Obituaries

Apr 20, 2024

Patricia (Organowski) Cross passed away early on April 20, 2024 at 76 years of age following continued complications from a recent accident. Pat, or PC as her friends called her, was born in Northampton and was surrounded by her loved ones before her passing.

Pat attended Northampton public schools and completed coursework at Holyoke Community College.  As...

Apr 19, 2024

Antonio Jeffrey Erelli passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents, Brett and Casey Erelli, on April 19, 2024.  Antonio Jeffrey was born April 17, 2024.  During his two short days on this Earth, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  He was an angelic and beautiful child who radiated love to those...

Apr 18, 2024

Marilyn G. (Bullough) Payette, 86, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Marilyn was born in South Hadley, daughter of the late Pauline (Haas) and John Bullough. Growing up with 18 siblings, Marilyn developed a selfless personality, and she spent most of her life caring for others. She had a knack for making friends and...

Apr 2, 2024

Doreen Sormanti, age 93, passed away in the comfort of home and family on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024.  Doreen was born in Felsted, England on Sept 19, 1930 and was one of 4 daughters and 5 sons of Frank & May (Shuttlewood) Baker.  Doreen often regaled the family of the many stories regarding the very interesting times she experienced...

Mar 24, 2024

Joan Holloway, aged 92, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 24th, 2024, at the Life Care Center in Wilbraham. Joan, born in Belchertown to the late Pearle (Dunbar) and William Kimball, dedicated her professional life as a Bank Teller for Woronoco Savings Bank. Joan was known for her unwavering reliability, effortlessly forging friendships wherever she went. Her infectious laughter...

Mar 11, 2024

Beverly (Brant) Fiorini, 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Seneca, SC. She was born in 1937 in Springfield, Ma. to the late Edward and Florence (McCullough) Brant. Bev grew up in West Springfield where she raised her family and became a dedicated sports Mom to her two sons Mike and Rich. She was a nurse...

Mar 10, 2024

Pirkko Liisa Kovanen, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Pirkko was born in Kuopio, Finland, daughter of the late Kirsti (Finning) and Toivo Aalto. She leaves behind her husband, Frederick Sard and sister, Eila Aalto. Please use the guest book on this website to share condolences.

Mar 5, 2024

Hazel E. "Angel" Bourassa, 86, died Tuesday March 5th at home. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Anne (LaRosa) Lee and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She was well known for selling her crafts locally. Angel loved horseback riding and cooking and was a very spiritual soul. She was predeceased by...

Mar 2, 2024

Leonard Joseph Mikolajczyk, 83, of Granby quietly passed away in the comfort of his own home Saturday, March 2, 2024. Leonard was born on March 28, 1940, in South Hadley to the late Stanley and Bertha (Ciolek) Mikolajczyk. He was the second child of five siblings. His eldest sister Carol Boardway predeceased him in 2009, leaving behind sisters Joan...

Feb 29, 2024

Joyce Frechette, age 79, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born in Holyoke, Ma on August 14, 1944, to the late Blanche Hager and Roland LaPointe. Joyce graduated from St. Jerome High School, Holyoke, MA in 1962. She met the love of her life, Robert Frechette, when...

Feb 25, 2024

Francis K. Edwards, 75, passed away on Sunday February 25, 2024, at Mercy Medical Center. Finn was born in Holyoke, son of the late Walter and Jeannette (Genero) Edwards. From helicopter squad 364, Lance Corporal Francis Kennith Edwards served in the U.S.M.C. and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Finn had a passion for boating, on any given summer day...

Feb 23, 2024

Beatrice I. (Beaulieu) Lavallee, died Friday February 23rd at the Elaine Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Minard) Beaulieu. She has lived in Granby for most of her life. Beatrice was predeceased by her husband Norman, her son Dennis, her grandson Michael, her four brothers Leo, Normand, Raymond and Arthur Beaulieu,...

Feb 22, 2024

Raymond McIsaac, 87, died Thursday February 22nd at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in the Bronx, son of the late George and Virginia McIsaac. He went through the New York City school system before serving in the Army as a paratrooper from 1953 to 1956. Ray worked for Woolworths department store for 20...

Feb 9, 2024

Bruce A. Lajoie, 75, died Friday in Holyoke Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Armand and Gloria (Fournier) Lajoie. Bruce grew up in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School. Bruce worked with his grandfather, where he got his love for trucks and cars. Later as a chef with his dear friend Costo....

Feb 3, 2024

Albert P. DeRosier Jr., 66, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday February 3, 2024. Albert was born in Holyoke, son of the late Nellie (Wilson) and Albert DeRosier Sr. He worked as a machine operator before retiring and raised his family in South Hadley.  Albert was an avid Washington Redskins fan. He leaves behind his loving...

Jan 30, 2024

Written by William. "Ike was President when I was born on March 18,1960 in Springfield, MA. Passed over on January 30, 2024, I was born to Dorothy Lillian Coderre and John Sylvanus Willard. I am survived by my sister Dorothy Caron of South Hadley and sister-in-law Heather Willard of East Longmeadow. Edwin J. Willard was my big brother. My...

Jan 21, 2024

The Pernice family sadly announces the passing of LEON J. PERNICE ("LP"), surrounded by his loving family on January 21, 2024 at Mercy Hospital. Leon was 92 years old and until a few weeks before his passing, he worked diligently in the profession he loved – an Architect with great talent and vision at the helm of the Firm...

Jan 18, 2024

On January 18th Bob was called home by the Lord & passed away peacefully with his brother & lifelong friend Ronald Gaunt by his side. Bob was born July 31st, 1941, to Joseph H. Gaunt Sr & Rose (Donovan) Gaunt. He grew up in South Hadley & lived an amazing life. He served his country in the USAF. &...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary E. (Counter) Boisselle, 91, was born March 25, 1932 to George and Mary (Carabine) Counter. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2024. Mary grew up on Center Street in Holyoke and graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1950. She met Gerald Boisselle at Valley Arena as they shared their love for dancing.  ...

Jan 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Master Chief Warrant Officer Robert (Bob) A. Skiba on January 17 in New Port Richey, Florida. He departed surrounded by his loving family and was comforted by his devoted wife Carolyn.

Master Chief Warrant Officer Robert A. Skiba served his country with honor and distinction throughout...