All Obituaries

Mary C. (Myers) Scheurich, 84, died peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2020. Born in Millville, NJ to the late Walter and Anna (Corson) Myers, she was a longtime Ludlow resident. She worked for many years in retail sales for Steiger’s, Filene’s and Macy’s Department Stores. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 66 years John V. Scheurich, their four children: Deborah DaCruz of Ludlow, John V. Scheurich, Jr. of West Springfield, Cindy VanHooydonk and her husband John...

Gene Alan Parker, 84, died peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late George and Marion (Skinner) Parker, he served proudly in the US Marine Corps and the US Navy Reserves. Gene worked as a Warehouse Manager at Halmar Distributors for over 30 years until his retirement.   Gene loved going on vacation to the beach and traveling with his wife and family.  He enjoyed reading, gardening, bird watching and the lottery.  He...

Janet L. Bartlett passed peacefully on April 26, 2021 at LifeCare Center in Wilbraham, MA, with loving family at her side. She was 90. She is survived by her 4 children: Susan Bartlett of Palmer, MA; Virginia (and Gene Malaterra) Bartlett of Windham, NH; Julie Emmetts of Spencer, MA; and Larry (and Lisa) Bartlett of Derry, NH; 7 grandchildren: Rebecca, Kahlia, Timothy, Daniel, Jonathan, Dennis and Maria; and her sister Deborah (and Edward) Eiseman of Bronx, NY.   Janet was born and...

Lifelong Wilbraham resident, Cynthia L. (Bennett) Smith, 76, died peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Ralph and Winifred (Rogers) Bennett, she was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, Class of 1962. She worked as a pharmacy technician at Louis & Clark Drugstore for 10 years. Cindy loved music. She played the piano and was a member of the “Sweet Adelines” of Hudson, MA. She had a green thumb for growing plants. Cindy lived...

Frederick R. Supernant, Jr., 78, died peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, he was a longtime Wilbraham resident. He was a baker at Tougias Bakery in Springfield for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Carol (Penrose) Supernant, son Frederick R. Supernant, III and his wife Jennifer of Springfield, daughter Linda Bestor and her husband David of Dracut, MA, five cherished grandchildren; Nicky,...

 Raffaela “Elina” (Federici) Houck, 92, passed away April 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, March 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Louis and Frances (Fiasconaro) Federici. Elina was a graduate of the Holzer Hospital School of Nursing in Ohio and worked as a registered nurse for the Baystate Medical Center, Wesson Hospital and Private Duty Nurse’s Association, and retired from the Springfield School Dept. Called by her strong...

Robert W. Brown, 85, passed away April 20, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, November 16, 1935, the son of the late Leon and Jane (Lagacy) Brown. Bob was a graduate of Cathedral High School and American International College and was a proud US Marine Corps veteran during the Korean War. Bob worked at Mass Mutual retiring as the Senior Vice President of Pension Administration in 1996. He was a communicant of St. Cecilia Church and was a member of the Wilbraham...

Lois Jane (Becky) Dugay, 87, of Monson, Massachusetts passed away on April 20, 2021. Lois was born February 2, 1934 in Worcester, Massachusetts, to the late Walter and Sarah Gerard. Her main vocation and passion was taking care of seniors as a home health aide. She was known to all for her strength, creativity, and sense of humor.  Lois is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Walter; her sisters Anne Marie and Miriam; her brothers Bernard, Vincent, Russell, and Alfred; her...

Longtime Wilbraham resident Marian (Anderson) Merrill, 87, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at home with her family. She was born in Springfield to the late Godfred and Ella (Bradley) Anderson. Marian was a member of Grace Union Church in Wilbraham since 1987.   Marian graduated from Classical High School in 1951 and maintained lifelong friendships.  In her youth, Marian was a Girl Scout and active member of Emmanuel Congregational church.  She enjoyed learning...

Mary Lou O’Connor, 60, died peacefully on Monday March 29, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center after a short illness.  She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Patrick J and Julia J (Wonsek) O’Connor.  Mary Lou attended Wilbraham schools and the Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative.  She worked for many years at Wilbraham & Monson Academy. A longtime resident of Meadows Group Homes in Longmeadow, MA , Mary Lou was extremely social and readily made...