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...
Nancy L. Phelps
Jul 15, 2023
Nancy L. (O’Neil) Phelps, 83, a remarkable and beloved individual, passed away suddenly on July 15th, 2023, with her devoted husband of 60 years by her side.Born in Springfield on August 4th, 1939, Nancy was an absolutely amazing person who touched the lives of many. Her legacy as a compassionate nurse, dedicated family member, and cherished friend will forever be...
Margaret "Peggy" Irwin
Jul 14, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” Irwin left this mortal world on Friday, July 14th, 2023 in Springfield, MA. She is survived by five sons; Owen of Springfield, MA, Bradley of Monson, MA, Kevin of Greenfield, MA, Jeffery of Chicopee, MA, and Gregory of Chicopee, MA, three sisters; Carolyn McCracken of Belchertown, MA, Jeane McCracken of Palmer, MA and Cathy McCracken of Waterford, PA,...
Laurel S. Stachura
Jul 12, 2023
Laurel S. (Demers) Stachura, 77, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, as a result of complications due to COVID. She was born in Holyoke to the late Ernest and Ida (Micheli) Demers. Laurel graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School and went on to graduate from the University of Massachusetts with a bachelor’s degree in 1969 and with a master’s...
Jessica Lynn Belisle
Jul 11, 2023
Jessica Lynn Belisle, 35, died on Tuesday, July 11th at her Worcester home she shared with longtime boyfriend Chris Williams, after a long battle with addiction. She was born in Norwich, CT to Teri (Marcil) Harwood and the late Daniel Belisle. She attended Hampshire Regional High School and received her diploma through the Springfield School System. Jessica was a very...
Warren J. Rothschild, Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
Warren J. Rothschild. Jr. passed away on Monday, July 10th, surrounded by his family. Formerly of Wilbraham, MA, he and his wife Deborah moved to Dennis Port, MA in 2018, fulfilling their lifelong dream of retiring on Cape Cod. Warren was born on November 23, 1945 in New York, New York to Warren J. Rothschild Sr. and Helen (Wiesner) Rothschild....
Helen T. Farnsworth
Jul 6, 2023
Lifelong Wilbraham resident Helen T. (Murphy) Farnsworth, 95, died peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Born in Wilbraham, she was one of ten children of the late Michael and Mary (Moriarty) Murphy. Helen owned a lunch counter in Wilbraham many years ago, worked at State Line Potato Chips and worked for many years at Tambrands until...
James W. Fox
Jun 29, 2023
James Warren Fox, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Hicksville, NY to the late Richard and Anna (Vogt) Fox, he served his Country proudly in the US Army. Jim was a well-respected salesman for Charles Chips for 35 years. After retirement, he owned and operated “Jim’s Snacks” on...
William T. Cokotis
Jun 24, 2023
After a courageous battle with cancer, William (Billy) Cokotis Sr., 66, of Springfield, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, June 24th at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family. Born on April 2, 1957 in Springfield, MA, he was eldest son of the late John and Elizabeth Cokotis. He is survived by his two sons Richard of Ludlow and Billy...
Martin Alan Bray
Jun 21, 2023
Martin Alan Bray, 54, of Palmer, was called safely home on June 21, 2023. Marty, as he liked to be called, was a lifelong Palmer resident. One of five children, he was the son of the late James and Kathleen Bray. Marty graduated from Palmer High School in 1986, then in 1993 he joined the Air Force, proudly serving 22...
Joanne Theresa Broderick
Jun 19, 2023
Joanne Theresa Broderick passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023 at Georgetown Hospital in Washington, DC. Born in Springfield to the late William and Anne (Sullivan) Broderick, "Jo” grew up in East Longmeadow and graduated second in her class, among 1000 students, from Cathedral High School in Springfield MA. She attended Mount Holyoke College and Harvard's Kennedy School of Government....
