Keith A. Witherell, 45
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Keith Allyn Witherell, 45, of 11 Apache Drive died Thursday morning, Aug. 1, 2003, at Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center as a result of a motorcycle accident July 29.Born in Pittsfield on June 17, 1957, son of James A. and Ruth Scace Witherell of Williamstown, he attended schools there and graduated from the Devereau (Pa.) Preparatory School. He received his commercial trucking license after graduating in June from New England Tractor Trailer School.
At the time of his death, Mr. Witherell was employed by Taconic Valley Trucking Co. in Pittsfield. He first worked as a salesman at Anderson Furniture Store and with Kirby Vacuum Cleaners, both in Pittsfield, and Brookfield Shoe Store in Lenox. He also worked for Berkshire Custom Coating Co. in Pittsfield and Powder Shield Technologies in Adams.
He enjoyed traveling, camping and outdoor activities, including riding his motorcycle, driving his truck and flying kites.
Besides his parents, he leaves his wife, the former Mary Ozelek, whom he married May 19, 1978; a daughter, April Witherell of North Adams; four brothers, Eugene Witherell of the state of Florida, James Witherell of Dalton, Kent Witherell of Pittsfield and William Crosier of Syracuse, N.Y.; three sisters, Kate Witherell of Great Barrington, Jeanette Crosier of North Adams and Margaret Crosier of Syracuse; his paternal grandmother, Ethel Parrott of Pittsfield, and a grandson.
A family member, Richard Eli "Reggie" Crosier, predeceased him.
FUNERAL NOTICE — Calling hours for Mr. Witherell will take place Monday from 3 to 6 at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS, West Chapels. Following the calling hours, all are welcome to a gathering to celebrate and remember his life at the Spruces Recreation Hall in the Spruces Mobile Home Park, Route 2, in Williamstown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested for the Keith A. Witherell Memorial Fund through the funeral home, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.