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...
Donald C. Upham
Feb 26, 2024
FLORENCE- Donald C. Upham, 95, of Northampton passed away after a short illness on 02/26/2024 surrounded by family. He passed at the home of his daughter in Texas, where he spent each winter over the last few years. Don was born in Northampton in 1928, a son of Ray Upham and Grace (Munson) Upham in 1928, living his entire life...
Candace A. Immer
Feb 22, 2024
Candace Anne Drimmer née Boggs, was born in Princeton, New Jersey on December 21st, 1949. The youngest of three children, Candace moved to Houston with her family where she went to Memorial High School and was an active leader in the marching band. Her early life gradually opened to a world of travel and adventure, having met Gary Drimmer at...
R. Jean Powers
Feb 19, 2024
R. Jean Powers, 94, of Hatfield, MA and a former long-time resident of South Deerfield passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, following a period of failing health. Jean was born on January 19, 1930, in Greenfield, MA. She attended Holy Trinity School in Greenfield and then enrolled in the Cooley Dickinson School of Nursing in 1948, graduating as an...
William R. Munroe
Feb 15, 2024
HAMDEN, CT.-William Roberts Munroe, 81, of Hamden, Connecticut, died on February 15, 2024. Bill was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, to George Burden Munroe, Jr., and Mary Hunter Roberts Munroe. His family moved to Williamsburg, Massachusetts, when he was a pre-teen, and he graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1960. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg,...
Kathleen J. Gustavis
Feb 13, 2024
Kathleen J. Gustavis, 68, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton after a short illness. Kathleen was born in Northampton on November 22, 1955, the daughter of Michael and Doris (Janssen) Kennedy. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1973. Kathleen worked for...
Julie A. Mileski
Feb 13, 2024
Julie A. Mileski, 90, of Easthampton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility in Leeds. Julie was born in Easthampton on July 6, 1933, the daughter of William and Catherine (Malinowski) Dembek. She was raised in Easthampton and attended local schools, graduating from Easthampton High School. She married Peter Mileski, and they raised...
Robert H. Dorin
Feb 9, 2024
NORTHAMPTON-Robert H. Dorin, 74, of Northampton passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 12, 1949 to the late Henry and Bess (Goldman) Dorin. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended local schools, graduating from Samuel J. Tilden High School. He attended Brown...
