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Sheffield Native Killed In Ethiopian Plane Crash To Be Remembered Saturday

The seal of Sheffield, Massachusetts has a tree surrounded  by the name of the town and the date of its incorporation: June 22nd, 1733

The family of a woman who died in a plane crash in Ethiopia is holding a memorial service in Berkshire County on Saturday.

Samya Stumo, 24, grew up in Sheffield, Massachusetts. She was among the 157 who died when Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crashed March 10th. Through a family representative, her parents – Nadia Millerton and Mike Stumo – have invited “anyone who cared about [their] daughter” to join them on March 23rd at their home for a memorial service. Stumo is being remembered by her family as “fearless” and “radiant,” and “passionate about revolutionizing global health.” The event is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at 615 Boardman Street in Sheffield.

Josh Landes has been WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief since February 2018, following stints at WBGO Newark and WFMU East Orange. A passionate advocate for Western Massachusetts, Landes was raised in Pittsfield and attended Hampshire College in Amherst, receiving his bachelor's in Ethnomusicology and Radio Production. His free time is spent with his cat Harry, experimental electronic music, and exploring the woods.
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