Russell Eugene Lent Sr.
Apr 12, 2024
Russell Eugene Lent, Sr. 89, longtime resident of Easthampton, passed away peacefully on Friday April 12, 2024, at his home. Born in Coshocton, Ohio to Roy and Agnes (Moore) Lent, he enlisted in the Air Force as a teenager and served his country with distinction during the Korean War. He earned both the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart while...
Shelly Rae Kerkhoff
Apr 5, 2024
Shelly Rae Kerkhoff, age 53, passed away on April 5, 2024, with her mother and father by her side at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Shelly was born in Schenectady, NY on June 16, 1970, to Kathleen (Binnall) and Daniel Kerkhoff. Shelly will be deeply missed by her siblings, Nikki Moriarty, Scott Kerkhoff, and Eric Kerkhoff. Also, her beloved aunt Cindy Binnall...
Claire O. Zabecki
Mar 28, 2024
Claire O. (Carrier) Zabecki of Worcester, MA, formerly of Holyoke, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Claire was a lifelong resident of Holyoke before moving to central Massachusetts in 2017. Born June 10, 1931, to the late Alfred and Blanche (Bourgeois) Carrier. She attended the former Precious Blood School. While raising her six children took...
Guy Robert D'Angelo
Feb 23, 2024
Guy Robert D’Angelo, 85, longtime resident of Westfield and beloved husband of 57 years of Ann M. (Tebo) D’Angelo, who predeceased him on November 11, 2016, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Friday, February 23, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Guy was born on February 22, 1939, in Pittsfield, MA, the son of...
Diane Marie Richard
Feb 10, 2024
Diane Marie Richard, 64, beloved wife of 37 years of David P. Dejordy, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield with her family at her side. Diane was born on December 16, 1959, in Springfield, MA, a daughter of Leo and Marie (Parenteau} Richard. She was raised and educated in Chicopee and was...
Mitchell Wayne Summers
Feb 10, 2024
Mitchell Wayne Summers, longtime resident of Holyoke and loving husband of 47 years, of Carolyn J. (Angers) Summers, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 68. Mitchell was born on May 30, 1955, in La Follette, TN, a son of John C. and Mary Madge (McBee ) Summers. He was raised and...
Walter L. Okraska
Feb 9, 2024
Walter Lawrence Okraska, lifelong resident of Holyoke, died on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Mont Marie in Holyoke. He was born in Holyoke in 1953, a son of Alexander Sr. and Wanda (Wojtowicz) Okraska. Walter was the youngest of 7 siblings and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his brother, Daniel Okraska and his...
Joanne L. Tobiasz
Jan 16, 2024
Joanne L. Tobiasz, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She was the beloved wife of Edward A. Tobiasz who predeceased her in 1987. They were married for 36 years. Joanne was born in Springfield on May 31, 1934, to Fred L. and Doris I. (Wood) Antes. In addition to her...
Giovani Allexy Montañez
Dec 16, 2023
Giovani Allexy Montañez, beloved son of Axel Fuentes and Maileny Montanez, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, at his home at the age of 15. Giovani was born on May 22, 2008, in Holyoke, MA, he was currently in 10th grade at the Discovery High School in Springfield. He was a very down-to-earth teenager, who was humble and kind....
Michael E. Long
Nov 12, 2023
Michael Everett Long, longtime resident of Holyoke, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at his home at the age of 70. He was born on July 28, 1953, in Annapolis, MD, a son of Gen. Robert F. and Madeline (Lewis) Long. Michael was raised in a military family and was educated in several different states. He was a...
Therese L. Duprey
Nov 6, 2023
Therese Lauraine (Benjamin) Duprey, 97, beloved wife of Robert Anthony Duprey who predeceased her in 1998, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her residence in Chicopee with her loving family at her side. Therese was born on November 7, 1925, in New Bedford, MA, a daughter of Fred and Clara (Desrocher) Benjamin. She was raised and educated...
Deborah R. Lent
Nov 4, 2023
Easthampton – Deborah Ruth (Carter) Lent, 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 4, 2023 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Born in Holyoke to Edmond and Ruth (Law) Carter, she was a lifelong area resident. She grew up in Holyoke, attending Holyoke Public Schools and was a 1962 graduate of Holyoke High School. Throughout her career, Deborah was employed...
June A. Guilbault
Oct 27, 2023
June Alice (Gewinner) Guilbault, 82, beloved wife of 45 years of Ernest P. Guilbault who predeceased her in 2011, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Mont Marie Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Holyoke. June was born on November 7, 1940, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Walter and Sophie (Matrishon) Gewinner. She was raised and educated in Holyoke,...
Rafael Rivera Colon
Sep 15, 2023
Holyoke – Rafael Rivera Colon, 36, of Holyoke, passed away at home on Friday September 15, 2023. He was born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Rafael Rivera and the late Miriam Colon, who passed in 2021. Rafael was a 2006 graduate of Holyoke High School. He enjoyed playing video games, and the time he was able to spend with his...
James Edward Fleming
Aug 23, 2023
Holyoke – James Edward Fleming, 80, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 23, 2023, at Charlene Manor in Greenfield. Born in Holyoke to John and Erna (Schluckwerder) Fleming, he was raised and educated in Westfield, before residing in Holyoke. James was a longtime employee of the Avery Dennison Paper Company. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of...
Anibal Rivera Lugo
Aug 6, 2023
Anibal Rivera Lugo, 61, beloved husband of 42 years, of Rosa J. (Ortiz) Rivera, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023. Anibal was born on September 2, 1961, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, a son of Jose Salvador Rivera and Agueda Lugo. He was raised and educated in Puerto Rico, before residing in Holyoke for over forty years. Anibal was...
Germaine M. Grincavitch
Jul 23, 2023
Germaine Grincavitch (Morin), 88, was Called Home surrounded by her Loving family on July 23, 2023. She was the beloved daughter of the late Jeanette and Gilbert Morin of Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke and graduated Salutatorian from Sacred Heart High School. She traveled with The Pizzitola Orchestra playing the mandolin throughout her teenage years. After graduating from high...
Susan M. Brosnan
Jul 16, 2023
West Springfield – Susan Marie (O’Connell) Brosnan, 72, passed away Sunday July 16th 2023 at Vantage of Wilbraham. Born in Holyoke, MA to Joseph D. and Lucille R. (LaRoche) O’Connell, she was a graduate of Granby High School. After high school, Susan went on to receive her bachelor’s in education from the University of Massachusetts. She taught abroad in England...
Debbie Cabrera
Jun 2, 2023
Debbie (Ortiz) Cabrera, lifelong resident of Holyoke, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the age of 63. Debbie was born on September 10, 1959, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Francisco Ortiz Flores and Blanca R. Ortiz, she was raised and educated in Holyoke and attended Holyoke High School. She was a longtime employee of National Blank...
Jackeline Perez-Colon
Apr 27, 2023
Jackeline Perez – Colon, beloved wife of 32 years, of Edwin R. Colon, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield with her loving family at her side. She was 56 years old. Jackeline was born on March 24, 1967, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Jose and Ada (Baez) Perez. She was raised...
