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  Constance Esther Stepniak, 82, of Holyoke, beloved wife of 61 years of Thomas Stepniak, passed away on Tuesday December 28, 2021 in Boca Raton, FL. Constance was born January 13, 1939, in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Ernest and Rita (Courchesne) Hamel. She was a longtime parishioner of Blessed Sacrament Church in Holyoke and was employed as a Cashier for many years. Connie loved her family dearly. Her best time were when they were all together, especially at the beach, picnics,...

Shirley Ann (Robert) Arbour passed away peacefully on Friday, December 10, at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 77. Shirley was born on December 16, 1943 in Holyoke, MA, a daughter of Napoleon E. and Louise (Deharnais) Robert, she was a lifelong resident of Holyoke. Shirley attended Holyoke Schools, Holy Rosary School and later at St. Anne Academy in Marlborough. She is survived by her two sons, David C. Arbour of Florence and Michael D. Arbour of Chicopee, brothers, Roger N. Robert of...

    Holyoke, MA – Josephine D. (Valenti) (Schoedel) Tittle, 92, passed away at home on Sunday December 5, 2021. She was born on September 30, 1929 in New York City to Mario and Margaret ( Leto) Valenti and was a graduate of Julia Richmond High School. After leaving New York City, she enjoyed living in Bayville, NY, and Severn, MD, before moving to Holyoke, MA, five years ago to live with her daughter, Carolyn. Josephine was an incredible cook and wonderful housewife. She...

Holyoke - Nelida Marrero, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 74. Nelida was born on March 27, 1947, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Manuel Marrero and Antonia Perez, she was raised and educated in Corozal, before first arriving in Liberty, NY and later becoming a longtime resident of Holyoke. Nelida was always at the center of her family. She enjoyed sitting by the fireplace on cold...

William Thomas Morris, beloved husband of 52 years of Gail A. (Nelson) Morris, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 79. William was born on August 16, 1942 in New Bedford, MA, son of Frank and Mary (Botelho) Morris. He was raised and educated in New Bedford and attended New Bedford Vocational High School, before residing in Holyoke and most recently in South Hadley. William served his country honorably as a Specialist 4 in the U.S....

  Luz Maria Rivera, 75, beloved wife of Sergio Cruz, who predeceased her, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday November 7, 2021 with her loving family at her side. Born in Orocobis, Puerto Rico to Juan Rivera-Torres and Maria Catalina Rivera Luciano, she was a longtime resident of Holyoke. Luz was a longtime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Holyoke and was a loving and devoted mother. She worked at “The Sisters of Mount Marie”. She retired after 30 years and...

Westfield – Walter Harold Goshea, 89, passed away peacefully Thursday October 14, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Holyoke to Walter H. and Isabele (Booth) Goshea, he was a graduate of Holyoke Trade School. For 63 years, Walter resided in Westfield. Walter was employed as a Lithographer for over 45 years with the former Philip Hano Business in Springfield for many years. He was an avid photographer and pool player and love his vegetable garden, reading and...

  New Hampshire – Denise Lynn (Vieu) Park, 52, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at her home on October 11, 2021. Born and raised in Holyoke to Clarence Vieu Jr. and Linda (Derosier) Vieu, she was a longtime Holyoke resident before moving to New Hampshire. Denise enjoyed crafting and cooking but most of all she truly  loved her family and friends. They were everything to her. She is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Vieu and her fiancé John LaBelle...

Huntington – James R. Morton, Sr., 76, of Westfield, MA, peacefully passed away at his home. He was born November 11, 1944, in Northampton, MA, the son of the late Robert H. Morton, Sr. and Frances (Corbett) Morton of Florence. Jim was educated in the Williamsburg schools and attended Smith Vocational School prior to enlisting in the US Army. His professional career included his military service and working as a 3rd Class Engineer on submarines in Groton, CT. He enjoyed keeping...

On September 24, 2021, Doris Rios (Loli), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and aunt, passed away at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 76. Doris was born on March 6, 1945, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, daughter of Dolores and Juana (Andino) Perez. She was raised and educated in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, before coming to the States in 1966. Doris first resided in Brooklyn, NY, and later in Holyoke and most recently in Springfield. She worked in several...