Alexandra Leigh "Ali" Brannan Brunelle
Apr 26, 2026
Alexandra L. "Ali" Brannan Brunelle, 53, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday evening, surrounded by her family. Born in Cleburne, Texas.Ali was the daughter of the late Craig Brannan and Carla J. (Cronkrite) Brannan of South Hadley. She moved to Massachusetts at a young age and graduated from Smith Academy, where she was known for her...
William J. "Bill" Knittle
Apr 3, 2026
SHELBURNE FALLS - William “Bill” Joseph Knittle, 65, of the Buckland side of Shelburne Falls, MA, lived many lives and had a hat for each. Teacher, father, brother, cowboy, husband, and more, his head was quite bald from all the hat wearing. As they say, “grass doesn’t grow on a busy street.” But where Bill lacked strong follicles, he had...
Samuel Don Gindin
Feb 17, 2026
Samuel Don Gindin was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 27, 1945 and died in Northampton, Massachusetts on February 17, 2026. He was 80 years old.
In Hebrew, Sam’s name is transliterated as Shmu’el, in English “God Heard.” He was born to Anne (“Hana”) and Abraham (“Avraham”) Gindin. God Heard.
His youth was filled with music. At 2 years, he was...
Paula J. Eckardt
May 4, 2026
WENDELL-Paula Jean Eckardt, MSW, died peacefully early Monday morning, May 4th, 2026, in the warm company of her caregivers. She was born in 1948 and blossomed in the vibrant 60’s which transformed her into a life-long advocate of women’s, democratic, and especially environmental rights. She left many lives touched as she went and many cherished her steps, especially her family...
Adele J. Barkowski
May 4, 2026
LEEDS - Adele J. Barkowski, of Fairway Village in Leeds, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the Fisher Home in Amherst with her husband and best friend by her side. Adele was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late Henry and Bella (Graveline) Paquette. She grew up in Willimansett and was educated at Mt. Carmel and Precious...
Ruth A. Fountain
May 1, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG-Ruth A. (Anderson) Fountain, 89, of East Main Street passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon in Amherst. Ruth was born in Holyoke, a daughter of Eugene and Alice (Picard) Anderson. She was educated in Springfield, furthering her education she attended business school receiving her degree. ...
Betty Lynne Wolfson
May 1, 2026
FLORENCE-Betty Lynne Wolfson died peacefully at the Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst on May 1st after courageously fighting cancer for five years and without ever losing her positive outlook on life. She was the mother of Julia Gold and Dana Wolfson and mother-in-law to their husbands, Jon Gold and Seth Coldren, but her most cherished role was as...
Doris Thelma Fournier
Apr 29, 2026
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Sandra Whitcomb
Apr 18, 2026
Sandra Susan Whitcomb, 80, died peacefully with her soul-mate by her side on April 18, 2026 after a brief illness.
Sandra was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 11, 1945 to George Marshal Whitcomb and Dorothy (Johnston) Whitcomb. She was raised in Chelmsford and obtained her BA, Masters, and Doctorate from UMass. Sandra worked at AFDC, Big Sisters Association, and in...
Rodney Kunath
Apr 18, 2026
Rodney Knaul Kunath was born in Boston, MA on August 20, 1941, and began his childhood in Needham Heights. Rodney became deaf at eighteen months of age due to a severe ear infection, being unable to be treated with penicillin due to World War II and a shortage of the drug. His mother and a visiting teacher of the deaf...
Patricia Ann Ciesla
Apr 16, 2026
SOUTH DEERFIELD – Patricia Ann “Pat” Cielsa, 83, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at her home. Pat was born in Worcester, a daughter of Irish immigrants (Co.’s Roscommon & Kerry), Thomas & Anna (Donoghue) McGreevy. She grew up in Worcester, attending local schools, graduating from the Academy of the Sacred Heart and the Ward School of Business. She worked in...
Phyllis P. Rogers
Apr 15, 2026
NORTHAMPTON – Phyllis P. (Hanlon) Rogers, 90, formerly of Northampton passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning in Amherst with her family at her side. Phyllis was born in Easthampton, growing up there and attending local schools. She was a student at the former St. Michael’s High School in Northampton until she had to leave and help take care of her...
Hildie F. Osley
Apr 10, 2026
HATFIELD - Hildie F. Osley, 76, of Hatfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, with her family by her side following a brief illness.
Born in Falls Church, Virginia, Hildie was the daughter of the late Dr. F. Raymond and Violet (Oliveira) Fosberg. She was educated in Virginia schools before moving to Massachusetts, where she built both her...
Thomas Matthew Kovar
Apr 9, 2026
Thomas Matthew Kovar, 71, of Florence passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital following a courageous multi-year battle with cancer and other underlying health conditions, surrounded by his wife, son, and siblings.
Tom was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and raised in Newton, Massachusetts, where he attended Newton High School before graduating from Wesleyan University in 1976....
Diane Louise Truesdell
Apr 9, 2026
Diane Lousie Truesdell, 78, of Village Hill Rd passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was born in Shelburne Falls, a daughter of the late Wayne H. and Phyllis M. (Clark) Truesdell. She graduated from Arms Academy and late Springfield Technical Community College. Diane worked at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in...
Peter B. "Pete" Banister
Apr 3, 2026
CHESTERFIELD - Peter Bradford Banister, of Chesterfield, passed away at home on April 3, 2026. He was born in Northampton, Massachusetts, on November 7, 1947, to Marvin and Janice (Wells) Banister.
Peter was raised in Williamsburg, Massachusetts, and later relocated to family land in Chesterfield, where he and his father built the home he cherished. He attended Williamsburg High School and...
June Carol Richter
Mar 28, 2026
FLORENCE - June C. (Benoit) Richter,87, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, after a brief illness. She was married to the late Owen J. Richter for 65 years. June was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late William and Edna (Fortier)(Benoit) Nuttelman and Ralph Nuttelman. June attended Northampton High School graduating in...
Edward A. Joyner
Mar 27, 2026
GOSHEN - Edward A. Joyner, longtime resident of Goshen, died Friday March 27th at home after a period of failing health. Born August 18,1938 to Leslie and Grace (Knapp) Joyner, he was the youngest of seven siblings raised on the family farm in Cummington where he developed his work ethic and his love of gardening and the outdoors. He attended...
Irma W. Donnis
Mar 26, 2026
HATFIELD-Irma (Williams) Donnis, 101, of Elm Street Hatfield, died peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Keaton, KY, January 28, 1925, the daughter of Dudley and Sallie (Lester) Williams. Irma was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Bernard, daughter Joan (Donnis) Mullins of Turners Falls, grandson Eric Donnis...
Mary Louise Dragon
Mar 23, 2026
WILLIAMSBURG-Mary Louise (Osgood) Dragon, 88, of Nash Hill Place passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning with her family at her side. Mary was born in Westfield in 1937, the daughter of Charles K. & Harriet E. (Magargal) Osgood. She grew up in Northampton, was educated in local schools, and graduated as Valedictorian from Northampton High School in...
