Michael Lewis
Jan 3, 2024
Michael Lewis died on January 3, 2024 after a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 2, 1937. As a boy Mike was very involved in music, became an accomplished pianist, and graduated from the High School of Music and Art in New York City. He loved playing baseball and was proud of his role as...
William "Will" "Plugo" J. Pugliese
Jan 1, 2024
William Pugliese, known by his friends as Will, Billy, and Plugo, peacefully passed away on New Year’s Day 2024, in the company of his friends. Born in Northampton, MA on May 31, 1951, to the late Joseph and Dora (Chiongoli) Pugliese. He grew up in Northampton and graduated from the former Saint Michael’s High School in Northampton, MA in 1969....
Richard Kueny
Dec 30, 2023
Richard Sutter Kueny was born August 16, 1941, in Modesto, California. "Rich" graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Biology and received his MA in education from San Jose State University. Early in his career, he taught elementary school in Salinas, CA as well as at The Peninsula School in Menlo Park, CA. He spent the second half of...
Edward A. Michalowski
Dec 27, 2023
NORTHAMPTON - Edward A. Michalowski, 82, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Ed was born in Northampton, the son of the late Edward and Stella (Gesiorek) Michalowski. He received his education at Hopkins Academy in Hadley and Holyoke Community College. He enlisted and proudly served in the United...
Bruce T. Johnson
Dec 22, 2023
WILLIAMSBURG-Bruce T. Johnson, 66, of Unquomonk Rd. passed away peacefully on Friday morning after a year-long battle with cancer. Bruce was born in Northampton, the son of Carl & Margery (Trumbull) Johnson. He was educated in local schools and graduated from Northampton High School. He furthered his education, attending Westfield State College. He enlisted in the US Army, serving with...
Marlene Niesner
Dec 18, 2023
Marlene (Dunn) Niesner, 87, of Northampton passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Marlene was born in Northampton on August 25, 1936, the daughter of the late Henry and Katherine (Thomas) Dunn. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1954. She continued her education at Holyoke Community College,...
Hannah Kolodziej
Dec 13, 2023
Hannah M. Kolodziej, 28, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Hannah was born in Northampton on April 10, 1995, the daughter of Theodore and Donna (Storry) Kolodziej. She was raised in Goshen and attended local schools, graduating from Smith Vocational High School in 2013. Hannah worked in the retail industry...
Liv O. Pertzoff
Dec 8, 2023
Haydenville-Liv O. Pertzoff, 85, passed away on December 8, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born in Portland, Oregon, to Ethel and Loren Olson on July 2, 1938. As a child she moved back and forth between Portland and Fairbanks, Alaska due to her father’s work on the pipeline. As an adolescent, she moved to Philadelphia where she finished...
James W. Pawloski
Dec 6, 2023
FLORENCE- James W. “Chopper” Pawloski, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Northampton on April 12, 1946, the son of the late Stanley and Christine (Soren) Pawloski. Jim was raised in Northampton and attended Northampton schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1964. After high school,...
Lois C. Jones
Dec 3, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lois C. Jones (March 1, 1938 – December 3, 2023) It is with heavy hearts and fond remembrance that we bid farewell to Lois C. Jones, a woman whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of all who knew her. Lois passed away at the age of 85, after bravely facing a 12-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease....
Kevin A. Ladd
Dec 2, 2023
Kevin Arnold Ladd, 66, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully on Saturday Dec 2, 2023, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Kevin was born in Northampton on September 17, 1957, the son of Everett William Ladd Jr. and Dorothy (Stinson) Ladd. Kevin grew up in Leeds and spent his adult life in Chesterfield. He was educated in local schools and...
Janet Bombard
Dec 1, 2023
FLORENCE-Janet (Jan) Bombard (86) passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Jan was born on December 23, 1936 to the late Jocko and Nest (Pugh) Cirillo of Springfield. She was raised in Springfield, attended Springfield schools, and graduated from Commerce High School. During her senior year, friends introduced her to the love of her life Raymond Bombard....
David B. Thomas
Nov 30, 2023
David Buchanan Thomas, also known as Plooble and DBT, amongst many other nicknames, passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 58. Born in Metuchen, NJ, David led a vibrant and dynamic life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone he encountered. Dave's journey began in Metuchen, but it was in Raleigh, NC, that he truly found his home...
George E. Wade
Nov 29, 2023
George E. Wade, 86, of Chesterfield passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. George was born on August 13, 1937, the son of the late George and Alice (Bangs) Wade. He was raised in Northampton and attended school locally. George served his country honorably as a member of the United States Army, serving...
Esther N. Bassett
Nov 27, 2023
Esther N. (David) Bassett referred to as Norma by family and friends of Rockridge Retirement Community, formerly of South Hadley passed away November 27, 2023. Born in Northampton in 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Esther (Hershey) David. She was raised in Northampton and was a graduate of the former Saint Michael’s High School in that city. For...
Claire H. Sears
Nov 24, 2023
Claire H. Sears passed away peacefully on November 24, 2023, at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. Claire was born in Northampton on February 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Wilbur and Helen (Duffy) Waite. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools. When her children were younger, Claire was a devoted stay at home mom to her...
Shirley A. Larose
Nov 23, 2023
Shirley A. LaRose, former Northampton City Treasurer, died peacefully on November 23, 2023 at the Linda Manor Extended Care facility surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Northampton on July 20, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Elizabeth (Bombard) LaRose. She was raised on Walnut Street in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High...
Patricia A. Forrest
Nov 22, 2023
Patricia A. (McDonald) Forrest, 75, of South Main Street in Florence passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Patricia was born in Northampton on August 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Orechia) McDonald. A lifelong resident of the city, Patricia was raised in Florence and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High...
Robert L. Haynes
Nov 10, 2023
Robert L. Haynes, 69, of Northampton passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 10, 2023. He was born in Northampton on February 21, 1954 to the late Floyd and Cecile Haynes. He was a Northampton Native and worked for many years as a tin knocker at Young Roofing, Plumb Auto Supply among many other adventures locally and out west....
Barbara K. Valenta
Nov 9, 2023
Barbara K. Valenta, 87, of Florence Rd. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Barbara was born at home in Easthampton, a daughter of Paul and Kina Marie (Duseau) English. She was raised in Easthampton and attended local schools. Barbara worked for Chartpak in her younger years and then later ran Nana’s Daycare for many...
