Marin Richard "Dick" Klarich
Oct 20, 2023
Marin Richard “Dick” Klarich, 82, passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family and the beautiful autumn colors of the surrounding woods. Dick was born in Chicago, IL to Marija Klarich and Slavko Klarich, recent immigrants from Croatia, and lived on the South Side for the next eight decades of his life. His earliest...
Pamela E. Stone
Oct 19, 2023
LYNN-Pamela Ellen Stone, 62, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2023, at her home in Lynn, MA. She was born in Northampton, MA on March 27, 1961, the daughter of the late Justin B. And Ellen (Hodge) Stone and grew up in Florence. She graduated from Northampton High School and earned an associate degree from Greenfield Community College in Early...
David A. Hulley
Oct 18, 2023
David Aitken Hulley of Northampton, born 30 March 1945 in Rockville Centre, NY, to Horace and Dorothy Hulley, died 18 October 2023 in Cooley Dickinson Hospital (having received two weeks of professional and tender care), of complications related to Parkinson’s Disease and other chronic health issues, which he bore for many years with grace and bravery. David and his wife...
Michael Jenike
Oct 17, 2023
Michael Andrew Jenike, 78, of Hampton Falls, NH died after a long battle with lymphoma, surrounded by loving family and friends. Michael was known for being passionate and generous with a wild spirit that was not afraid to push the boundaries for the betterment of others. He was athletic and loved being outdoors, especially hiking and boating. He had a...
Nancy C. Alden
Oct 14, 2023
Nancy Chapman Alden, 93, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA. Nancy was born on January 11, 1930 in Joanna, South Carolina to Charles Ernest Chapman and Annie Whitmire Chapman. She graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, SC in 1947. In 1951 she was a proud...
James M. Myers
Oct 14, 2023
Florence - James M. Myers, 66, of Florence, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 14, 2023. James was born on May 12, 1957, in Morgantown, West Virginia, son of James P. Myers and Barbara (Stalnaker) Myers. James was educated in local schools and completed his graduate education at UMass Amherst. James spent his career serving those affected by...
Ruth Hawkins
Oct 10, 2023
Our Ruthie died October 10, fifteen days before her 100th birthday, after a long gentle twilight of vascular dementia, where her warm and affectionate nature stepped forward from the anxiety that plagued her middle years. As she once told us, "I was a lovebug when I was little, kissing everyone." We wish we'd had the lovebug and the strong, accomplished...
Myra Warren
Oct 9, 2023
Conway - Myra W. Warren, age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 9, 2023 surrounded by her five loving daughters. She was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on January 26, 1936, the youngest of five children to the late Myron and Mary Jane (Dalpe) Wotton. Myra was educated in Quincy at the Woodward School for Girls and continued...
Starr L. Theriault (Mersereau)
Oct 5, 2023
Starr Theriault Mersereau's earthly journey came to a peaceful close on October 5th, 2023. Born in North Conway, New Hampshire, on January 3, 1949, to Gerald and Betty (Duguay)Mersereau, she graduated from Chester High School in 1967. Starr's life was a rich tapestry of experiences across various states, but Spain held a special place in her heart, where she welcomed...
Edward Slezek
Oct 5, 2023
Florence- Edward Slezek Sr, 93, of Florence passed away peacefully at home on October 5, 2023, surrounded by his loving and caring family. Ed was born in Chicopee on April 10, 1930, the son of Jan and Pauline (Kolodziej) Slezek. He attended Chicopee schools and continued his education at the University of Massachusetts. In 1952, he enlisted in the United...
Bernard G. Pelis
Oct 4, 2023
Hatfield-Bernard G. Pelis, 79, passed away on October 4, 2023 at Hartford Hospital. Known as Bernie or Cinchie, he was a lifelong resident of Hatfield. Bernie graduated from Smith Academy in 1961. He was proud to have been a member of the 1960 and 1961 championship basketball teams. Bernie was married for 52 years to his high school sweetheart Cessie...
Claudia M. O'Brien
Oct 3, 2023
NORTHAMPTON-Claudia M. O’Brien, 71, of Northampton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, under the care of the Fisher Home of Amherst. Claudia was born in Wakefield, Massachusetts on January 19, 1952, to Walter and Rose (Alfonso) Zell. She attended schools in the Wakefield area, and furthering her education she received her Master’s degree in Education. Claudia worked in...
Viola S. O'Shepa
Sep 22, 2023
NORTHAMPTON-Viola S. O’Shepa, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on Friday, September 22, 2023. She went home to Heaven, where she longed to be reunited with her late Mother, Father and her ten brothers and sisters. Viola was born in Ware on November 3, 1925 and would have been 98 years old in a few short...
Patricia Ann White
Sep 22, 2023
NORTHAMPTON-Patricia Ann White (Pat), 88, peacefully passed on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA. She was born (April 25th, 1935) and raised in Northampton, where she graduated from Northampton High School. Shortly after she graduated, she met her late husband, Robert L. White (Bob) and they married July 4th 1953. Being a Navy spouse, she...
Peter Wakelin
Sep 17, 2023
WORTHINGTON-Peter Wakelin, 59, devoted father, loving son and friend to many, died suddenly on September 17, 2023. While he left us without notice we are not without great lessons and legacy. Peter was born in Ruddington on Trent, England on January 12, 1964, a son of Alan Wakelin and Maria (Ritucci) Wakelin. Always a kind and gentle man, he taught...
Suzanne Haselkorn
Sep 16, 2023
Suzanne Lauraine Pelletier Haselkorn, 69, of Florence passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16th. Born in Ludlow on July 9, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Albert Paul Pelletier and Denise Pinsonnault Harvey. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Mark Haselkorn; her mother, Denise Pinsonnault Harvey; two sons, Scott Mark Haselkorn (Megan) and Adam Charles...
Felix Rodriguez
Sep 13, 2023
Felix Rodriguez, aged 65, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. He was born on August 26, 1958, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, to the late Felix and Isabel Rodriguez. From a young age, Felix had a passion for fishing, which he cherished throughout his life. His fond memories also included horseback riding in the beautiful landscapes of...
Peter Allison
Sep 10, 2023
HATFIELD-Peter Bradley Allison died peacefully in hospice care at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Peter was born on January 19, 1945 in Mineola, New York, the youngest of three children born to William K. and Virginia A. Allison. He grew up in Garden City, Long Island, part of a close family that valued education, civility,...
Brian W. Smith
Sep 8, 2023
NORTHAMPTON-Brian William Smith, age 68, of Northampton passed away unexpectedly in Edgartown, Massachusetts on Friday, September 8, 2023. Brian was born in Leominster, MA. on March 14, 1955, a son of the late Edward W. and Claire R. (Cormier) Smith. He was raised in the Leominster area. Dr. Smith was board-certified in neurology, sleep medicine, and vascular neurology. He received...
Irl K. Brown Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
EASTHAMPTON - Irl Brown, 74, of Easthampton, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. He was born September 14, 1948, to the late Irl and Winnifred (Stringfellow) Brown in Northampton Ma. Irl graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1970 with a degree in business. He served six years with the Massachusetts Army National...
