All Obituaries

Frank Fabian Schmidt, 76, of Wilbraham, MA, passed away at home Thursday September 13th, 2018 with his loving wife, Geraldine by his side. Frank was born November 11, 1941 in New York City to Fabian and Katharina (Hum) Schmidt who were immigrants from Engelsprunn, Austria-Hungary. He graduated in 1959 from Scarborough School in Briarcliff Manor, NY and Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1963. Frank took over his father's business, The Ornamental Iron Shop, in Springfield, MA upon...

On October 16, 1925, Quinto Joseph Tesini arrived on earth. He was the fifth child of Clemente and Cecelia Tesini. His parents, his brothers, Joseph and Albert Tesini and his sister Lena B Allard, who he cherished above all, have passed. During his 93 years, Quinto graduated from Putnam High School and formed Anchor Electric Motor Repair with his high school teacher and two other partners that they operated for many years. After selling the company, he returned to the company and worked for...

David P. Gould, 59, passed away suddenly as the result of a motorcycle accident. Born in Toronto, Canada, August 24, 1959, he is the son of Norbert and Phyllis (Horne) Gould of Wilbraham. Besides his parents he leaves his brother, Bill and his wife Carol of Medway and nephews, Greg and Jeff.  David was a graduate of Minnechaug High School, attended Fitchburg State College and graduated from Holyoke Community College.  He worked for Tech Mahindra and previously for Fuji and...

Beverly Ann (Hazen) Lewis Donovan, 89, died peacefully on Monday, August 27, 2018. Born in Springfield to the late Harold and Anna (Sutherland) Hazen, she graduated from South Hadley High School and achieved her Registered Nursing Certificate from Springfield Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Wesson Women’s Hospital and then as a Town of East Longmeadow School Nurse for 23 years. Beverly was a member of the Eastern Star. She was predeceased by her first husband Philip Lewis in...

Stella Sofia Marco, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home.  Stella was born December 25, 1920 in Wilbraham to the late Lawrence and Sofia (Walusiak) Panek.  She was a lifelong resident of Wilbraham and attended local schools.  She was a communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church in Wilbraham and was active on many town committees.  She enjoyed many years working at Casual Corner before her retirement in 1976.  Upon retirement...

Gracie Janice Roberge, passed away Sat. Aug. 18, 2018. She was born Dec. 21, 2015 to Timothy and Janice Roberge. Gracie was full of energy and loved Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Poppy from the Trolls and Moana videos. She also loved eating beef jerky with her dad. Besides her parents, she leaves her loving sisters- Mya, Destiny, Jaidyn and Alyssa. Gracie also leaves her grandparents; Ken and Michelle Kovitch, Nancy Roberge, Carl and Barbara Roberge and Ken and Lynn White, her great grandparents...

Kayla Marie King, 25, died on Saturday, August 18, 2018 due to complications from cardiac surgery. She was a graduate of Ludlow High School, Class of 2011. An avid softball player, she also played hockey for the Ludlow Hockey Assn. Kayla will be sadly missed by her parents Kenneth and Theresa (Curley) King of Ludlow, two sisters; Kelly Morin and her husband Eric of Sturbridge and Kristina King and her significant other Cory of Ludlow, two nieces; Makenzie and Madison, nephew Zackary as well...

Shirley M. (Hafner) White, 83, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family. For 55 years, Shirley lived in Ludlow with her husband, Franklin. Shirley was a devoted parishioner at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in East Longmeadow, where she headed the fundraising efforts at the Big E and cared for the memorial garden. Shirley was the president of the Open Pantry in Ludlow for three years, which allowed her to take an active role within the...

Joseph Roland Kane, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at home. Born in Springfield to the late Michael and Mary (Foley) Kane, he was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. He was an Ironworker for 20 years, Local #15 Hartford, and worked for Gilbert & Barker for 25 years in research and development. Joe was a faithful communicant of St. Michael’s Church in East Longmeadow. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, spending time outdoors, the beach, listening to Irish...