Westhampton, MA – Michele A. (Markey) Witowski, 79, of Westhampton, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Beaupre) Markey, she was born in Great Barrington, MA on January 28, 1947. A graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Michele worked as an administrative assistant for Northeast Utilities for many years. She went on to obtain her Associate of Arts from St. Hyacinth College and Seminary in 1999; her BA in Theology from Elms College in 2005 and served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Elizabeth's Parish in Ludlow. Michele shared the gift of her beautiful voice as a member of the parish choir, was a dedicated alter server and tireless volunteer. A talented quiller, family and friends were the recipients of her beautiful work.
Michele is survived by her husband of 44 years Thaddeus (Tad) Witowski; her brothers William Markey (Robin) and John Markey (Loretta) and her sister-in-law Judith Witowski-Argentine (Joseph). She also leaves her nieces Dale Markey-Crimp (Matthew) and Erin Markey and her nephew Adam Argentine. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her sister Jean Campbell and her brother-in-law Robert Campbell.
Services for Michele will be Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM at the Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home, 64 Sewall Street, Ludlow, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth's Parish, Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA. Burial will be in Island Pond Cemetery, Center St., Ludlow, MA. Visiting hours at the funeral home will be Monday, March 23, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Donations in Michele's memory may be made to St. Elizabeth's Parish-Faith Formation, 181 Hubbard St., Ludlow, MA 01056. For more information, please go to www.kapinosmazurfh.com.
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