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Paul R. Pobieglo
Dec 24, 2013
PALMER - Paul Pobielgo passed away on December 24, 2013. He loved listening to music, enjoyed gardening and was very concerned with environmental issues. He was pre-deceased by his parents Frank and Elizabeth (Witkos) Pobieglo and a brother Gary Pobieglo. He leaves his brother Danny Pobieglo and a sister Diane Taggart and her husband Paul all of Palmer, along with...
Frank Hatchett Iii
Dec 23, 2013
SPRINGFIELD - Frank Hatchett III, affectionately known throughout the world as “Papa Frank”, of Chicopee, MA was born on December 7, 1935 in Danville, VA. He was the son of late parents, Frank Hatchett and Mary (Brandon) Hatchett. He transitioned from this life on Monday, December 23, 2013. Frank was raised by his beloved grandparents, James Brandon and Mamie (Kirby)...
Coley Brown Iii
Dec 20, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Coley Brown III, 50, a lifetime resident of Springfield, MA passed into eternal rest on December 20, 2013. A graduate of the High School of Commerce and New England Tractor Trailer Training School, he was the owner of Tammy B. Express Trucking Company. Predeceased by his father, Coley Brown Jr, his brother Mark Anthony Brown and a granddaughter...
E. Lorraine Winiarski
Dec 20, 2013
SUFFIELD – E. Lorraine Winiarski, 90 of Suffield CT passed away on December 20, 2013. A longtime resident of Springfield, she spent many years in West Palm Beach, FL with her cousin Suzette. She was a very popular lady at the Bingo Magic Hall, West Palm Beach where she celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday with three hundred fellow bingo players. She...
Leonard O. Elie
Dec 20, 2013
Leonard O. Elie, 86, of Agawam, passed away on December 20, 2013. A WWII US Navy Veteran, he received the Victory, American Theatre, and Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medals. He enjoyed woodworking and beekeeping. Pre-deceased by his parents Omer and Eda (LaChapelle) Elie, wife Barbara M. (Tanguay) Elie and daughter Jacqueline Kinnear, he leaves his son Leonard Elie and wife Frances...
Robert T. H. Airne
Dec 19, 2013
LONGMEADOW - Robert T. H. Airne, passed away December 19, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his wife Wendy; children Anthony and Michelle and husband Wasin; grandchildren Vivian and Reid; sister Faye, his brothers Noel and James all from Australia. He was predeceased by his brother Des and sister Barbara . The family has entrusted New England Funeral...
Yolanda Ortiz
Dec 17, 2013
SPRINGFIELD – Yolanda Ortiz, 52, of Springfield passed away on December 17, 2013 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA. Born in Puerto Rico on July 3, 1961, she was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and friends. She leaves her father Santo Vazquez of Puerto Rico, mother Esther Diaz of Ohio, husband Edwin Ortiz of Springfield,...
Harold K. Sporbert
Dec 15, 2013
AGAWAM - HaroldK. Sporbert passed into eternal rest on December 15, 2013 at 100 years old. Hewas predeceased by his father Emil L. Sporbert, his mother Adella (Minck)Sporbert, his wife Dianne D. Rivard, daughter and son-in-law Suzanne (Sporbert)and Frank Trinchini and brother Everett Sporbert. He will be missed by grandchildren ChristopherTrinchini of Manchester, CT and Marcus Trinchini of Agawam, MA,...
George C. Roumas
Dec 12, 2013
EAST LONGMEADOW – George C. Roumas (Roumeliotis) passed into eternal rest on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at the Redstone Nursing Home. George was born in Springfield to Christos and Eugenia Roumeliotis, who immigrated to America in the 1920’s. He attended Technical High School and graduated in 1953. He married his childhood sweetheart Midge Zades in 1956. George was drafted into...
Millicent N. Scribner
Dec 11, 2013
AGAWAM – Millicent (Norma) N. Scribner passedaway on December 11, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was predeceasedby her parents Frederick Hayes and Mary Peterson. Millicent taught line dancingfor many years and was a Senior Companion for the Valley Opportunity Council. Sheleaves her two sons, Dan Jendrysik of Chicopee and Steven Jendrysik and hiswife Pamela of Agawam, along...
Lassiter J. Parsons
Dec 6, 2013
Lassiter J. Parsons died peacefully at the West Haven VA Hospital in CT on December 6, 2013 at the age of 63. He was born in New Britain, CT and he was a veteran of the United States Navy from 1969 – 1971. He was a resident of the Beaven Kelly Rest Home in Holyoke where they took exceptional care...
David R. Slater
Dec 6, 2013
Granby - Husband,Dad, Vietnam DAV, Artist and Springfield Firefighter whose murals are in various fire stations across the city; an Inventor, and builder of fast, trick Fordcars has left this world quietly and without regret on December 6, 2013. He left his mark on everyone who enjoyed his storytelling, owns his tattoo flash or attended one of his pig roasts. ...
Reginald S. Mosher
Dec 2, 2013
CHICOPEE – Reginald S. Mosher, 89 of Chicopee, MA passed away on Monday December 2, 2013. Born in North Conway, NH, he was the son of the late Reginald and Olive Drew Mosher. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, receiving the Victory Medal. Reginald was the owner of Howat & Mosher machine shop in South Windsor, CT for...
Una A. Samsel
Nov 28, 2013
BRIMFIELD – Una A. Samsel, 90, a resident of Brimfield, MA., passed away at Wing Memorial Hospital on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Born March 16, 1923 in Springfield, MA, she was a daughter of the late Minnie and Cotton Mather. Una was a graduate of The High School of Commerce in Springfield. She was predeceased by her husband Zigmont Samsel...
Lorainne Randall
Nov 18, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Lorainne Randall, 68, died November 18, 2013. Born on October 10, 1945 in St. Anne, Canada to Maxine and Aidla Gagnon, she was a loving mother and grandmother who enjoyed gardening, the great outdoors and the country. Predeceased by her parents, husband, Peter J. Randall and a son, Earlon Randall, she leaves her children, Eugene, Allison, Amy and Janet; two...
Janice T. Blanchette
Nov 18, 2013
Janice T. Blanchette, 61, died November 18, 2013. A loving and fun person, she leaves her children: Jeannette, Cristy (Usiel), Rocky and Steven; siblings: Marianne LeMay, Cecile Potter, and Jerry and Richard Benoit and five grandchildren: Emily, Janice, Diana, Usiel and Ethan. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 23, 2013 at 3:00PM with a service at...
John P. Harper
Nov 15, 2013
SPRINGFIELD-Jack Harper passed from this life after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI, he resided in Springfield with his wife of 56 yrs. Carolyn (Gallant) Harper. He was an account executive for WWLP for over 30 yrs. and was an avid golfer. He also leaves behind 6 children: Debora Donahue of Spfld., Peter and wife Mary of Spfld., Mark...
Jeannette L. Parilla
Nov 14, 2013
CHICOPEE-Jeannette (Payette) (LaBonte) Parilla, 93, died November 14, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was born on November 27, 1919 in Chicopee, MA to Mederick and Delimina (Hudon) Payette. Predeceased by her parents, brother, Ernest Payette and a sister, Della Harnois, Ms. Parilla leaves her children: Leona Fritz (Ronald) of PA, Lester LaBonte (Ting) of NV, Lawrence...
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