Richard P. Ingles
Jun 28, 2026
South Hadley – Richard P. "Dick" Ingles, 72, passed away on June 28, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.
Born on April 15, 1954, in Syracuse, New York, Dick was the son of the late James and Dorothy (Merritt) Ingles. He was raised in Canandaigua, New York.
In 1976, Dick graduated from Mount Union College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree,...
Joan A. Giannetti
Sep 27, 2026
Joan A. Giannetti 88, passed away on Sunday September 27th, 2026. Joan was born in Holyoke, MA to the parents of Edmond J. And Nora R. (Clifford) Fredette.
Joan was a loving stay at home mom for a number of years and then a long-time worker at AMPAD, Filbek Uniform, Co-Owner of CoGi’s Casual, Riverside Park and Filene’s. Joan loved everything...
Pauline Casey
Aug 22, 2026
Pauline L. (Nardi) Casey passed away on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her family at home. She will be deeply and dearly missed by her family, friends, and all whose hearts she touched along her way. She will be remembered for her generosity, kindness, thoughtfulness, and compassion.
She was born on June 26, 1935, at the old Providence Hospital on Elm...
David E. Hutchinson
Aug 19, 2026
It is with great sadness that our father David E. Hutchinson entered eternal rest on August 19th, 2026. He leaves behind his two cherished children, Ashley and Sean Hutchinson. If God allows you a moment to see-we pray that you are proud of who we have grown to be. David loved spending time with his grandchildren Gianna and Roman. He...
Bruce A. Dufresne
Aug 16, 2026
Bruce A. Dufresne, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center.
He was born in Holyoke on August 25, 1950, a son of the late Paul A. and Rhea E. (Antunes) Dufresne. Bruce worked as a custodian for the Chicopee Public Schools, a job he truly loved.
Fishing was Bruce’s greatest passion. He cherished the time he spent...
Carol A. Nodurf
Aug 13, 2026
Carol A. Nodurf, 69, of Ludlow, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Carol was born in Dover, Delaware, on November 1, 1956, a daughter of Rose Marie (Carrignan) King and the late Earl K. King. Throughout her career, she worked in various roles within the banking industry, including as a teller,...
Reinaldo Ray Barreto
Aug 12, 2026
Reinaldo “Ray” Barreto, 78, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who will carry his love with them forever.
Born on March 5, 1948, in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico, Ray grew up in Vega Baja, where his early years helped shape the hardworking, humble, and devoted man he would become. He later...
James P. Fenton
Jul 29, 2026
James P. Fenton, 65, of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Born in Holyoke on September 21, 1960, he was the beloved son of Mary (Baker) Fenton and Robert Fenton. James was raised in Holyoke, where he attended Holyoke Catholic High School and Holyoke Community College. He was a devoted parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church,...
Nancy A. Burke
Jul 22, 2026
Nancy A. Burke, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. She was born August 23, 1939 to the late Stacy S. McCray and Gladys E. Briggs in Holyoke, MA and she was the youngest of 14 children. She married Raymond H. Burke, Jr. in December 1959, and they were happily married for 55 years until he passed away in...
Phyllis D. Sleigh
Jul 22, 2026
Phyllis Doliber Sleigh, born January 6, 1932, passed peacefully at Mary’s Meadow in Holyoke, Massachusetts on July 22, 2026. Phyllis, a long time resident of Amherst, Massachusetts, is survived by her three children, David, Stephen and Joanne, her brothers Gordon and Robert, her grandchildren, Dylan, Claire, James, Rory, Calvin and Gordon, her great grand daughter Rowan and former husband Robert....
Eugene R. Berthiaume
Jul 20, 2026
Eugene Robert Berthiaume, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bob" and "Red," passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Louis Berthiaume and Marguerite (Cote) Goncalves. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960. His service remained one of the greatest...
Diane M. Godek
Jul 18, 2026
Diane M. (Pepin) Godek, 74, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.
Born on November 8, 1951, Diane was the daughter of the late Joseph W. Pepin and Marion F. (Equi) Pepin. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Edward J. Godek, Jr.
Diane was a proud lifelong learner and educator. She graduated from South Hadley Public Schools in...
Pauline A. Boisselle
Jul 16, 2026
Pauline Anne Boisselle, 71, peacefully passed away on July 16th, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Holyoke, Pauline was the oldest child of the late Gerard and Shirley (Trudeau) Boisselle. She grew up in South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School in 1973, where she proudly played the alto saxophone in the school band. Pauline went on...
Barbara Ayers
Jul 8, 2026
Barbara Ayers, 91, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away on July 8, 2026 exactly as she had intended – in her home, with her faithful dog, Heidi, by her side, after visits with neighbors, friends, her pastor and family members.
Born in Plainfield, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Helen (Ross) Ayers and Nathan Howard Ayers. Barbara was...
Eleanor M. Dowd
Jul 8, 2026
Eleanor “Barbara” (Hayes) Dowd, 89, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Born on October 5, 1936, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Barbara was the daughter of Eleanor (LaMontagne) Hayes and William P. Hayes. She was the only daughter among six brothers, a role that helped shape her strength, resilience, love of laughter, and spirited personality. She remained...
Paul M. Hurley
Jul 7, 2026
Paul M. Hurley, 61, died Tuesday July 7th in Noble Hospital. He was born in North Adams, son of Paul and Louise “Cookie” Hurley. Paul grew up in Hampden and graduated from Minnechaug High School in 1982. He loved to tinker with anything, especially automobiles. He was a prankster who loved the outdoors and photography. He was the one to...
David W. Pariseau
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Pariseau, a beloved brother and cherished friend, who peacefully left this world on July 3, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on October 9, 1958, in Springfield, Massachusetts, David was the son of Eugene Pariseau and Kathryn Macauley Pariseau. He was welcomed into heaven by his parents...
Joan Leombruno
Jul 2, 2026
Joan (Papp) Leombruno passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on July 2, 2026. Throughout her life, Joan's greatest gifts were her unwavering devotion to her family, her generous spirit of service, and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed, valued, and loved.
Born to Harry and Josephine Papp, Joan was raised in Randolph, Massachusetts, alongside her...
Antoinette T. Bara
Jun 25, 2026
Antoinette “Tosia” Bara, 57, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on the warm evening of June 25, 2026. Born on February 24th, 1969, in Holyoke to a loving Polish family, she was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be remembered for her unmistakable 1980s spirit, her love of classic rock and roll,...
Elizabeth A. Rudolph
Jun 25, 2026
Elizabeth A. Rudolph, 82, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at RegalCare at Holyoke. Betty was born in Holyoke on November 28, 1943, daughter of the late Doris S. (Fournier) and Arthur J. Morneau
When she was young, her family moved to Midland, Texas, before returning to Holyoke in 1955. At the age of 16, the family moved to Granby,...
