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...
Deborah L. "Debbie" Kehne
Aug 18, 2023
Northampton, MA – Debbie Kehne, age 67, of Florence, MA died on August 18, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital from complications of lobular breast cancer with metastases to the bones. The oldest of four children, she was born on April 25, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland to Bruce Kehne and Elizabeth (“Betts”) (Rohde) Kehne. Raised in the suburbs of the Baltimore/Washington...
Ethel Mae "Sally" Reed
Aug 13, 2023
EASTHAMPTON – On the evening of August 13, 2023. Ethel “Sally” Mae Reed passed away at the Holyoke Medical Center attended by her husband, Allen Reed. Born April 1, 1954 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene Englert and Ruth Fuller Englert. Sally grew up in McKeesport and married Wayne Christie, a member of the...
Nancy E. Sincage
Aug 12, 2023
Nancy E. Sincage passed away early Saturday morning, August 12, 2023 at a nursing facility in Wilmington, MA from respiratory complications. Born in Northampton, MA to Catherine (Sheridan) Beattie and Martin Beattie, she graduated from Smith Vocational High School and married Edward W. Sincage Jr and lived almost her entire life in western Massachusetts where she raised her three children....
Andrew Larkin, M.D.
Aug 11, 2023
Andrew Blinn Larkin, M. D., 76, died on August 11, 2023, at his home in Northampton, MA, following a long illness. He was born in New Britain, CT, on September 20, 1946, the son of John C. Larkin, II, M.D., a radiologist, and Alice Blinn Larkin, a former nurse. His father served on the first team of U.S. scientists allowed...
Donald Orrell
Aug 10, 2023
SHUTESBURY - It is with heavy hearts, that our family announces the peaceful passing of Donald William Orrell, 64, on Thursday, August 10, 2023. Donny was born on September 13, 1958, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He was the beloved son of Barbara (Akers) and the late Donald C. Orrell. Donny graduated from Amherst Regional High School in 1976. He began his...
Jon S. Berk
Aug 10, 2023
Jon Berk, of Cromwell, CT, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, August 10. Jon will be remembered as a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, and son. Perhaps best known for his nationally-acclaimed comicbook and memorabilia collection, his greatest joy beyond family was to quietly acquire and organize Golden Age, Silver Age, and earlier comic collectibles -...
Ronald E. (Ronnie) Goodrich
Aug 5, 2023
HATFIELD-Ronald E. Goodrich, 74, of Hatfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday August 5, 2023. Ronnie was born in Springfield, MA on June 1, 1949 to Earl and Alice (Chandler) Goodrich. Ronnie went to school in East Longmeadow and worked in Maintenance for many years before his retirement in 2011. Ronnie was part of the Pyramid...
