Jeffrey Alan Rida
May 19, 2026
WORTHINGTON, MA - It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jeffrey Alan Rida on his 69th birthday at Mass General Hospital in Boston, with his better-half, Karen holding his hand while he made sure she was asleep. His 14-year struggle with cancer is now over and he is no longer in pain. Jeff was born on May...
Karen Emily Overstreet
Apr 30, 2026
Karen Emily Overstreet was called home on April 30, 2026, with her daughter by her side, after a courageous battle with a brief illness. Karen was born in Houston, Texas, on March 9, 1954, and later settled in Whately, Massachusetts, where she grew up on a big farm on River Road alongside her six siblings. Raised in a home full...
Barbara M. Orloski
May 20, 2026
WHATELY-Barbara M. (Wasileski) Orloski, 70, of Christian Lane passed away unexpectedly at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Wednesday May 20th, surrounded by loved ones.
Barbara was born on August 21, 1955 in Montague MA, to Stanley & Lorraine (Theroux) Wasileski. She grew up in Millers Falls, was educated in local schools, graduating from Turners Falls High School and Greenfield Community College. She...
Janet M. Cleary
May 16, 2026
NORTHAMPTON - Janet R. Cleary passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with her sister Rita Douville by her side. Janet lived a long and full 98 years. She was the oldest daughter in a family of five. A lifelong Northampton resident, she was born November 3, 1927, to the late Wyman and Regina (Gougeon) Aldrich. She was educated...
Allan C. Meneely
May 15, 2026
AMHERST- Allan C. Meneely, 75, of Amherst passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Beloved husband of the late David C. Kelly who passed on June 10 2025. A Memorial Service for Allan wil be announced. Please check back for a complete obituary.
Jacob J. Brady
May 10, 2026
CUMMINGTON-Jacob Joseph Brady, 51, of Cummington passed away on May 10, 2026. All services will be private. Please keep the family in your prayers.
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...
Kensington R. Marsh
May 1, 2026
AGAWAM - Kenneth Raymond Joseph Matuewezski, 58, of Agawam Mass. passed away on May 1 of pneumonia. Kensington Marsh, as he was known by his friends, was an exceptionally creative and kind person, whose presence will be deeply missed.
Working as an interior designer, Kensington had a magical ability to connect with people. His authentic warmth, inviting sense of humor and...
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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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...
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...
