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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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