Philip W. Gorman, Jr.
Dec 14, 2024
Philip W. Gorman, Jr., 87, of Hampden, MA passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on December 14, 2024. Born in Springfield, he was the oldest of nine children of the late Philip W. and Dorothy (Brown) Gorman and served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps. as narrated in the Library of Congress ( https://www.loc.gov/item/afc2001001.77250/ )....
Jean M. Dion
Dec 14, 2024
Jean (Mack) Dion, 76, passed away peacefully on December 14th after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Springfield to the late William and Jane (House) Mack, Jean lived in Wilbraham for the past 20 years. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, James R. Dion; her daughters, Julie Dion and her boyfriend Tim Lukowski, and Michelle...
Patricia A. Stoeber
Dec 11, 2024
Patricia A. Stoeber (Ferris), died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on December 11th, 2024 at the age of 86. Patricia, or Patty to those who knew her, was born on September 1st, 1938 in Springfield, MA, to the late Clyde E. Ferris and Amelia C. Ferris (Trotta). While attending AIC, she met her soon to be husband and love...
Rosemary Kalloch
Dec 6, 2024
Sadly missed, well-loved and never to be forgotten, Rosemary passed away after a valiant, year-long battle with stage 4 cancer. She was a graduate of Barry University (BA) and earned degrees with high honors from American International College (M.Ed and CAGS). Rosemary was a beloved teacher and a valued professional whose career spanned 45 years in the Springfield public schools....
Beverly L. Kilbride
Dec 4, 2024
Beverly L. Kilbride, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. She was born in Springfield to the late Eugene and Leola (Yando) Bousquet. She worked as the head cook at Classical High School, then Central High School for more than 30 years until her retirement. Beverly loved big family gatherings, gardening, watching Hallmark movies and cuddling with her dogs....
David W. Manning, Dmd
Dec 4, 2024
David W. Manning, age 80, died peacefully at home on December 4, 2024. He is predeceased by his parents, Joseph F. Manning and Phyllis (Mackenzie) Manning, and his brother Philip Manning. David graduated from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine with honors in 1970. He proudly served two years in the United States Army as a Captain in the Dental...
Christine M. Bakes
Dec 1, 2024
Christine M. Bakes, 83, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Fabian) Goraj. She worked in the Human Resources Department at the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office for many years until her retirement. Christine is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years William Bakes, their...
Adamo Berardi
Nov 30, 2024
Adamo Berardi, born on February 13, 1953, passed away at the age of 71 years, peacefully in his Springfield home, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Born in Guglionesi, Italy, to the late Giovanni and Irene (Strippa) Berardi, Adamo immigrated to Springfield in 1970 with his parents and two of his four siblings. Soon after arriving, he...
Naify Hassin
Nov 29, 2024
Naify (Assaff) Hassin, age 90, died peacefully in Wilbraham on Friday, November 29th. Born in Medoukha, Lebanon to the late Ali Assaff and Houriya Mireeh, Naify lived in Nova Scotia, Canada and Springfield, MA before settling in Wilbraham over 50 years ago. Together with her late husband Carl Hassin, she owned and operated the Quality Market in Wilbraham for 25...
Ronald C. Johnson
Nov 28, 2024
Lifelong East Longmeadow resident, Ronald C. Johnson 74, died peacefully with his family by his side, on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Ronald and Eleanor (Sheridan) Johnson, he was a 1968 graduate of East Longmeadow High School and worked as a delivery driver for BellSimons and the Wall St. Journal. Ronald was a...
Mike W. Lee
Nov 19, 2024
Mike Wing Lee, 79, of Springfield, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. Born in Canton, China to Yee and Lueng (Kim-Chun) Lee, he immigrated to the United States in 1976. Mike was a cook at his family's former restaurant, Joy of the Wok Restaurant in Springfield. Mike is survived by his wife Ling Lee, daughter Ada Lee...
David H. Silva
Nov 6, 2024
David H. Silva, age 98, passed away on November 6, 2024, at The Reserve, East Longmeadow, MA. Born in Glens Falls, NY to the late Frederick and Johanna (Lehning) Silva, he was a Navy veteran of World War II and earned a Mechanical Engineering Degree from the University of Denver. Dave owned and operated Triple S Construction Company of Wilbraham...
Jane E. Godfrey
Nov 3, 2024
Jane Elmer Godfrey, 100, passed away on November 3, 2024. Jane was born October 10, 1924 in Hartford, CT to George and Bessie Elmer. She grew up in Windsor, CT where she attended a two-room school house through 6th grade. After graduating from Windsor High School, she went to Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene in Boston. She married Edward H....
John B. Carney
Oct 29, 2024
With deep sadness we announce the passing of John “Jack” Carney of Wilbraham. He died peacefully at Life Care Center of Wilbraham on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Springfield on October 9, 1936, Jack was the son of the late William and Cecilia (Broeren) Carney. He graduated from Technical High School and attended...
Linda M. Couture
Oct 29, 2024
Linda M. (Morton) Couture, 82, died peacefully at home on October 29, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born October 24, 1942, in Northampton, daughter of the late Doris (Loiselle) (Morton) O’Brien and John J. Morton. Her stepfather, Michael B. O’Brien, died in 1995. Linda lived in Northampton for 8 years, then moved to Haydenville, graduating from the former...
John W. Schnepp, Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Former longtime Wilbraham resident, John W. “Jack” Schnepp, Jr., passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late John W. and Catherine (Singleton) Schnepp, he and his parents moved to the Springfield area in 1934. A 1948 graduate of Cathedral High School, he attended Suffield Academy before entering the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia,...
Alexander Gaspari
Oct 23, 2024
Alexander Gaspari, 89, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Regal Care in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke to the late Alexander and Bertha (Pierowski) Gaspari. He worked as a foreman at a local print shop for many years. Alexander loved smoking, gambling, hot, sunny, bright days and being outside. He was very happy and loved life. In...
Cornelia A. Havican
Oct 21, 2024
Longtime Wilbraham resident, Cornelia “Conny” Havican, 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, with her family at her side, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Chicopee to the late Stanley and Agnes (Tupaj) Stachelek and received her Bachelor degree in education from Boston College. Conny’s creativity and style led her to a career as an Interior...
William D. Phelps
Oct 18, 2024
William D. Phelps, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Baystate Noble Hospital. Born in Springfield to the late Kenneth and Rose (Whalen) Phelps, William was a lifelong resident of the city. He graduated from Westfield State University with a Bachelor’s degree in History and dedicated many years of service as a...
Adeline Wilk
Oct 12, 2024
Adeline (Jones) Wilk, age, 90, died peacefully on October 12, 2024 with her children by her side. Born in Johnstown, PA to the late Thomas W. and Mary (Allison) Jones, Adeline lived most of her life in East Longmeadow, MA, raising her four children with her forever love, Arthur. She and Art met in her hometown and were married for...
