Priscilla Dorothy (Shand) Kummerfeldt
Mar 24, 2019
Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Priscilla Dorothy (Shand) Kummerfeldt. 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 Priscilla Dorothy (Shand) Kummerfeldt, please visit our floral store.
Meghan L. O'Connor
Mar 21, 2019
Obituary Meghan L. O’Connor, 29, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at home surrounded by her parents Kevin and Katie O’Connor, her mother Christine Barthelette and other loving family members. Meghan graduated from Palmer High School and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Westfield State University where she completed internships for the Springfield Police...
David N. Smith
Mar 6, 2019
Obituary Longtime East Longmeadow resident David N. Smith, 76, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Born in Holyoke to the late Omar and Mae (Bartlett) Smith, he was a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Springfield College and continued his...
Matthew J. Dowd
Mar 5, 2019
Obituary Matthew J. Dowd, 49, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Born in Holyoke, he was raised in Wilbraham and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. Matt worked as a Union carpenter for over 20 years and he enjoyed coaching his son’s baseball and football teams. Matt is survived by his wife Josephine Gallagher-Dowd, sons Tyler and Griffin Dowd, one...
Nelson Henry Rose
Mar 1, 2019
Obituary An obituary is not available at this time for Nelson Henry Rose. 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 Nelson Henry Rose, please visit our floral store.
Anthony R. Quagliato
Feb 17, 2019
Obituary Longtime East Longmeadow resident Anthony R. Quagliato, 81, died peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Jewish Nursing Home. Born in Marlborough, MA to the late Antonio and Filomena (Monaco) Quagliato, he was a salesman for Brockway Smith of East Longmeadow for many years. Tony was a faithful communicant of St. Michael’s Church and belonged to the Knights...
Scott H. Willson
Feb 12, 2019
Obituary Former longtime Wilbraham resident Scott H. Willson, 82, died peacefully at his current home in Enfield, CT on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 following a long illness. Born in Hartford, CT, he was son of the late Sumner L. Willson and Dorothy Scott (Willson) Pack. He was a graduate of Wilbraham Academy, earning Bachelor of Science and Master’s of Education...
Norman H. Preman
Feb 11, 2019
Obituary Norman H. Preman, 80, died peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Sydney and Sylvia (Lipinsky) Preman. He graduated from Brighton High School in 1957 and owned and operated an automotive business for many years. He lived most of his life in Shrewsbury before...
Edward F. Ryan
Feb 11, 2019
Obituary Edward F. Ryan, 72, longtime resident of Wilbraham, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 11, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, his two sons Sean and Kevin along with their wives Jennifer and Christa and grandchildren Hanna, Kashton, Patrick and Jack. Ed earned a business degree from American International College and a...
Janice B. (Tasker) Bogdahn
Feb 5, 2019
Obituary Janice B. Bogdahn, 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Palmer Healthcare Center. Born in Gloucester, MA to the late Fred and Frances (Brown) Tasker, she worked as a Commissions Specialist at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company for over 20 years. She is survived by her children David A. Bogdahn and Katherine Simonich and her husband Thomas,...
Richard A, Dziadzio
Feb 2, 2019
Obituary Richard A. Dziadzio, 76, died peacefully on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Adam and Jane Dziadzio, he was a graduate of Western New England College and a proud Air Force Veteran. He worked as a video engineer for Valley Communications for 42 years and also as a motion picture operator...
Francis V Murphy, Jr.
Jan 28, 2019
Obituary Former longtime East Longmeadow resident Francis V. Murphy, Jr., 85, Â died peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019. Born in Springfield, to the late Francis V. and Mary T. (Rogers) Murphy, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. Frank graduated from American International College and received a teaching fellowship at the University of Massachusetts where he earned...
Mary L. (Maltoni) Rugani
Jan 24, 2019
Obituary Mary Louise (Maltoni) Rugani, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Luigi and Domenica (Macci) Maltoni. A former longtime resident of East Longmeadow, Mary worked as a sales clerk at Rocky’s Home Center for 19 years. A communicant of St. Michael’s...
Mary Carr (Carr) Trebbe
Jan 17, 2019
Obituary Mary Carr Trebbe, 87, longtime resident of Wilbraham, MA passed peacefully on Thursday, January 17 while in hospice care at Baystate Medical Center following complications from a stroke, and 14 years to the day after her husband Mike’s passing. Born on the 4th of July, 1931 in New Haven, CT, to Patrick Carr and Norah McKenna Carr, Mary was...
Joseph P. Dempsey
Jan 12, 2019
Obituary Joseph P. Dempsey, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Buffalo, NY to the late John and Margaret (Colton) Dempsey, he was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a controller at Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. for 40 years, until his retirement. A communicant of St. Cecilia’s Church,...
Teresa M. (Fitzgerald) Gurski
Jan 11, 2019
Obituary Teresa M. (Fitzgerald) Gurski, 56, passed into eternal life with the Lord Jesus Friday, January 11, 2019 surrounded by her family and many friends. She was born March 21, 1962 to the late John and Agnes Fitzgerald. Teresa’s love for others had an impact on so many. Devoted wife, mother and sister, she enjoyed her family gatherings and time...
Helen (Germagian) Atamian
Jan 11, 2019
Obituary Helen Atamian of Wilbraham passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on January 11, 2019, surrounded by her family of loved ones. Born in Newton, MA in 1924 to Berguhi and Setrag Germagian, Helen was Valedictorian of Northbridge High School, class of 1942, and an honor student in Latin. She went on to graduate from Bryant College with a medical...
Shirley M. (Morse) Ouimet
Jan 6, 2019
Obituary Shirley (Morse) Ouimet, 93, died peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in West Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Mildred (Derbyshire) Morse. Shirley lived most of her life in East Longmeadow before moving to Hampden in 1980. She worked as an office manager for Tessier Associates in West...
Timothy J. Crane
Jan 5, 2019
Obituary Timothy J Crane, of Ludlow, passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. Born in Springfield to the late Mary Rose (Riordan) and Thomas Crane. Tim was an avid Boston Sports fan and enjoyed traveling on vacations and cruises with his family. He retired after thirty years as a mail handler at the United States Postal Service. He...
Rodney M Riker, Jr.
Jan 3, 2019
Obituary Rodney Moore Riker, Jr., 86, died peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2019. Born in Mineola, NY, to the late Rodney Sr. and Muriel (Wood) Riker, he graduated from Duke University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He also received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Western New England University. Rod proudly served in the...
