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Helen Schnackenberg Obituary

Helen Marie Schnackenberg of Lenox, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021 at her home. She was born in Santa Maria, CA on August 10, 1959 to Mary Lou and the late Walter Schnackenberg. Helen was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and the University of Massachusetts. She worked for state social services throughout her career.

Having lived in the North Shore area of Boston for most of her life, she enjoyed windsurfing, skiing and hiking. Helen retuned to the Berkshires in 2009 to be closer to her family. Helen was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Connecticut.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Lou of Pittsfield; brother, Chip and wife Jeanne, two sisters, Anne and husband Michael, and Katarina. She also leaves her nieces and nephews, Angela and Brian, P.J.and Jessica, Nicholas and Gabriel, Jody and Skyler, Jessie and wife Casey, Jayme, Etta and Sophia; and her grandnephew and grandnieces, Michael and Abigal and Olivia.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Helen Schnackenberg will be held, FRIDAY, August 6, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St, Pittsfield, officiated by Rev. Timothy Ehlers, Pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church. Calling hours will be held TODAY, THURSDAY, August 5, 2021 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to a charity of one's choice. The family graciously asks that those attending wear masks.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 5, 2021.

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Tim Nixon

August 10, 2022

Helen used to call me on sad anniversaries, like her father's passing. I cheered her up by helping her remember more positive events like birthdays. Today is her birthday and that makes me smile.

Barbara Herterich

May 15, 2022

I am so sad to learn about Helen´s passing. Helen was my beautiful friend since college. From Colorado to Aruba to Plum Island we had many, many laughs together. I will never forget her laughter and will always think fondly of our memories.
My thoughts are with her family

William Gannon

January 21, 2022

When Helen attended Liverpool HS I referred to her as Helen of Troy. She was in my opinion the most beautiful girl on the planet and of course was one of our beauty queens. She left both Liverpool and this world too soon. God Bless you Helen.

David Valenti in Chandler Arizona

August 26, 2021

I am so sad to hear of Helen's passing. She was a classmate back at Pittsfield High School Class of 77 and I hadn´t seen her in many years. Please know that my heartfelt thoughts & prayers are with her family & friends at this difficult time.

Athena

August 26, 2021

Helen was always so supportive and my biggest advocate. She was my voice when I needed help finding my words. She always made sure to check on myself and my kids. This makes me so sad.

Karen M Smith

August 12, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lenox Police Department

August 7, 2021

Please accept our condolences.

Frances and Donald Putnoi

August 6, 2021

WE were. shocked to learn of Helen's death. We loved our long talks at the pool every summer, and our common interests in fighting for a better and more peacfl world. She was truly a lovely and kind woman and she will be missed by those of us At Birchwood who had the privelege of knowing her.

Holly Anderson Rawnsley

August 6, 2021

My sincere condolences to your family. Many years ago in high school Helen gave me a small jewelry box for my birthday. I still have it after all these years. Each time I saw it I would think of her and smile...and even now, when I look at that box, I can smile knowing that her life, love, and friendship has been a blessing to so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tim Nixon

August 5, 2021

So sad. Thinking about her Mom and family and happy that we had many wonderful adventures together.

Laura Lebowitz RN

August 5, 2021

I´m so sad to learn of Helen´s passing. She was a classmate of mine I hadn´t seen in many years.
A giving and sensitive woman who helped so many in need in social services.
May your memories be a blessing.
Sending love...

Shelley (French) Levesque

August 5, 2021

Dear Chip,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Chris Peralta

August 5, 2021

Helen was a beautiful person who worked with so many challenged people in her profession that I know she was carried in the arms of an Angel. I have never seen a person wind surfing and not thought about the image of Helen on the ocean with her beautiful blonde hair in the wind.

Jean Harris McNamara

August 5, 2021

I´m am so sad to hear this news. Helen and I had so much fun together along with many laughs. We would always get together Xmas eve for a few hours to catch up on East New Lenox Rd. You have my deepest sympathies and your all in my thoughts and prayers .

Jane

August 5, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss, my deepest sympathies. She was a good friend who will be missed. Helen left us with a message of faith and enjoying life. Jane Lefkowitz

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