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Donald A. Russell

Donald A. Russell

Mar 5, 2021

Donald A. Russell, 86, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family on March 5, 2021. He was born in Northampton, MA on April 3, 1934, the son of the late James and Agnes (North) Russell. He was a member of South Congregational Church and was a life member of the Chicopee Elks Lodge 1849...

Cindy L. Richard

Cindy L. Richard

Mar 4, 2021

Cindy L. (Wright) Richard, 62, passed away on March 4, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield, MA on November 1, 1958, the daughter of the late James and Eleanor (Patnode) Wright. She leaves her beloved husband David Richard and her son Jason Richard and his wife Kathy of Wilbraham, MA, her brothers: Robert Wright and Richard...

Roselee A. Percy

Roselee A. Percy

Mar 4, 2021

Roselee A. Percy, 75, passed away on March 4, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA surrounded by her loving family. A life-long city resident, she was born on May 15, 1945 to the late Herbert and Grace (Phillips) Kemp, attended Buckingham School and graduated from Classical High School where she was a majorette in the marching band. She...

Gary Walter

Gary Walter

Mar 2, 2021

Gary Walter, 61, passed away on March 2, 2021. He was born in Springfield on May 7, 1959, the son of Craig Belton and Lucy Walter LeValle. He is survived by his sons Brandon Brown, Jovan Santana and daughter Layota Walter along with 10 grandchildren and a predeceased granddaughter. He also leaves his siblings: Berle Walter (Sonia Harris), Bonita Walter...

Roger A. Methe

Roger A. Methe

Mar 2, 2021

Roger A. Methe, 90, passed away on March 2, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Hariet M. Goodroe

Hariet M. Goodroe

Feb 27, 2021

Harriet M. (Rood) Goodroe, 76, passed away on February 27, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Linda M. Small

Linda M. Small

Feb 25, 2021

Linda M. (Tomasauckas) Small, 67, passed away on February 25, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Linda was born on October 25, 1953 in Northampton, MA to the late Roy and Emily (Niesel) Tomasauckas. She was previously employed at Hilltop Child and Adult Services for over twenty years providing excellent care to her clients. Besides devoting herself to...

Ivan I. Kristoffy

Ivan I. Kristoffy

Feb 23, 2021

Ivan Istvan Kristoffy, 88, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully under the care of hospice on February 23, 2021 while living at The Reserve in East Longmeadow, MA.  Ivan was born on July 5, 1932 in Debrecen, Hungary to the proud parents of Ferenc Kristoffy and Izabella Bacso.  Ivan lived and studied in Hungary until November, 1956 when he escaped...

Joseph N. Gralenski, Jr.

Joseph N. Gralenski, Jr.

Feb 21, 2021

Joseph (Nick) Gralenski Jr. 60, of Athol, Massachusetts passed away on February 21,2021 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts. Nick was born to parents Joseph and Esther Gralinski Sr, November 29,1960 in Northampton, Massachusetts. Nick grew up in Amherst on his family farm. In 1983 he married the love of his life Lynda who survives him. He is also survived...

Brian W. Demoracski

Brian W. Demoracski

Feb 16, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our brother Brian Demoracski on February 16, 2021. Born August 29, 1961 to Walter and Alice, Brian lived his entire life in West Springfield. He was predeceased by his parents and brother Michael Denny. He leaves his brother and best friend Mark, sister Deborah Polastry and his nieces and...

Mary M. Schultski

Mary M. Schultski

Feb 16, 2021

Mary M. Schultski, 98, passed away on February 16, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Deborah J. Simons

Deborah J. Simons

Feb 15, 2021

Deborah J. Simons, 60, passed away on February 15, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Nieves Acevedo

Nieves Acevedo

Feb 13, 2021

Nieves Acevedo, 87, passed away on February 13, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Arthur C. Kolbenschlag

Arthur C. Kolbenschlag

Feb 13, 2021

Arthur C. Kolbenschlag, 85, passed away on February 13, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Angel R. Maldonado

Angel R. Maldonado

Feb 12, 2021

Angel R. Maldonado, 84, passed away on February 12, 2021 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

Richard M. Ennis

Richard M. Ennis

Feb 10, 2021

Richard M. Ennis, 67, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Northampton, MA on December 1, 1953 to the late Hubert and Leona (Turgeon) Ennis. Adopted through a Native American marriage into the Mohawk Tribe, he is known as Whispering Wind and married Gentle Wind (Nancy L. Perkins) in 2008. Having a gentle and...

Carl S. Chojnacki

Carl S. Chojnacki

Feb 7, 2021

Carl. S. Chojnacki,70, died on February 7, 2021 in Chicopee, MA. Carl was the son of Carl J. and Helen Chojnacki of Granby. He was a tire salesman for many years. Carl leaves his children Erica and Robert of Chicopee, and James of SC; grandson Nicholas; mother Helen and brothers Russell and Stephen Chojnacki of Granby. A walk-thru visitation will...

Gloria M. Mateski

Gloria M. Mateski

Feb 5, 2021

Gloria Mateski, 95, departed this earth on February 5, 2021. A lifelong Springfield, MA resident, she was born on July 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Earnst and Myrtle (Caney) Muzzy. She loved to sing and dance and had a quick wit. She leaves two sons, John R. Muzzy (Maggie), of West Springfield, MA and Michael Mateski of Springfield,...

Angel L. Concepcion

Angel L. Concepcion

Feb 3, 2021

Angel L. Concepcion, 40, passed away on February 3, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. Visit www.nefcc.net

Leo P. Loranger

Leo P. Loranger

Feb 2, 2021

Leo P. Loranger, 65, passed away on February 2, 2021. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net

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