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View Ahearn Funeral Home's local obituaries for the following Massachusetts areas: Northampton, Hadley, Hatfield, Easthampton, Southampton, Westhampton, Williamsburg, Goshen, Worthington, Cummington, Plainfield, Chesterfield, & Amherst, as well as the Hilltowns Region.

Richard K. Fleming

Richard K. Fleming

Jun 8, 2024

EASTHAMPTON-Richard K. Fleming, (81) passed away on June 8, 2024. He is survived by family, his loving and wonderful wife, Diane R. Gonyea-Fleming, his adored cat, Mr. Cooper, and (step) children Lisa DeTomas, (Patrick Barlow) Granby, MA, and Tony DeTomas (Anita Lambert) Hampden, MA. Rich was honored to hold most close to his heart as their loving and devoted Grampa,...

William Chip Tornow

William Chip Tornow

Jun 7, 2024

William Chip Tornow, 72, formerly of Easthampton, died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Fisher Home in Amherst after a long struggle with chronic illness. Chip was born in Worcester on August, 26, 1951, the son of Dr. William Tornow and Marilyn (Staab) Tornow. Chip and his family moved back to Northampton when Chip was young, where he was raised...

Ai S. Annis Jr.

Ai S. Annis Jr.

May 27, 2024

WHATELY- Ai Stillman Annis Jr., 81, of River Road passed away peacefully on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Ai was born on April 27, 1943, in Holyoke, the son of the late Ai and Florence (Gottsman) Annis. Ai was raised in Chicopee and attended local schools. He met Carol Hatch, and they were married, and...

Thomas M. Byrnes

Thomas M. Byrnes

May 23, 2024

Thomas M. Byrnes, 70, of Ashfield, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2024, with his loving family and friends by his side. Tom was born on June 19, 1953, in Pittsfield, MA to the late George and Claire (O’Donnell) Byrnes. Raised in Lenox, Tom attended local schools and after graduation, he joined the United States Air Force serving...

Betty G. Powell

Betty G. Powell

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Betty Greer Powell, 94, of Northampton, MA passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born on August 25, 1929 in Pine Bluff, AK, the daughter of the late Rudolph Greer and Estelle “Honey” (Vining) Greer. Betty grew up in Albany, GA, and graduated from Albany H.S. (1947), and Georgia College for Women, Milledgeville (1951). She pursued a career...

Henry L. Badner Dds

Henry L. Badner Dds

May 19, 2024

WEST CHESTERFIELD-Henry L. Badner DDS, 78, of Ireland Street passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with his wife at his side. Henry was born in Charleston, WV., a son of David Badner & Evelyn Mendolshon. He was raised and educated in West Virginia and went on to receive his Degree in Dentistry. He served as a Captain with the US...

Linda J. Mazeski

Linda J. Mazeski

May 16, 2024

NORTHAMPTON-Linda J. Mazeski,76, of Coles Meadow Road in Northampton passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was a resident of Western Massachusetts for many years and had also resided in West Palm Beach, Florida. Linda was born in Northampton, on July 6, 1947 a daughter of the late John Palmisano and Wanda (Rybecki) Klys. She was educated in...

Douglas J. Gagnon

Douglas J. Gagnon

May 13, 2024

GOSHEN-Douglas John Gagnon, 61 of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, doing what he loved most, logging. Doug was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Elinor (Kellogg) Gagnon of Goshen. At a young age his parents instilled a great work ethic and determination in Doug. He spent much of his younger years working at the Goshen Town farm, tending to...

Robert Zimmermann

Robert Zimmermann

May 9, 2024

Robert A. Zimmermann, 86, passed away suddenly at his home in Florence on May 9, 2024 with his wife by his side. Robert was born July 17, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late William and Margaret (Leukens) Zimmermann. He was raised in Wyncote, Pennsylvania and attended local schools. He got his Bachelor of Science degree at Amherst College then...

Frank K. Stiebel

Frank K. Stiebel

May 7, 2024

FLORENCE-Frank Stiebel returned to the planet from which he came on May 7th of 2024 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. In his last weeks, Frank was able to be at home, peaceful and surrounded by friends and family who loved him very much. While his physical body is gone, we are reminded how expansive our universe is and...

Carol F. Keller

Carol F. Keller

May 7, 2024

Carol F. (Hirst) Keller passed away peacefully at home on May 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born October 31, 1934, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Carleton and Helen (Carroll) Hirst. She was raised in the New Bedford and Fairhaven area and attended local schools. She furthered her education at the University of...

Sen Thi Ha

Sen Thi Ha

May 4, 2024

All services for Sen Thi Ha will be private with a family cremation service at Hillcrest Crematory, Springfield.

Charles J. Mazeski Jr.

Charles J. Mazeski Jr.

Apr 28, 2024

NORTHAMPTON-Charles J. Mazeski Jr., 77, of Northampton, passed away on April 28, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Charles was born in Northampton August 27, 1946, the son of Charles and Muriel (Schumann) Mazeski. He was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1964. Following graduation, he joined the United States Marines. He...

Helen A. Torrey

Helen A. Torrey

Apr 26, 2024

Helen A. (Fogg) Torrey, 77, of Florence, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Helen was born July 20, 1946, in Northampton to John and Arabelle (Knox) Fogg. She was raised in Chesterfield and attended local schools. Helen continued her education at Holyoke Community College, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nursing License....

Patricia Mcgill

Patricia Mcgill

Apr 24, 2024

On April 24, 2024 our beloved, Patty McGill, passed away in her sleep, in her apartment in Northampton. “Hamp” or “Noho,” it did not matter to her. She grew up going to her grandparents’ house near the Tri-County Fairgrounds and she knew everyone in Northampton. She saw people first and welcomed newcomers, the “Noho” crowd. She embraced Old Hamp and...

Stephen M. Smith

Stephen M. Smith

Apr 24, 2024

WILLIAMSBURG-Stephen M. Smith, 82, of Petticoat Lane passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Stephen was born in Northampton, a son of the late Arthur B. & Mary (Burke) Smith. He grew up in Northampton and was educated in local schools. Steven was a US Army veteran, serving with the 540th...

Peter G. Tobin

Peter G. Tobin

Apr 23, 2024

LEEDS-Peter G. Tobin, 59, of Evergreen Rd in Leeds passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, with his daughter Meghan and his former wife, Cathy Tobin at his side. Peter leaves his devoted daughter Meghan and his beloved cat, Tigsy. He was born in Northampton, a son of the late William and Rita (Bressette) Tobin. He has siblings; Marie,...

Shirley L Atwood

Shirley L Atwood

Apr 22, 2024

Florence, MA - Shirley Louise (Burke) Atwood, 90, passed away peacefully at home with her children at her side on April 22, 2024. Shirley was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, daughter and artist; a self-taught student of Shakespeare, the French language, culture, politics, classical music and opera, and the natural world; a skilled seamstress, interior decorator, gardener and birder;...

Mary F.R. Watson

Mary F.R. Watson

Apr 20, 2024

Mary F.R. Watson, 77, formerly of Providence, R.I. , Boston, MA. and of Laurel Park in Northampton passed peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Friends of Mary may gather with her husband, Kevin Gilligan of Providence, RI. and are welcome to attend a Graveside service on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. at Wildwood Cemetery, 70 Strong St., Amherst,...

Maryann Burke

Maryann Burke

Apr 19, 2024

Maryann Burke (DeMatto), beloved wife, mother and Nonna, passed away on April 19, 2024, with her loving husband by her side. Maryann was born in Holyoke, MA on September 3, 1944, to the late Joseph and Emelia DeMatto. Maryann attended St. Michaels Catholic High School and Fitchburg State College where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Maryann...

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