Jose A. Perez
May 9, 2015
WILBRAHAM – Jose A. Perez, 74, passed away May 9, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico on May 19, 1940 to the late Socorro Perez and Adela Cartagena, he was employed at Wilbraham Commons in maintenance. He leaves his wife Jenny (Casiano) Perez, children Joe, Elmy, and Kelwin Perez, Juan Casiano, and Lillian Garcia (Hector), siblings...
William R. Young
May 1, 2015
EAST LONGMEADOW - William R. “Bill” Young, 92, of East Longmeadow passed away on May 1, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his beloved wife Beth and two sons, Robert and his wife Karla and David and his wife Mary all of Feeding Hills, and 5 much loved grandchildren. He graduated in 1940 from the...
Mary Alice Roberts
Apr 28, 2015
AGAWAM - Mary Alice Roberts, 94, passed away April 28, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Greenfield, MA on September 20, 1920, she was a homemaker, liked to crotchet, loved baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox, and football. She was predeceased by her husband Earl Roberts. Services to honor Mary Alice’s life will be held at 9 AM on...
William F. Mcmahon
Apr 26, 2015
LONGMEADOW - William Francis McMahon, age 83, of Longmeadow, MA was called home peacefully on April 26, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his family. Born December 30, 1931, in Arlington, MA, he leaves his wife of 55 years Shirley (Asselta) McMahon, his two daughters, Donna Brown and Brian Nemeth of Agawam; Cindy and Michael Sears of Chicopee, and...
Pamela A. Isabelle
Apr 25, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Pamela A. Isabelle, 62, passed away April 25, 2015 in Springfield after a courageous battle with cancer. Pam was an LPN who worked in staff education and infection control and held supervisory positions in many local nursing homes. She volunteered at the Cancer House of Hope and the Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Shelter. Pam loved dogs, especially beagles,...
Marion Tobin
Apr 24, 2015
MONSON--Marion Tobin, 78, passed away on April 24, 2015 at Redstone Rehabilitation Center in East Longmeadow, MA. Family members are asked to contact New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA.
Ivan John Romashko
Apr 16, 2015
SPRINGFIELD - Ivan John Romashko, 86, of Springfield passed away April 16th at Loomis House, Holyoke. Born in Chicopee to Steve and Irene Miskiewicz Romashko, he was a graduate of Chicopee High, Western Mass. School of Pharmacy and Westfield State Teachers College. He worked as a pharmacist and retired from teaching at Westfield High in 1992. Following his retirement he...
Kimberly A. Barnett
Mar 28, 2015
WINDSOR, VT – Kimberly Barnett, 30, passed March 28, 2015 leaving Dwayne and Angelo Gardner, Kim Barnett, Kym Sturdivant, Kym Barnett, Jr., Shantih and Victoria Barnett. Services are April 16, 2015 at 11 AM at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. Visitation 10-11 AM. www.nefcc.net We invite you to send a message of condolence...
Brenda M. Campbell
Mar 24, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD - Brenda Campbell passed away on March 24, 2015. She leaves behind Ronald LaFleche; daughters Shannon Campbell, Kerry Zaleski and husband Jeffrey; grandchildren Kameron, Aiden, Kaulin, Morgan and Jayce, and brothers Michael, Stephen and David. Services are 10 am on April 6, 2015 at New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA. www.nefcc.netWe invite...
Sandra C. Sojka
Mar 23, 2015
WILLIAMSBURG—Sandra C. Sojka, 74, died peacefully on March 23, 2015 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Joseph and Clemence (Desrosiers) Traceski, she was a graduate of Turners Falls High School. Retiring from Bob’s Furniture as a salesperson, she used her skills in interior design to help her customers make decisions. Sandra...
Ronson A. Sherman
Mar 20, 2015
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Ronson A. Sherman, 74, passed away March, 20, 2015 at Vibra Hospital of Western Massachusetts. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, he belonged to the Marine Corps League and served in the firing party at the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. Mr. Sherman was an avid pool player and card player and was involved in the...
Orlando L. Olavarria
Mar 13, 2015
AGUADILLA, PUERTO RICO - Orlando L. Olavarria, 71, passed away on March 13, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 29, 1943 to Israel and Emerita Olavarria, he was a baker for over 40 years at Modern Bakery and B & D Bakery on Main Street in the South End of Springfield, MA. He...
Maria Jimenez
Mar 11, 2015
SPRINGFIELD—Maria Jimenez, 88, passed away on March 11, 2015 at Wingate at Springfield. Born in Puerto Rico on July 24, 1926 to Antonio Mendez and Francisca Jimenez, she was an excellent seamstress. She will be remembered as an angel, a kind, loving, caring woman who loved to dance, was an excellent cook, teaching her daughters-in-law “secret” recipes and as a...
Rodolfo Altobelli
Mar 8, 2015
AGAWAM – Rodolfo “Rudy” Altobelli passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 8th, 2015 at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home. He was born April 27, 1930 in Framingham, MA. He was the oldest of four children of the late Carmen and Gioconda (Bartara) Altobelli. Rudy graduated from West Springfield High School where he played hockey, baseball and football and was...
Juan P. Rosa
Mar 7, 2015
SPRINGFIELD — Juan P. Rosa, 48, passed away on March 7, 2015. A lifelong resident, he loved cooking and adored his grandchildren. He leaves his mother Estervina Vergara, children Ricardo, Daniel, Kassandra, Merry and Gini; brothers Raul, Jose and David; sisters Maria and Zelynes and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on March 14, 2015 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. at...
Donald M. Simpson
Mar 3, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Donald M. Simpson, 70, died March 3, 2015 at home. A retired truck driver, his hobbies included fishing, NASCAR and wrestling. Predeceased by his sisters Emma and Mildred, he leaves his wife Diane (Alonso) Simpson; children Glen, Donald, Michael, Brian, Christopher, Mathew-Ryan, Richard and Andrea; siblings Charles and Jetty and grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be...
Thomas D. Shea
Feb 25, 2015
SPRINGFIELD/WINTER HAVEN, FL - Tom was a many year resident of Springfield MA and wintered in Winter Haven, Florida for the past 22 years. Occupation: Tom was an insurance agent with Allstate for 28 years. He owned and operated his own insurance agency for nine years. Churches and Clubs: Tom was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Springfield,...
Robert L. Streeter
Feb 12, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Robert L. Streeter, 61, died on February 12, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on August 23, 1953 to Lester and Joyce (Porter) Streeter, he worked as a machinist at American Saw and was a Springfield resident for 60 years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Predeceased by his father, he leaves his mother...
Arthur C. Wilkins
Feb 10, 2015
AMHERST - Arthur Carroll Wilkins, 65, of 33 Kellogg Ave., died on Monday afternoon, Feb. 9, 2015 at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. Born in Richmond, Virginia, on July 10, 1949, he was the son of Samuel and Shirley (DeShields) Wilkins. He moved to Washington, D.C., at a young age. He graduated from McKinley Technical High School in 1967.He was an...
Gaetana P. Condino
Feb 7, 2015
SPRINGFIELD – Gaetana P. Condino, 96, passed away on February 7, 2015. Born on September 21, 1918 to the late Vincent and Santa (DiColamaria) Marcotrigiano, she was a lifelong resident and devoted member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Predeceased by her husband Antonio Condino; siblings Dominic, Michael, Tommy, John, Henry, Tessie, Mary, Mafalda and Margaret and grandson Anthony,...
