Jul 25, 2018

MICHAEL JAMES ("Mike") Philip of Humble, Texas died unexpectedly July 25 th .   Father of Tempestt (Attleboro, MA) and Gracie Jo (Humble, TX).  Son of Don and Lynn Philip, West Springfield, MA. Mike was a devoted father, a beloved uncle, and a talented and well-loved manager. He was extremely intelligent, a talented artist, had a passion for music and...

Jul 25, 2018

Joan E. (Wise) Manley, 80, died Wednesday at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Virginia and has lived in West Springfield for the past 60 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the West Springfield Public Schools. Her husband William L. Manley died in 2006. She leaves her son William (Sonia) and, four daughters Debbie (Michael),...

Jul 23, 2018

John J. Clark, 56, died Monday at Wingate in W. Springfield. He leaves his wife Bonnie Clark, many friends and his family at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. His committal service will be Thursday at 11 am in the Mass Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Curran-Jones Funeral Home has...

Jul 23, 2018

David A. Coughlin, 67, passed away on Monday.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Bernard J. and Joan (Backus) Coughlin.  He grew up in West Springfield, where he lived most of his life.  He graduated with an Associate's Degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and went on later in life to complete his Bachelor's Degree...

Jul 22, 2018

Mary T. (Mineo) Scibelli, 63, passed peacefully Sunday at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Vincent and Beverly (Poehler) Mineo and grew up in Forest Park, a place that was very dear to her. She attended Holy Name School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Springfield...

Jul 22, 2018

Joseph G. Bailey

1970 – 2018

SPIRNGFILED – Joseph "George" Bailey, 47 passed away in his home.  A mechanic leaving behind two children David Bailey and Christina Bailey; a grandson Julian Rivera and a foster daughter Alexandria McAloon and her three children.  He also leaves two brothers, two sisters and nieces and nephews.  He was...

Jul 20, 2018

Marie LaPalme

1919 – 2018

Melbourne, FL – Marie (Giuliari) LaPalme, 99, died July 20, 2018 at her home in Melbourne.  Marie was born in Switzerland, came to the United States in 1929 and lived in Barre, VT and Feeding Hills before moving to Florida in 1982.  She was a hostess for the Los Angeles...

Jul 19, 2018

Eric P. Geiger, 56, died Thursday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Harry K. and Claire (Leger) Geiger. Eric grew up and lived in Agawam and Southwick. He worked as an inspector for Pratt and Whitney in West Hartford. Eric was a member of the Northeast Bass Angers, the Springfield Yacht and...

Jul 18, 2018

Chase M. Glidden, 30, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 18 th .  Chase was born on March 16, 1988 in Holyoke, MA. He was born to Caroline Quinlan and he was a 2007 graduate of East Longmeadow High School. Chase was a genuine kind hearted, loving person who's presence and personality made everyone...

Jul 13, 2018

Edward R. Veto, 94, died Friday at Westfield Gardens. Born in Springfield, son of the late Ralph and Adele (Fish) Veto, he spent most of his life in West Springfield and Agawam.  He attended Springfield schools, Technical High School, was a 1942 graduate of West Springfield High School and attended American International College. As a freshman, he was an outstanding...

Jul 12, 2018

MaryAnn (Larrivee) LaBranche, 81 of Feeding Hills passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center.  Mary Ann, the daughter of the late J. Henry and Anna (Malachowski) Larrivee, was born on November 9, 1936.  Raised in Springfield she graduated from Commerce High School and was employed for many years at the Springfield School Department.  She was predeceased...

Jul 12, 2018

Marcelle M'Vemba, 98, died Thursday at Wingate of South Hadley. She leaves her son Jean Marc M'Vemba of Brattleboro, VT, her daughter Danielle Potter of Middleburg, FL, her brother Pierre Van Belle of South Hadley, her sisters Odette Darden of South Hadley and Paula Gelinas of E. Longmeadow, three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The graveside service will be...

Jul 12, 2018

Ramona T. (Connors) Smith, 89, died Thursday July 12 with her children by her bedside. Ramona was renowned for her humor, wit and Irish tenacity. Born in Springfield, she worked at several car dealerships including Fathers and Sons, Westfield Volkswagen and Enfield Ford. She attended Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish, Westfield and received Cursillo (Nov 2000). Her...

Jul 8, 2018

Carrie A. Chevalier

1975 – 2018

AGAWAM – Carrie A. Chevalier, 42, passed away unexpectedly Sunday at home.  Carrie was born in Springfield, grew up in Agawam, where she attended Agawam High School and has lived here all her life.  She leaves her children Casey and Brett Brenner, their father Bill...

Jul 5, 2018

Raymond McCombe, (age  98), passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018 at Wingate of East Longmeadow. Born May 5, 1920 in Ballinacraig, County Down, Northern Ireland, son of the late Richard and Nellie (Ellen McAllister) McCombe he was a lifelong resident and graduate of West Springfield High School.  Raymond served in WWII with the U.S. Marine Corp. as Aid...

Jul 1, 2018

On July 1, 2018 a gentle woman was taken from us and has gone to eternal rest. Elena "Eleanor" E. (Moauro) Triggs, was born September 30, 1914 in Springfield, MA, daughter of Rocco and Mercedes (Orlando) Moauro. Although she didn't want her age told, in order to abide by her wishes, let's just say she was three months shy...

Jul 1, 2018

John J. Wisniewski, 77, Port Orange, a retired Daytona Beach News-Journal staff writer and city government reporter, died Sunday, July 1, 2018. Born in Holyoke, MA, John graduated from Westfield Massachusetts State College, where he earned a bachelor's degree in English that encompassed a particular interest in the works of Shakespeare. A former high school English teacher in Holyoke, John...

Jun 30, 2018

Kenneth R. Ellis, 87, died Saturday at home. He was born in Waltham and has spent most of his life in South Hadley. He was a retired operations supervisor for AT & T and served in the Air Force during the Korean War. Ken was active in the South Hadley Lions Club, was a lifelong member of the White...

Jun 25, 2018

David M. Hill

1946 – 2018

AGAWAM – David M. Hill, 72, of Ruth Avenue died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  David was born in Springfield, graduated from Springfield Trade High School and has lived in Agawam for the past 44 years.  He served...

Jun 22, 2018

Lois E. (Ayres) Knight

1923 – 2018

AMHERST – Lois E. (Ayres) Knight, 94, died peacefully at The Arbors Assisted Living facility in Amherst Friday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Lois was born in Springfield, June 24, 1923, daughter of the late Benjamin and Ellen (Barrett) Ayres.  Lois lived in...