Margaret "Peggy" Reed
Jan 4, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” (Everett) Reed, 67, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she was daughter of the late Herbert and Catherine (Matison) Everett, Sr. Peggy worked for Eversource for over 40 years until her retirement. An avid shopper, Peggy loved disco music,dancing and spending time at the beach with her family. She will...
David Ew Benoit
Jan 2, 2025
On January 2, David Drew Benoit, who preferred to be called Benny, died the way he wished to, in his home and without dependence on machines, after a courageous battle with ALS. Benny was born in Springfield to the late David W. and Violet (Kissel) Benoit and was a 1978 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He earned an associate’s...
George W. And Judith H. Jones
Dec 30, 2024
George W. and Judith H. Jones, most recently of Springfield, MA and longtime residents of Wilbraham, MA. It is with a heavy heart, that the family of George and Judy share that the year 2024 claimed the lives of both of these wonderful people. Judy passed away on August 10th at Reeds Landing after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease with...
Frances G. "Mikki" Alberici
Dec 21, 2024
Frances G. Alberici, 87, of Cary, NC, passed away on December 21, 2024. Born on April 5, 1937, in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, she was lovingly known as Mikki and was the daughter of the late Leonard and Margaret (Lebel) Von Flatern. A proud High School of Commerce graduate, Mikki pursued further education at several local colleges, including Gaugh School of...
Frank Sweryda
Dec 18, 2024
Frank Sweryda, 92, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, with his family by his side, at the Veterans’ Home in Holyoke. Frank was born in the small coal mining town of Moosic, PA, to the late Rose and Theodore Sweryda, who had emigrated from Ukraine. Frank graduated from Moosic High School at 17 and immediately enlisted in the US...
Christopher John "Cj" Cronin
Dec 18, 2024
Christopher John “CJ” Cronin, 20, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He was a 2022 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council and was a 3 sport varsity athlete, receiving All-Western Mass honors in football. CJ was in his Junior year at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at...
Richard D. Persson
Dec 17, 2024
Richard D. Persson, 89, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Springfield to the late Carl and Ruth Persson, he was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Korean War where he served as an aerial photograph reconnaissance intelligence specialist. He worked as a draftsman engineer for Hamilton Standard a division of United Technologies Corporation for 33 years...
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....
