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....
Deborah Ann Rugani
Jun 15, 2023
Deborah A. Rugani, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 15, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center after her courageous battle against cancer. Deborah was born in Quincy, MA on March 4, 1955. She was the oldest daughter of the late James and Mary (Rush) Fitzpatrick. Deborah was raised in Longmeadow, MA and later moved to Hampden,...
Clarice F. Baker
Jun 10, 2023
Clarice Ferri Baker, 96, died peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Born in Ludlow, MA to the late Charles and Hectorine (Girouard) Allard, she was a former Wilbraham, MA resident, since 1972. Growing up in Indian Orchard, MA, Clarice graduated from Classical High School in 1944 and was a longtime member and leader of the Hampden County 4-H organization. She...
Carol A. Supernant
Jun 9, 2023
Carol A. (Penrose) Supernant, 76, died peacefully on Friday, June 9, 2023 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late William and Lela (Thompson) Penrose, she was a lifelong Wilbraham resident. She worked as a cashier at the Stop & Shop Supermarket in Springfield for more than 20 years, until her retirement. Carol was predeceased by her beloved...
Sharon E. Medeiros
May 16, 2023
Sharon Elizabeth (Williams) Medeiros, 78, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at Life Care Center at Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Felicia (Szepanek) Williams, she spent most of her life in Wilbraham. Sharon was the Office Manager at their family car dealership, the former Medeiros Chevrolet in Wilbraham. She was a former communicant of St....
Gisele J. Lizotte
May 10, 2023
Gisele J. Lizotte died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the day after her 89th birthday. Born to the late Joseph and Alexina (Asselin) Bernatchez, she was raised in Thetford-Mines, Quebec, Canada. She immigrated to the US in 1957 at the age of 23, where she met her husband Robert M. Lizotte, late of 2001. Gisele lived most of her...
Patricia M. Rhodes
Apr 27, 2023
Patricia (Miller) Rhodes, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at home. She was born in Springfield to the late James and Hazel (Tracy) Miller. She was a long-time resident of East Longmeadow. After graduating from Springfield’s Commerce High School in 1951, Pat entered the banking industry for many years and was an active member of the Christian Women’s...
Diane H. Millett
Apr 25, 2023
Diane Helen (LaMountain) Millett, age 78, of Springfield Massachusetts, died Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield Massachusetts. Diane was born on November 28th, 1944 in Portland Maine, the daughter of Homer Fortune and Helen Beatrice (Curtis) LaMountain. On May 4, 1968 in Greenfield, Massachusetts she was united in marriage to Clifton Melvin Millett Jr. She was...
