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Terri Lynn Wheatley

Terri Lynn Wheatley

Oct 3, 2023

In the loving memory of Terri Lynn Wheatley, who passed away peacefully on October 3rd, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Terri was born in Holyoke, MA, on September 19, 1967. A vibrant spirit, she brought joy, laughter, and warmth to every room she entered. Terri's love for the outdoors was palpable, with the wind on a...

Barry B. Brooks Sr.

Barry B. Brooks Sr.

Oct 2, 2023

East Longmeadow - Husband, Father, Grandfather, Father-in-Law, Great-Grandfather passed away quietly on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Reserve at East Longmeadow. He was 81. Born January 14, 1942, in Washington, DC to George H. Brooks and Bernita V. (Rhodes) Brooks, he was their only child. Barry was an activist, guidance counselor, educator, coach, and mentor for most of his...

Madeleine D. Hornbeck

Madeleine D. Hornbeck

Oct 2, 2023

Madeleine D. (Elliot) Hornbeck, 79, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away on October 2, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Remel Mccall

Remel Mccall

Oct 2, 2023

Remel McCall, 65, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on October 2, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Samantha A. Snopek

Samantha A. Snopek

Oct 1, 2023

Samantha A. Snopek, 39, of East Lonmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away on October 1, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Jeanne M. Coughlin

Jeanne M. Coughlin

Sep 28, 2023

On September 28th, 2023, Jeanne Marie (Wright) Coughlin, age, 71, died at her home in Ware, Massachusetts. Jeanne was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts and was the eldest of three daughters born to Carl and Beverly (LeBlanc) Wright. Jeanne attended Classical High School in Springfield, MA and graduated from Springfield Technical Community College; first as an LPN and later...

Mark Anthony Glenn

Mark Anthony Glenn

Sep 26, 2023

Mark Anthony Glenn, 63, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on September 26, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dennis S. Jackson

Dennis S. Jackson

Sep 18, 2023

Beloved Husband. Father. Grandfather. Coach. Dennis S. Jackson life came to an end on Monday, September 18, 2023. Dennis Sidney Jackson was born January 2, 1948, in Newark, NJ to parents Milton and Euladean Jackson. He was one of seven children. Dennis attended 18 Avenue Elementary School, West Kinney Junior High School and West Side High School, where he was...

Phyllis A. Naglieri

Phyllis A. Naglieri

Sep 16, 2023

Springfield – Phyllis Ann (Szczebak) Naglieri, 83, passed away on September 16, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ludlow, MA on January 20, 1940, daughter of the late Peter and Anna (Saletnik) Szczebak, she was a former employee of the Bassette Printing Company. She loved spending time with her granddaughters and great grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the Red Sox...

Carl L. Diluzio

Carl L. Diluzio

Sep 15, 2023

Ludlow- Carl L. DiLuzio, 79, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, passed away on September 15, 2023. Born in Springfield on December 10, 1943, a son of the late Umberto and DeLina (LeDoux) DiLuzio. Carl was a machine operator. Predeceased by his son Anthony DiLuzio. He leaves four daughters, Tina Pepper of Indian Orchard, MA, Lisa DiLuzio of Ludlow, MA, Karla Demmon of...

Eugene D. Smith, Jr.

Eugene D. Smith, Jr.

Sep 14, 2023

Eugene D. Smith, Jr., 74, a 40-year Agawam, MA resident, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Greenville, SC on April 10, 1949 to the late Eugene D. Smith, Sr. and Patricia (Turner) Smith, he and his family moved to Miami when he was 9. He graduated from Miami Central with a trade as...

John Charles Collins

John Charles Collins

Sep 9, 2023

The family of John Charles Collins, 44, of Springfield, Massachusetts, announces with great sadness his unexpected passing on September 9, 2023, at his home, the place he loved most in the world. John was a beloved son, brother, uncle and friend. Known as “Jackie” to his family, John loved dogs-first Roxanne, then Keyla, and now Cici. John attended Wilbraham and...

Diane A. Caron

Diane A. Caron

Sep 3, 2023

Chicopee- Diane A. Caron, 80, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away on September 5, 2023. Born in Holyoke on March 12, 1943, a daughter of the late Raymond Desrochers and Doris (Langevin) Desrochers of Holyoke. Diane worked as a cashier for Citgo. She cherished spending time with her grandkids whom she adored. Diane also had a special love for cats. Also...

Arthur L. Hopper

Arthur L. Hopper

Sep 2, 2023

Arthur L. Hopper, 67, passed away on September 2, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Joel Arce

Joel Arce

Sep 2, 2023

Chicopee - Joel Arce, 40, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on September 2, 2023. Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on May 8, 1983 to Antonia Arce. Joel worked as a machine operator for a metal company. Joel enjoyed listening to music and styling his hair. He also took great pride in keeping his home clean. He leaves his beloved mother...

John H. Amlaw, Jr.

John H. Amlaw, Jr.

Aug 27, 2023

Chicopee bids farewell to a remarkable soul, John H. Amlaw, Jr., (Soltys), who graced our lives with his presence and passed away on August 27, 2023, at the age of 58. Born on May 20, 1965, in Holyoke, MA to his loving parents, John H. Amlaw, Sr. (Soltys) and Carol Amlaw (Brien), John's journey was one of both joy and...

Janiece Stewart

Janiece Stewart

Aug 23, 2023

Born on the 4th of July, Janiece was the oldest daughter of Frank and Gloria Reilly. The oldest of their five children, Janiece was raised and educated in Brooklyn, New York. Upon her graduation from Commerical High School, her outstanding office skills, caused Janiece to be retained by Deputy Commissioner Lucille Rose as her executive assistant. It was through that...

Tina M. Foley

Tina M. Foley

Aug 19, 2023

Holyoke – Tina M. Foley, 59, of Holyoke, Massachusetts, passed away on August 19, 2023. Born in Holyoke on June 11, 1964, the daughter of the late Thomas F. Foley and Marie (Pinatti) Jacobs of Agawam. Before returning to Massachusetts, Tina lived in Alaska for 16 years where she worked as an office manager for a property management company. Also...

Harriet B. Schroeder

Harriet B. Schroeder

Aug 15, 2023

Harriet (Holly) Blanton Schroeder of Longmeadow, recently Easthampton, and earlier Ridgefield, CT died August 15, 2023. She graduated from Smith College in 1953 and having written her senior thesis on the Immigration and Naturalization Act of 1952 was thrilled to take a job resettling refugees and immigrants in the Netherlands. This work was an enduring passion to which she continually...

Edmund B. Bowen

Edmund B. Bowen

Aug 13, 2023

Holyoke – Edmund B. Bowen, 94, passed away at the Holyoke Veterans’ Home surrounded by his beloved family on August 13, 2023. He was born in East Boston, MA on May 9, 1929. Son of the late John Patrick Bowen and Elizabeth Anne Hickey. Edmund received his B.S. in Engineering at Northeastern University and worked at the Raytheon Corporation for...

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