Bob Jude Wrinkle
Aug 6, 2021
Obituary Never Robert, only Bob Jude Wrinkle, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 with his family by his side. Born July 14, 1956, he was the fifth of six children. His late parents Lawrence and Catherine (Rehor) Wrinkle were held close to his heart throughout his life. Bob had many talents and facets: stay at home dad to his...
Edward P. Seery
Aug 5, 2021
Obituary Edward Patrick Seery, 91, died peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Anna Novak and William Seery, he served his country proudly as an Electrician’s Mate First Class in the US Navy for four years. Upon honorable discharge, Edward worked as an electrician for Bell Telephone Company for 14...
Carol Jane (Spinney) Hewitt
Jul 30, 2021
Obituary Carol Jane Hewitt, 91, died peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Care One at Redstone. Born in Bangor, ME to the late Albert and Mary (Tracey) Spinney, she was a 1948 graduate of Technical High School in Springfield and graduated from Bay Path College in 1951. Carol worked for CIGNA Life Insurance Co. in Springfield and East Hartford,...
Ramona Bonés
Jul 26, 2021
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Ramona Bonés died peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Casiano Rodriguez and Susana Dones Mulero. Ramona enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling to casinos and vacationing on cruises. She will be sadly missed by her six devoted children: Marcial Bonés Jr. and his...
Elaine F. (Coope) Desanti
Jul 24, 2021
Obituary Elaine F. DeSanti, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the home she shared with her daughter in Hooksett, NH. Born November 9, 1926 in Adams, MA to the late Charles and Helena (Les) Coope, Elaine graduated from Cooley Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing in Northampton, MA as a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career at...
Jeffrey A. Warner
Jul 24, 2021
Obituary Jeffrey A. Warner, 61, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, surrounded by family at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, he was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He worked as a Service Manager in the transportation industry for many years until his retirement. Jeff was active in the Boy Scouts, a proud hockey coach for WTM,...
John Edward Fournier
Jul 21, 2021
Obituary John Fournier passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Born in Holyoke, MA on July 1, 1962, John was the son of Marguerite (Provost) and the late Robert Fournier. John grew up in Chicopee and was adored by his entire family. He completed his education at Chicopee Comp, spent many years at Sunshine...
Maryanne A. Haggerty
Jul 19, 2021
Obituary Maryanne A. Haggerty, 66, passed away July 19, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1955 to the late Vincent and Dorothy Haggerty and was a 1973 graduate of Minnechaug High School. Maryanne worked for many years in sales and the restaurant industry. She was a free spirit who enjoyed painting, traveling, antiques and going to the beach. Maryanne...
Elizabeth M. (Fiandrino) Rogacz
Jul 12, 2021
Obituary Elizabeth (Betty) Rogacz, formerly of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday July 12th after a period of declining health. Betty, the daughter of Jean and Mary Fiandrino, was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1927. She attended West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School graduating in 1945. After high school she met (and worked for) her future husband, John,...
Joanne R. (Smelcer) Gumlaw
Jul 11, 2021
Obituary Longtime Springfield resident Joanne Ruth Gumlaw died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home. Daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Fackenthall) Smelcer, she worked at Monarch Life Insurance Co. for many years. Joanne was a faithful member of Foster Memorial Church in Springfield. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 67 years Joseph I....
Richard Kimball Jennings, Md
Jul 9, 2021
Obituary Born in Belfast, Maine, January 16, 1928, Richard spent his early life there and in Lewiston, where his father, George H., managed the Hotel Littleton, a long-gone four-story structure on the bank of the Androscoggin River. There were many visits to grandparents, Henry and Pearl Hills, in Northport Maine, with his brother George and sister Janey, then and in...
Ella Mae (Penney) Harlow
Jul 9, 2021
Obituary Ella Mae “Penny” Harlow, 91, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Glenmeadow Assisted Living in Longmeadow. Born in Lowell, MA to the late Hugh and Marcia (Burrill) Penney, she was a graduate of Northfield Mt. Herman School and the New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Boston. Penny worked as a Registered Nurse at New Britain...
Nancy R. (Petrie) Pauze
Jul 4, 2021
Obituary Nancy R. Pauze, 82, died peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home. Born in Ludlow to the late John and Rhoda (Frennier) Neish, she was a longtime Ludlow resident. She worked in Human Resources at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. from 1988 – 1999. Nancy was a faithful member of Grace Union Church in Wilbraham. She was predeceased...
Edward A. Ramage
Jul 4, 2021
Obituary Edward Anthony Ramage, 60, died peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021. Born in Springfield to the late Bert and Jean (Jarvis) Ramage, he was a longtime Ludlow resident. Ed graduated from Ludlow High School and worked for numerous local printing companies. He will be sadly missed by his two brothers; Joseph Ramage of Avon, MA and James Ramage of...
John J. Devine
Jul 4, 2021
Obituary John Devine passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021 at his home while resting comfortably with family. Diagnosed with ALS in 2019, John faced the disease head on, relying on his Catholic faith, which he shared to the end. A native of New York City, John attended Archbishop Malloy High School in Queens and graduated from Lehigh University with...
Leland P. Miner
Jun 28, 2021
Obituary Leland Phillips Miner, 84, a longtime resident of Wilbraham, died June 28, 2021. The son of Leland and Helen Miner, he graduated from Belchertown High School and UMass, Amherst. In college he met Jo Ann Bell of Amherst, whom he married. After graduation, he worked for Shawinigan Resins before serving the U.S. Air Force. Upon his return to the...
Eleanor (Diehl) Dietrich
Jun 25, 2021
Obituary Eleanor (Diehl) Dietrich, 92, died peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021. Born in Springfield to the late Rudolph and Marion (Todd) Diehl, she worked as a private duty home health aide for a local VNA for many years. Eleanor was a faithful member of Bethany Assembly of God in Agawam, and a dedicated server. She enjoyed baking and spending...
Margaret (Fey) Daniele
Jun 25, 2021
Obituary Margaret (Fey) Daniele “Tia,” age 79 , a lifelong resident of Wilbraham, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday June 25th, 2021. She was born August 1, 1941 in Springfield, MA to George and Elizabeth Fey of Wilbraham, MA. She was a 1959 graduate of Classical HS in Springfield MA and graduated from Lake Erie College in Painesville, OH in...
Jacquelyn (Monaco) Bonavita
Jun 22, 2021
Obituary Jacquelyn I. Bonavita, 100, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. She was born in Southbridge, MA to the late Felix and Cecilia (Gelia) Monaco. She is survived by her daughter Andrea L. Noonan of Hampden and her grandchildren; Ryan Noonan and his wife Karyn and their children Sydney and Vivienne of RI...
Anita G. (Ghiandoni) Black
Jun 19, 2021
Obituary Anita (Ghiandoni) Black, 100, died peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Getulio and Eugenia (Ugolini) Ghiandoni. Anita moved to East Longmeadow in 1984 and moved to Wellington of Springfield in 2017. She retired from Mass Mutual after 13 years in Employee Benefits/Personnel. Previously she worked...
