Katherine Veronica Pychewicz
Oct 11, 2025
Katherine V. Pychewicz, 86, passed away peacefully at home on October 11th. Daughter of John and Eva (Canor) Sullivan, Kathy grew up in Agawam. She married her husband of 54 years, Francis Pychewicz, who predeceased her in 2018 and they lived in Wilbraham. Kathy and Frank both had lifelong employment at Monsanto’s Bircham Bend plant in Indian Orchard where Kathy,...
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,...
Jasper C. Sloat, Jr.
Nov 10, 2025
Wilbraham - Jasper C. Sloat, Jr. passed away on November 10 in Wilbraham. He was 93 years old. Born in Springfield on January 25,1932, one of seven children to the late Jasper C. and Lena (Ladue) Sloat, Sr. Jasper was a Korean War era veteran of the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. He was a Machine Operator of 38...
Tracey Jean Anderson
Nov 3, 2025
Tracey Jean Anderson, 60, died peacefully on November 3, 2025. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mariann (Maxfield) Anderson. She graduated from Classical High School in 1982 and went on to earn a BA degree in communication arts with an emphasis on graphic design from Belmont University. Tracey worked as a graphic artist and...
Kenneth D. Walker
Oct 30, 2025
Kenneth Dwight Walker, 84, died peacefully on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Kenneth David and Dorothy (Dubie) Walker, Ken grew up in Chicopee and attended Chicopee schools. He was a proud Army veteran of the Vietnam era and worked as a Service Engineer for National Cash Register for many years...
Joan M. Hebert
Oct 29, 2025
Joan M. Hebert (née Fitzgerald), 81, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Florence Fitzgerald, she was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Springfield. Joan worked as a bookkeeper for the Wall Street Journal and the former Steiger’s Department Store. She loved spending time at the beach, was a proud member...
Thomas J. Speight, Sr
Oct 21, 2025
Thomas John Speight, Sr., 66, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at home. He was born in Springfield to the late Thomas W. Speight, III and Patricia (Manning) Speight. Tom was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, Class of 1977. He worked for many years as a Pipefitter for Local 104 and was a communicant of St. Michael’s...
George A. Boutote
Oct 19, 2025
George A. Boutote, 84, died peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, in the presence of family. Born in Ware, MA to the late George and Caroline (Cembura) Boutote, George grew up in West Warren, MA. He served his country in the United States Army for 3 years. Hard working and loyal, George worked in purchasing...
Arthur B. Semle
Oct 11, 2025
Arthur B. Semle, 92, former longtime resident of Raymond Drive, Wilbraham, MA, died at Reeds Landing retirement community on October 11, 2025. Son of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Mueller) Semle, Arthur was born and raised in New York City. Following his graduation from John Adams High School, Arthur earned his bachelors and masters degrees at Springfield College in Springfield,...
Margaret A. Denby
Oct 4, 2025
Margaret A. (Metcalf) Denby, 91, died peacefully on October 4, 2025, at the Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester. She was born on August 18, 1934 in Springfield to the late William C. and Margaret (Eberlein) Metcalf, Sr. She grew up in Springfield and was a longtime Wilbraham resident. Margaret was dedicated to the nursing profession. She graduated from Springfield Hospital...
