Charles "Gary" Setian
Jul 6, 2025
The family of Charles “Gary” Setian sadly announces his passing on Sunday July 6th in Las Vegas, Nevada. Born in Springfield Massachusetts, on April 4, 1938 to Nishan and Mari Setian, Gary grew up in Indian Orchard with his siblings Armen, Harry, Lucy and Jack.
In 1955, at the age of seventeen, while attending Technical High School in Springfield, Gary was...
Carolyn M. Baker
Sep 27, 2025
Carolyn M. Baker, 82, died peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA, to the late Walter and Lillian (Kemple) Nietupski, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. As a Registered Nurse, Carolyn worked for Cooley Dickinson Hospital and then for many years in the Hampden Wilbraham Regional School District. She was an avid reader...
David M. Amsden
Sep 25, 2025
David Merrill Amsden, 71, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Springfield to the late Merrill and Evelyn (Gonyea) Amsden, David grew up in East Longmeadow and graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 1973. He spent most of his life in Hampden, where he and his wife raised their family.
David...
Adella A. Andre
Sep 18, 2025
A celebration of life, 103 years! Adella A (Szlosek) Andre, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2025 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Born in Ludlow, MA she grew up in Indian Orchard, MA, a town she loved. She was born to the late Stephen and Sophia (Chwalek) Szlosek. Adella was predeceased by her loving husband of...
Curtis Patrick Quinn
Sep 17, 2025
Curtis Patrick Quinn passed away peacefully at his home in Chicopee, MA on September 17, 2025. Born in Natick, MA on November 26, 1957, he was raised in Hatfield, MA. Curt was the third of nine children born to the late Norman J. Quinn and Judith Barrier Ward. He was a 1975 graduate of Smith Academy and received a Bachelor...
Stephen D. LeBlanc
Sep 11, 2025
Stephen D. LeBlanc, born on November 8, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 11, 2025, at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana. A devoted family man and a cherished friend, he leaves behind a legacy marked by love, laughter, and resilience.
Stephen pursued his education at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Cathedral High School, during which he showcased his...
John S. Jackson, Jr.
Sep 10, 2025
John S. Jackson, Jr. passed away on September 10th 2025 at the age of 82, with his family by his side. John was born in Springfield, MA to the late John S. and Esther (Christianson) Jackson, Sr. on March 25, 1943.
He was a lifelong Springfield resident, living in the same home for over 55 years with his wife Susan, where...
Lorraine M. Glover
Sep 9, 2025
Lorraine Mae (L’Heureux) Glover, 95, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. She was born in Meriden, CT to the late Laurence and Harriet (Thurber) L’Heureux.
Lorraine held various administrative positions during her work career including telephone operator, secretary, billing clerk and receptionist.
She enjoyed gardening, cooking, theorem and tole painting but most of all her...
Roger D. Allard
Sep 8, 2025
Roger D. Allard, 81, died peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Baystate Wing Hospital after a long illness, with his beloved wife of 55 years, Colleen (Hamborg) Allard, by his side. Born in Springfield to the late George and Lena (Tesini) Allard, he was a 1967 graduate of American International College, earning a BS in Business Administration and Accounting...
Walter J. Maziarz
Sep 4, 2025
Walter J. Maziarz, 87, died peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ludlow to the late John and Mary (Strycharz) Maziarz, he was a 50 year resident of Wilbraham.
Walter was a 1956 graduate of Cathedral High School. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Berlin Crisis. After serving...
Suzanne M. Tyrell
Sep 2, 2025
Suzanne M. (Roy) Tyrell, 64, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Holyoke to the late Robert and Janine (Jans) Roy, Suzanne's life was defined by her unwavering love for those around her. Although her time with us was too short, she lived fully, always surrounded by family and friends. Suzanne had a unique...
Bruce I. Jackson
Sep 2, 2025
Bruce Irving Jackson, 93, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, with his loving family by his side. Born in Springfield, on October 6, 1931, to the late Ray and Ethelyn (Patterson) Jackson, he was a graduate of A.I.C. and Springfield College and spent his entire career in education. He retired in 2001 from the Town of East...
Patricia C. McGranaghan
Aug 31, 2025
Patricia Catherine (Ferry) McGranaghan, 90, of Wilbraham, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. Born in Simsbury, CT to the late James and Catherine (Flannery) Ferry, Pat dedicated her life to caring for others. A graduate of Middlesex Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, she was a compassionate Registered Nurse. Pat's life was defined by her faith, family, friends and joy...
Robert R. Belli
Aug 30, 2025
Robert R. Belli, 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away on August 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
He leaves behind his daughter Gina Whipple and her husband Jim of Longmeadow, MA with whom he lived for the last 4 months; daughter Julie (Laptas) Nelson and her husband...
Grace E. Maciolek
Aug 27, 2025
Yesterday, August 27, 2025, our beautiful, brave sister, Grace Ellen Maciolek, got her wings and was welcomed into Heaven, where Mom, Dad, (Florence and Michael Manning), and brothers Tommy and Eddie, along with her husband, Joseph Maciolek were waiting to embrace her from her suffering. Grace was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She wanted to live and spend as much...
Larry K. Mitchell
Aug 26, 2025
Larry K. Mitchell, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at home. Born in Boston, MA to the late Roger and Lillian (Strout) Mitchell, he was a truck driver for Van Pack trucking for many years until his retirement. An avid NASCAR fan, Larry was a member of Holyoke Turn Verein German social club and enjoyed old time country...
Eileen Bielas
Aug 20, 2025
Eileen M. (Machnacz) Bielas, 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke to the late Joseph and Lillian Machnacz, she lived in the Holyoke and Springfield area. Eileen was a loving and devoted wife to Michael P. Bielas, Jr, and the mother of Michael P. Bielas, her son.
Eileen was predeceased by her beloved...
Gloria F. Van Fleet
Aug 17, 2025
Gloria Frances Van Fleet (nee Landel), 86, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025. She was a devoted wife and mother. Predeceased by her husband Paul, Sr., she is survived by her children; Paul Jr. and William, and grandchildren; Stephanie and Samantha. She was active in church and civic groups. A Memorial Mass will be held on...
Ruth Louise Owen
Aug 16, 2025
Ruth Louise (Bush) Owen, 101, died August 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Ruth was born in Springfield, January 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Henry “Joe” and Martha Wohlfahrt Bush. She loved life and lived it fully. Graduating Commerce High School in 1942, her first employment was as bookkeeper for Springfield Buick Company where...
Terry L. Nelson
Aug 16, 2025
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Terry L. Nelson, (“Brick” to his Maine family and friends), on August 16, 2025.Terry passed at his home at the age of 81 holding the hand of Poppy, his high school sweetheart and wife of 59 years. He had waged a fierce battle with cancer for over 5...
