Cheryl L. Knapp
Feb 21, 2012
WILBRAHAM-Cheryl L. Knapp, 64, passed away February 21, 2012 at Life Care Center of Wilbraham. Born on December 21, 1947 in Springfield, MA to the late Norval and Jewel (Jackson) Knapp, she had worked for many years at Bartels Pool. Cheryl enjoyed crocheting, reading, puzzle books and most of all her Dunkin Donuts coffee. Predeceased by her parents, she leaves...
Alma L. Williams
Feb 15, 2012
WESTFIELD-Alma Williams, 69, died suddenly on February 15, 2012 at Noble Hospital in Westfield, MA. Born in Greenbush, Maine on March 5, 1942, she enjoyed the beach, word searches, Foxwoods and watching WWE on television. She leaves her life companion, Angel Orengo of Westfield, MA; children, Robert Williams and his wife, Dianne of Westfield, MA and Stacy Williquer of Springfield,...
Adolphus ''Robie'' Roberts
Feb 4, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Adolphus “Robie” Roberts, 86, died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 with his daughters and clergy at his side. He was born on October 14, 1925 in Barbados, West Indies, son of Alfonzo and Maude (Straughn) Roberts. Robie was educated at Roebucks Street School. After school, he joined the British Army. In 1956, he moved to New York and then to...
Michael E. Doyle
Feb 1, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Michael E. Doyle died Wednesday, February 1, 2012. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC 25 Mill Street, Springfield, Massachusetts 01108 is assisting the family. Please visit www.nefcc.net
Eva Lorraine Larace Green
Jan 30, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Eva Lorraine LaRace Green, 87, died peacefully at Wingate at Wilbraham from which she had received much compassionate care. Her daughters are very grateful for the kindness she received. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill, and her parents Frank and Fannie (Buckingham) LaRace. Her son-in-law, Tim Hershel, also predeceased her in 2010. Her daughters, who will love and cherish...
Robert Hugh Lary
Jan 27, 2012
Springfield--Robert Hugh Lary, 52, died of cancer on January 27, 2012 in Heritage Hall West, Agawam, Massachusetts. Born in Westfield, Massachusetts on March 7, 1959 to Franklin P. and Margaret M.(Sutton) Lary, he was a graduate of Westfield High School and had worked as a plater at Valentine Plating in West Springfield for fifteen years. Predeceased by his parents and...
Irving Dewitt Orla Danio
Jan 22, 2012
LONGMEADOW-Irving DeWitt Orla Danio, 91, died on January 22, 2012 at the Jewish Nursing Home. Born in Springfield on December 8, 1920 to Lawrence and Mary Bell (Lewis) Danio, he worked at K Miller Tool Co. for many years. He also lived in North Carolina and Arizona, where he was a member of the Elks Club. He leaves daughters, Terry...
Wesley R. Porter
Jan 22, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Wesley R. Porter, 44, died January 20, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born on August 5, 1967 in Fort Worth, TX to the late Kenneth and Sharon (Lee) Porter, he worked for many years in the hospitality industry throughout the United States. Predeceased by his parents and two sisters, he is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Warriner) Porter, children, Andrew...
Robert J. Mailloux
Jan 21, 2012
BELCHERTOWN-Robert J. Mailloux, 70, died January 21, 2012. Born on March 7, 1941 in Holyoke, MA to the late Frederick E. and Jeannette (Couture) he had worked for many years as a truck driver. Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his son, Robert J. Mailloux, Jr. daughter, Mary A. Stratton, brothers: Ronald Mailloux and Donald, Roger and Paul...
Mary Madeja
Jan 17, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Mary Madeja, 88, died on January 17, 2012 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on December 30, 1923 in Ukraine to the late Michael and Eva (Kuclo) Kulaga, she lived in Springfield since 1953 and was a private, loving woman devoted to her two sons, Roman and Myron. She leaves her husband, Osyp Madeja of FL; and her sons of Springfield....
Aleksander R. Manowski
Jan 11, 2012
SPRINGFIELD-Aleksander R. Manowski, 50, died on January 11, 2012 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Poland on February 12, 1961 to the late Wojciech and Krystyna (Pietrzak) Manowski, he had been employed for many years as a machine operator at American Saw. In Poland he fought in the Solidarity movement to free Poland from the Soviet Union. He was politically...
Jodi Ann Paroli
Jan 8, 2012
HOLYOKE – Jodi Ann Paroli, died suddenly on January 8, 2012. Born on September 15, 1961 in Springfield, MA to the late Angelo J. and Lucy (Cardaropoli) Paroli, she was a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College majoring in Accounting. She was employed by the Urban League of Springfield for four years, but most of all she was devoted to...
Sophie Cuzzone
Jan 6, 2012
SPRINGFIELD – Sophie Cuzzone, 93, died on January 6, 2012 at home. She was born on August 23, 1918 in Revere, MA to the late Armenag and Libby (Toba) Shahverdian. She retired from the former Albert Steiger, Inc. in 1986. She leaves her husband of 64 years, Louis J. Cuzzone of Springfield, MA; her son, Dr. Louis J. Cuzzone, and...
James C. Atwater
Jan 2, 2012
WESTFIELD – James C. Atwater, 90, died Monday, January 2, 2012 at the Governor’s Center in Westfield, MA. Born in Westfield to Collins and Helen (Shipley) Atwater, Jim was a long-time resident of West Springfield, MA, Coconut Creek, FL and Wilbraham, MA before moving back to Westfield two years ago. He was a retired regional sales representative of the Brine...
Doris
Dec 31, 2011
Chicopee – Doris (Sandy) Broughton, 87, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at home. Born in Holyoke the daughter of George and Isabel Trottier, Doris was the retired owner of San-Rays Beauty Nook. She was a resident of Chicopee for the past 58 years. Doris leaves her husband, Robert Broughton; a son Raymond W. Broughton of Palm City, FL; two daughters:...
Shirley H. Labonte
Dec 29, 2011
Springfield – Shirley H. LaBonte, 80, died Thursday, December 29, 2011. Born in New York City, Shirley was a Springfield resident for since 1943. She was employed as a teacher in Reading, Ma and later at the High School of Commerce. Shirley was an active member of the Faith United Church, UCC, the Garden Club of Springfield and the College...
Joseph M. Beck
Dec 16, 2011
CHICOPEE - Joseph M. Beck, 54, died on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Willimansett Center West in Chicopee, MA. Born in Holyoke, MA on December 25, 1956, he graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School where he studied carpentry and played varsity sports. He had been self-employed as a carpenter, His interests included baseball and supporting the Miami Dolphins. During his...
Alan R. Chilson
Dec 11, 2011
SPRINGFIELD - Alan R. Chilson, 66, of Springfield, MA died December 11, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on December 16, 1944 to the late Elmer and Beatrice (Maston) Chilson, he was a life-long resident and a graduate of Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical High School where he studied in the automotive...
