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Joan B. Dietz

Joan B. Dietz

Jan 7, 2018

Springfield - Joan B. Dietz, 90, of Springfield, MA died on January 7, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio to Frank and Mary M. Batteiger and was raised in Youngstown and Cleveland, OH by her mother after her father’s death. She was a 1949 graduate of Flora Stone Mather College (now Case Western Reserve University)...

Clayton R. Jessen

Clayton R. Jessen

Jan 7, 2018

Agawam - Clayton R. Jessen, 64, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Rickey Colemon

Rickey Colemon

Jan 3, 2018

Springfield - Rickey Colemon, 59, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 He was a lifelong Springfield resident, born on May 27, 1958, the son of the late Robert Colemon and Nina (Gresham) Colemon of Springfield. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Karen (Washington) Colemon, stepson, Thomas Nunn Jr. and his...

Richard Zaldivar, Jr.

Richard Zaldivar, Jr.

Jan 2, 2018

West Springfield – Richard E. Zaldivar, Jr. 46, died suddenly on January 2, 2018. He was a manager at  Frigo’s in Springfield.  He enjoyed fishing and will be remembered as a gentle soul with a beautiful smile. He was predeceased by his father Richard E. Zaldivar Sr. and leaves family members Yvonne Cormier, Maria Arrogante, Nicholas Zaldivar, Mariah, and Joey....

Philip E. Durant

Philip E. Durant

Jan 1, 2018

Springfield – Philip E. Durant, 55, a lifelong Springfield resident, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. He was born in Springfield on August 10, 1962, a son of the late Arlene (Levensailor) Breahart and Harry Durant and his wife Betty of Feeding Hills. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed playing golf ...

Lyle J. Freeman

Lyle J. Freeman

Jan 1, 2018

Springfield - Lyle J. Freeman, 76, passed away at home on Monday, January 1, 2018. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 has been entrusted with the arrangements.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Jason L. King

Jason L. King

Dec 28, 2017

Northampton- Jason Lee King, 41 passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. He was born in Lawrence, MA on April 1, 1976, a son of Sharon (Cyr) and Donald King. He was a 26 year area resident. Though he is gone too soon, he will be remembered for having a lot of friends and a really...

Julio Morales Torres

Julio Morales Torres

Dec 28, 2017

Springfield - Julio Morales Torres, 87, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 is assisting the family.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Michael S. Hreschuk

Michael S. Hreschuk

Dec 25, 2017

West Springfield – Michael S. Hreschuk, 75, passed away on December 25, 2017. He was born in Springfield on June 28, 1942, the son of the late Michael and Jane (Smietana) Hreschuk. He attended local schools and served in the U S Army from 1962 – 1965. He moved to West Springfield in 1967 where he raised his family. Michael...

John B. Mccann

John B. Mccann

Dec 19, 2017

East Longmeadow - John B. McCann,71, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Debbra C. Hershy

Debbra C. Hershy

Dec 19, 2017

Debbra Hocking Hershy, 63, of Chicopee, passed unexpectedly on December 19, 2017. She was born in Duluth, MN on December 9, 1954. Debbie was a 1972 graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School. She recently returned to MA after living in CA for over 30 years. During her time in CA, she was proud to be the owner of Unique Boutique...

Robert H. Lilja

Robert H. Lilja

Dec 19, 2017

Springfield – Robert H. Lilja, 65, a lifelong Springfield resident, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on August 10, 1952, the son of the late Herman and Evelyn (Barnes) Lilja. He attended local schools and was previously employed at State Line Potato Chips, Braman Pest Control and Rest in Peace...

Evelio B. Sanchez

Evelio B. Sanchez

Dec 19, 2017

Springfield - Evelio B. Sanchez, 80, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Jamie D. Roco

Jamie D. Roco

Dec 17, 2017

Cummington – Jamie D. Roco, 52, passed away at home suddenly on Sunday, December 17, 2017. He was born in Northampton on November 9, 1965, a son of the late Nicholas and Clemence (St. Pierre) Roco. He was employed at Chartpak in Florence, MA. Jamie will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather and brother with a strong sense of...

Lisa Bourgeois

Lisa Bourgeois

Dec 15, 2017

Springfield - Lisa Bourgeois, 56, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  Please visit www.nefcc.net

Cynthia M. Habrat

Cynthia M. Habrat

Dec 11, 2017

Chicopee - Cynthia M. (Leveille) Habrat, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Violet M. Bilak

Violet M. Bilak

Dec 11, 2017

Springfield - Violet M. (Vosburgh) Bilak, 99, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  Visit www.nefcc.net

Rachel B. Paquette

Rachel B. Paquette

Dec 6, 2017

Wilbraham – Rachel B. Paquette, 95, passed away on December 6, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital. Born in Ware, MA on June 23, 1922 to Wesley and Beatrice (Morin) Butler, she retired from Mass Mutual. Being a “kid at heart”, her life was devoted to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed bird watching and visiting Maine. Predeceased by...

Jason E. Lemke

Jason E. Lemke

Dec 3, 2017

Chicopee - Jason E. Lemke, 40, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA is assisting the family.  please visit www.nefcc.net

Margaret D. Webb

Margaret D. Webb

Dec 1, 2017

Monson – Margaret Doris (Arsenault) Webb, 93, beloved wife of Stewart “Franny” Webb, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Formerly of Holbrook, MA she was a thirteen-year Monson resident. She was born in Boston on October 28, 1924, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary Arsenault. She was previously employed as a...

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