Obituaries

South Hadley, Massachusetts Obituaries

Elizabeth A. Rudolph

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,...

Daniel G. Forest

Daniel G. Forest

Jun 22, 2026

Daniel G. Forest, 90, died Monday at Regal Care in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Oliver and Alice Forest. He worked as a mechanic for Spector Freight, Consolidated Freightways and Associated Transport. He was involved in the trucking industry his entire life. He leaves his caretaker and friend Cecile James of Chicopee and many other...

Sheila A. DeRosier

Sheila A. DeRosier

Jun 9, 2026

Sheila A. DeRosier, 69, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born in Holyoke on December 9, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Wojciechowski) Jedziniak.

Sheila grew up in Holyoke and was employed for many years as a box maker at United Paper Box. She was a dedicated employee who...

Myrtle Mallinger

Myrtle Mallinger

Jun 4, 2026

Amherst – Myrtle Mallinger, who turned 99 on June 2nd, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst.

Born in New York City, Myrtle was the daughter of the late Francis (Lewis) and Dr. Maxwell Booxbaum. She was raised in Mount Vernon, New York, the youngest of three children. In 1958, she married her...

Harvey L. Cook

Harvey L. Cook

May 23, 2026

Harvey Lee Cook, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, was called home on May 23, 2026, at the age of 90.

Harvey was born on January 14, 1936, in Orange County, North Carolina, to the late Thomas Lee Cook and Jessie Faucette Cook.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 65 years, Claire “Menard” Cook; his sister, Velma “Cook” Stone; his brother, Billy...

Noreen Klekotka

Noreen Klekotka

May 11, 2026

Noreen “Nicki” Klekotka passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born on September 23, 1958, she was 67 years old. She leaves her loving husband David Klekotka, daughter Casey Washington, son-in-law Steve, and granddaughters Kensley and Kendall Washington, who brought her so much joy. Nicki, a lifelong resident of South Hadley MA, leaves behind brother Jack Sullivan,...

Karen Adams

Karen Adams

May 3, 2026

Karen Ann Adams, age 71, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 3, 2026 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Born on April 9, 1955 in Holyoke, MA, Karen was the beloved daughter of Pearl Ann (Fife) and William Rogers. Karen was an athlete who participated in field hockey, basketball, and skiing. She graduated from South Hadley High...

Barbara F. Randall

Barbara F. Randall

Apr 29, 2026

Barbara “Bonnie” Helen Farman Randall, 79, of Holyoke, formerly of South Hadley, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a beautiful friend to so many. She will be missed beyond measure.

Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on May 20, 1946, Bonnie was the daughter of...

Dorothy N. Schenker

Dorothy N. Schenker

Apr 22, 2026

Dorothy N. (Sullivan) Schenker, 85, of South Hadley, passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving a legacy of love for family and friends. She was born in Holyoke on September 6, 1940, the daughter of the late John & Jennie (Mclovsic) Sullivan. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1958. She was first employed by New England Telephone & Telegraph...

Sara-Jane Lawrence

Sara-Jane Lawrence

Apr 17, 2026

Sara-Jane (Wright) Lawrence passed away quietly in Springfield, Massachusetts, on April 17, 2026. Her son, Stephen, was with her when she died.

Sara was born on August 27, 1944, in Kitchener, Ontario to Gordon and Velma (Blackmore) Wright. Gordon’s job moved them to the U.S..

She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1962 and then attended the College of Wooster, Ohio, where...

Richard A. Narkiewicz

Richard A. Narkiewicz

Apr 16, 2026

Richard A. Narkiewicz, 84, died Thursday, April 16th, in Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, MA surrounded by his family after a brief, but heroic battle with myeloid sarcoma. He endured several major surgeries and chemotherapy treatments at multiple hospitals, facing them bravely and with a strong will to fight. He was born February 3, 1942, in Central Falls, RI,...

Gerald "Jerry" Minton

Gerald "Jerry" Minton

Apr 14, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Minton, 90, of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at his home in Loomis Village on April 14, 2026.

Born in April 1935 in South Lyon, Michigan, Jerry was the eldest child of Ernest Minton and Catherine Alma Minton (née Rankin). His early life was marked by both hardship and resilience; after losing both of his parents in a...

David M. Fernandes

David M. Fernandes

Apr 7, 2026

David M. Fernandes, 71, of Ludlow, passed away on April 7, 2026, under the care of Baystate Hospice.

Born on July 4,1954 in Providence, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Manuel Fernandes and Florence (DeRosa) Fernandes.

David worked as a Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service, dedicating 37 years of service to the Holyoke Post Office.

He is...

Robert Chauvin

Robert Chauvin

Apr 4, 2026

Robert Chauvin, 87, died Saturday April 4th in Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born April 6, 1938 in Holyoke, son of the late Napolean and Rose Chauvin. He grew up in Springfield on St. James Ave. and graduated from Cathedral Grammar School and later Springfield Trade High School. He met the love of his life Sandy in 1956 at Hampton...

Rosemary Lane

Rosemary Lane

Apr 3, 2026

Rosemary Lane, 70, of School Street, passed away April 3rd at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after an illness. Born in Holyoke to Norman and Mary Lane, Rose attended South Hadley schools before working at Sunoco Paper in Holyoke and later becoming manager of the Franco Club in Holyoke. Rose was predeceased by her parents and two brothers Jeffrey and John. She...

Monica M. Lindberg

Monica M. Lindberg

Mar 27, 2026

Monica (Fournier) Lindberg passed away on March 27, 2026 under the devoted care of Harmony House and Baystate Home Health (Hospice), with loved ones present.

Born on January 3, 1936 in North Troy Vermont, Monica was proud of her French-Canadian heritage and her early formative years on East Hill farm, attending a one room schoolhouse. Together with her parents, Gerard and...

Cynthia Anne Minton

Cynthia Anne Minton

Mar 21, 2026

With hearts and hands interlaced in grief and gratitude we announce our mother Cynthia Anne Minton (née Walker), passed away gracefully, and attended by her daughters, on March 21st, 2026, at the age of eighty-six. Born in 1940 in Meadville, PA. the eldest child of Marie Louise Walker (née Carlbergh) and Frank Morse Walker, Cynthia was preceded in death by...

John "Jack" P. Leonard

John "Jack" P. Leonard

Mar 19, 2026

John “Jack” P. Leonard, long time resident of South Hadley MA, passed away peacefully on March 19th 2026 at Holyoke Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born in Pittsfield, MA on December 6th, 1939 to Therese and Francis Leonard. He grew up in the flats of Holyoke with his siblings Donald, Joan, and Charlene alongside many close, lifetime...

Jean E. Brunell

Jean E. Brunell

Mar 17, 2026

Jean Elaine (Ormsbee) Brunell, 88, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, held close by the family she cherished throughout her life.

Born on July 25, 1937, in Claremont, New Hampshire, Jean was the eldest of four children and the daughter of the late Fred Wesley Ormsbee and June (Fisher) Ormsbee. From an early age, she carried a...

Audrey J. Turner

Audrey J. Turner

Mar 14, 2026

Audrey, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at AccentCare Hospice in Cumming, Georgia.

Audrey was born on September 28, 1941, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to Sidney Albert Crossland and Margaret Jean Mitchell Crossland, who preceded her in death.

A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Audrey built her life around faith, family, and caring for others. She was married to Robert...

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