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Eugene Couser

Eugene Couser

Jul 19, 2023

Springfield - Eugene Couser, Jr., 68, was a lifelong resident of Springfield, MA. He passed away from cancer on July 19, 2023. Eugene was born in Baltimore, MD on April 15, 1955 to the late Almarine (Arrington) McCoy and Eugene Couser, Sr. He moved to Springfield at an early age and graduated from Commerce High School before attending Westfield State...

Shane Michael Wetnicka

Shane Michael Wetnicka

Jul 18, 2023

West Springfield - Shane Michael Wetnicka, 47, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2023. He was born in Ware, MA on July 9, 1976, the son of Karen A. Frazier Davis of West Brookfield, MA and the late Michael J. Wetnicka. He was previously employed as a pool installer for Ideal Pools of Southbridge, MA and was a New England...

Gene A. Disorda

Gene A. Disorda

Jul 12, 2023

Gene A. Disorda, 85, passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born in Whiting, Vermont on July 27, 1937. He was the husband of the late Carol E. (Johnson) Disorda who predeceased him in 2009. He was previously employed as a maintenance man for Samuel J. Plotkin & Sons. One of his life’s greatest pleasures was watching TV and...

Anthony M. Dewdney Ii

Anthony M. Dewdney Ii

Jul 11, 2023

Anthony M. Dewdney, II, 42, passed away on July 11, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MA on April 7, 1981, a son of Anthony Dewdney, Sr. and Annette (Norflet) Dewdney-Ibekwe. He enjoyed motorcycles, fishing, working on cars, cooking and landscaping. At one time he had his own tree cutting business( Jamrock tree cutting and landscaping. He also did restoration...

Sharon Lee Duncanson

Sharon Lee Duncanson

Jul 10, 2023

Sharon Lee (Clark) Duncanson, 54, of Monson, MA passed away suddenly with friends by her side on July 10, 2023. Sharon had a laugh that was contagious to anyone around her. She loved spending time with her niece's, nephew's and grandchildren. Sharon loved frogs and anything the color green. She liked to be in the kitchen and play cards and...

Philip M. Bednarz

Philip M. Bednarz

Jul 8, 2023

Philip M. Bednarz, 73, passed away on July 8, 2023. Committal services are on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 2PM at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 1390 Main Street, Agawam, MA. Visit www.nefcc.net

Virgilio "Jasper" Sanchez

Virgilio "Jasper" Sanchez

Jul 2, 2023

Virgilio "Jasper" Sanchez, 78, passed away on July 2, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Dorothy G. Flebotte

Dorothy G. Flebotte

Jun 29, 2023

Springfield - Dorothy G. (Meyer) Flebotte, 70, passed away on June 29, 2023. She was born in Rockville, CT on November 27, 1952, the daughter of the late Raymond Meyer and Dorothy (Schweitzer) Dimastrantonio. She was retired as a program specialist from the Springfield Housing Authority. Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Melissa Meyer (Rich) of Springfield, MA, Rebecca Gent...

Joseph Morrison

Joseph Morrison

Jun 29, 2023

Joseph Morrison, 88, passed away on June 29, 2023. He was born in Aberdeen, Scotland on March 7, 1935, a son of the late Joseph P. and Jeannie (McLaren) Morrison. He received a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Western New England College and was formerly a planning engineer for Northeast Utilities. He is survived by his beloved wife...

Geriberto E. Lopez, Jr.

Geriberto E. Lopez, Jr.

Jun 28, 2023

Geriberto E. Lopez, Jr., 28, passed away on June 28, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Alice R. Phillips

Alice R. Phillips

Jun 28, 2023

East Longmeadow - Alice peacefully headed to her ocean front resort in the sky, to the music of her favorite man ole blue eyes. At the young age of 98, nobody ever questioned how old she was, because she was proud of it and told every person she met! The hot ticket that she was, also made sure everyone knew...

Judith A. Hawley

Judith A. Hawley

Jun 28, 2023

Judith A. (Vanwagner) Hawley, 80, passed away on June 28, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Katherine E. O'Brien

Katherine E. O'Brien

Jun 25, 2023

Katherine E. (Stevens) O'Brien, 85, passed away on June 25, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Edward J. Pelletier

Edward J. Pelletier

Jun 24, 2023

Edward J. Pelletier, 61, passed away on June 24, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, MA on May 25, 1962, a son of Ellen (Balch) Pelletier and the late Joseph Pelletier. He is survived by his daughter, Brittany Pelletier of Ludlow, MA and his sisters; Annmarie Converse of Palmer, MA and Jo-Ellen Pelletier of Ludlow, MA....

Josue A. Medina

Josue A. Medina

Jun 22, 2023

Josue A. Medina, 25, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2023, in Somers, Connecticut. A wake will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01109 On Friday, June 30, 2023, gather at the Funeral Center at 1:15pm to process to Oak Grove Cemetery for...

Conrad Allen Barnes

Conrad Allen Barnes

Jun 20, 2023

Conrad Allen Barnes of Agawam, Ma left this world unexpectedly on June 20, 2023 after complications from epilepsy. Born September 3, 1982 in Hanover New Hampshire. He spent his early years in Lebanon New Hampshire and then relocated to Agawam Mass to build a life with his beloved soul mate and partner Gabriella Leon. Conrad was employed as a machinist...

Mary E. Collins

Mary E. Collins

Jun 13, 2023

South Hadley – Mary E. Collins, 16, a life-long resident of South Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2023, in Palmer, MA. Mary was born in Springfield on October 23, 2006, a daughter of Neil Collins and Kimberly Tracy. She had completed her sophomore year at Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School where she was studying Auto body....

Tyrone R. Auston

Tyrone R. Auston

Jun 10, 2023

Springfield - Tyrone "Roni" R. Auston passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Tyrone was born on December 6, 1975. Tyrone attended Springfield Public Schools and graduated from The High School of Commerce. Tyrone went on to complete some college courses at Texas Southern University. Tyrone was a great singer and musician. Tyrone leaves behind his two sons, Eli'Jah Mann...

Mark H. Jones Ii

Mark H. Jones Ii

Jun 9, 2023

Mark H. Jones, II, 39, passed away unexpectedly on June 9, 2023, in Hatfield, Massachusetts. A wake will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2023, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the...

John D. Desmarais

John D. Desmarais

Jun 5, 2023

Worcester - John D. Desmarais, 58, passed away on June 5, 2023. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.nefcc.net for expressions of sympathy.

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