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Catherine M. (Gallagher) Maleckas

Catherine M. (Gallagher) Maleckas

Jul 4, 2019

Obituary Catherine M. (Gallagher) Maleckas, 71, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2019, at Day Brook Village Nursing Center (formerly Loomis House) in Holyoke, after a valiant battle against liver disease. Catherine was born on February 25, 1948, in Ventry, Co. Kerry, Ireland. She moved to the United States when she was 18 years old. Here she married, raised her...

Ronald Thomas Mccarthy

Ronald Thomas Mccarthy

Jun 25, 2019

Obituary On June 25, 2019 Ron McCarthy passed away peacefully at his home.  Ron was born in Shelburne Falls, MA and lived there until he was 7 and his family relocated to Trenton, NJ where he lived until he married and raised his family in Pittsfield, Ma then later Springfield, MA where he spent his retired years.  Ron had a...

Michael "Mike" Houck

Michael "Mike" Houck

Jun 19, 2019

Obituary Michael "Mike" Houck, 67, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Born in Gallipolis, Ohio, January 31, 1952, he was the son of Raffaela (Federici) Houck of East Longmeadow and the late John Houck. Mike graduated from Springfield Technical High in the ROTC program.  He proudly served as a Sergeant in the US Air Force and earned his BS...

Dorothy Marie (Hayes) Chase

Dorothy Marie (Hayes) Chase

Jun 18, 2019

Obituary Dorothy Marie (Hayes) Chase, known to friends as “Dottie”, 80, died peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2019, with her family by her side. Born in Meriden, Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Russell E. Hayes & Mary E. (McGuire) Hayes. She was a graduate of Pelham High School in Pelham, New York. After earning her degree from SUNY...

Jeannette (Cantwell) Daly

Jeannette (Cantwell) Daly

Jun 16, 2019

Obituary Jeannette (Cantwell) Daly, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Mary (Guihan) Cantwell, she grew up in Springfield, attending St. Ann’s Academy in Marlboro. She moved to Longmeadow to raise her family in her beloved family home on Greenacre Ave. Jeannette worked as a...

Shirley-Ann E. (Denno) Fusco

Shirley-Ann E. (Denno) Fusco

Jun 16, 2019

Obituary Shirley-Ann E. Fusco (85) of Wilbraham, MA passed away peacefully at home on June 16, 2019.  She was born November 2, 1933 in Pittsfield, MA, to William E. and Edith J. (Bouton) Denno.  Shirley was a 1951 graduate of Pittsfield High School.  After earning her degree from Brown University in 1955, she managed the family jewelry store, Denno’s Jewelers,...

Margaret P. (Fusick) Powis

Margaret P. (Fusick) Powis

Jun 12, 2019

Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident, Margaret P. (Fusick) Powis, 91, died peacefully on  Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at home. Born in Girardville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Mary (Prokopovich) Fusick and she worked as a secretary for Bay State Gas Co. for many years. Above all, Margaret was devoted to her family. She was predeceased by...

Linda J. (Brunelle) Krause

Linda J. (Brunelle) Krause

May 31, 2019

Obituary Linda Jean (Brunelle) Krause, 70, died peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2019, with her family by her side. Born in Nashua, NH to the late Wilfred and Eleanor (Waldron) Brunelle, she lived most of her life in East Longmeadow. She was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School and worked in activities in long-term facilities for 26 years, retiring...

Evelyn A. (Stoumbelis) Bennett

Evelyn A. (Stoumbelis) Bennett

May 27, 2019

Obituary Evelyn A. (Stoumbelis) Bennett, 76, passed Mon. May 27, 2019 surrounded by her loving family after a very courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 15, 1942 to the late Cles and Luthera Evelyn Stoumbelis. Evelyn worked for over 20 years as an office manager for the former Smail’s Florist. She also worked for many years for...

George H. Nieske

George H. Nieske

May 25, 2019

Obituary Dr. George H. Nieske, born August 20, 1930, died peacefully at Reeds Landing on May 25. The family thanks the staff in the Skilled Nursing Unit for their excellent care. He is the son of the late Herman C. Nieske and Freda (Lemon) Nieske. He graduated from Classical High School ’48, American International College ’52, and Baltimore College of...

John R. Kirchhof

John R. Kirchhof

May 21, 2019

Obituary John R. Kirchhof, 82, died Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in Wilbraham.  He was born October 9, 1936 in New York City, son of John C. Kirchhof and Clara (Heinsohn) Kirchhof.  He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School, Brooklyn, New York, and moved to Granby, Massachusetts, with his parents.  He has an Associate of  Science from Holyoke Community College, a...

Priscilla A. (Edson) Henault

Priscilla A. (Edson) Henault

May 15, 2019

Obituary Priscilla A. (Edson ) Henault, 75, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Elliot G. and Doris V. (Burgess) Edson, she was a lifelong Wilbraham resident. She was a member of the first graduating class of Minnechaug Regional High School and worked as a Registered Nurse in area hospitals and nursing...

Janet M. (Murphy) Withington

Janet M. (Murphy) Withington

May 6, 2019

Obituary Janet Mary (Murphy) Withington, 80, died peacefully Monday, May 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Formerly of Wilbraham, she was born in Boston on August 14, 1938 the youngest daughter of the late Edward and Mae (Cleary) Murphy. She is survived by her husband William (Bill) Withington, and her three children: Sarah (Patrick) Donnelly; William Withington, Jr. (Tamera);...

Suzanne Alma (Lariviere) Blaser

Suzanne Alma (Lariviere) Blaser

May 3, 2019

Obituary Suzanne A. (LaRiviere) Blaser, 72, died peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born in Springfield to the late Arthur and Anita (James) LaRiviere, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident. She worked as a cashier for Stop & Shop for 28 years and was a communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church. Suzanne was predeceased by her beloved husband Charles A. Blaser...

Eugene H. Bugbee

Eugene H. Bugbee

Apr 21, 2019

Obituary Eugene H. Bugbee, 92, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, he was a longtime resident of Wilbraham, where he raised his family. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Granfield) Bugbee and sister Marge Flint. He leaves six children, which he raised alone following Shirley’s untimely death: Colleen Bugbee, Jean Bugbee,...

William F. O'Shaughnessy

William F. O'Shaughnessy

Apr 18, 2019

Obituary William F. O’Shaughnessy, 85, died peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born in Springfield to the late Patrick and Catherine (Killilea) O’Shaughnessy, he was a proud Navy Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Machinist for Package Machinery in East Longmeadow for more than 40 years until his retirement. A member of the American Legion and ITAM in...

John Robert Chase, Sr.

John Robert Chase, Sr.

Apr 16, 2019

Obituary John Robert Chase, Sr., known to friends as “Jack”, 79, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, with his family by his side. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Thomas M.D. Chase and Thelma E. (Grewcock) Chase. He was a graduate of Barrington High School in Barrington, Rhode Island. After earning his degree from the...

William J. (Bill) Mesheau

William J. (Bill) Mesheau

Apr 9, 2019

Obituary Bill Mesheau of Ludlow passed away at Holyoke Medical Center on April 9, 2019.  He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, one of nine children, to Robert and Beulah Mesheau. He served in the Royal Canadian Armored Corps in World War II and was stationed in England where he met and married his beloved Eileen who predeceased him...

Richard . Thompson

Richard . Thompson

Apr 4, 2019

Obituary Richard H. Thompson, 69, died peacefully on April 4, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Westerly, RI, he was the son of the late William and Helen (Spaney) Thompson. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from American International College in 1975. He worked for Worcester Envelope and as a Sales Manager for Mead Westvaco for over 27 years. Rich...

Sumner E. Barr

Sumner E. Barr

Mar 28, 2019

Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Sumner E. Barr. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Sumner E. Barr, please visit our floral store.

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