All Obituaries

John “Jack” Robert Denby, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. He was born in Springfield to the late Harold and Mildred (Manhire) Denby and was a longtime Wilbraham resident. He graduated from the University of CT with a Bachelor of Science and a Masters’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned an MBA from American International College. He worked for Pratt & Whitney, Smith & Wesson and DFF Corporation in Agawam. Jack loved spending time...

Longtime Wilbraham resident Ruth M. Lindahl, 85, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sverre and Margit (Stub) Monrad. She graduated from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse and worked as a nurse in Dr. Schwendenmann’s office for 25 years. Ruth was an active, charter member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Wilbraham. She will be sadly missed by her beloved...

The family of Zepyour Mardirossian is deeply saddened to announce the passing of their dear Mother and Nana on Monday, September 14, 2020 at JGS Lifecare in Longmeadow, MA. Born in Basra, Iraq on February 20, 1934 to the late Arsen and Mariam Sanoyan. She was employed at Elmcrest Country Club, Chez Josef, and previously at Carter’s Clothing, Buxton’s and Fleming Industries. She was proud of her Armenian heritage and was an avid churchgoer at St. Gregory Armenian Church where she...

Carole J. (Francis) Taylor, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. She is survived by her four sons; Gregory (Lisa) of Wilbraham and Michael (Linda) of East Longmeadow, Richard and family of East Longmeadow and Robert (Mary) and family of Yulee, FL, grandchildren; Austin, Jesse, Corey and David, several great grandchildren and her sister Jacqueline Birchenough. Carole was predeceased by her brothers; Edmond and Richard Francis and her sister...

I. Stella Metzger died peacefully on Sunday September 13, 2020 at home. Born on perhaps the greatest birthdate ever (1/2/34) to Aurila and Antonia Filiault, Stella grew up in Springfield's Glenwood Circle neighborhood and lived most of her life in the Springfield/Wilbraham area. Stella graduated from Commerce High School in 1952. After high school she began working in the Ordnance Department at Springfield Armory where she met Raymond Metzger, who was to become her husband of 63 years....

Joyce E. (Knowlton) D’Angelo died peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born in East Longmeadow to the late Phillip and Harriet (Colby) Knowlton. She was a longtime member of East Longmeadow United Methodist Church. Joyce was predeceased by her husband Louis D’Angelo in 2000. She is survived by her children: Ronald (Elaine) D’Angelo of NC, Gayle Cvengros of Glastonbury, CT, Joanne (William) D’Angelo of Hampden and Carolyn (James) Barrett of Ludlow,...

Mark J. Canegallo, 69, passed away Wednesday September 9th peacefully at home with his fiancé Jennifer Flynn by his side. Born and raised in Springfield, he was the son of the late James and Stella Canegallo. Mark retired in 2008 from the City of Springfield where he worked as an electrician. He loved sports, but lived for softball. Mark “Boo” (short for Buddha) started his softball career in Springfield in the 1970’s as a member of the Walls Sports team. This group...

Earle A. Hanks, 71, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Springfield on June 25, 1949 to the late Erwin and Ruth (Dorsett) Hanks. He grew up in East Longmeadow and attended East Longmeadow High School. He settled in Wilbraham in 1976. Earle was self-employed in the car business for his entire adult life, worked very hard and took pride in his work. Along with his wife Lynn, Earle fostered 56 children over the years. He loved camping, fishing,...

Former longtime Wilbraham resident Dorothy S. (Polak) Iellamo, 87, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Born in Chicopee, she was the daughter of the late Stanislas and Tekla (Salamon) Polak. Dorothy was a faithful communicant of St. Cecilia Church in Wilbraham and was a member of the Women’s Club. She enjoyed many summers in Maine and winters in Florida. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years Domenick Iellamo in 2012. She is survived by her four children:...

Longtime Hampden resident Edna May Fisher, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Adrian and Fannie (Card) Bennett, she was graduate of High School of Commerce. Edna was a faithful member of the Federated Church of Hampden. Edna loved her home, antiques and sewing and was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. She was predeceased by her husband Robert N. Fisher in 2018. She is survived by her three sons: Andrew Fisher of...