David F. Desroches
Sep 4, 2022
David Francis Desroches, beloved husband of 51 years of Cheryle A. (Bisson) Desroches, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 4, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 68. David was born on October 1, 1953, in Holyoke, MA, a son of George E. and Henrietta E. (Fournier) Desroches. He was raised and educated in Holyoke, later attending Holyoke...
Walter B. Mertes
Aug 10, 2022
Walter Bruno Mertes, 85, of Holyoke, passed away on Wednesday, August 10th, 2022, at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Weisskirchen, Serbia, formerly Yugoslavia, to Philipp and Amalia (Schetz) Mertes, he immigrated to the United States in 1956 becoming a USA citizen and longtime Holyoke resident. Walter was a toolmaker by trade and was the former owner and operator of Tirex...
Thaddeus "Ted" J. Sawicki
Jul 31, 2022
Thaddeus “Ted” J. Sawicki, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at the family home in Granby, MA, at the age of 66. Ted was born on August 19, 1955, in Holyoke, MA, a son of Jan and Stefania (Moczydlowski) Sawicki. He was raised and educated in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School. Ted was...
Eileen M. Lynskey
Jul 17, 2022
Eileen M. Lynskey 1944 - 2022 Eileen passed on to her next journey in the thankful arms of her three loving children. Born on September 5, 1944, Eileen was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. She received a Catholic school education and graduated from Sacred Heart in 1962. Her strong faith continued to grow which led her to over 30 years...
Jose R. Cruz
Jun 26, 2022
Jose R. Cruz, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at the age of 54. Jose was born on July 30, 1967, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, a son of Juan Rivera-Torres and Maria Catalina Luciano Rivera, he was a longtime resident of Holyoke and most recently Chicopee. Juan was currently employed as a Landscaper and worked at James River...
Dorothy J. Bober
Jun 20, 2022
We are sad to announce the death of Dorothy Janice (Hamel) Bober, 81, of South Hadley, MA. She passed away at home on June 20, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents, Francis Hamel and the former Stasia A. Rogala of Chicopee. In 1963, she met Robert Walter Bober, and they...
Roland J. Laverdiere
Jun 11, 2022
Roland J. Laverdiere, of Westfield and beloved husband of Beverly (Stucenski) Laverdiere, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 72. Roland was born in Holyoke, MA, a son of Armand and Rose (Beauchemin) Laverdiere, he was raised and educated in Holyoke and was a graduate of Holyoke Trade and later...
Phyllis J. Constance
Jun 7, 2022
Phyllis J. (Call) Constance, raised up to the Lord on June 7, 2022. She was born in 1932 in Gloucester, MA to Sumner and Mary (Joseph) Call. Phyllis was a 1950 graduate of Gloucester High School and was employed as a Histologist in Holyoke Hospital for over 30 years. Her beautiful soprano voice could be heard every Sunday at Holy...
Bruce Phillip Ambuter
May 23, 2022
BRUCE PHILLIP AMBUTER August 18, 1946 – May 23, 2022 Bruce Ambuter, son of William and Irma Ambuter, unexpectedly passed away at Holyoke Hospital on May 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Betsy Ambuter; his adult child, Ryan Hollins Ambuter; granddaughter, Quincy; stepsons Buran and Ashavan Doyon; nephews and nieces; cousins; and long-time associates and friends. A celebration...
Gary R. Champagne
May 14, 2022
Holyoke – Gary Raymond Champagne, 68, lifelong resident of Holyoke, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday May 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family at his side. Born in Holyoke to Raymond and Marie (Canata) Champagne. Gary was a loving husband and father. He had a big heart and liked helping people. He donated to many charities and gave...
Carol J. Chagnon
Apr 18, 2022
Holyoke – Carol J. (Fleming) Chagnon, 82, passed away Monday April 18, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Born in Holyoke to George and Laura (Forester) Fleming, she was a 1958 graduate of Holyoke High School. Carol was employed as a Receptionist at the Holyoke YMCA for many years and was a member of St. Jerome Church in...
Jean Mary Wenzel
Apr 12, 2022
Holyoke – Jean Mary (Murphy) Wenzel, 84, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 12th, 2022, at The Atrium in Agawam. She was born February 2, 1938, to the late William and Margaret V. (Curtin) Murphy of Holyoke and a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, class of 1955. Jean worked at the Hadley Falls Trust Co. and later...
Michael D. Kerkhoff
Apr 3, 2022
Michael D. Kerkhoff 1964 – 2022 Holyoke – Michael David Kerkhoff, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 3, 2022, at Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Holyoke to Edwin and Clara L. (Dwyer) Kerkhoff, he was a longtime Holyoke resident. He is survived by his two children, Alexander Kerkhoff and his wife Victoria of East Brookfield, and Mackenzie Kerkhoff of...
Paul L. Tobiasz
Apr 1, 2022
Paul L. Tobiasz 1955 – 2022 Holyoke – Paul Lawrence Tobiasz, 67, passed away on Friday April 1, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Holyoke to Edward and Joanne Tobiasz. Paul spent 38 years working for National Blank Book, a job he took much pride in. On his days off and after retirement, he enjoyed...
Charles E. Littles
Mar 26, 2022
Tribute Charles Edward Littles, beloved husband of Sheila (Keeler) Littles, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at his home in Holyoke at the age of 62. Charles was born on June 8, 1959, in St. Petersburg, FL, a son of James Littles and Annie (Jackson) Dyson, he was raised and educated in Holyoke, before becoming a longtime resident of...
Helen T. (Irwin) Miles
Mar 25, 2022
Tribute Helen T. (Irwin) Miles, beloved wife of 67 years of Gideon T. Miles Jr., who predeceased her in 2016, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 95. Born in Holyoke, a daughter of Joseph and Nora (Sugrue) Irwin, she was educated in St. Jerome Schools and was a graduate of St....
Michael R. Mochon
Mar 16, 2022
Michael Richard Mochon, beloved companion, of 40 years of Donna Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 70. Michael was born on May 22, 1951, in Holyoke, MA, a son of Bruno and Jeannette (Laurette) Mochon. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps., during the...
Adella Mary Beaton
Mar 7, 2022
Tribute Adella Mary (Moskal) Beaton, beloved wife of 58 years of Richard Beaton, who predeceased her in 2016, passed away peacefully at Linda Manor in Leeds, MA, at the age of 87. Adella was born on October 31, 1934, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of John and Bertha (Bohaneck) Moskal. She was raised and educated in Holyoke and graduated from...
Albertine "Paula" Gelinas
Feb 24, 2022
Tribute Albertine “Paula” Gelinas peacefully passed away Thursday, February 24, surrounded by family and devoted caregivers at Keystone Commons, Ludlow. She enjoyed her 100th birthday celebration on September 5, 2021. Paula was born in Normandy, France. She met her husband during WWII. They were married in her small town of Poilley, France on October 1, 1945. She emigrated to America...
Victor J. Solano
Jan 24, 2022
Tribute Victor Julio Solano, 63, passed away Monday January 24, 2022 at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke. Born in San Jose, Costa Rica to Victor and Francisca (Ramirez) Solano, he was a longtime South Hadley resident. Victor was employed with the Canteen Corp in Connecticut for 30 years and most recently in Maintenance with the Holyoke Courthouse for several years....
