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Nancy Elma Demarest Dellert, 89, formerly of Ashley Falls

As requested, a private burial service for close family will be held at Ashley Falls Cemetery at a later date.

Mark R. Peebles, 65, of Lee

There will be a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

David Grant Parsons, 87, of Pittsfield

Funeral Mass will be held at 10am at St. Joseph’s in Pittsfield, MA on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Reception to follow.

Steven Michael Kahn, 79, of Great Barrington

A private ceremony will be held on Thursday, July 3.

Peter Ambro, 69, of South Egremont

A celebration of Peter's life will be announced at a later date.

Maureen Jane Johnson Hickey, 86, of Great Barrington and Naples, Fla.

There will be a gathering to celebrate the life of Maureen Johnson Hickey (1938-2025) at the Berkshire Botanical Gardens in Stockbridge on Saturday, June 28th from 1:00-3:00pm.

Howard Trombley, 77, formerly of Great Barrington

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26 from 4 to 7:00 p.m. at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington.  A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at The First Congregational Church, 251 Main St., Great Barrington. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Great Barrington.

Janet C. Hutchinson, 80, of South Egremont

A celebration of Jan’s life will take place Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 3 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Meeting of South Berkshire. All are welcome to join in celebrating Jan’s life, followed by a reception.

Anthony E. Menard Sr., 74, of New Hampshire

The family of Anthony E. Menard will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home, conducted by Rev. Charles VanAusdall.

John H. Pirzl, 67, of Dalton

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m., at St. Ann Church with Monsignor John Bonzagni officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Pittsfield.

Grace Deffer, 86, of Great Barrington

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home in Great Barrington. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 25, at 10 a.m., at the funeral home in Great Barrington. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.

Cheryl A. Petell, 70, of Dalton

Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Dery-Foley Funeral Home in Dalton. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, June 20, 2025, at 10 a.m., at St. Agnes Church, officiated by Rev. Christopher Malatesta, Pastor. Burial will follow at Ashuelot Cemetery.

Lynn B. Herzig, 75, of Pittsfield

A memorial service for Lynn will be held on Wednesday, June 18, at 11 a.m., at the Christian Assembly in Pittsfield. There will be no calling hours, and burial will be private.

Marie Weatherhead, 90, of Lenox

A memorial service is planned at Roche Funeral Home in Lenox on Saturday, June 28, at 11 a.m. A reception will follow at Mazzeo's Ristorante in Pittsfield.

Theresa Ann (Kot) Macchi, 98, of Great Barrington

A Funeral Mass for Theresa will be held on Saturday, June 14, at 10 a.m., with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at Saint Peter’s Church in Great Barrington, with Reverend William P. Murphy Pastor officiating. Burial will follow in Saint Peter’s Cemetery.

Kathleen Lynn Godfrey, 71, of Lenox

A celebration of Kathy’s life will take place at The Proprietor’s Lodge in Pittsfield on Friday, June 20, from noon until 4 p.m.