Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Richard George Holmes, 75, passed unexpectedly on March 11, 2025. He was predeceased by his brother William Holmes of Manchester, NH, and his cherished granddaughter Amanda Currie of Chicopee, MA.

Richard leaves behind his beloved wife of 54 years, Gail Holmes of Chicopee, MA, his sister Linda A. Holmes of Naples, FL, and his brother Dennis Holmes...

Mar 11, 2025

Pearline M. (Egan) Scribner, 92, died Tuesday March 11 at Mission Care in Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Wiiliam D. and Pearl (Hebert) Egan. She grew up and went to school in Holyoke before moving to South Hadley where she lived for many years. She worked at VNA and Providence Hospital before working at...

Mar 9, 2025

Alfred John Holubecki passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, patriotism, and dedication to family and country. Born in Germany at the end of World War II, Alfred's early years were shaped by the hardships his family endured in concentration camps. After liberation, his family was sponsored by a Catholic priest and immigrated to Virginia. In time,...

Mar 7, 2025

Alicja Makusiewicz, 71, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, March 7th, 2025. Born and raised in Poland, she moved to the United States in 1995 with her loving husband and children in search of better opportunities for her family.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, friend. She was loving, hardworking,...

Mar 3, 2025

South Hadley-Phyllis (Krumpholz) Lacoste, 91, died Monday March 3rd at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Charles and Mabel (Meyer) Krumpholz. Phyllis grew up on Sycamore Street in Holyoke and was a 1951 graduate of Holyoke High School. Since 1958, she and her loving husband of 69 years, Jean, lived in...

Feb 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Michael Lee Broadhurst on Friday February 21, 2025, at the age of 56. He was a beloved father and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Michael was born on July 6, 1968 in Norwalk, Connecticut to Lynda Burnham and Louise Wanzer. A 1987 graduate...

Feb 20, 2025

Jean Mae (Rogers) Harris of Chicopee passed away, surrounded by her loving family, on February 20, 2025 at the age of 96. She was born in Dedham, MA on February 10, 1929 to her parents John and Esther (Sawyer) Rogers.  Jean worked for Gillette Safety Razor for several years before moving to Western MA.  She graduated from Smith Vocational...

Feb 15, 2025

Anne Marie Quenneville (O'Donnell) of Suffield, CT passed away peacefully on February 15th, 2025 just days before her 97th birthday. Anne was born in Holyoke, MA on February 24th, 1928 to Theresa and John O'Donnell. She attended South Hadley High school where she met the love of her life Raymond Quenneville. Ray and Anne dated briefly before he joined...

Jan 18, 2025

South Hadley – John "Hack" Haczynski, 67, was called home to eternal rest on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Holyoke Medical Center. John was born in Holyoke, son of the late Edward J. and Marion (McCabe) Haczynski. He was a long-time resident of South Hadley and worked at the Food Mart as a Produce manager. He loved all sports,...

Jan 14, 2025

South Hadley-Edith F. (Kennedy) McClure, 72, died Tuesday at the Holyoke Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Thomas and Marian (Purcell) Kennedy and lived most of her life in South Hadley. Edee worked as a waitress at many area restaurants including The Riverboat, Admiral DW's and the Golden Lemon. She loved the beach, especially...

Jan 14, 2025

Carolyn Skiba of Chicopee, MA passed away on January 14, 2025, at her home in Punta Gorda, FL.

Carolyn was born on January 15, 1946, to Henry and Rose Hoskins in Tyler, TX.

Carolyn was the only one in her family to attend college and she graduated from Texas Woman's University. It was in Mineral...

Jan 8, 2025

Jennie Irene Cwieka (Milewski), 96, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025. She was the matriarch, mother, grandmother and great grandmother of her family.

Born in South Deerfield, the daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Turback) Milewski. She had one sibling Irving who predeceased her in 2017. Jennie was the loving wife for 50 years to...

Jan 2, 2025

Deborah Ann (Wood) Walker, of Granby, MA, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at the Fisher Home in Amherst, MA.

Born in North Adams, MA, on January 16, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Doris (Dolle) Wood of Clarksburg, MA. Deborah attended Drury High School and graduated in 1975 from Massachusetts College...

Dec 31, 2024

Virginia (Barrows) Wright, 98, passed from this life to the next on Tuesday December 31st. She was born in West Springfield, Mass. She raised her family in Chicopee, and then lived in Orlando, FL, Ossipee, NH, and in South Hadley MA. Virginia trusted God throughout her life and attended College Church in Northampton. Her favorite pastimes were being with...

Dec 27, 2024

Louis J. Capone, 70, died Friday December 27th at Holyoke Medical Center. Louis was a jack of many trades. He was an entrepreneur at the young age of 18. He owns Capone's pool water and was proud to build it up to the successful business it is today. Louis had a need for speed. He enjoyed antique cars. He...

Dec 24, 2024

It is with heavy hearts to announce the passing of our beloved mother Elizabeth "Bette" (Reddig) Flannery on December 24, 2024. Born on June 27, 1931, in Brighton Massachusetts, to John and Katherine (McMasters) Reddig. Bette grew up in Cambridge and graduated from St. John's High School in 1949. She attended airline school and worked at John Hancock Insurance...

Dec 20, 2024

Betty Jane Pennell, 90, died peacefully on December 20, 2024, at home in South Hadley, MA, surrounded by her family. She was born in Union, NH, to Frank and Bessie Drew. Betty was predeceased by her husband, Edwin, and all five of her siblings.

A devoted mother and Nanny, Betty's fierce love and independent spirit touched everyone...

Dec 17, 2024

Beverly A. Downie (Bunny), 88, of South Hadley, MA, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on December 17, 2024. Born on September 13, 1936, in Holyoke, MA, she was one of four daughters to the late William A. and Jeanette (Drew) Green. Beverly graduated from South Hadley High School, where she was a majorette with the South Hadley...

Dec 10, 2024

Belchertown – William J. Swaim, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Bill was born in Boise, ID, son of the late William Swaim and Joleen (Langa) Simpson. He worked professionally as a Field Service Representative at Boeing before retiring in 2015 and loved anything to do with technology and computers....

Dec 9, 2024

SOUTH HADLEY – Arleen A. Lussier, 72, passed away peacefully on Monday December 9, 2024 at the Fisher Home in Amherst after a stoic battle with cancer.  She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Mary (Donoghue) and Leo Lussier.

Arleen worked as an executive assistant at Sealed Air Corp. for many years and recently as...