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The Berkshire Eagle from Pittsfield, Massachusetts • 14

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Tuesday Special Obituaries not on this page are on the opposite page unless otherwise noted. Harold Williams, Miss Sarah Crane Af Miss Sarah Crane, 14 The Berkshire Eagle, Monday, April 26, 1965 Obituaries and Funerals i ii vniviai In Stockbridge 88, of Main Street died Saturday at the Elms Nursing Honre. Born in Dalton, Miss Crane was Isaac Resnick Herington Joseph EIso Charles the daughter of Nicholas and Jsaac Resnick. 55, of 29 Forrest Sarah Moran Crane. She was a Porch Floor, Cement Floor, Boats or Woodwork DECK PAIXT Joseph Elso, 62.

former long- GREAT BARRINGTON time resident of Pittsfield, died Funeral services for Charles R. Saturday at his home in Vero Herington, who died Feb. 2 in STOCKBRIDGE Harold L. Williams, 69, of Vine Street, local business and civic leader, died Saturday night at Hillcrest Hospital. Pittsfield.

Bom here July 3, 1895, he was the son of Lucius and Rose Bechtel Williams. communicant and member of the Rosary Society at St. Agnes' Church. She leaves a nephew, John E. Crane of Indian Orchard.

The funeral was held this morning at Caesar, Francis M. Crane, Miss Sarah Elso, Joseph Gromacki, Kostanty S. Herington, Charles "Mersey, Mrs. Eugene Jones, F. P.

Sr. Lane, F. Mortimer Lathrop. Mrs. C.

F. Markham, Edward E. Mathis, Mrs. Frances S. Rathbun, George E.

Resnick, Isaac Simmons. Mrs. Arthur Williams. Harold Carmote extra high gloss finish. For 77 greater beauty and longer wear.

Eight colors and white or black. --Reg. 2.45 quart. Qt. Mr.

Williams operated his own st. Agnes' Church, with a High insurance agency here. He was Mass of Requiem celebrated by a horticulturalist and a former the Rev. John J. Ayers.

The Stockbridge Cemetery superin- Rev. Leo J. Shaughnessy offered prayers at Fairview Cemetery Nogales, will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Elmwood Cemetery. The Rev.

A. Pierce Mid-dielon. rector of St. James' Church, will preside. Mr.

Herington was a former president of the accounting firm of Jasper Herington of New York, and was manager of the Broad Club there until his retirement in 1955. He leaves his wife, Elizabeth of Nogales. Mr. Herington was formerly married to the late Pauline Viola Herington. wfiose famjly have been long time residents here.

The Birches Funeral Home is in charge. England's Paints, Fourth Floor Place died Sunday at his home after a. long illness. Born in New York City, he had lived here most of his life. Mr.

Resnick had been employed as an auto mechanic by McCLintock Motors of Stephentown. N.Y., until retiring six years ago because of ill health. Besides his wife, the former Rose Naparty, he leaves three sons, Harris of New York, and Norman and Murray of Brooklyn, N.Y.; six daughters, Mrs. Robert Storms of Passaic. N.J., Mrs.

Robert Ross, Mrs. Darnel Del Sono. Mrs. Ernest Belair and the Misses Patricia and Marilyn Resnick, all of Pittsfield; three brothers, Abraham. Charles and Hyman, all of New York; and 13 grandchildren.

Services will be held at the Devanny Funeral Home Tuesday morning at 10. Rabbi Sanford Shanblatt of Knesses Israel Congregation will officiate. Burial will be in Beth Moses Cemetery, Pino Lawn. L.I. There will be no calling hours.

tendent. He was a member of the committee set up about eight years ago to see what might be done about saving the Town Hall, which had fallen into a state of gross disrepair. Through the generosity of the late Mrs. Rod-new Procter, the Town Hall was Special George E. Rathbun George E.

Rathbun. 79. of 21 Francis Plaza died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Housatonic, he had Beach, Fla. Born in Italy, he had lived here for 45 years and had been employed by the General Electric Co.

until his retirement in 1953. He moved to Florida two years ago. Besides his wife, the former Rose Liporace, he leaves two sons, Anthony J. of Vero Beach, and Joseph of Boca Raton, Fla. four daughters.

Mrs. Robert K. Hinman of North Fgremont. Mrs. Vernon A Martin of SwampM-oit, Mrs.

Gordon K. Bink and Mrs. Gilbert J. Guer-in, both of Dalton: and 12 grandchildren. The funeral will be Wednesday morning, with a High Mass of Requiem at Mount Carmel Church.

Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at the Ben-civenga Funeral Home tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Mrs. Eva Allen Funeral services for Mrs.

Eva Crosier Allen of Dalton were held this afternoon at the Foley Funeral Home, with the Rev. Al- remodeled and serves as a meet- ing place and headquarters for lived here for 45 years. He had been employed for some vears town departments, replacing the Kostanty S. Gromacki Kostanty S. (Gus) Gromacki.

69. of 83 Plinn St. died yesterday morning at his home. Born in Poland, he had lived here for 50 years. He retired from the Berkshire Woolen Co.

in ,1960. after 35 years of service. Mr. Gromacki was a communicant of Holy Family Church and a member of the Polish Falcons, Polish Community Club and Polish National Alliance. He and his wife, the former Pauline Koziol.

observed their 47th wedding anniversary in Reg. 38.64 3 Piece Set Mrs. Eliza J. Pleau Services for Mrs. Eliza J.

Pleau were held this afternoon at the First Methodist Church. The Rev. Jesse S. Greene, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Pittsfield Cemetery.

Bearers were Erwin F. and-James H. Snell, Clark Cale-baugh and John Hibbard Jr. Robert S. Carter Services for Robert S.

Carter Summer Furniture by the Berkshire Street Railway Co. and later, by the General Electric Co. He served as chef at the City Infirmary for 14 years prior to his retirement seven years ago. Mr. Rathbun was a member of St.

Martin's Episcopal Church. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. John Fetherston of Fort Lauderdale, three stepdaughters. Mrs. Herbert Carlson of ane-.

boro Mrs. Earl Perron of Pittsfield and Mrs. John Smith of Dalton: several grandchildren and a niece a nephew. His wife, the former Elizabeth Ward. former Town Office building.

Mr. Williams was a former member of the Board of Welfare and a former town building He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Occidental Lodge, of which he was a past master, and of Wisdom chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, of which he was a past patron. He was a member and past master of Stockbridge Grange; a past district deputy of the state Grange: and was a member and past master of Berk 30 Padded Chaise Lounge 2 Padded Chairs will be held tomorrow afternoon fred B. Perry of the Methodist at 2 at the Wellington Funeral Church officiating. shire South Pomona Grange.

He died Jan. 30. Home. The P. C.

Clark, interim pastor of the Morning-side Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will-be in Northeast Cemetery, Richmond. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Tuesday Speciul) Burial was in Main Street Cemetery, where Mr. Perry offered prayers.

Bearers were Wesley W. Crosier, Harold J. Wilbur. Guy Ackerman'and Robert G. Bartlett.

Mrs. Eugene Hersey Mis. Catherine Hoctor Hersey, 57, wife of Eugene Hersey of 395 Allen Springfield, died yesterday at the Wesson Memorial Hospital there. Born in Pittsfield, the daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Cummings Hoctor, she was educated in the local schools. Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Robert V.

of the Navy, serving in lee-land, and Eugene E. of Springfield; a brother, Robert F. Hoctor and a sister. Mrs. Agnes Shook, both of Pittsfierd; and three grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Hafcy Funeral Home, Springfield, today and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The funeral will be Wednesday morning at 8:15 at the funeral home, followed by a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at 9 at Holy Cross Church, Springfield. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery there. BLOUSES SMARTEN UP YOUR BUDGET WITH AtP's "MADE TO ORDER" SAVINGS The funeral will be held from the Dery Funeral Home later this week.

Anthony D'Agostino Committal services for Anthony D'Agostino of Birmingham, a former Pittsfield resident, will be held tomorrow morning at 10 at St. Joseph Cemetery. The Rev. Camillo Santini of Mount Carmel Church will officiate. Edward A.

New The funeral of Edward A. New of Fgremont Plain Road was held Sunday afternoon at the Stevens Funeral Home, with.the Rev. Donald T. Keil. pastor of the Methodist Church, officiating.

Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery. $100 February. Besides his wife, he leaves three sons, William Richard G. and Francis R. of Pittsfield; three daughters.

Mrs. Walter V. Demick, Mrs. Robert E. Kushi and Mrs.

Anthony G. Russo, of Pittsfield; two brothers, Adam of South Deerfield. and one in Europe; two sister. Mrs Blanche Marek of Pittsfield and Mrs. Stanley Lysewski of Whalely; 15 grandchildren, a great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Blon-iarz Funeral Home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. The Rosary Will be recite tonight at 7:30. The' funeral 'will be tomorrow morning at 8:30 at the funeral home, followed by a High Mass of Requiem at 9 at Holy Family Church. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.

F. Mortimer Lane GREAT BARRINGTON, F. Mortimer Lane. 74, of Grove Street died Sunday at Albany (N.Y.) Veterans Hospital. Born in Flint.

April 15, 1891, he was the son of Rufus and Hester Sirrine Lane. He lived in Great Barrington for most of his life. He attended local public and private schools. Mr. Lane was a prominent area sportsman and was a member and past president of the local Fish and Game Association.

He was a veteran of World War I and was a member of Southern Berkshire Post, American Legion. He leaves a daughter. Mrs. Raymond Kotleski of Great Barrington; two sisters, Mrs. Harold Arndt of Ardmoor, and Originally to $20 Sport Shop 12 South St.

CASH ONLY was a past regent of the Council, Royal Arcanum of Stockbridge, and was past commander of the Capt. Allan W. Harrington American Legion Post here. He was a World War I veteran. He leaves his wife, Ruth M.

Babcock Williams; two sons, Harold E. of El Paso, and Stockbridge Selectman Robert G. of Larrywaug; two brothers, Frank of Cole-brook, and Arthur of South Lee: four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be tomorrow at 3:30 at the Congregational Church. Burial will be in Stock-bridge Cemetery.

Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at the Searing-Stevens Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the Town Hall Building Fund and may be sent in care of Mrs. Margaret Truran. Edward E. Markham GREAT BARRINGTON Edward E.

Markham, 59, who had been living in Springfield, died Friday at Wesson Memorial Hospital there. He was born in Housatonic Nov. 20, 1905, the son of Walter L. and Helena Hollenbeck Markham. He was a registered mare-nurse, had been an employe of the General Electric Co.

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Mis. Harold W. Markham of North Kingstown, R.I.: a son. Edwin E. Markham of the U.S.

Navy; dren. He was the widower of Edtia Potter Lane. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 at the Birches Funeral Home. The A. Pierce Mid-dleton, rector of St.

James' Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Elmwood CemeteryNThere Tuesday Special 1 "uesday Special stationed in Davisville. R.I.. two sisters, Mrs. Lucy E.

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Arthur Simmons Juicy and Flavorful Top Round Or Cube 99 daughters and several nieces and LB The funeral was this morning $1.00 $1 2 fr at 11 at the Searing-Stevens Fu-neral Home in Stdtskbridge. with the Rev. Nehemiah Boynton in. pastw: of the Stockbridge Cori'- BERKSHIRE gregational Church, officiating. CLEANERS FREE PICKUP and DELIYERY 442-3286 or 443-6497 White and Colors Sizes 5-6-7-8 LINGERIE DEPT.

MAIN FLOOR NEW MARLBORO Mrs Clara Olmstead Simmons, 83, wife of the Rev. Arthur A. Simmons of Main Street, died Saturday at the Kdgecomb Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 4.

1882. the daughter of Caleb and Kmma Hafin Olmstead. She had been a resident here for 20 years. She worked as a canteen worker in World War I. She was a member of the I'nited Church of New Marlboro, of Burial was in Stockbridge Cerift 79' 29 SUPER-RIGHT FANCY CUBED LB SUPER-RIGHT SLICED CENTER CUT LB Veal Steak Beef Liver tery.

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Catherine Ford Lathrop of 23 Field St. died ORANGES 4 35 Tuesday Special which her husband is pastor this morning after a short ill FLORIDA VALENCIA HEAVY WITH JUICE emeritus. She was also a member of Umpaehene Grange here. Besides her husband, she leaves a sister. Mrs.

Chester Strickland of Hingam and two nieces. The funeral will be Tuesday at 2 United Church, and ness. Born in Ireland. Mrs. Lathrop was the daughter of Michael and Margaret Cahalan Ford.

She as a communicant of St. Agnes' Church. Mr. Lathrop leaves a sister, Mrs. Patrick Gleason of Ireland, and several nieces and nephews.

Regularly Sold To $6.98 Tuesday Special FREE MOTHPROOFING and STORAGE burial will be in Lee Memorial Cemetery. Southfield. The Friends may. call at the Foley Stevens Funeral Home of Great Funeral Home tomorrow from 7 BarriiNgton is in charge. There to 9.

The funeral will be held are no calling hours. Contribu- Wednesday at St. Agnes tions may bp made to the church Church, with burial in Fairview or to the Cancer Fund. Cemetery. Of FISHING RODS LOWEST PRICE (N YtARS! Jane Parker Urge 8 Inch -1 lb 8 oz Reg.

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