Obituaries

Jul 16, 2018

Monson- Pamela H. Yahn, 65, passed away July 16, 2018, surrounded by the love of family.  Pam was born August 16, 1952 in Springfield to the late Robert B. and Hope W. (Mitchell) Yahn.  She studied at Universidad Internacional in Mexico and was a 1973 graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, the first class...

Jul 15, 2018

All services are private.

Jul 15, 2018

Monson- Hilda R. (Dubuque) Carr, 84, died Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Wingate @Wilbraham.  Hilda was born August 24, 1933 in Vermont to the late Wyman and Julia Dubuque,  She has been a resident of Monson for many years. She enjoyed word search puzzles and her greatest joy came from taking care of her family.

Hilda was...

Jul 8, 2018

Ware-Elizabeth A. (Mathieson) Towlson, 81, passed away July 8, 2018.  Elizabeth was born in Ware December 20, 1936  to the late James and Marion (Mattson) Mathieson.  She was a graduate of Ware High School  and a longtime resident of Ware.  Elizabeth was a Daycare teacher and  retired from Valley Human Services-Kidstop. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church...

Jul 3, 2018

Brimfield-Todd J. (T.J.) Martinson, 40, passed away on July 3rd 2018.   Todd was born in Lewiston, Idaho June 5th, 1978 to Edwin C. Martinson and Sharon K. (Uhlenkott) Szatkowski and was the youngest of 5 children.  He was our little brother and brought joy to our lives with his playful nature and goofy antics and a heart that was...

Jul 2, 2018

Private services.

Jul 2, 2018

Monson- Barbara J. (Desmaris) Lovell, 70, passed away, July 2, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Barbara was born August 31, 1947 in Palmer to the late Marcell and Mabel Desmaris.  Barbara was a home health aid and retired after many years, She loved camping and going to the beach. She leaves her husband David F. Lovell; her...

Jun 25, 2018

Brimfield- Janis Lynne (Powell) Quattrocelli, 63, passed away June 25, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Janis loved music, gardening, photography, reading and quilting.  For many years she worked in medical transcription for hospitals.

Janis leaves her husband Daniel Quattrocelli; a daughter Heather Wironen and he husband Jim; sister, Peg Parsons; a granddaughter Audrey...

Jun 22, 2018

Monson- Barbara S. Loveling 57,  passed away, June 22, 2018.  Barbara was born October 5, 1960 to  Robert J. Loveling and Barbara (Wright) Loveling, and has been a resident of Monson for many years. Barbara was a graduate of Minechaug H.S. in 1979 and of Holyoke Community College in 1981. She was an Assistant store manager at Burlington Coat...

Jun 17, 2018

Palmer- C. Alan Slaney, 80, passed away June 17, 2018.  Alan was born December 24, 1937 in Brockton, MA to the late Elmer M. and Jessie M. (Cornwell) Slaney and has been a resident of Palmer for many years.  Alan was an Army Veteran.  He retired as maintenance superintendent from First Realty Management.  He was a member of the...

Jun 15, 2018

Belchertown - Alan Cuipenski (Al/Spike) died in Florida on June 15, 2018. He was predeceased by his Father, Paul and will forever be remembered in the hearts and minds of his Mother Joanne, brother Michael and wife Laura, niece and nephew Abby Mae and Corbin along with dear relatives and many wonderful friends. Alan grew up in Hampden, MA...

Jun 12, 2018

Wales - Victoria E. (Tienken) Zollner, 80,  passed away, June 12, 2018.  Victoria was born May 5, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Henry C. and Agnes (Karp) Tienken.  She has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Victoria was a home health aid and she enjoyed sewing, crafts, miniature doll houses and reading. Victoria leaves her...

Jun 8, 2018

Wales - George C. Vreeland, 93, passed away, Friday, June 8, 2018.  George was born July 17, 1924 in Southbridge, MA to the late Wilfred R. and Flora R. (LaValley).  He was a graduate of Cole Trade School and was a Navy veteran of WWII.  George worked at Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary and retired after 35 years in 1977. He...

Jun 7, 2018

Monson-Eileen E. (Lynch) Shields, 95, passed away, Thursday, June 7, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Eileen was born April 21, 1923 in Rockville, CT to the late Michael J. and Alice J. (O'Keefe) Lynch. She was a graduate of Monson High School and retired from Friendly Corporation.  Prior to Friendly's Eileen worked at Monson Academy and AD...

Jun 6, 2018

East Longmeadow - John M. Deady, 89, passed away, June 6, 2018.  John was born December 2, 1928 in Haverhill, MA to the late William Deady and Genevieve (Ravgiala) Fishman.  He was a graduate of Merrimack College and received his Master's degree and CAGS from North Eastern University.  John retired as the Principal from the Kittridge Elementary School in...

Jun 5, 2018

Monson-Ruby M. (Fuller) Schrade, 97, died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 surrounded by love of family.  Ruby was born in Springfield, August 4, 1920 to the late Perley L and Lottie M. (Jennings) Fuller.  Ruby was an active member at the Palmer Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses, she was a talented artist and seamstress. Ruby was predeceased by her husband Robert...

May 27, 2018

Wilbraham- Roberta T. (Roach) Wilson, 79, passed away Sunday, May 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family.  Roberta was born in Palmer, July 7, 1938  to the late Francis P. and Theresa (Trotta) Roach.  She was a graduate of Monson High School, Westfield University and later earned her Master's degree from American International College. Roberta taught school for...

May 25, 2018

Wales-Kaye S. Rose-Worth, 62, passed away May 25, 2018.  Kaye was born July 13, 1955 in Painesville, Ohio to Gene and Corinne ( Hofsetter) Ziegler.  She was a graduate of Ledgemont High School, she has been a resident of Wales for many years.  Kaye was the executive secretary for the Town of Wales and retired after 20 years. She...

May 5, 2018

Monson-John D. Medicke, 72, passed away, Saturday, May 5, 2018.  John was born in Springfield, June 22, 1945 to the late Frederick L. Medicke and Janey L.(Bennett) Kelley.  John  has been a longtime Monson resident and worked as a mechanic for several area companies.  He enjoyed taking care of his home and was always a helping hand. John leaves...

Apr 28, 2018

John (Jack) R. Murphy, 93, passed peacefully on Saturday, April 28, 2018.

Raised in Monson, MA, Jack moved to Loretto, PA as a young professional and was an associate professor of history at Saint Francis University for over 50 years.  Jack was an alumnus (both undergraduate and graduate (magna cum laude)) of Notre Dame University and completed...