Robert H. Zepke
Jan 25, 2026
Robert Henry Zepke, 90, died peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Born in Springfield to the late Eric and Florence (Arcand) Zepke, Bob had a long career in lumber sales and was a member of the Hampden Volunteer Fire Department for 20 years. An avid golfer and hot rod enthusiast, he was a longtime member of Quaboag Country Club and...
Raymond J. Kenney
Jan 11, 2026
Raymond James Kenney, 92, passed away on January 11, 2026, at Worcester (MA) Rehab and Health Care Center, his residence for the last two years. Born in Manchester, NH, to Walter and Nancy (Severance) Kenney, he grew up in Springfield, MA, and graduated from Commerce High School in 1952. He was then drafted into the Army and served stateside as...
Joseph P. Zuccala
Jan 6, 2026
Joseph Peter Zuccala, 64, died on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. He was born in Springfield to the late Joseph and Jeanne (Carmel) Zuccala. Joe was a baker for more than 20 years at the former Gus & Paul’s Bakery in Springfield, and most recently was a custodian at Trinity United Methodist Church in Springfield. Very hard working and friendly, Joe...
Ronald J. Kelley
Jan 6, 2026
Ronald “Red” Kelley (62) passed away January 6, 2026 from a brief battle with lung cancer; after a year of fighting many other medical conditions and overcoming his odds. He proved to be much stronger than he ever gave himself credit for.
Red’s love language was quality time, and he loved nothing more than driving around spending his days dawning his...
Shirley Carpenter
Jan 4, 2026
The family of Shirley Smith Carpenter shares the news of her peaceful passing just shy of her 100th birthday. She was born in 1926 to Frank Carl and Mary Emily Smith in Dauphin, Manitoba, Canada. A trailblazer from a young age, she left the comfort of her Canadian family of three sisters and two brothers to start a career in...
Laurette Bishop
Jan 4, 2026
Laurette Marie (Heroux) Bishop, 86, of Wilbraham, MA passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1939, in West Warwick, RI, daughter of the late Ernest and Aurelia (Lebrun) Heroux.
Laurette moved to Wilbraham more than 40 years ago and spent more than 20 of those years working at the CVS in the Eastfield Mall, and...
Antonio S. Monteiro, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Antonio “Tony” Monteiro, Jr. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Ludlow on January 2, 1941 to the late Antonio and Teresa (Natario) Monteiro. He was a Supervisor at Springfield Wire for 28 years, then retired from Holyoke Medical Center after 10 years of service. One of Tony’s greatest accomplishments...
Kerry E. Berselli
Dec 20, 2025
Kerry E. (Amsden) Berselli, 49, passed away peacefully in her mother’s arms on Saturday, December 20, 2025, surrounded by love.
Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Kerry grew up in Hampden and graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School, Class of 1994. She built a life rooted in family, laughter, and caring deeply for others.
Kerry spent many years working as a letter carrier for...
Daniel P. Croken
Dec 15, 2025
Daniel Patrick Croken, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, after a long illness. Born in Springfield, MA, on April 17, 1943, he was son of the late Daniel J. Croken and Bridget (Carney) Croken.
Dan was predeceased by his beloved brother, Edward Croken; late wife, Maureen (Lynch) Croken; and son-in-law, William Allen.
He is survived by his loving...
Thomas E. Dean
Dec 12, 2025
Longtime Wilbraham resident Thomas E. Dean, 85, died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, at home. Born in Holyoke to the late Donald and Barbara (Spicer) Dean, he served his country proudly in the US Air Force. He worked as a customer engineer for IBM for 35 years until his retirement. An avid bowler, Tom’s passion was gardening.
In addition to...
Jules A. St. Pierre
Dec 5, 2025
Jules A. St. Pierre, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. All services will be held privately. Wilbraham Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Robert Mee
Dec 5, 2025
Robert Mee, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025. Born in Springfield, he was one of 6 children born to the late Walter and Teresa (Caricari) Mee. A lifelong Springfield resident, he was a graduate of Commerce High School.
Robert was well known in the Springfield area as the owner and operator of Rob’s Quality Shoes for many years...
Leo P. Coyer
Dec 3, 2025
Leo Paul Coyer, 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Born in Ware, MA to the late Leo and Pearl (Laviolette) Coyer, he served his country dutifully and was an Army Veteran. Leo worked for many years as a mechanic for the United States Postal Service. He was a very active member...
Albert F. Jones
Nov 29, 2025
Albert Franklin Jones, 87, died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, November 29, 2025 in Enfield, CT. Born in Stafford, CT, he was son of the late Franklin and Frances (Bandoski) Jones. Albert served his country proudly in the Army National Guard. A gifted mason, he owned and operated Al’s Masonry for over 30 years. Albert also served...
Judith A. Daniele
Nov 28, 2025
Judith Ann (Davignon) Daniele, age 82, passed away at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. Born in Springfield to the late Armand and Eleanor (D’Amato) Davignon, Judith was raised in Springfield and graduated from Commerce High School. She lived in Longmeadow for 31 years before moving to Wilbraham to live with her daughter and family.
Judith worked at the...
Tyrone J. Osoimalo
Nov 21, 2025
Tyrone J. Osoimalo, 46, of Wilbraham, passed away tragically on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born in Springfield to Sheri Ahearn and Sasina Osoimalo, Tyrone grew into a strong-willed, passionate, and determined man whose presence filled every room. He was committed, a little boisterous at times, but always loving, thoughtful, and deeply caring. Above all, his daughter Melina was the center...
Deborah Faulkner Mason
Nov 19, 2025
Deborah L. (Faulkner) Mason, 75, peacefully entered the realm of immortality on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Alexandria, VA as a result of the union between the late Jim and Bessie (Taylor) Faulkner.
Deby (as she was affectionately known by family and friends) was educated in the Alexandria Public School System. Upon graduating from...
Gloria Rogers Hammond
Nov 18, 2025
Former longtime East Longmeadow resident Gloria M. Hammond, 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at her home in Wilbraham. Born in Bath, ME, she was the daughter of Milton and Amber (Merrow) Rogers. She graduated from Morse High School in 1948 and attended business school.
Gloria met her husband in East Longmeadow, on her way to New York...
Judson F. "Jud" Pooler
Nov 14, 2025
East Longmeadow – Judson F. “Jud” Pooler passed away on November 14 at his East Longmeadow home. He was 89 years old. Born in Watertown, NY on April 30, 1936, he was the only child of Jay C. and Gladys (Guzewich) Pooler.
Jud served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked for Kodak Company in Rochester,...
Grace J. Dearborn
Nov 14, 2025
Grace Julia (Small) Dearborn, 98, died peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Wilbraham. She was born on May 27, 1927 to the late Gordon and Bernice (Lyman) Small in Springfield, Massachusetts. Grace lived a meaningful and memorable life for nearly a century by having determination and courage. She had unwavering loyalty to her family,...
