Frederick E. Sallade
Apr 4, 2020
Obituary Frederick E. “Fred” Sallade, of Wilbraham MA left this world peacefully at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home on April 4. He was 86. Fred was born in 1934 in Pittsburgh PA and grew up in Youngstown OH. He graduated from the University of New Mexico in 1956 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an ROTC officer’s commission as a...
Clifford D. Noreen
Apr 3, 2020
Obituary Clifford D. Noreen, 87, a longtime East Longmeadow resident died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Everett, MA, he was the son of the late Clifford E. and Madeline (Small) Noreen. He was a graduate of Everett High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Bentley College. Cliff began...
Zigmond F. Pabich
Apr 3, 2020
Obituary Zigmond F. Pabich, 77, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in New Haven, CT to the late Frank and Stella (Koziatek) Pabich, Zig was raised in Hartford, CT and graduated from Bulkeley High School in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree from Trinity College, Hartford, in 1964. After graduation he worked...
Carmen Pompi
Apr 1, 2020
Obituary Carmen Pompi, 68, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at Care One at Redstone. Born in West Springfield, he was one of eight children of the late Nino and Carmella (Napoli) Pompi. He worked for many years as a truck driver for Goodwill Industries. Carmen is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years Susan (Darsigny) Pompi, daughter...
Virginia L. (Pusey) Peterson
Apr 1, 2020
Obituary Virginia Lee Peterson, 92, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Daughter of the late Lee Charles and Bertha Jane (Hearne) Pusey, she was predeceased by her husband Kenneth E. Peterson in 2013. She leaves four daughters: Debra Walker, Joanne, Mary Ann and Kathy Ellen Peterson, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A Graveside Service in Greenlawn Cemetery will be held...
Jenine A. (Glug) Post
Apr 1, 2020
Obituary Jenine A. Post, 100, died peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at home. Born in Woronoco, MA to the late John and Katherine (Miemic) Glug, she has lived most of her life in Wilbraham. Jenine was a graduate of Bay Path College. She worked as a secretary for the Wilbraham School Department and previously had worked at Mass Mutual....
Jeanne C. (Zuccala) (Carmel) Peterson
Mar 31, 2020
Obituary Jeanne C. (Zuccala) Peterson, 88, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born in Chicopee to the late Ovide and Marie (LaFleche) Carmel. Jeanne loved birdwatching in her yard, going to the casino and spending time with her family and grandchildren. She is survived by her five children: James Zuccala, John Zuccala (Tammy), Patricia Davis (Dennis), Laura...
Eunice (Athens) Demarsh
Mar 30, 2020
Obituary Eunice (Athens) DeMarsh, 95, died peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Paul and Potoula (Frentzos) Athens, she lived most of her life in Springfield before moving to East Longmeadow in 1994. As a girl, Eunice got to sample the candy made by her father Paul at his store, The...
Rita S. (Leblanc) Bell
Mar 25, 2020
Obituary Rita Sheehan Bell, 89, of Springfield died on March 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born and raised in Waltham, MA, she was a daughter of the late Louis G. LeBlanc and Melinda (Belliveau) LeBlanc. She graduated from Rivier College and earned a Master's degree from Westfield State. She was a resident of Springfield for the last sixty-five years...
Maureen A. (Ferguson) Petruzzelli
Mar 21, 2020
Obituary Maureen A. (Ferguson) Petruzzelli, 75, died peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Born in New Haven, CT to the late Robert and Grace (Landino) Ferguson, she also lived in Branford and Northford, CT, before moving to Ludlow, MA six years ago. She worked as an assistant controller for Mosmer-Parsons and Air-Vac Engineering. She was a catechism teacher at Saint...
Helen Elizabeth (Wiback) Auger
Mar 20, 2020
Obituary Helen E. Auger, 108, of Wilbraham passed away peacefully on March 20th. She was born in Worcester to Mary and Anton Wiback in 1911, and lived there most of her life. She was predeceased by her husband, Clifford, in 1991. Graduating from Worcester State College, she then taught school in Worcester and surrounding towns for 35 years. After retirement...
Shirley Mildred (Smith) Brandt
Mar 12, 2020
Obituary It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley M. (Smith) Brandt announces her passing, on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the age of 98. She was surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield, MA. on April 21, 1921, Shirley had previously lived in Springfield, Peabody, Lenox, Hampden, MA and Northport, ME. Mrs. Brandt was a graduate of...
Irene B. (Kostyla) Williams
Mar 12, 2020
Obituary Irene B. (Kostyla) Williams, formerly of Springfield, died peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020. She was born in Chicopee to the late Jacob and Rosalie (Kupczak) Kostyla. She enjoyed fishing, camping, Cape Cod and flea markets. Irene was predeceased by her husband Burley Williams, her son Arthur Williams and her grandson Stephen Williams. She is survived by her sons:...
Frances K. (Kukulka) Mell
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary Frances K. “Fran” Mell, of Wilbraham, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was born in Thompsonville, CT and was the last surviving child of Walter and Katherine (Kiszka) Kukulka. She joins them and her husband, Joseph (2010), who passed soon after they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Frances was an honor student at Enfield High School...
Benjamin H. Beattie
Mar 10, 2020
Obituary Benjamin Howard Beattie died peacefully on March 10, 2020 at Metro West Medical Center in Framingham. His Green Burial will be held on Saturday at 11AM at Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Benjamin H. Beattie, please visit our floral store.
John J. Leclair
Mar 10, 2020
Obituary John J. LeClair, 70, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at home. John was a proud Air Force Veteran of 34 years, participating in the Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts. He received an Associate Degree in Metallurgy from STCC and continued his Service career with the Department of Defense, retiring in 2008. He leaves his wife Joanne (Talone)...
Sue M. (Ferrero) Fiore
Mar 7, 2020
Obituary Sue M. (Ferrero) Fiore, 61, died peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at home. Born in Springfield to the late William and Margaret (McCullough) Ferrero, Sue grew up in East Longmeadow and was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, class of 1977. She worked in the kitchen at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home for many years. Sue is survived...
Francis H. Ake
Mar 6, 2020
Obituary Francis H. Drake, 92, passed away Friday at Renaissance Manor in Holyoke. He was born April 9, 1927 to the late Clement and Bernice (Williams) Drake. Francis worked for many years as a security guard at Monarch Insurance in W. Spfld. He enjoyed his weekly trips to the OTB. Francis leaves his longtime companion Barbara Norris of W. Spfld.,...
Gail (Gayle) E. (Moore) Whitehill
Feb 25, 2020
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Gayle E. (Moore) Whitehill, 84, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield to the late George and Bernice (Brown) Moore, she was the School Lunch Director for the Town of Wilbraham for 20 years until her retirement. A faithful member of Grace Union Church,...
Ina (Nelson) Bremner
Feb 24, 2020
Obituary Ina (Nelson) Bremner, 99, died peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020 at home at Orchard Valley in Wilbraham. Born in Chicopee Falls to the late Karl and Frieda (Carlson) Nelson, she was a 1938 graduate of Commerce High School. A former long time East Longmeadow resident, she was a Realtor for East Longmeadow Realty. A past president of the...
