Jacques Ben Abbes
Apr 14, 2024
HADLEY-Jacques Ben Abbes, 69, of Russell Street in Hadley passed away unexpectedly, Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Jacques was born in Saigon, Vietnam, a son of the late Ben Larbi Salah Ben Abbes and Ngoc Hoang Thi Vo. He emigrated to the United States many years ago, settling in the Hadley area. He worked as...
Elizabeth Ann O'Brien-Means
Apr 11, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG-Elizabeth Ann O’Brien-Means, 71, of Briar Hill Rd. passed peacefully on Thursday at the Senior Living Campus at Linda Manor in Leeds. Betsy, as family and friends called her, was born in Cambridge, MA., daughter of the late William J. and Loulie M. (Clements) O’Brien. She furthered her education at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia receiving a Doctor of...
Raymond P. Ewitz
Apr 10, 2024
Raymond Drewitz, 40, of Greenfield, MA passed away peacefully with his wife and family by his side on April 10th 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Ray grew up in Ashfield, MA and attended Mohawk Regional High School where he ran cross-country and was a two time state champion. Ray loved the outdoors and he was an avid...
Mary M Mcgrath
Apr 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that the family and dear friends of Mary M McGrath announce her passing on April 8, 2024. Her life-long friend Mary Ellen, was by her side. Mary had been a resident at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility for nearly 20 years. She was the second child born to Robert McGrath and Kathleen (Gougeon) McGrath on...
Kristopher Lizee
Apr 7, 2024
FLORENCE-Kristopher Marc Lizee, 44, of Spring Street in Florence passed away peacefully on Sunday April 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital, after a brief illness. Kris was born in Northampton, the son of Mary (Boynton) Lizee and the late Elie R. Lizee. He was educated in local schools. Kris worked for Prospect Meadow Farm in Hatfield...
John Galvin
Apr 5, 2024
NORTHAMPTON, MA — John Galvin, 87, of Warner St. in the Baystate section of Northampton passed away peacefully on Friday evening at Linda Manor Senior Campus with his family at his side. John was born in London, England, to John and Mary Elizabeth (Cullen) Galvin. He was raised in Killorglin, Co. Kerry, Ireland by his father and stepmother Hannah along...
Lillian E. Mcphee
Apr 1, 2024
Lillian Edith McPhee of Florence, MA, aged 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Boston, MA, on February 1, 1931, to Giosue and Emilia (Iannuzzo) Finizio. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Waltham, MA, and pursued her passion for nursing, earning her RN at Lawrence...
Roger B. Deforge
Mar 30, 2024
Roger B. DeForge, age 76, of Chicopee, MA died peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends on the oncology floor at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Saturday, March 30th, 2024. Roger, affectionately known as “Grampa Rog” and “Roger Dodger” was born in Holyoke, MA on April 6, 1947, to Stella Mae DeForge. He grew up in West Springfield,...
Michael A. Coyne
Mar 28, 2024
Michael A. Coyne, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Elaine Center in Hadley. Michael was born in Philadelphia PA to the late Francis and Mary (Mahar) Coyne. He was raised in Philadelphia and attended local schools. Following graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Army in 1971. He proudly served his country for nine years...
Elisabeth S. Strunk
Mar 20, 2024
Elisabeth Susan “Sue” Strunk, age 88 of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at RegalCare of Holyoke, after a brief battle with dementia complications. Sue was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on June 11, 1935, to the late Stuart W. Leck, Sr. and Mildred (Clark) Leck, and was the third of four children; Jean, Stuart, Sue, and...
Zygmunt Wytrwal
Mar 19, 2024
Zygmunt Wytrwal, of West Chester, Ohio, passed away peacefully March 19, 2024 at the age of 80. He was born May 10, 1943. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. Zygmunt married the love of his life, Janina (Kloczkowska) Wytrwal, on Saturday, October 28, 1962. The couple was blessed with a son, Mariusz,...
Michael J. Samolewicz
Mar 18, 2024
Michael J. Samolewicz, 74, formerly of Ryan Road passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024 at his home. Michael was born in Northampton to the late John and Margaret (Forrestall) Samolewicz. Mike was a lifelong resident of the city. He grew up on Trumbull Road, attending local schools and graduating from St. Michaels High School in Northampton in 1967,...
Francis X. Donohue
Mar 14, 2024
NORTHAMPTON-Francis X. Donohue, 80, formerly of Bridge Rd. and a native of Northampton passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Leeds. Francis, or “Teeny” as family and friends called him was born on April 30, 1943, the only child of Alice Ann Keating. He was baptized at St. Mary’s Church and continued to receive...
Mary (Shoro) Songer
Mar 12, 2024
Mary (Shoro) Songer, 64, passed away at her home in Easthampton on March 12, 2024. Born in Northampton, she was the daughter of the late Edward R. Shoro and Joyce M. (Whalen) Shoro. Mary graduated from Northampton High School in 1977. Mary was predeceased by her husband and partner of 35 years, Larry Songer, in 2019. Mary worked with Larry...
Judith A. Terry
Mar 12, 2024
Judith Arlene Terry 86, passed away very peacefully with her family at her bedside on March 12, 2024, after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Her life was marked by resilience, love, and a deep connection to family and community. She was born on January 29,1938, at Mather Hospital, NY. Daughter of Joseph Julius Meier and Beulah Davis Meier Terry,...
Mario R. Paiva
Mar 9, 2024
Mario Rui Paiva, 46, of Easthampton, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Saturday, March 9, 2024. He was born in Sao Miguel, Azores to Jose Carlos Melo and Maria Laura Costa. Mario was a CDL Driver for TP Equipment for many years and was a dedicated and reliable employee. Everyone enjoyed being around...
Charles Mathers
Mar 9, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG – Charles Mathers passed away March 9, 2024, after a brief illness. The son of Robert Marsh Mathers and Arolyn Prouty Mathers, he was born May 1, 1937. The ninth child and baby of the family, he was cherished and loved. He grew up on a small family farm in Williamsburg with his two brothers and six sisters. Charles...
Barry L. Rock
Mar 8, 2024
Barry L. Rock, 55, of Ledgewood Drive passed away unexpectedly on Friday in Springfield. Barry was born in Glens Falls on January 14, 1969, a son of the late Stanley & Janet (Mercure) Rock. He moved to the area in his youth with his family, attended local schools and graduated from Wilbraham High School. He furthered his education, receiving a...
Marjorie G. Haffer
Mar 7, 2024
“Dial up the magic in life anytime” – Joanna Macy. Marjorie “Margie” Gail Haffer of Amherst MA and formerly of Waban MA, affectionately known as “Auntie Margie” to many, passed away peacefully on March 7th after a brief illness. Margie lived for the day and in the moment. She was a dear sister to Nancy August of South Deerfield MA,...
Samuel R. Williston
Mar 4, 2024
EASTHAMPTON - Samuel Williston passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Holyoke Hospital. Samuel was born on July 15, 1953, in Northampton. Samuel attended and graduated from Williamsburg High School, and furthered his education, matriculating to UMASS where he graduated with high honors with a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. He mostly worked at Micro-Cal for over 30 years...
