pension. He was also an honored member of the Little Hoosick Lodge, I.O.O.F. of this place who will officiate at the funeral and burial Thursday. Besides his wife, two sons and three daughters survive, Ellsworth Pike of Cheshire, Mathew Pike of Long Isaland, Mrs. Henry McDonough of South Berlin, Mrs. S. B. Chapman and Mrs. Theodore Smith of New York and several grandchildren.

Joseph P. Pipp Jr.

Berkshire Eagle, The (Pittsfield, MA) - September 20, 2005 Deceased Name: Joseph P. Pipp Jr., 83, World War II veteran © 2005 The Berkshire Eagle. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the permission of Media NewsGroup, Inc. by NewsBank, Inc. Tuesday, September 20 PITTSFIELD - Joseph Patrick Pipp Jr., 83, of 22 Foote Ave. died Sunday at home after a brief illness. Born in Terre Haute, Ind., on Nov. 11, 1921, son of Joseph P. Pipp Sr. and Lorena Colvin Pipp, he attended schools there and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute in 1943. A veteran of World War II, he served in the Army Corps of Engineers and survived a D-Day landing on the beaches of Normandy. After his discharge, Mr. Pipp moved to Pittsfield and was employed by GE in the power transformer department until his retirement in 1984. He was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, where he served as a eucharistic minister and as director of the Adult Funeral Services. He was also a member of the GE Quarter Century and Pensioners' clubs and enjoyed reading, gardening, woodworking and walking daily. His wife, the former Priscilla Ann Murray, whom he married Sept. 16, 1950, died Nov. 2, 1999. He leaves three sons, Michael P. Pipp of Duxbury, Kevin J. Pipp of Meadville, Pa., and Timothy J. Pipp of Easthampton; a daughter, Holly A. Donelson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and eight grandchildren. FUNERAL NOTICE - The funeral for Joseph P. Pipp Jr., 83, who died Sept. 18, 2005, will be Friday at 10:15 at DEVANNY-CONDRON FUNERAL HOME, with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at Sacred Heart Church celebrated by the Rev. James K. Joyce, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday from 4 to 8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church in care of the funeral home. He was a loving husband, father, friend and neighbor you could count on. He had a strong sense of right and wrong, enormous willpower and, throughout his life, always put the welfare of others before his own.

Mrs. Bessie Ezerow

Mrs. Bessie Ezerow, 78, widow of Louis Ezerow and a former Pittsfield resident, died in New York City yesterday.

She is survived by a son, six daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. The body will arrive here tomorrow at 12:50, and the funeral will be held at the Devanny Funeral Home at 2:30. Burial will be in the Gathering of Israel cemetery.

Transcribed from the Berkshire Evening Eagle, 12 Nov. 1949.

Max Schleifer

Schleifer, Max, 70, of High Point, Delray Beach, died Saturday. Services 2 p.m. today at Beth Israel-Rubin Memorial Chapel, Delray Beach.

Transcribed from the Miami Herald, Miami, Dade, Florida, dated 8 October 1984

John B. Skole,
retired engineer designer
of transformers

John B. Skole, 76, of 531 Crane Ave., a retired GE transformer designer, died last night at Pittsfield General unit, BMC, after a brief illness.

Born in Russia, Mr. Skole spent most of his life in Pittsfield. A graduate of Tri-State College, Angola, Ind., he was a transformer designer at General Electric Co. for 46 years until his retirement in 1965. While at GE he was cited for his work in the development of the design for a 460-kilovolt power transformer and received a managerial award.

Several years after his retirement he rejoined the company as a consultant to International General Electric Co. in Campinas, Brazil, where he and his wife, the former Bertha Evzerow, lived for 18 months.

He was a charter member and past president of the Berkshire Credit Union and a 50-year member Knesses Israel Synagogue.

Beside his wife, he leaves two sons, Norman Skole of Indianapolis, Ind., and Robert Skole of Stockhom, Sweden: two brothers, Jacob Skole of Ft. Salerno, Fla., and Dr. Simon Skole of New Castle, Pa.: one sister, Mrs. Ray Murick of Springfield and five grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Sunday at 1 p.m. at Knesses Israel Synagogue with Rabbi Arthur D. Runick officiating. Burial will be Knesses Israel Cemetery. Devanny Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial week will be observed at the family home, 531 Crane ave.

Transcribed from the Bershire Eagle, Pittsfield, Bershire, Massachusetts, dated 14 March 1975

Norman Skole

November 2, 2007

Norman Skole Passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, October 21, 2007. Mr. Skole was a long time resident of Indianapolis and an active member of the community. He was born to John & Bertha Skole in Pittsfield, MA Novemeber 19, 1925. Called to duty during World War II, he served with the 311th Infantry Regiment in the European theater. He was wounded in the line of duty, for which he received the Purple Heart. After the war he returned to his education under the GI Bill, finishing his undergraduate degree at Purdue and completing a Master's degree in Social Work at Indiana University. Norman served several years at Carter Hospital as a clinical social worker. In 1959 he became the Executive Director of the Marion County Mental Health Association, which he directed for 33 years until his retirement in 1992. Norman helped remove the dark stigma of mental illness to clinical practice as an illness deserving sympathy, care and treatment. Under his leadership in Indianapolis, the Christmas Gift Lift was created to provide holiday giving to those hospitalized with mental illness. He led the efforts to create a halfway house for people re-entering society aftet treatment and a suicide prevention hotline, one of the first in the country. Norman served as the President of the National Mental Health Association, receiving recognition and praise from honorary chair Rosalyn Carter, among others. Norman was a loving and genuine father and husband. He is survived by his brother, Robert (Monika)Skole; children, Dr. David Skole, Mark (Colleen) Skole, Susan (Jeff) Wilson: grandchildren, Jorden, Ben, Nathan and Evan Skole, Fawn and Kyrstin Wilson. A celebration of Norman's life for all friends and family will be held at the Indianapolis Art Center, Marilyn K. Glick School of Art, 820 East 67th Street, Indianapolis on 21 December from 5:30-8:00PM. Donations in lieu of flowers, may be sent in recognition of the Central State Hospital Task Force at Church of the Saviour, 6025 Rucker Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220,or the Indiana University School of Medicine, Medical School Development Fund, Indiana University Foundation, 950 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46204.

Transcribed from the The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, Indiana, dated 2 November 2007.

ANTHONY SPATUZZI

Anthony Spatuzzi, 43, 405 Park Ave., died Feb. 6, 1947 in a local hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Utica July 19, 1903, son of the late Saverio and Carmela Mirra Spatuzzi. He worked for the Skenandoa Rayon Corporation and married Jennie Pietryka on Jan. 5, 1931. He wa a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church.

Besides his widow, he leaves a son, Anthony Jr., three daughters, Carmelita, Patricia and Willinette Spatuzzi; three brothers, Nick, Samuel and William; a sister, Mrs. Alexander Caramone, and several nieces and nephews.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 7 Feb. 1947.

NICHOLAS F. SPATUZZI

Nicholas F. Spatuzzi, 55, of 1517 Conking Ave., an employee of the Utica Department of Public Works for 27 years, died yesterday in St. Elizabeth Hospital.

He was born in Utica, son of Samuel and Carmela Mira Spatuzzi. He married Josephine LaRocca in 1937 in Utica. She died in 1957. Mr. Spatuzzi was a member of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church He had been a heavy equipment operator for the Utica DPW.

He leaves two daughters, Mrs. John (Mildred) Zangrone and Miss Ethel Muraca; a sister, Mrs. Alexander Cardamone. and two brothers, Samuel and Fire Capt. William Spatuzzi, all of Utica.

The funeral will be at 8 Saturday from the Eannace Funeral Home, and at 8:30 from St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Church, where a requiem Mass will be offered. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours will be 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 today and tomorrow.

Transcribed from the Utica Observer Dispatch, 1 Aug. 1963.

Alton A. Stone

Alton A. Stone of 3435 Olinville Ave died on Feb 3, 1933, beloved husband of Amelia (nee Stearns). Funeral from Walter B. Cook's Funeral Home, 1 West 190th St., Monday, 2 p.m.

Transcribed from the New York Times, New York, New York, dated 5 Feb 1933.

Theophilus Sweeney

Theophilus Sweeney, a veteran of the Civil Was, and a man who was very well known in northern Berkshire, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Briggs of Pleasant street, Cheshire at 8 o'clock last evening. He had been ill for the past 11 weeks.

Mr. Sweeney was born in Canada and was 78 years and nine months old. When a young man he came to the United States and during the Civil War enlisted in Company I of the Second Vermont Volunteer infantry. He enlisted in 1863 for three years but was honorably discharged in 1865. He saw much action and sustained several severe wounds. His record as a soldier was one of bravery and faithfulness, and was significant of the great patriotic spirit that characterized the man.

Mr. Sweeney waas a carpenter by trade and he also did some farming. He resided in the towns of northern Berkshire and was very well known and highly respected. He was a member of Sanford post, GAR of this city and was a very earnest member. He missed very few meetings when able to attend.

Mr. Sweeney is survived by his wife and seven children. The latter are Henry and Mrs. Miller of Franhams, Cheshire, Mrs. Dominick Graziola of Hoosic Tunnel. Mrs. W. Ingram of North Adams, Mrs. A. Borsen of Pittsfield, Nelson Sweeney of North Powal, VT., and Mrs. Briggs of Cheshire. He also leaves two brothers John of North Adams and Louis of North Powal, and a sister, Mrs. Louis Leone of Canada.

The funeral will be held from the Church of the Assumption in Cheshire, Monday morning at 9 o' clock. Burial will be in the family lot in Maple street cemetery in Adams. The Grand Army will conduct services at the grave.

Courtesy of Tom Boundreau, taken from the North Adams Transcript, North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts, dated 23 Jan 1915

Arthur B. Thompson

Arthur B. Thompson, 83, of 4700 13th Ave. S, died Sunday (Dec. 12, 1976). He came here 16 years ago from Averill park, N.Y. He was a retired spinning mill repairman; a veteran of World War I; and a Protestant. Survivors include his wife Armenta; a stepson, Clayton Hall, Gulfport; and a brother and sister in Vermont. Robert D. Easter Funeral Home, Gulfport chapel.

Transcribed from the St. Petersburg Times, St. Petersbur, Pinellas, Florida, dated 13 Dec 1976

Charles H. Trudeau

Charles H. Trudeau, 74, of Loop Road, a retired variety store owner. died Sunday in North Adams Regional Hospital.

He owned and operated Val's Variety Store from 1959 until his retirement in 1981. He and a partner, Valmore Paquette, operated the store from 1952 to 1959.

As a young man he worked with his father in his store on Holbrook Street in North Adams until his father died in 1944. He operated that store until 1952.

Born in North Adams, he attended Notre Dame Grammer School and graduated from Drury High School in 1935. From 1937 to 1943 he had a dance band called Charlie Trudeau's Band.

He leaves his wife, the former Eleanor Dion; two daughters, Charline Brassard of Cheshire and Carol Trudeau of Florida, Mass.; two brothers. Edmund of Williamstown and Lawrence of Great Barrington; two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

The funeral will be Tuesday morning from Notre Dame Church, with burial in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at Trottier-Pringle Funeral Home are this afternoon and evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to Com-Care or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children through the funeral home.

Transcribed from the Union News, Springfield, Massachusetts, dated 9 August 1993.