Cecile Trescott Bromery, wife of the late Randolph W. “Bill” Bromery who was chancellor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and president of Springfield College, passed away Thursday, January 21 at her residence at Brooksby Village Senior Living community due to complications associated with COVID-19. She was 95 years old.

Born on August 14, 1925 in Charleston, SC to Clarence B. and Bernice Smith Trescott, the former Cecile Alma Trescott graduated from Avery Normal School in her hometown and attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., graduating in 1947 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology. It was at Howard where she met her future husband, Randolph Wilson Bromery of Cumberland, MD, who also attended the university.

They were married on June 8, 1947 in Washington, D.C., where they resided for the next twenty years. They were parents to five children:  Keith of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Carol Thompson of Baltimore, MD, Dennis of Amherst, MA, David of Ellicott City, MD, and Christopher of Marblehead, MA. Dr. Bromery passed away in 2013. Mrs. Bromery also leaves behind her brother Clarence Trescott of Talladega, AL, a brother-in-law Robert Bromery of Bowie, MD, and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Bromery moved with her family to Amherst, MA in June of 1967, when Dr. Bromery accepted a position as a faculty member in the Geology Department at UMass. He formerly worked as an exploration geophysicist for the U.S. Geological Survey in Washington, D.C.

While she devoted most of her adult life to homemaking and child rearing, Mrs. Bromery was also a loving partner in a marriage that endured for more than 60 years and an engaging grandmother to 11 grandchildren and great grandmother to 5 great-grandchildren.

Due to the current pandemic, memorial services for Mrs. Bromery will be scheduled at a later date.  Donations in her memory may be made to these funds at the University of Massachusetts:

Randolph and Cecile Bromery Endowment Fund for the Du Bois Center

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1640/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=443&cid=1121&dids=2035

Randolph W. Bromery Fund for Geosciences

https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1640/alumni/index.aspx?sid=1640&gid=2&pgid=443&cid=1121&dids=457

Memorial guestbook at www.douglassfuneral.com

Ernest Julius Tidlund III 69, of Shutesbury passed away peacefully at home January 7^th, 2021 with his wife Cheryl by his side. Born in Northampton, MA on December 10, 1951, he was the son of the late Ernest Tidlund Jr and Eleanor Marie (Shaw) Woodard.  Ernie owned his own paving and construction company where he had the pleasure of working with and employing some of the best in the business.  Ernie was an avid gun enthusiast and had a love of old musical instruments, aside from his family his pride and joy was his 1937 ford coupe that he spent hours working on and restoring in his retirement. He is survived by his beloved by wife of 46 years Cheryl (Cleveland) Tidlund of Shutesbury, his daughter Jaime Wagner her husband James (Buzzy) and their five children Jake, Justin, Julia, Jordyn and Jessa, his son John and his 3 children Wyatt, Logan and Mason, his brother Bob, sister Kris and step mother Dot,  as well as many nieces and nephews.   Ernie also leaves behind a multitude of family and friends who will forever cherish his memory. Per Ernie’s request there will be no formal services.  

Herschel Strauss Shohan died on Jan. 4.  He was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Jacob B. Shohan and Marcia Strauss in 1928.  He attended school in West Orange, NJ, and graduated from Ethical Culture Fieldston high school in Riverdale, NY.

After receiving his B.A. from Oberlin College in 1950 with a major in English, Herschel was accepted at Harvard Law School but, after a year, he found it uncongenial to his abilities and interests.  This caused him to lose his student deferment, and he was subsequently drafted into the US Marines during the Korean War. 

Herschel’s typing skills placed him in the squadron office of the new Marine Air Wing at Cherry Point, NC.  He ended his 2-year tour in a Marine air squadron base in Edenton, NC. 

In 1956, Herschel earned an M.A. with honors in English at Columbia University, with a concentration in early American literature. 

For several years, he wrote for various advertising firms in Manhattan, including J. Walter Thompson, where he served on various accounts. 

It was during this period that he met Jane Smithwick in a 6^th floor art gallery on upper Madison Avenue, on the last day of a Picasso show.  They enjoyed a Manhattan romance of a year and married in June, 1963.  The wedding took place in Jane’s pre-Civil War family home in Chester, SC.  Their happy 57-year marriage was a study in contrasts:  his mother’s parents and his father were Jews from Eastern Europe who had settled in Boston.  Jane’s family were devout Protestants from Northern England and Scotland, who had remained in the Carolinas since the 1600s.  He was an only child, she was the fifth of six children. 

As he continued his career in advertising, academia was still calling to Herschel.  In 1966 he re-enrolled at Columbia University, and received his Ph.D. in 17^th-century English literature. 

Herschel then taught at Hunter College in New York, NY.  Following that, he joined the faculty of the English Department at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH; then that of North Adams State College (now the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts) in North Adams, MA. 

In his retirement, Herschel enjoyed a nine-year stint as co-founder of Playwrights in Progress, an organization dedicated to the staging of readings and productions of Western Massachusetts playwrights and playwright hopefuls.  By then Herschel and Jane had moved from North Adams to Amherst, MA, where Herschel pursued his many interests.  He studied Ancient Greek at UMass Amherst up to the Ph. D level, and took up the piano.  He was passionate about government, and was active in local politics. He also regularly attended the Unitarian Universalist Church in Amherst with Jane.  He was a dedicated runner throughout his adulthood, took yoga lessons weekly for decades, and exercised frequently, continuing right up until a few weeks prior to his death. 

Jane and Herschel moved from their home on Sheerman Lane in Amherst to the retirement community of Applewood in 2016.

Herschel was endlessly optimistic and engaged, and loved meeting up with friends for discussions of politics and other matters.  He had a deep fondness and respect for other people, and was known for listening to and showing a genuine personal interest in them.  He was gentle and thoughtful, with a penetrating intellect. 

He is survived by his beloved wife Jane, his daughter Jennine Pommier (Laurent) of Summit, NJ; son Ben Shohan of Northampton; and granddaughters Claire and Emily Pommier.

Paul Adams Tuttle 68, passed peacefully at home December 31st, 2020. Born in Northampton, MA on September 1, 1952, son of the late Miner Worthington Tuttle Jr and Pauling Gertrude (Adams) Tuttle. Paul was employed by Warner Brothers Asphalt as a truck driver and former police officer for the towns of Amherst and Hadley. He was a member of the Blue Knight’s, an avid camper, and loved being outdoors. Predeceased by his late wife Irene Tuttle & brother Sheldon Tuttle, Paul is survived by his loving son Paul Tuttle Jr & his wife Nicole, sister Margaret & her husband Len Costa, brother Miner Tuttle III, & his beloved grandchildren Mia, Brianna & Paul III.  He will be missed by many. All funeral services will be private. 

Janine T. Giles, 64, of Hadley, Massachusetts died at home Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after an eight month battle with ovarian cancer.  Even in her final days, she brought her family together to share memories, laughter, and words of love.

Janine was born November 19, 1956 in Northampton, Ma. to the late Vernon T. Thomas and Gilda M. (Grandonico) Thomas.

She attended Hadley schools and earned an accounting degree from the UMass School of Management in 1978.  Upon graduation, Janine worked in the business office at Hampshire College and eventually held the position of assistant comptroller.

In 1988, Janine left Hampshire College when she and her husband Tom purchased the Hadley Garden Center – the business where they had first met fifteen years prior, while working together.  Janine handled paper; Tom handled plants.  Her diligence and attention to detail were instrumental in their successful 32 years of ownership.  Though primarily working behind-the-scenes, Janine was grateful for her interactions with customers and staff, especially her feline co-workers.  Janine and Tom sold the garden center in January of 2020 and assisted in the transition of ownership before retiring in March.

Janine was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hadley for over thirty years, serving on various committees.  She was also a member of the Board of Trustees of Hopkins Academy.  

Janine attended all of her children’s school functions and could be heard cheering and offering officiating advice at sporting events.  She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and UMass Basketball. 

Rarely one to sit still, Janine often started her day with a brisk neighborhood walk.  She also attended exercise classes and had a strong presence in her fitness community, forming friendships with both classmates and instructors.   At the end of a busy day, she would steal a few moments to do a crossword puzzle or watch her favorite sportscaster.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Thomas V. Giles, daughter Brittany J. Giles and her husband Tony Pazmino, of Voorheesville, New York, son Thomas L. Giles and his partner Samantha Tye, of Boston, brother David Thomas (Beverly) of Woodstock, Georgia, sister Cheryl Boisselle of Ludlow, sisters-in-law Marcia Sokolnicki of Madison, Connecticut and Luanne Topper (Michael) of Hudson, New Hampshire, four nieces, two nephews, and several cousins. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 or Hospice of the Fisher Home, 1165 N. Pleasant St, Amherst, MA 01002.

Rosaline Szarkowski, Passed away December 10, 2020, peacefully at home with her family gathered around.

“Roz” was born In Sunderland, Ma. to the late Helen (Goscenski) and Alexander Kozikowski.

Rosaline was the office manager for many years for dentist, Dr. Dennis Stiles.

She was an avid quilter and an excellent cook. Her pierogi and golumpki were coveted and treasured by her family.

She enjoyed her summer beach visits with sister Helen in Scituate, her trips to Door County Wisconsin to spend time with Sandy and her family, and most of all her weekend visits from her sister Barbara, they loved to shop at all the local farm stands, buying annuals and fresh vegetables.

She is survived by her son Len Szarkowski and wife Helen Reynolds and her daughter Susan Stosz and husband John, sisters, Helen Jablonski of Hatfield and Scituate Ma, Alexandria Southard of Madison, Wisconsin and Barbara Ziemlak of Hudson, Ma.

as well as her grandchildren,  Caitlin Stosz and Bethany Schippers and husband Adrian.

She enjoyed spending time with her great granddaughter 8 year old, Charlotte Stosz and welcomed her great grandson in 2020, Baylor Schippers.

Roz was predeceased by her husband, Ralph Szarkowski, sisters Frances Kochapski of Northampton, Stella Kieras of Hadley, and her brother Frank Kozikowski of West Springfield.

Private funeral services and burial at the Holy Name of Jesus Cemetery, South Deerfield will be held in the spring, due to it being closed for winter.

Marjorie P Herbert, 91, passed away Dec 5, 2020. She was born Oct 12, 1929 in Leverett to Fordyce and Bessie Ball. She was a graduate of Amherst High and was employed by Cowls Lumber Yard. She is predeceased by her husband Coleman Herbert and son Kevin Herbert. Marge is survived by her grandson Steven Herbert and many nieces and nephews. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Fisher Home 1165 N Pleasant St. Amherst, MA, 01002. All funeral services and burial will be private.

Jacqueline (Jackie) Cotner Adrion, 74, passed away unexpectedly on November 28, 2020 at her home in Amherst, Massachusetts. She was born on February 1, 1946 in Ithaca, NY to the late Walter Wendell Cotner and the late Coral Jack Cotner.Jackie grew up in Ithaca, NY. She graduated from Ithaca High School in 1963. After high school she attended several colleges, including SUNY Cortland and Ithaca College, and graduated from Western Connecticut University in Danbury CT in 1969 where she received a degree in education. She attended graduate school at The University of Texas Austin where she received a master’s degree in Special Education in 1970. She went on to have a long teaching career in New York, Texas, Oregon, and Massachusetts. She retired from Belchertown Massachusetts Public Schools in 2008, receiving recognition for distinguished service from the Massachusetts Teacher’s Association, among other commendations from state and federal representatives.

Jackie married William Richards (Rick) Adrion in 1971 in Ithaca, NY. They were happily married for 49 years. Rick retired in 2011 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and remains active as a Professor Emeritus of Computer Science. During their marriage, they had the opportunity to live in Texas, Oregon, Virginia, California, France, and Massachusetts and to travel extensively in 48 states of the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean.

Jackie will always be remembered as incredibly kind, thoughtful and friendly. She was an excellent cook and baker (even if known to be a bit of a perfectionist in the kitchen) and loved to research recipes and share them with family and friends. Her daughters have many cherished memories of baking with their mom. Jackie was a great supporter of her daughters’ athletic endeavors. She held various volunteer roles with the Amherst Tritons Swim Team throughout the 1980s and 90s, and attended every junior high and high school swimming, cross-country and track meet her daughters competed in (as well as many college meets). Jackie was always there cheering the teams on, often bringing along a big batch of homemade oatmeal chocolate chip cookies for a post-meet reward.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Calvin Buchanan Cotner.

Jackie is survived by her spouse, Rick of Amherst, MA; daughters, Carrie Serra and her husband Marc, of Tucson, Arizona; and Emily Adrion and her partner Joseph Casillo of Edinburgh, Scotland; and two grandsons, Taylor Serra and Cameron Serra of Tucson, AZ.

Due to the COVID pandemic, there will a private family interment. A memorial service is planned for spring of 2021.

Jackie viewed cooking and baking for others as an expression of love, so in lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to feed those in need through Action Against Hunger at: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/. Condolences may be left on Jacqueline (Jackie) Cotner Adrion’s online guest book at [website URL].

Helen Elizabeth (Douglas) May of Amherst, Massachusetts passed away from natural causes on Saturday Nov 29^th.  She was 97 years old.

Helen graduated from Greenfield High School in 1941 and earned a nursing degree from Franklin County Public Hospital in 1944.  She worked as Registered Nurse almost her entire life. 

While her family is deeply saddened, they are grateful to have had such a kind, loving, genuine and easy-going human being for their mother.  They are thankful for all their happy memories and those that have been shared with them by so many.  Helen loved her children and grandchildren deeply.  She was happiest holding a new baby or engaging young ones in endless games of make believe or a project with just a pair of scissors and a box.  She also loved strong coffee (sometimes three pots a day!), the ocean at the Cape, late night games of Scrabble, complete with popcorn and milkshakes, the crossword puzzle, and just being with her family, particularly if she was the last one to bed.  She had a great sense of humor, often getting silly laughing over nothing. She always made room at the crowded kitchen table for her children’s friends and would be disappointed if they didn’t eat something. We love you more, Mom. 

Helen was predeceased by her husband, Clinton Earl May, whom she married in 1946.   She is survived by her seven children and their partners, Priscilla (May) Page of Amherst, Geoffrey & Gretchen May of South Deerfield, Peter May & Ellie Gellman of Leverett, David and Cynthia May of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Jonathan May and the late Elizabeth Clarke of Sound Beach, New York, Emily (May) and Peter Markavage of Moraga, California, and Sarah May and Tom Kuchta of Hollis, New Hampshire. She also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, six great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring of 2021.