Obituaries

Oct 24, 2024

Lorraine A. (Dupuis) Kiontke, 91, died peacefully Thursday October 24th surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late George and Antoinette Dupuis and grew up in the flats of Holyoke where she attended Immaculate Conception Church. She loved the beach and worked as a school crossing guard and at National Blank Book. Lorraine...

Oct 21, 2024

William D. Beyer Sr., 90, died Monday October 21 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Robert and Jeannette Beyer and has lived in South Hadley for many years. He was a retired box pressman and was an Air Force veteran. He was predeceased by his wife Judith in 2017. He leaves his...

Oct 20, 2024

Katherine Nancy Rittner of Northampton, MA passed away on Sunday October 20, 2024 at the age of 41, after losing a long battle with depression. She was born June 16, 1983 in St Louis, MO.

As early as 8th grade, she announced her intention to follow in her mother's footsteps and be a physician. Applying her high...

Sep 30, 2024

Richard L. Blood Jr., 84, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 after a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Richard was born in Holyoke, son of the late Bernadette (Chretien) and Richard L. Blood Sr. Rick worked professionally in research and sales at James River Graphics for many years before...

Sep 28, 2024

Gary Lefebvre,66, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, unexpectedly passed into eternal life on Saturday September 28th, at Baystate medical center. He was the son of the late John and Irene Lefebvre. He leaves his beloved wife, Nancy as well as his children, Gary and Nicole, his step-children Ryan and Haley; his grandchildren Savannah, Nathan, and Annabelle; his great grandchildren...

Sep 23, 2024

John Quenneville, 69, of Suffield, CT passed away on September 23, 2024 after a long illness. John grew up in Suffield and graduated with the Suffield High School class of 1972. He also enrolled for a year at University of Hartford. John was an avid antique collector and dealer. He found many treasures at the Brimfield Antique Show and...

Sep 22, 2024

Michelle (Shelley) F. Bail (Hunter), age 69, of South Hadley passed away Sunday September 22, 2024. She was born in Holyoke, MA, daughter of the late George and Marcelle (Rivest) Hunter. Shelley graduated from HCC with a degree as a Registered Nurse. She spent most of her time after college being a stay-at-home mother to her four children. As...

Sep 22, 2024

Beverly Ann Stalmann (87) passed peacefully in her home on her son Chuck's 20th anniversary with her daughters by her side.

Beverly was born on August 14, 1937 to Sarah and Floyd LaMondia.  She attended Springfield schools with her brothers Buster, Junior and Jack (all predeceased) and her sister Janice (FL) before moving to South Hadley to...

Sep 16, 2024

Belchertown - Donna Germain, 64, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Donna was born in Holyoke, daughter of Frank Germain Sr. and the late Alice M. (Roule) Germain.  She grew up in South Hadley and lived her entire life in the Western Mass area. Donna was a Personal Care Assistant by profession and enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2024

Patricia Ann (Smith) Jasmin beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, gained her angel wings on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the age of 87.

Pat was born December 11, 1936 in Springfield, MA to Edward and Adele (Gniady) Smith.  She and her sisters Virginia Vandomo and Maryann Potter grew up on Bowles Park in Springfield in the...

Sep 10, 2024

John M. Lilly, age 76 of Daytona Beach, Florida formerly of West Springfield Massachusetts died on September 10, 2024. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 4, 1948 and preceded in death by his parents, John R. Lilly and Helen V. Hillgrove Lilly. He was educated in Springfield Public Schools, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts, and University of...

Sep 10, 2024

South Hadley-Katherine E. (Sherman) Schark, 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday September 10th at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL daughter of the late Walter and Rosemary Sherman. She was a retired RN from Yale New Haven Hospital. Kathy has lived in South Hadley since 2019. She was a dedicated volunteer and political advocate who also rescued...

Aug 26, 2024

SOUTH HADLEY - Judith Ann (Marcure) Gelinas, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 26, 2024. Born in Springfield, Judith "Judy" was the daughter of the late Leo and Doris (Kerr) Marcure and the daughter-in-law of the late Albert and Alvena Gelinas. She was a graduate of Cathedral High School. Judy raised...

Aug 21, 2024

Patricia A. (Kopi) Baxter, 85, died Wednesday August 21st at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born, grew up and was educated in Holyoke, graduating from Holyoke High School in 1956, Holyoke Community College in 1958 and the Holyoke Hospital School of Medical Technology in 1959. Patricia worked as a medical technologist for the Holyoke Hospital Arthritis...

Aug 14, 2024

Colm David O'Donovan, 58, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Dublin, Ireland, son of the late Elizabeth (Keavey) and William O'Donovan, Colm moved to Springfield in 1989. He worked professionally as a welder and was known by friends and family as a kind-hearted softie. He enjoyed fishing, his dogs and soccer, most...

Aug 12, 2024

Keith "Kaye" Rogala, 36, passed away on August 12, 2024. Keith was born in Northampton and has lived in South Hadley all his life. He worked as a prep cook at Storrowton. He was a big gamer who loved  hiking and biking. He was an artist who enjoyed aimee. He was a lover of kitties and some dogs. He...

Aug 10, 2024

SOUTH HADLEY – John A. Mielnikowski, 32, passed away on Saturday August 10, 2024. John was born in Springfield, son of Katherine (Dillon/Mielnikowski) Wegrzyn and the late John A. Mielnikowski. He graduated high school in 2010 from Pioneer Valley Performing Arts and 2013 at Greenfield Community College. He worked as a Personal Care Attendant for his grandmother, Theresa Dillon....

Jul 31, 2024

George F. Smith

A Life Devoted to Education, Family and Community

George F. Smith, aged 93, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Born on August 3, 1930, in Pawtucket, RI, to George and Gertrude (Fox) Smith, George led a life marked by dedication to education, family, and community.

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Jul 28, 2024

South Hadley – Eugene "Skip" Pula Jr., 72, died Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. A longtime South Hadley resident, Skip was born in Northampton, son of the late Eugene F. Pula Sr. and Irene (Malczynski) Pula. He was a 1970 graduate of SHHS and attended HCC.

After more than 30 years with Verizon, he...

Jul 26, 2024

Chicopee – Louis R. Monfette, 69, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 after a battle with cancer. Louis was born in Holyoke, son of the late Gloria (LaMountain) and Richard Monfette. He grew up in Holyoke and spent time living in Springfield and West Springfield before settling into Chicopee. Louis worked professionally as a QC Inspector in the...