Elizabeth A. Russell

June 8, 1948 - April 1, 2020

Elizabeth A. (Lastowski) Russell, 71, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 1, 2020 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with her loving family at her side She was born in Northampton On June 8, 1948 to the late Alexander and Zita (Rybecki) Lastowski. She was educated in Northampton schools and graduated from Northampton High School. Liz was a medical receptionist at Northampton Internal Medicine for 30 years before her retirement. Liz enjoyed tending to her beautiful gardens, and reading books from various authors, but most of all she adored her family and her grandkids. She was loved by many and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years; David Russell Sr., her daughter; Debbie Leigh of Southampton, her son Christopher Russell of Waterbury, VT, her grandchildren; Justin, Felicia, Sage, Erica, and Allison, six great-grandchildren, and her sister; Suzanne Roch of Easthampton, and several nieces and nephews. Besides her parents she was pre-deceased by her son; David Russell Jr., her sister; Alice Mogelinski, and her brothers; Richard and John. Her brothers; Paul, and Alexander Jr. passed away in 2021. There will be an hour for friends and family to visit with the family on Saturday April 16, 2022 from 10 - AM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME of Northampton. A Memorial Service will begin at 11 AM, followed by a reception.