Thomas R. Mclean
Oct 22, 2023
Thomas R. McLean of Wilbraham, 81 years young, died peacefully on October 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital with his loving wife by his side. Born in York, PA to the late Harold and Mary (Gallagher) McLean, he was a 1961 graduate of Technical High School in Springfield and a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. Thomas worked as a...
Jane E. Dowling
Oct 14, 2023
Jane E. Dowling passed away quietly on October 14, 2023 with her children Doug and Joy by her side. Jane was born in St. Louis, MO. She was predeceased by her mother Martha Dickinson and her father Earl Dickinson. She leaves her loving husband and best friend of 60 years, Ronald, her children; son Douglas and his wife Lisa, daughter...
Robert L. Page, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Robert L. Page Jr., 91, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at home in Scottsdale, AZ. Born in Indiana Harbor, IN, he was a proud Army veteran of the Korean War, serving two years of active duty, during which he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with Bronze Star and the Combat Infantry Badge. Bob was very actively involved...
Roger James Schifferli
Oct 11, 2023
Roger Schifferli died peacefully on October 11, 2023, after a long illness. He led a full life, and he leaves a legacy of a loving family and a successful career. Roger was born on New Year’s Eve, 1930, in Rochester, New York, to Leo M. Schifferli and Clara Mayer. He married his college sweetheart, Patricia (Pat) nee Adams, sixty-eight years...
John Kendall Logan, Jr.
Oct 7, 2023
John Kendall Logan Jr., 79, of Wilbraham, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. Jack was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 14, 1944, son of the late John and Virginia (Wayne) Logan. A graduate of Bartlett High (’62) and member of MOHAWK Club at Fitchburg State College (’66), he went on...
Bruce R. Atkinson
Oct 6, 2023
Bruce Robert Atkinson, born 10/26/1947, born again 9/19/1998, departed this life on 10/6/2023, at the age of 75, to a divine appointment with fellowship with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Bruce’s favorite verse of the Bible to live life as a believer was Psalm 25, verses four and five: “Make me know Your ways, O Yahweh; Teach me Your...
Salpie Cavros
Oct 2, 2023
Salpie (Melikian) Cavros, 91, of Wilbraham, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 after a long period of declining health. Salpie was born on April 22, 1932 in Springfield to Onnik & Elmas Melikian and lived her entire life in Indian Orchard and Wilbraham. She spoke exclusively Armenian until she started elementary school. Salpie was married for 36 years to...
Richard G. Stolarik
Oct 1, 2023
Richard G. Stolarik, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Williston Park, Long Island, NY, he was a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. Richard was a salesman for Thompson Bakery Supplies in Springfield for many years until his retirement. An avid golfer, he enjoyed watching hockey, his beloved Yankees, and collecting...
John U. Paton
Sep 18, 2023
John Urquhart Paton, 81, of Wilbraham passed away on September 18, 2023 after a short battle with congestive heart failure and cancer. John was born on June 18, 1942 to Helen Urquhart Paton and Charles Barkley Paton in Springfield. John graduated from Tech High School in 1960, where he met his high school sweetheart-turned-wife Noreen Mosig Paton, who he affectionately...
Barbara Weake
Sep 16, 2023
Barbara (Kingsbury) Weake, 94, died at Quaboag Rehab & Skilled Care Center on September 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Robert E. and Marguerita (Robbins) Kingsbury on February 13, 1929. She was a graduate of Classical High School and New Britain General Hospital with a Nursing degree. She worked at...
John Ross Geraci
Sep 13, 2023
John Ross Geraci, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center. Born on June 17, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John and Bridget (Wrobel) Geraci. John graduated from Springfield Technical High School. After working some time in Construction, he began his career with the Hampden County Sherriff’s Department in 1976....
Wally Henry Paradis
Sep 13, 2023
Wally Henry Paradis, 88, of Swasey Drive passed away Wednesday at the JGS Life Care in Longmeadow. He was born in Springfield on September 22, 1934, to the late Bernice (Fish) and Albert Paradis. He graduated from Tech High School and moved to Wilbraham in 1963. Wally worked as a pipe fitter for Baystate Gas for over 30 years. Prior...
Frances Caserio Johnson
Sep 8, 2023
Surrounded in her final week by the love of her family, Frances D. Caserio Johnson of East Longmeadow passed peacefully from this world on Friday, Sep. 8, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center. She was 86. Born in Springfield on Jan. 19, 1937, to the late Amelia Chechile Caserio and Vincent Caserio, Frances was a graduate of the High School of...
Virginia L. Rickert
Sep 8, 2023
Virginia “Ginnie” L. (Mayers) Rickert, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Jenkintown, PA to the late John and Irene (Kentopp) Mayers. She attended Worcester Memorial School of Nursing and Anna Maria College, graduating with a Master’s Degree in Nursing. Ginnie began her career as a Registered Nurse at several...
Walter C. Dansereau
Sep 6, 2023
Former Wilbraham resident, Walter C. Dansereau, 92, died peacefully on September 6, 2023, at his home at East Village Place in East Longmeadow. Born in Warren, MA to the late Herman A. Dansereau and Elizabeth Blaire, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. Walter began working for Radding Signs right out of Trade School in 1948. He...
Patricia Lee Gordon
Sep 2, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Lee Gordon on September 2nd, 2023. Patricia, born on October 9th, 1948, in Granby, Massachusetts, was a shining beacon of love, laughter, and service throughout her life. Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Marita and Leo Gagnon. She attended Granby High School and then earned her undergraduate degree...
Neal G. Fusco, Jr.
Aug 29, 2023
Neal Gregory Fusco, Jr. passed peacefully with his youngest daughter, Lisa, by his side on August 29, 2023. He was born at home in Wilbraham, MA on December 12, 1928. Soon after, he and his large Italian family moved to Springfield, MA. He nickname was “Juney”, as he was a junior to his father. He was a motorcycle enthusiast early...
Blanche M. Norris
Aug 12, 2023
Blanche M. Norris, formerly of Springfield, Wilbraham, and Southwick, passed away on August 12, 2023 at the Meadow Green Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Waltham. She was a member of the Wilbraham United Church for over 40 years, and was a member of the choir. She was previously a member of the Foster Memorial Church in Sixteen Acres, where she...
Suzanne M. Schube
Jul 26, 2023
Suzanne M. Schube, 64, died peacefully, at home, on Wednesday, July 26, 2023. She was born in Springfield to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Hennessey) Schube. In addition to her parents, Suzanne was predeceased by her brother William Schube and her nephew Nathan Burson. She is survived by her sisters; Mary Gray and her husband Brian of East Longmeadow and...
Chet F. Grondalski
Jul 25, 2023
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Chet F. Grondalski. Chet passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023 in the loving care of his daughter. Chet was the devoted husband of 71 years to the love of his life, Phyllis, who predeceased him in 2021. He...
