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Alice A. Olender, 97, of Great Barrington

A graveside service will be held for Alice at a later time.

Marc Edward Lavalette, 54, of Great Barrington

In accordance with Marc's wishes, there are no services planned at this time.

Brian James Tranter Sr., 77, of Southfield

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or the Berkshire Humane Society in Brian’s memory.

Michael Francis Pelle, 82, of Stockbridge

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on April 17, 2025, at the First Congregational Church in Stockbridge. Burial will be private.

Charles David Roberson, 88, of Pittsfield

The funeral service for David Roberson will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsfield. David’s family will greet friends and family from 10 a.m. until the start of the service. Burial will be private at Mountain View Cemetery in Lenox.

Irving ‘Papa’ Kosberg, 90, of Westwood, Mass.

A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Gary Shepard, 74, of Alford

There will be no funeral service, and burial will be private at a later date.

John Michael Breen, 80, of Bowling Green, Ky.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on April 26, 2025, at 10 a.m., in St. Ann Church in Lenox. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery. An hour of visitation will precede the service beginning at 9 a.m.

Dr. Sushil K. Seth, 85, of Lenox

Per Dr. Seth's wishes, all services will be private.

Karen R. Shaffer, 71, of Lee

The funeral of Mrs. Karen R. Shaffer, formerly of Lenox and Lee, will be Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 11 a.m., at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Lenox Dale, celebrated by Rev. Monsignor John J. Bonzagni, Pastor. Burial will follow in St. Ann's Cemetery.

John B. Hull III, 92, of Great Barrington

Funeral services for John B Hull will be held on Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m., at the First Congregational Church in Great Barrington. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. A Celebration of John’s life will follow the burial at Wyantenuck Country Club.

Michael Tyler, 67, of Ashley Falls

The family will have a private service in the future.

Dr. John Anthony Bellizzi Jr., 79, of South Egremont

For those looking for a way to honor John, please consider a donation to the American Red Cross or to Doctors without Borders.

LuAnn Dombrowski, 71, of Mill River

In accordance with LuAnn's wishes, a celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date.

Maureen Neal, wife of U.S. Rep. Richard E. Neal, died March 19

The obituary cites that Maureen Neal's death came shortly before her 75th birthday.

Helen L. Hainsworth, 97, of Lenox

A graveside funeral service will be conducted in the West Stockbridge Village Cemetery in May, at a date to be announced. There will be no calling hours.