Elaine C. Ohs
Sep 26, 2017
Springfield – Elaine C. (Thomas) Ohs, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Trafford, PA on July 12, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Divens) Thomas. Elaine enjoyed crafting, knitting, and community service. She retired from LeCroy as Human Resources Director and a bridal...
Linda Josephine Connolly Fitzgerald
Sep 26, 2017
Springfield - Who was ‘Jo’ Fitzgerald? Mother, grandmother, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, dear friend, daughter, educator, student; there were so many facets to Jo’s long life. She loved life and the adventures it brought, whether it be going to the beach with friends in her younger years, taking road trips to visit sites of interest with her family, or the...
Arthur W. Pennington
Sep 25, 2017
Springfield - Arthur William Pennington of Springfield, MA, Air Force veteran of the Korean War, devoted father and husband, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, surrounded by his loving and faithful family. He was the beloved son of Louise and William Pennington. He was the beloved grandson of “Granny” Louisa and “Granpy” Samuel Smart. He leaves his beloved wife of...
Barbara E. Buffum
Sep 21, 2017
Longmeadow – Barbara E. (Hutcheons) Buffum passed away peacefully at Wingate of Hampden on September 21, 2017. Barbara was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Newton) Hutcheons. She attended local schools and was a 1953 Commerce Graduate. Barbara and her husband Richard met at a Saturday night dance at Wesley Methodist Church on November 18,...
David A. Karbone, Jr.
Sep 18, 2017
David Karbone, born April 3, 1982 to Deborah and David Karbon Sr., birth name David Karbon, Jr. David was Native American and a bright child who excelled in all courses throughout school and college earning an Associate in Science in Business Administration and a Associate in Liberal Arts and General Studies from STCC. Throughout childhood into adulthood he played the...
Dennis F. English
Sep 16, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Dennis F. English, 77, passed away on September 16, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Easthampton, MA on April 12, 1940 to Paul and Mary (Duso) English, he was a veteran of the US Army. He was a case manager for the Alcoholism Services of Greater Springfield and worked at Northampton State Hospital. He loved rare coin...
Beverly A. Hewitt
Sep 14, 2017
Springfield - Beverly A. Hewitt, 83, passed away at a local nursing home on September 14, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Hazel E. Hutchins
Sep 14, 2017
Florence -Hazel Evelyn Boyle Muller Hutchins passed on September 14, 2017 at home in the loving presence of her family. Hazel E. Hutchins, nee Boyle was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on May 25, 1923 to Horace and Harriet Boyle. She was the eldest child of millworkers. Her mother joined the little Seventh-Day Adventist church in Burrillville, when Hazel was...
Joan F. Ratkiewicz
Sep 12, 2017
East Longmeadow – Joan F. (Magnani) Ratkiewicz, 73, passed away on September 12, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was a seventeen-year Port St. Lucie, FL resident, currently residing in East Longmeadow. She was born in Holyoke on December 21, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Doris (Peloquin) Magnani. She attended local schools and was previously employed...
Dominick Paul Figueroa
Sep 11, 2017
Springfield - Dominick Paul Figueroa earned his angel wings on September 11, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA is assisting the family. Visit www.nefcc.net ?
Yvon J. Lusignan
Sep 10, 2017
South Hadley – Yvon J. Lusignan, 82, passed away on September 10, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canada on June 15, 1935 to Wilfred and Blanche (Vachon) Lusignan, he had retired as a machinist from Mestek Inc. He and his wife Rosalie (Sheehan) Lusignan loved the Cape and spent many days biking on Martha’s Vineyard. He will be...
Arthur D. Malone
Sep 8, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Arthur D. Malone, 64, passed away unexpectedly at Baystate Medical Center on September 8, 2017. Born in Springfield on April 13, 1953 to Eugene and Dorothy (Walker) Malone, he was a custodian at Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School and a worker for the city of Springfield. He was also a local basketball referee for many years...
Mark A. . Woodruff
Sep 7, 2017
Hampden – Mark A. Woodruff, 59, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on September 7, 2017. He was born in Bloomsburg, PA on March 7, 1958 and was a resident of Massachusetts for over 30 years. He leaves his parents, Robert and Margaret (Davis) Woodruff Jr. and brother Robert L. Woodruff III (Eleanor Hunt), all of OH. He also leaves...
Jennifer L. Velasquez
Sep 6, 2017
Holyoke - Jennifer L. Velasquez, 47, passed away unexpectedly on September 6, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA is entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Frances C. Parker
Sep 5, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Frances C. Parker, 83, passed away on September 5, 2017. Born in Boston on February 13, 1934, she was a lifelong nanny. A communicant of Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church, she was also a teacher’s assistant. Predeceased by her husband, Harold, she leaves her children: David and Robert Parker of Springfield, William Parker of Agawam, Debra Roberts...
Brian T. Moriarty
Sep 4, 2017
Chester - Brian T. Moriarty, 29, passed away unexpectedly at Noble Hospital on September 4, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net ?
Linda J. Long
Sep 3, 2017
Linda J. Long passed away on September 3, 2017 at home. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC , 25 Mill Street Springfield, MA is assisting the family. www.nefcc.net
Edwin R. Proctor
Sep 3, 2017
Agawam – Edwin R. Proctor, 84, passed away after a brief illness on September 3, 2017. He was the husband of Marguerite (Alcorn) Proctor. He is survived by nine children, one sister, seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. A memorial service will be held on Saturday September 9, 2017 at 4pm at Kingdom Hall, 326 North Westfield Street, Feeding Hills,...
Baby Collins Tancredi
Sep 1, 2017
Springfield - Baby Collins Tancredi earned angel wings on September 1, 2017 New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC was entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Donald E. Collins
Aug 31, 2017
East Longmeadow – Donald E. Collins, 60, passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2017. He was born in Ludlow on June 18, 1957, the son of the late Donald F. and Margaret (Whitehill) Collins. He attended local schools and was a graduate of STCC, and a Security Supervisor for RMI Security. He is survived by his wife, Irene...
