Joy Chapman (Bullock) Hibsher
Feb 23, 2025
Joy Chapman (Bullock) Hibsher died peacefully on Sunday, the 23rd of February, 2025 in Falmouth, MA. Joy was born March 16, 1942 in Boston, MA to the late Thelma Chapman and Elbert Chapman. She graduated from Stoneham High School, University of Massachusetts, Amherst and Springfield College. Joy was the founder and President of Leslie Educational Alternatives, Inc., a human services...
Anthony F. "Tony" Albano
Feb 19, 2025
Anthony F. "Tony" Albano passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025 at the age of 83. Tony had a rewarding 35 year career as a liquor salesman. He appreciated fine wine and found enjoyment in cooking. Tony is survived by his loving wife, family and friends. All arrangements are private and entrusted to Wilbraham Funeral Home.
Warren D Hamilton
Feb 17, 2025
Warren Douglas Hamilton, 90, passed away February 17, 2025, at Lifecare of Wilbraham. He was born in New York City, February 21, 1934, the son of the late William J. and Dorothy H. (Curtis) Hamilton. He was only a few days away from his 91st birthday, although he would admit he was already an old fart. After graduating from Queens...
Thomas F. "Tom" Race
Feb 16, 2025
Wilbraham-Dr. Thomas F. Race "Tom" (88) - Born in Philadelphia, PA on July 6, 1936, to John Clayton and Hannah (McFadden) Race. He passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. He was raised in Carbondale, PA and graduated from St. Rose High School. Tom was a Gastroenterologist who earned his undergraduate degree from the University...
Robert E Flagg, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Robert E. Flagg, Jr., 95, died peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at home. Born in Springfield to the late Robert E. and Virginia (Boughton) Flagg, he was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. Bob worked for R.E. Phelon Electric Company as Chief Maintenance Operator. Bob started his own company, B&B (A&G) Irrigation Company for 25yrs. He...
James A. Woods
Feb 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that the family of James Allan Woods of Wilbraham announces his passing on February 9, 2025, at the age of 63. Born in Springfield, James attended Springfield Public Schools and happily participated in a day program at Baraco Corporation in Agawam during his adult years. He was a faithful member of Old First Church in...
James V. Dowd
Feb 8, 2025
James V. Dowd, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2025, in Palmer, MA. Born on January 26, 1938, James grew up in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield, MA, before settling in Wilbraham, MA for the last 52 years. James dedicated five years of his life serving his country in the Air Force from 1961-1966, serving with distinction and...
Mary T. Noreen
Feb 8, 2025
Mary T. (Hallisey) Noreen, 93, passed away February 8, 2025, after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, November 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (McCarthy) Hallisey. Mary was a woman of deep faith and love for her family and was extremely proud of her Irish Heritage. She was a longtime communicant of...
Barbara A. Speight
Feb 8, 2025
Barbara Ann Speight, 89, died peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Newton, MA to the late James and Anna (Johnson) Lynch, she was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. Barbara was a graduate of Lake Erie College and was a teacher in the Boston and Newton public schools for many years. She was a faithful...
Shirley A. Downey
Feb 3, 2025
Shirley Downey (née Kibbe), 98, of Hampden, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on February 3, 2025. Born on December 24, 1926, in East Longmeadow, MA, Shirley was a devoted mother, homemaker, and caregiver, always placing the needs of her family above all else. Shirley’s early years were spent on her family’s farm in Hampden, where she developed a...
Elizabeth A. Chmura
Jan 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann (Roncalli) Chmura, 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Born in Springfield, MA to the late John Robert and Mona (Carroll) Roncalli, Liz dedicated nearly 30 years of her life as a compassionate Registered Nurse in the NICU at Baystate Medical Center before her retirement. Liz had a love for calligraphy, PEOPLE magazine, Law & Order...
Olga Dora Von Flatern
Jan 26, 2025
It is with Great sadness that we announce the passing of Olga Dora Von Flatern {Tetreault} on January 26, 2025, at the age of 89. She passed peacefully at her home in Florida with family. Olga was born on February 21, 1935, in Warren, Massachusetts, where she was raised and graduated from Cathedral High school. She fell in love and...
Gary A. Lambert
Jan 22, 2025
Gary Adrian Lambert, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025 after battling several years of illness. Born August 12, 1944 in Ludlow, MA, he was son of the late Romeo and Elizabeth Lambert of Springfield. He was a 1962 graduate of Granby Memorial High School in Granby, CT. Gary started a technical career as a machinist and mechanic prior...
Marjorie Agerton
Jan 20, 2025
Longtime Wilbraham resident, Marjorie (Nieske) (Satter) (Van Brocklyn) Agerton, 89, died peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Springfield, she was daughter of the late Herman and Frieda (Lemon) Nieske. She earned a Bachelors degree from American International College and worked as a Registered Nurse at Wesson and Ludlow Hospitals for many years...
Anne E. Smith
Jan 19, 2025
Anne E. (Alexander) Smith, 98, died peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025 surrounded by her children. Born in Cambridge, MA to the late Thomas and Eliza (Sheppard) Alexander, and raised in Belmont, she was a longtime resident of Springfield and Wilbraham. As a young wife and mother, Anne’s life centered around family, friends and neighbors, and Foster Memorial Church, where...
Lawrence J. Emerle
Jan 12, 2025
Former longtime Wilbraham resident Lawrence J. Emerle, 83, died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Camden, NJ to the late Edward and Marie (Statdler) Emerle. He earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees from Villanova University and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of MA. He...
Gina S. Kahn
Jan 9, 2025
Gina (Sapienza) Kahn, age 69, passed away comfortably at home with her family on January 9, 2025, after a battle with brain cancer. Gina was born on May 24, 1955, in Lawrence MA to parents Sam and Mary (Scuderi) Sapienza. She grew up in a multi-generational, multi-lingual house in Lawrence with her parents, grandparents, and Agnes, her big sister and...
Louis F. Morse
Jan 9, 2025
Louis “Lou” F. Morse, 87, of Hampden went home to Heaven on Jan. 9, 2025. He was born in Westfield on April 21, 1937 to the late Leslie J. and Mildred L. (Smith) Morse Stockwell. Lou was a proud Army veteran. He became a Captain on the Longmeadow Fire Department, serving in many roles and retiring after 27 dedicated years...
Barbara A. Szydlowski
Jan 8, 2025
Barbara (Zagraniczny) Szydlowski, 89, died peacefully on January 8, 2025 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born in Palmer to the late Frank and Aniela (Szczurek) Zagraniczny, she was a longtime Wilbraham resident and communicant of Saint Cecilia Church. Barbara was educated at Palmer High School and attended Bay Path Community College. She was employed at Mass Mutual for 17...
Herbert A. Everett, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Herbert A. Everett from Longmeadow, formerly of Granby, MA passed away peacefully on January 6th. Herb was born in Ludlow MA, to the late Viola Chaffee Everett and Herbert A. Everett, Sr. and was raised by his step mother Catherine Everett, after his mother’s death. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1961. Herb worked at Bay State Gas...
