Mona Lapalm Sarrette
Apr 26, 2025
Mona LaPalm Sarrette, 73, died peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Honolulu, HI to the late William and Dorothy (Aniu) LaPalm, she was a 1969 graduate of Ursuline Academy and attended Springfield Technical Community College. She was a merchandiser and area supervisor for American Greetings of Cleveland, OH for 22 years, retiring in 2007....
Henry K. Zephir
Apr 22, 2025
Henry Karl Zephir, husband of the late Joan Elaine Zephir for 69 years, both longtime Wilbraham residents, since 1972, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Henry and Joan both originate from Baltimore, MD. Henry was born at home at 1408 Battery Avenue in Baltimore City. As a child, Henry attended The Star of Sea School located across the street...
Betty J. Brown
Apr 20, 2025
Betty Jean Brown, 89, passed away April 20, 2025. Born in Columbus, GA, October 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Louise Campbell of Columbus, GA. Betty leaves her daughter Donna Brown and husband Lee Seabury of East Longmeadow and son Robert Brown and wife Christine Plasse-Brown of Monson, her grandson Jason Brown and wife Krystyna...
Lois A. Pixley
Apr 18, 2025
Lois Ann Pixley passed away peacefully at the Life Care Center of Wilbraham on April 18, 2025 at the age of 96. Lois was born on May 14, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Walter and Matilda Woolley. She was the middle child of three sisters who grew up together in Springfield. She graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1945....
Thomas P. Laurino
Apr 17, 2025
Thomas P. Laurino, a Wilbraham native, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 21,1937 to the late Thomas E. and Helen (Wierciak) Laurino, he went to Springfield Technical High School and Western New England University, earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering and his MBA. Tom was a 33 year Veteran of the MA...
Kimberly Jay Dangleis
Apr 16, 2025
Kimberly Dangleis passed away peacefully after navigating the long and winding road of life. Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Wife and Friend, she touched so many lives and leaves so many memories. She loved to cook – and to eat; loved to tend to her gardens – and smell the roses; loved the beach – and most of all, spending time...
Benjamin J. Forrest
Mar 27, 2025
Benjamin J. Forrest passed away far too soon on March 27, 2025 in Hartford, CT. Born near Exit 33 of I-91 in Hartford on February 23, 2025 he was the youngest of four children born to bless Michael and Brianna (O’Connell) Forrest of Hampden. Benjamin is dearly missed by his sisters Lyla and Rose and his brother Samuel. His memory...
Mary Twining Grocott
Mar 26, 2025
Mary Twining Grocott passed away on March 26th, surrounded by her loving family after a long, valiant battle with cancer. Mary was born on July 1, 1955, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the fifth child, and only daughter, of Elizabeth Harty Twining and Joseph Raymond Twining. In 1961, her family moved to Massachusetts, settling in Wilbraham. She graduated from Minnechaug Regional High...
Ralph P. Holewa
Mar 20, 2025
Ralph P. Holewa, 82, died peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. His Committal Service with Military Honors will be held on Monday, March 31st at 3:00 PM at the MA Veterans' Memorial Cemetery at 1390 Main Street in Agawam. Wilbraham Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Franklyn Edward Dailey Jr.
Mar 19, 2025
Franklyn Edward Dailey Jr., Captain USNR (Ret), aged 104, died at his home in Milton, GA on March 19, 2025 of natural causes surrounded by his caring family and staff at Vitality Living. Franklyn pulled out all the stops to celebrate his 104th birthday on February 5, 2025 with his family, as well as his friends and neighbors from his...
Elizabeth Tomaya Porter
Mar 19, 2025
Elizabeth Tomaya “Honey” Porter, 81, of Wilbraham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the only child of the late Graham Hervey Jenkins, 1st Lieutenant of the 366th Regiment, and Elizabeth Tomaya (Miranda) Jenkins. After her father died in the war, her mother remarried. Tomaya was raised...
Lionel A. Walker Jr.
Mar 17, 2025
Lionel Allen Walker, Jr., 102, died peacefully on Monday, March 17, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield to the late Lionel A. and Mary (La Rue) Walker, he was a proud Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Haggard during WWII. Lionel was a self employed carpenter and built many houses in the Springfield area during his career. An antique collector...
Sorn Kim Peou
Mar 5, 2025
Sorn Kim Peou, 87, passed peacefully on March 5th at home, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Born in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, he was a former Lieutenant in the Cambodian Navy and machine mechanic at Reynolds Manufacturing Company. In 1975, with his wife and their three young daughters, Sorn came to the US as a refugee, fleeing the impending...
Joy Chapman (Bullock) Hibsher
Feb 23, 2025
Joy Chapman (Bullock) Hibsher died peacefully on Sunday, the 23rd of February, 2025 in Falmouth, MA. Joy was born March 16, 1942 in Boston, MA to the late Thelma Chapman and Elbert Chapman. She graduated from Stoneham High School, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Springfield College. Joy was the founder and President of Leslie Educational Alternatives, Inc., a human services...
Anthony F. "Tony" Albano
Feb 19, 2025
Anthony F. "Tony" Albano passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Tony had a rewarding 35 year career as a liquor salesman. He appreciated fine wine and found enjoyment in cooking. Tony is survived by his loving wife, family and friends. All arrangements are private and entrusted to Wilbraham Funeral Home.
Warren D Hamilton
Feb 17, 2025
Warren Douglas Hamilton, 90, passed away February 17, 2025, at Lifecare of Wilbraham. He was born in New York City, February 21, 1934, the son of the late William J. and Dorothy H. (Curtis) Hamilton. He was only a few days away from his 91st birthday, although he would admit he was already an old fart. After graduating from Queens...
Thomas F. "Tom" Race
Feb 16, 2025
Wilbraham-Dr. Thomas F. Race "Tom" (88) - Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 6, 1936, to John Clayton and Hannah (McFadden) Race. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. He was raised in Carbondale, PA and graduated from St. Rose High School. Tom was a Gastroenterologist who earned his undergraduate degree from the University...
Robert E Flagg, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Robert E. Flagg, Jr., 95, died peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Robert E. and Virginia (Boughton) Flagg, he was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Bob worked for R.E. Phelon Electric Company as Chief Maintenance Operator. Bob started his own company, B&B (A&G) Irrigation Company for 25yrs. He...
James A. Woods
Feb 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of James Allan Woods of Wilbraham announces his passing on February 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Springfield, James attended Springfield Public Schools and happily participated in a day program at Baraco Corporation in Agawam during his adult years. He was a faithful member of Old First Church in...
James V. Dowd
Feb 8, 2025
James V. Dowd, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Palmer, MA. Born on January 26, 1938, James grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, MA, before settling in Wilbraham, MA for the last 52 years. James dedicated five years of his life serving his country in the Air Force from 1961-1966, serving with distinction and...
