All Obituaries

Clifford D. Noreen, 87, a longtime East Longmeadow resident died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Clifford E. and Madeline (Small) Noreen.  He was a graduate of Everett High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Bentley College. Cliff began his career working in accounting and finance positions at Stop & Shop in Boston. He moved his family to Western Mass in 1972 and...

Carmen Pompi, 68, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Care One at Redstone. Born in West Springfield, he was one of eight children of the late Nino and Carmella (Napoli) Pompi. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Goodwill Industries. Carmen is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Susan (Darsigny) Pompi, daughter Gina Weldon and her husband Robert of Georgetown, KY, three beloved grandchildren: Tessa, Madelynn and Logan Weldon and siblings: Paul (Jnet), Dominic...

Jenine A. Post, 100, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home. Born in Woronoco, MA to the late John and Katherine (Miemic) Glug, she has lived most of her life in Wilbraham. Jenine was a graduate of Bay Path College. She worked as a secretary for the Wilbraham School Department and previously had worked at Mass Mutual. A faithful communicant of St. Cecilia Church, she was also an avid bowler. Jenine was predeceased by her husband Frederick Post in 1994. She is survived by her...

Virginia Lee Peterson, 92, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020.  Daughter of the late Lee Charles and Bertha Jane (Hearne) Pusey, she was predeceased by her husband Kenneth E. Peterson in 2013. She leaves four daughters: Debra Walker, Joanne, Mary Ann and Kathy Ellen Peterson, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Graveside Service in Greenlawn Cemetery will be held at a later date. Wilbraham Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to...

Jeanne C. (Zuccala) Peterson, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born in Chicopee to the late Ovide and Marie (LaFleche) Carmel. Jeanne loved birdwatching in her yard, going to the casino and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her five children: James Zuccala, John Zuccala (Tammy), Patricia Davis (Dennis), Laura Povanda and Joseph Zuccala, two step-children: Richard Peterson, Jr. and Beth Peterson, siblings: Francis Carmel and Claire...

Eunice (Athens) DeMarsh, 95, died peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Paul and Potoula (Frentzos) Athens, she lived most of her life in Springfield before moving to East Longmeadow in 1994.   As a girl, Eunice got to sample the candy made by her father Paul at his store, The OK Candy Company. It was there that she developed her sweet tooth that lasted throughout her life. Eunice worked as an office administrator for Cook...

Rita Sheehan Bell, 89, of Springfield died on March 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born and raised in Waltham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Louis G. LeBlanc and Melinda (Belliveau) LeBlanc. She graduated from Rivier College and earned a Master's degree from Westfield State. She was a resident of Springfield for the last sixty-five years and enjoyed summers in Truro. She taught at the former Holy Cross School and then for thirty years at the elementary level in the Springfield...

Maureen A. (Ferguson) Petruzzelli, 75, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Born in New Haven, CT to the late Robert and Grace (Landino) Ferguson, she also lived in Branford and Northford, CT, before moving to Ludlow, MA six years ago. She worked as an assistant controller for Mosmer-Parsons and Air-Vac Engineering. She was a catechism teacher at Saint James Church in New Haven, CT and more recently was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth’s Church in Ludlow. Maureen loved traveling,...

Helen E. Auger, 108, of Wilbraham passed away peacefully on March 20th.  She was born in Worcester to Mary and Anton Wiback in 1911, and lived there most of her life.  She was predeceased by her husband,  Clifford,  in 1991.  Graduating from Worcester State College, she then taught school in Worcester and surrounding towns for 35 years.  After retirement she attended college classes for seniors and became an accomplished water color artist.  She loved...

Irene B. (Kostyla) Williams, formerly of Springfield, died peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born in Chicopee to the late Jacob and Rosalie (Kupczak) Kostyla. She enjoyed fishing, camping, Cape Cod and flea markets. Irene was predeceased by her husband Burley Williams, her son Arthur Williams and her grandson Stephen Williams. She is survived by her sons: Paul Williams of Indian Orchard and Burley Williams and his wife Denise of Ware, three grandchildren: Christina and Laura...