MRS. BERTHA ISABELLE (NORTHUP) DAME YOUNG, 92 of Hancock, MA died Wednesday October 16, 2013 at her home.
She was born in North Adams, MA on March 9, 1921, daughter of William H. and Harriet (Gardner) Northup. She attended schools in Williamstown.
Bertha was last employed at M. Lurie & Sons Clothing Store. Earlier, she had worked at Sprague Electric Co., the Williams Newsroom, and G.R. Clarks.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Williamstown. Bertha enjoyed sewing, crafting and was an expert doll-maker. She operated the Maple Grove Gift Shop and she also exhibited and sold her work at craft shows throughout New York and New England for 30 years.
Her first husband was Robert Dame who died in 1944. She is survived by her husband, Richard N. Young whom she married on December 10, 1966.
She also leaves her daughter Sandra Gale and her husband, Russell of Sheffield, MA; two grandchildren including Russell Gale Jr. of Stephentown, NY and Matthew Gale of Holland, MA; two great granddaughters- Sonja Gale and Samantha Gale; two great great grandsons including Christopher and Avery; and nieces and nephews.
Two brothers and two sisters are deceased including Grace Norman, Ruth Lancto, Horace Northup and William Northup.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Bertha Young will be Saturday October 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS CENTRAL CHAPEL, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview cemetery. A calling hour will be held Saturday morning from 10-11 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested for the Salvation Army in care of the funeral home. To send flowers, a gift basket, card or message, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.