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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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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