Ruth "Betsey" Macleod Johnson
May 18, 2025
Ruth MacLeod “Betsey” Johnson, died peacefully on May 18, 2025, after a months long effort to recover from the effects of a fall suffered in early December 2024. She had made it back to the home she loved in Amherst in early March so that she could be surrounded by the love and care of family and dear friends. This...
Maureen Mcguiness Barron
May 16, 2025
FLORENCE-The family of Maureen McGuiness Barron of Florence is saddened to share her passing on May 16, 2025. Maureen was born on January 14,1931 to Desmond and Amy (Thomas) McGuiness in Washington Village, Tyne and Wear, England. She spent her childhood with sisters Sheila and Patricia, attended local schools, and had as normal a childhood as possible during World War...
Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) Phoenix
May 14, 2025
Port St. Lucie/Easthampton-Mary Ann (Kacprzynski) PHOENIX Austin, 88, of Port St. Lucie, Florida and formerly of Easthampton passed away peacefully with her daughter and grand-daughter at her side on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Mary Ann was born in Syracuse, NY, and was a daughter of the late Francis & Florence (Klimek) Kacprzynski. She was educated in New York Schools and...
Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik
May 11, 2025
WORTHINGTON- Carol Ann (Godek) Wojcik, 82, of Kinnebrook Rd. passed away at home on Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a brief illness. Carol was born in Adams, MA. The daughter of Floyd and Dorothy (Baker) Godek. After she married the love of her life, Walter C. Wojcik, they spent many years building a life of love, happiness, and memories at...
Richard W. Purrington
May 8, 2025
CHESTERFIELD- Richard W. Purrington, 90, of Main Road in Chesterfield, MA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 8, 2025, his daughters holding his hands. Richard was born in Northampton, a son of the late Rollo and Marion (Herter) Purrington. He was educated in local schools, graduating from High School in 1953. He enlisted...
Samuel Rivera
May 8, 2025
Samuel Rivera, 64, of Northampton passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Samuel was born August 20, 1960 to the late Angel Rivera and Gloria Morales in Comerio, Puerto Rico. He grew up in Pennsylvania and then moved to Northampton to be closer to his family. Sammy was a landscaper for...
Dominic L. Demello Md
May 3, 2025
NORTHAMPTON – Dr. Dominic L. DeMello, 56, of Barrett Street was called safely home on Saturday May 3, 2025, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a long illness. His unwavering catholic faith and his many dear friends surrounding him in his final days. Dominic DeMello was born in Bombay, India, a son of the late John DeMello and Ana Celine DeMello....
Donald J. O'Brien Jr.
May 1, 2025
LEEDS-Donald J. O’Brien Jr, 85, of Leeds, passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 1, 2025, on Beltane, a Celtic day marking the beginning of summer and the renewal of life. His family surrounded him in these last days, laughing, remembering and enjoying his wonderful wit and smile right till the end. Don was born in 1939 in...
Marianne Larochelle
Apr 25, 2025
Marianne LaRochelle, 67, of Williamsburg passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025 after her courageous battle with Inclusion Body Myositis. Marianne was born in Northampton on July 9, 1957 to the late Ralph and Barbara (Morse) Smart. She grew up in Northampton and went to local schools. Marianne was an office clerk at the Northampton VA for many years and...
Robin A. Forsythe-Mias
Apr 23, 2025
Robin Forsythe-Mias passed from this world on April 23rd, a beautiful, warm, spring morning full of possibility, which was her favorite kind of day. Trek, her soul sister, was by her side to wish her well on her journey. Robin had a singular gift for making the most of all things, may it be allowing her child to ride her...
Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski
Apr 21, 2025
SOUTH DEERFIELD-Joyce A. (Sliwa) Makowski, 91, of Conway Road passed away peacefully on Monday Morning at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Joyce was born in Northfield, a daughter to Joseph and Helen (Smolen) Sliwa. She married Edward Makowski on April 26, 1958 at St. Patrick’s Church in Northfield. They enjoyed 55 years of love, memories and wonderful times...
James K. Allyn
Apr 10, 2025
CONWAY-James K. Allyn, 75, passed unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025. He grew up in Holyoke and has lived in Conway for the past 30 years. Visiting hours will be Monday, April 21, 2025 At AHEARN FUNERAL HOME, 783 Bridge Rd., Northampton from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by burial in Village Hill Cemetery, Williamsburg. Donations in Jim’s memory...
Michael William Romanowski
Apr 7, 2025
MIDDLEFIELD-Michael W. Romanowski, 67 of Middlefield passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 7, 2025, with his life partner, Lucy Miller, at his side. Michael was born in Northampton, a son of the late Thadius Romanowski. He leaves his mother, Grace (Larkin) Romanowski of Northampton. He was raised in Northampton, attended local schools and graduated from Northampton High School. Michael furthered...
Janis Sylvia Gray
Apr 5, 2025
Janis Sylvia Gray, 70, of Shutesbury, died April 5, 2025 at home attended by her daughter and husband. She is the daughter of the late Philip M. and Gloria (Hammersley) Gray of Portland, Ore. She was born Nov. 27, 1954 in Portland. She is survived by her husband Patrick J. Callahan of Shutesbury and her daughter Rosemary S. Callahan-Gray of...
Ralph F. Carpenter
Apr 4, 2025
FLORENCE - Ralph F. Carpenter, a lifelong resident of Florence, passed away suddenly and peacefully with his wife and two daughters by his side, five days before his 74th birthday. Born in Northampton to Forrest and Charlotte (Sawin) Carpenter on April 9, 1951, he grew up in Florence and graduated from Northampton High School in 1970. After high school, Ralph...
Eleanor Ann (Paradysz) Niedbala
Apr 4, 2025
HADLEY – Eleanor Niedbala, 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025. Ellie was born in Holyoke and was a daughter of Louis F. and Sophie (Twarog) Paradysz. She grew up in Westfield and received her Masters from Westfield State University. She had a rewarding career in education, mostly as the beloved kindergarten teacher at Hooker School in Hadley....
Caroline Gavin Arnold
Apr 1, 2025
Caroline Gavin Arnold, 95, died peacefully on April 1, 2025 at the Linda Manor Skilled Nursing Facility in Leeds, Massachusetts. We have lost our wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend. Caroline was born to Helen and Phillip Gavin in 1930 and raised with her three older sisters Phyllis (“Bunny”), Sarah (“Sally”), and Mary in Norton, Massachusetts. She received...
Kevin R Cox
Mar 28, 2025
Florence MA, - Kevin Cox, 75, a lifelong resident and businessman of Florence, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife PamRose and loving stepdaughter Letitia at his side on March 28, 2025. Kevin was born to Elsa (Boudah) and Henry Cox on September 17, 1949, the youngest of their four sons. He grew up with brothers Gerald, Allen, and Timothy...
Nancy (Otte) Anson
Mar 24, 2025
NORTHAMPTON- Nancy Otte Anson of Northampton, Massachusetts, left the world on Monday, March 24, 2025. She was born March 22, 1955, in Cherokee, Iowa, to Norita (Sholly) and Evan Otte. Nancy and her sister, Susan, were raised traveling the world as their father was stationed in Japan, Germany and across the United States. Nancy graduated from Armijo High School in...
