Gary Lavalley
Dec 9, 2024
Gary LaValley, longtime resident of Northampton, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024. Gary was a man about town, kind, friendly, and had a great sense of humor. He was a deeply loyal friend and maintained relationships in the Northampton community for decades. Gary always had time to talk, whether he was downtown, in a local shop, or sitting on...
Barbara (Black) Edwards
Dec 8, 2024
NORTHAMPTON-Barbara (Black) Edwards, 85, formerly of Northampton passed away on December 8, 2024. Barbara was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late Raymond Brooks Black and Doris Catherine (Fischer) Black. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools. She married the late William Edwards and they spent many years together raising their family. Barbara worked as a Radiology...
Warren D. Jones Sr.
Dec 6, 2024
Warren D. Jones Sr., affectionately known as "Chick" passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024 with his loving family by his side. Warren was born in Northampton, Massachusetts on January 18, 1933. He was a veteran of the Korean war which began in 1950. Once he returned stateside he married Irene T. Matrishon, they were married 61 years. Warren was...
Jane Beardsley Lemeland
Dec 5, 2024
Jane Beardsley Lemeland, age 86, of Concord, NH, passed away peacefully on December 5th surrounded by her daughters. She was born on January 2, 1938 in Los Angeles, CA. “Janie” was the cherished daughter of Charles E. Beardsley and Marian Gower Beardsley. Jane grew up in southern California, attending South Pasadena High and Stanford University for two years. She later...
Ruth A Barrett
Dec 2, 2024
Ruth A. Barrett, 98, of Easthampton passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Linda Manor in Northampton. Ruth was born on April 2, 1926, to the late Charles and Sarah (Wood) Allen. She grew up in New Bedford, MA and attended local schools. She graduated from Saint Luke’s Hospital Cadet Corp Nursing Program and became a Registered Nurse....
Arthur E. Press
Nov 29, 2024
WEST CHESTERFIELD-Arthur E. “Art” Press, 83, passed away on Friday morning, November 29, 2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a brief illness. Art was born in Florence at the old Laying In Hospital. He was raised in Easthampton, attending local schools. Art worked for many years at the former Northampton State Hospital as a carpenter and locksmith. He had previously...
A. Geoffrey (Geoff) Kenseth
Nov 26, 2024
A. Geoffrey (Geoff) Kenseth, aged 78, of Cummington, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on November 26, 2024, in his residence. Geoff grew up on the commons of South Amherst, MA, the son of Rev. Arnold Kenseth of South Congregational Church and Betty Amey Kenseth. He received his B.A. from UMass Amherst and his M.A. from University of Chicago. Geoff lived life...
Lorraine I. Herzig
Nov 26, 2024
FLORENCE – Lorraine I. Herzig, a most beautiful soul joined her beloved husband Wallace Herzig in Heaven early on a rainy morning, Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Lorraine passed away at 97 years of age in the comfort of her own bed, as she chose to live at home with the support of Cooley Dickinson VNA & Hospice. Lorraine Ida (Vacchelli...
Daniel Sharkey Esrick
Nov 25, 2024
Daniel Sharkey Esrick, beloved son, brother, friend, and uncle, died on Monday, November 25, 2024. He is survived by his mother and father, Ann and Steven Esrick, his sisters, Hannah Gray (Jody Gray) and Dipti Esrick, his niece and nephew, Olivia and Jackson Gray. He was 29 years old. Daniel was born at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton, MA on...
Michael G. O'Connell
Nov 23, 2024
Williamsburg- Michael G. O’Connell, 59, of Williamsburg, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Michael was born in Springfield on October 4, 1965. He was the son of the late James and Kathleen (Wright) O’Connell. Michael was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1983. He went on to attend...
Major General Chester E. Gorski
Nov 17, 2024
CUMMINGTON – Major General Chester E. Gorski, Massachusetts Army National Guard (Retired), 93, of Shaw Road, passed away peacefully at his beloved home on Sunday evening, surrounded by family. Chester, known to many as “Chet”, was born in Chicopee and graduated from local schools. He also pursued higher education, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from Anna Maria College. A dedicated athlete,...
Wilson Newcomb Gerken
Nov 16, 2024
Wilson was born on January 18,1999 in Guatemala. He and his four adopted siblings were brought to first Missouri and later to Massachusetts so their adoptive moms Tina Newcomb and Mary Gerken could be married and raise their family. Wilson and his siblings lived in the Hilltowns of Western Massachusetts, calling Worthington home after moving from Huntington. All the siblings...
Patricia Ann Murphy
Nov 15, 2024
NORTHAMPTON-Patricia Ann Murphy, 85 of Union Street passed away on Friday after a brief illness at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Pat was the daughter of the late Theodore & Vivian (Haverty) Schmitter. Patricia was a longtime resident of Northampton and was the co-owner along with her husband Gerald, of Pat & Mike’s Antiques & Collectibles. Pat loved going to...
Stephen J. Bernier
Nov 10, 2024
Stephen J. Bernier, 82, of Florence passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Northampton, the son of the late Laurent and Miriam (Mcnerny) Bernier. US Army Veteran. He was a lifelong resident of Northampton and was a Parking Authority Attendant for the city for many years. Steve leaves his loving wife...
Carol R. Rutkowski
Nov 8, 2024
Worthington- Carol Rutkowski, 85, of Worthington passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Carol was born in Northampton on November 21, 1938, to the late Anthony and Nelly Raymun. She was raised in Northampton and attended local schools, graduating from Northampton High School. Carol was employed as an assistant manager at McCallum’s Department...
Suzzanne B. Daneau
Nov 7, 2024
Suzzanne Beth Daneau passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024 surrounded by family and love. Sue was born on September 6, 1956 in Randolph, MA. She grew up in Beverly MA and graduated from Beverly High School in 1974. She worked for Honeywell, did a brief stint in real estate, and then at the Internal Revenue Service for nearly 25...
Anne Sue Cernak
Nov 5, 2024
NORTHAMPTON, MA - Anne Sue Cernak, 77, of the Gables in Northampton passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 while on a trip to Nashville, Tennessee with friends. Anne was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Nosko) Cernak. She was educated in local schools and at a young age it left...
Paula Wentworth
Nov 2, 2024
Paula Wentworth passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, with her family by her side. Born to Erich and Catherine Sahn, in Leeds, MA, on January 19th, 1923. The second of four sisters, Paula attended local schools and graduated Northampton High School in 1940. Paula met her husband, Robert (Bob) Lyons in the summer of 1937, while swimming at the...
David J. Nunez
Oct 31, 2024
David J. Nunez, 56, of North Main Street passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, October 31, 2024.. David was born in Gary, Indiana, a son of Peggy (Moore) Andrianopoulos and Jon Nunez. He grew up locally, attending central MA schools and graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, with a bachelor’s degree in business. David owned and...
Priscilla Deane
Oct 31, 2024
Priscilla Deane [Freund] passed away on October 31, 2024 with the grace and dignity exhibited her entire life. She was with family by her side at Linda Manor Assisted Living in Leeds, MA, where she had lived for two and half years. Pris was a Leeds resident for 50 years. Born to Miriam Grover and Julian Lowry Deane in Hartford,...
