Lucille "Cookie" Satkowski
Apr 25, 2020
Lucille R. Satkowski
1945 – 2020
Stuart, FL – Lucille R. (Wilson) Satkowski, 74, died peacefully Saturday in Florida. Lucille, lovingly known as Cookie, was born and raised in West Palm Beach, Fl, she lived in South Hadley most of her life, before returning to Florida recently. Lucille worked at Dinn Brothers Trophy for 20...
Viola A. Donze
Apr 13, 2020
CHICOPEE- Viola A. (Courchesne) Donze, 78, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully with her sons by her side, on April 13, 2020 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Daughter of the late Paul and Fabiola (Rousseau) Courchesne, Viola was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on December 12, 1941. She attended St. George's Catholic School in Chicopee Falls and graduated from Chicopee...
Alistair J.A. Catto
Apr 11, 2020
Alistair J. A. Catto, 68, died peacefully at home with his wife Bonnie at his side on Saturday, April 11 from complications of ALS. He leaves behind his wife Bonnie, his parents Dr. Alexander Catto and Susan Catto of England, brothers Drs. Christopher and Colin Catto of England and Anthony Catto of Thailand, sisters-in-law Madeleine Sifantus and Heather White...
Pierrette M. Rodrigue
Apr 10, 2020
Pierrette Monique Rodrigue (Morisette), age 78, of South Hadley, MA went home on "Good Friday" April 10th, 2020. Pierrette was born in Saint George De Beauce, Quebec on September 9, 1941. Pierrette was married on October 9th, 1961 to Yvon Rodrigue for 57 years. Pierrette's children Robert, Maureen Quirin & Nancy Sexton will truly miss her. Pierrette was a...
Joyce R. Lepine
Apr 7, 2020
Joyce R. Lepine passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. A lifelong resident of Holyoke, Joyce graduated from Holyoke High School. After graduation, she worked at Van Valkenburg in Chicopee and Highland Laundry in Holyoke for many years before retiring. After retiring, Joyce enjoyed attending many of the activities at the Holyoke Senior Center especially Bingo. Joyce was predeceased...
Matthew J. Zochowski
Apr 3, 2020
Matthew John Zochowski, 58, passed away surrounded by those who love him at his "Batchelor pad" on Hadley Street in South Hadley on April 3, 2020. He was the beloved son of Florence (Kolak) Zochowski and Leon Zochowski. Matt lived his life with faith, love and conviction. He was a parishioner of St. Theresa's Church in South Hadley for...
Harry D. Ishler
Mar 30, 2020
It is with heavy heart that the family of Harry Dennis Ishler announce his death at Fisher Hospice. Harry was born in Philadelphia, PA to Mary Elizabeth & Glenn Cunningham. He lived in Lansdale, PA and summered in Center County, PA at the family farm. He had many fond memories of those years. He was adopted by his Uncle...
Doris Gagnon
Mar 8, 2020
Doris Gagnon, 89, died March 8th at the Holyoke Health Care Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Doris was born November 4, 1930 in Holyoke. She was the daughter of the late C. Dexter and Frances (Brown) Allen. She was a lifetime resident of South Hadley and graduated from South Hadley High School. Doris worked for...
John D. Toth
Mar 6, 2020
John D. Toth, 87, passed away peacefully from this life on Friday, March 6th at the Fisher House in Amherst, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family. He was the youngest of eight children, born in Holyoke, son of the late Michael and Veronica (Gulash) Toth. He grew up on the Toth Farm on Mosier Street in South Hadley that...
Alan J. Dumais
Mar 3, 2020
Alan J. Dumais, 60, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday March 3, 2020. He was born August 27, 1959 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Alaric Dumais and Doris (Parmentier) Dumais. Alan graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1977 and later served in the Navy from 1981-1985. He married Christine Rougeau on March 18, 1989 and shortly after welcomed...
Marion Nugent
Mar 1, 2020
Marion Nugent, 91, passed away March 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Marion will be remembered by all for her infectious laugh and her dislike of balloons. She and her husband were the proud owners of MarFrans Turkey Farm and Restaurant in Granby for 35 years. After retiring from the farm and restaurant, she...
Richard E. Durchanek
Feb 16, 2020
Richard E. Durchanek
1934 – 2020
HOLYOKE – Richard Earle Durchanek, 85, died peacefully Sunday afternoon surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a longtime communicant of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Holyoke and member of the South Hadley Lion's Club. He was predeceased by a daughter Erica, son Keith and his 2 nd...
David W. Gonet
Feb 8, 2020
David W. Gonet of South Hadley passed away February 8th, 2020 at the age of 59. Born in Holyoke on October 21, 1960, to the late Joseph and Mary Jane (Gwozdz) Gonet. David was a bartending legend at Francie's Tavern for over 34 years. He was known for his passion for sports and was the resident expert on the...
Stephanie Parmentier
Jan 29, 2020
CHICOPEE – Stephanie Parmentier, 95, passed surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday. Stephanie was born May 13, 1924 in Midland Park, NJ. She graduated from Freehold High School in Freehold, NJ in 1941 and relocated to Mass in 1947. Stephanie retired from her position of bookkeeper at Zal's Clothing Store in Holyoke in 1994 when the store closed....
Mary D. O'Connor
Jan 24, 2020
MARY D. O'CONNOR, 91, formerly of Holyoke, MA died peacefully in her sleep on Friday January 24th at Scarborough Terrace in Scarborough, ME. Born in 1928 to the late Dr. Thomas and Mary (Connery) Dillon, she was raised in Holyoke, MA and graduated from Holyoke High School. After high school she attended and graduated from Saint Joseph College in...
Irene S. Pula
Jan 12, 2020
Irene S. (Malczynski) Pula, 90, died Sunday in Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Easthampton, daughter of the late John and Sophie (Tyks) Malczynski. Irene was the Assistant Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of South Hadley for 12 years. She leaves her son Eugene "Skip" Pula and his wife Nadine of South Hadley, grandchildren Eric and...
Shirley Skelton Brown
Jan 12, 2020
Shirley Skelton Brown departed her earthly life January 12, 2020 surrounded by family and friends through their presence and/or prayerful support. She was the only child of T.W. and Sallie Skelton, and was born in Olney, Texas. Later, the family made their home in Iowa Park, Texas and were members of Faith Baptist Church. Shirley and her husband Kenneth...
Mary A. Lane
Jan 6, 2020
Mary A. (Bacis) Lane, 90, died peacefully Monday at home surrounded by her family. She was born in South Hadley, daughter of the late Joseph and Barbara Bacis. She leaves her daughter Rose Lane, a daughter-in-law Cheryl Lane; three grandchildren Jeff Lane Jr., Justin Lane, and Brandon Blanchard and her sister Josephine Guyon. Sadly, Mary was predeceased by her...
Paul Michael Mcgough
Jan 2, 2020
Paul McGough, 79, died Thursday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late John and Anita (Goulet) McGough. He attended school in Holyoke and lived there until moving to Northampton in 1985. Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1963 as a member of the 3 rd Armored Division in Germany and was there...
Nora Ann Adams
Dec 31, 2019
Nora Ann Adams, Brandon and Amanda Adams' anxiously awaited little girl, was born sleeping on December 31 st at Holyoke Medical Center. Nora was predeceased by her Grandmother Dixie Zebrowski, her Great-Nana Alice Zebrowski, and her Great-Grandfather William Rogers. Nora is survived by her parents and her sister Brynn of South Hadley; Her grandparents Martin Zebrowski and Cherie Remillard...
