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...
Ruth M. (Mollison) Esser
Mar 21, 2025
Ruth Eleanor (Mollison) Dresser, 97, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, at home. She was born on August 20, 1927, in Goshen on the family farm, the daughter of John Stewart Mollison and Emeline Tompkins. She attended Goshen Elementary School and Williamsburg High School, graduating in 1945, then attending Northampton Commercial College. Ruth worked at the Whale Inn, Northampton Cooperative...
Robert R. Allen
Mar 18, 2025
WESTHAMPTON – Robert R. Allen, 77, of Westhampton passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Bob, as family and friends called him, was born in Fitchburg, growing up there and graduating from Fitchburg High School. He moved to the area in the 70’s, marrying Ruth (Ewig) from Southampton in 1973. They settled in Westhampton to...
George H. Balsley
Mar 17, 2025
George H. Balsley II, 75, of Hadley, MA passed away peacefully on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2025 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital with his wife and two sons close at his side. George was born on July 11, 1949 in Bethesda, Maryand to Frank and Ruth Balsley and was an older brother to Mary Balsley. It was not until he...
Louis J. Luchini Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
Louis J. Luchini Jr., 78, of Holyoke passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Agawam South Rehabilitation Center in Agawam. Louis was born in Northampton on October 6, 1946, the son of the late Louis and Helene (Martin) Luchini. He was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School. Following graduation, he joined the...
