Katherine Veronica Pychewicz
Oct 11, 2025
Katherine V. Pychewicz, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 11th. Daughter of John and Eva (Canor) Sullivan, Kathy grew up in Agawam. She married her husband of 54 years, Francis Pychewicz, who predeceased her in 2018 and they lived in Wilbraham. Kathy and Frank both had lifelong employment at Monsanto’s Bircham Bend plant in Indian Orchard where Kathy,...
Gloria Rogers Hammond
Nov 18, 2025
Former longtime East Longmeadow resident Gloria M. Hammond, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home in Wilbraham. Born in Bath, ME, she was the daughter of Milton and Amber (Merrow) Rogers. She graduated from Morse High School in 1948 and attended business school.
Gloria met her husband in East Longmeadow, on her way to New York...
Judson F. "Jud" Pooler
Nov 14, 2025
East Longmeadow – Judson F. “Jud” Pooler passed away on November 14 at his East Longmeadow home. He was 89 years old. Born in Watertown, NY on April 30, 1936, he was the only child of Jay C. and Gladys (Guzewich) Pooler.
Jud served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Kodak Company in Rochester,...
Grace J. Dearborn
Nov 14, 2025
Grace Julia (Small) Dearborn, 98, died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Wilbraham. She was born on May 27, 1927 to the late Gordon and Bernice (Lyman) Small in Springfield, Massachusetts. Grace lived a meaningful and memorable life for nearly a century by having determination and courage. She had unwavering loyalty to her family,...
Jasper C. Sloat, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Wilbraham - Jasper C. Sloat, Jr. passed away on November 10 in Wilbraham. He was 93 years old. Born in Springfield on January 25,1932, one of seven children to the late Jasper C. and Lena (Ladue) Sloat, Sr. Jasper was a Korean War era veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a Machine Operator of 38...
Kenneth D. Walker
Oct 30, 2025
Kenneth Dwight Walker, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Kenneth David and Dorothy (Dubie) Walker, Ken grew up in Chicopee and attended Chicopee schools. He was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam era and worked as a Service Engineer for National Cash Register for many years...
Joan M. Hebert
Oct 29, 2025
Joan M. Hebert (née Fitzgerald), 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Florence Fitzgerald, she was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield. Joan worked as a bookkeeper for the Wall Street Journal and the former Steiger’s Department Store. She loved spending time at the beach, was a proud member...
Thomas J. Speight, Sr
Oct 21, 2025
Thomas John Speight, Sr., 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home. He was born in Springfield to the late Thomas W. Speight, III and Patricia (Manning) Speight. Tom was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, Class of 1977. He worked for many years as a Pipefitter for Local 104 and was a communicant of St. Michael’s...
George A. Boutote
Oct 19, 2025
George A. Boutote, 84, died peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, in the presence of family. Born in Ware, MA to the late George and Caroline (Cembura) Boutote, George grew up in West Warren, MA. He served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. Hard working and loyal, George worked in purchasing...
Arthur B. Semle
Oct 11, 2025
Arthur B. Semle, 92, former longtime resident of Raymond Drive, Wilbraham, MA, died at Reeds Landing retirement community on October 11, 2025. Son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Mueller) Semle, Arthur was born and raised in New York City. Following his graduation from John Adams High School, Arthur earned his bachelors and masters degrees at Springfield College in Springfield,...
Margaret A. Denby
Oct 4, 2025
Margaret A. (Metcalf) Denby, 91, died peacefully on October 4, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Springfield to the late William C. and Margaret (Eberlein) Metcalf, Sr. She grew up in Springfield and was a longtime Wilbraham resident. Margaret was dedicated to the nursing profession. She graduated from Springfield Hospital...
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...
