Ms. Lydia E. Randolph

Ms. Lydia E. Randolph, of Pittsfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, just months before celebrating her 81st birthday. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on November 17, 1944, daughter of the late Howard and Nellie Snell, she graduated from Pittsfield High School. She was a social worker and an educator for many years. Lydia retired from Girls Incorporated (Gladys A Brigham Center) in 2009 after over 10 years of dedicated services. Among many things, Lyida was a pillar in her community. As we all know, she walked by faith and not by sight. She was a deaconess, board member and choir member at Price Memorial AME Zion Church. She was affiliated with The Women of Color Giving Circle, the Christian Center and the Girls Scouts of the Berkshires. She had an impactful role with the Youth Alive Step Team. She enjoyed going to bingo and most of all after church service luncheons and fellowship. Lydia is survived by her sister Pamela Hubbard, of Dalton; and brother Theodore Gardner and God-sister Betty-Ann Johnson of Pittsfield. She leaves behind her children, Teresa Watford, Paul Kastner, Allen Kastner, Nellene Randolph and Coralynn Randolph Verge, all of Pittsfield. Lydia is also survived by her grandchildren whom she raised, Shaun Kastner (MA), and Shellene McGirt (GA) as well as her God-daughter, Tiffany Swanson of NC, a host of nieces and nephews, 25 grandchildren and a plethora of great grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by 5 siblings Carl Robinson, Marcella Proctor, Barbara-Ann Kelly, Lois Chadwell, Larry Robinson, her son John Robert Kastner, 3 grandchildren Scott Kastner, Richard Randolph, Joshua Bondini, and God-daughter Crystal Murphy. Lydia has made an impact on so many lives and has imprinted so many memories in Berkshire County and beyond. She will forever be remembered by her beautiful smile and nurturing soul. Funeral Notice: Funeral services for Ms. Lydia E. Randolph will be Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 12noon at the Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 27 East St. Pittsfield MA 01201. Burial will follow at Pittsfield Cemetery. Calling hours at the church will be held directly prior to the service, from 10:30am to 12noon. In lieu of flowers, donations in Lydia’s name can be made directly to the Dwyer Funeral Home in order to offset funeral costs.

Ms. Lydia E. Randolph

November 17, 1944 - September 24, 2025