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Kevin Joseph Keefe, 70, of Manchester NH passed away on October 15, 2023. Born on April 12, 1953 in Hartford CT to the late Joseph W Keefe and Georgia S Keefe who resides in North Andover MA, formerly from Westfield. Kevin graduated from St Mary's High School in 1971. He attended Holyoke Community College until he enlisted in the US Navy. After a completion of his military service, he continued his education at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst with a BA in History. He spent his working career in the insurance industry. His passions included golfing with his son, friends, and extended family, camping, music (specifically the Rolling Stones and the Grateful Dead), and many family...

Tadeusz "Ted" Koszela, 88, passed on peacefully in the company of loving family on July 27, 2023, in Chesterfield, MA. Calling hours will take place at Mitchell Funeral Home,15 Park Street, Easthampton, MA, on Friday, August 11, from 4:00 to 6:00PM. Pease bring your favorite memory of Ted, and, in lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in Ted's memory to the Make-A-Wish Foundation 133 Federal 2nd floor Boston, Ma 02114 or massri.wish.org in hopes of fulfilling a child's wish to experience a deep sea fishing excursion.

Lynda Suzanne Evans Brooks Levin passed away peacefully at home on June 3rd, 2023 after a long illness. She was born January 3, 1946 in Washington, PA, the oldest daughter of Eva (Kelley) and Jess Robert Evans. Lynda and her siblings moved around a lot as children, between PA, AL and finally settling in Millville, NJ. Lynda graduated from Millville High School in 1964. She attended Glassboro State Teachers College and then Hahnemann Hospital School of Nursing where she met her husband, Andrew. They moved to Massachusetts in 1973, settling into their home in Holyoke in 1976 and have lived there ever since. She worked as a nurse, first for Dr. Sam Mazza and then for her husband when he...

Genealogist Jerome E. Anderson of Easthampton, formerly of Warren, MA and Boston, died on February 13, 2023, at age 81. Genealogist, book collector, and former chemist, Jerome was a longtime member and staff member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society in Boston, delivering lectures around the country, preparing exhibits, and carrying out valuable research for patrons and colleagues, for publications, and his own projects. He was an editorial consultant for the NEHGS Register and contributing editor for The American Genealogist (TAG). He was known as a specialist in early handwriting, on Anderson family lines, and the Scotch-Irish of early New England and Canada, with a...

Margaret Ann (Scott) Webersen, 81, of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully on January 24, 2023. Margaret (Peg) was born on November 26, 1941 in Northampton, MA, daughter of Hugh C. Scott and Edna (Johnson) Scott. Peg is predeceased by her husband Lee Webersen (1986). Peg is survived by her two children, her son Steven (Anna) Webersen of West Hartford, CT and grandsons Will and Ben; and her daughter Cynthia (Brian) Sullivan of Southampton, MA, granddaughters Erica (Michael) Madara and Paige, and great granddaughter Eliza Margaret. Peg is also survived by her siblings Elinor (Dan) Pettee of Grand Rapids, MI and Hugh C (Susan) Scott III of Southampton, MA. And her sister in law Paula (Gale)...

HOLYOKE-Peter M. Skrodzki, 75, of Keyes Rd. in Holyoke passed away at his home surrounded by family, after a yearlong battle with colon cancer. Beloved husband of 29 years to Cynthia (Rix) Skrodzki. THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT THE MITCHELL FUNERAL HOME, 15 PARK STREET, EASTHAMPTON ON SATURDAY OCT 15th FROM 2:00 TO 4:00 P.M. INTERMENT OF HIS ASHES WILL BE AT A LATER DATE. Donations in Peter's memory may be made to the Cancer Connection, 41 Locust St., Northampton, Ma. 01060. Please visit Mitchell Funeral Home.com for a complete obituary and to leave online condolences.

Wayne Fowles, 82, of Montgomery, Mass., died on September 13, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. He was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, veterinarian, farmer, and a friend to many. The eldest son of Elwyn and Louise (Searle) Fowles, Wayne was raised with his three siblings on Sunnydell Farm in Southampton, Mass., where he was an active member of 4-H and showed the family's Guernsey dairy cows at local fairs every summer. He was a graduate of Easthampton High School, class of 1958, and he went on to receive a Bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Cornell University in 1966. While in vet school, Wayne met...

David Allen Routhier, 68, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022, after a decades-long battle with cancer. His family is truly grateful for the wonderful doctors and medical care he received that gave them many additional years together. Being a father and a grandfather were David's proudest accomplishments. David was born in Northampton, MA on October 26, 1953, to father Roland Routhier and mother Esther (Boivin) Routhier. The oldest of three sons, he grew up in Easthampton, MA alongside brothers Phillip and Daniel Routhier. The first in his family to go to college, David received his B.A. in English at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA. David later moved to...

Daniel Thomas Willam Swearingen, 27, of Huntington, MA, passed away unexpectedly on May 3rd, 2022 in PA. Daniel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 12, 1994 to David and Katherine (Moreno) Swearingen. Danny attended Gateway Regional School in Huntington through 2008. Danny's early interest in the IT field led him to Westfield Vocational Technical School in Westfield, Massachusetts where he trained in Information Support Services & Networking and graduated in the class of 2012. One may say Danny went on to have a career path just as unconventional as he. Employers, co-workers, friends and family alike, will remember Danny for how hard of a worker he was. Whether it be...

Ronald Geagan of Springfield passed away on Jan 24, in Northampton Ronald was born on Oct 30, 1950, in Springfield Ma the son of Patrick and Joyce (Small) Geagan. Ronald was raised in Springfield and attended local schools. He graduated from Tech High School Class of 1968. Ronald worked in construction and later retired from the Log Cabin after working there as a bartender for many years. Ronald served in the US Air Force. Ronald always had a book in his hand, and he loved history Ronald leaves Denise Roy-Geagan his former wife and then his friend for the last 12 years. A stepdaughter Erin, who he was extra proud of. Brothers William Geagan and Patrick Geagan and his wife Sheila, as...

Lucy L. Quinn 81, of Easthampton, formerly of Manchester, CT died December 24, 2021, in her home. She was born on December 8,1940 in Manchester, CT, the daughter of Walter and Eleanor (Lydall) Quinn. Her family owned and operated Quinn's Pharmacy. She graduated from Windham Technical School in 1965 with her LPN degree. In 1989 she graduated from Eastern Connecticut State College with a B.S. in social work. Lucy worked for many years as an LPN at Manchester Memorial Hospital and remained active in her profession until her death. Lucy was a gifted caregiver and spent the majority of her career working in psychiatric nursing and mental health. Most recently she worked with elders in their...

Susan L. (Bronder) Lukomski Wolfe of Chicopee passed away on Dec 17, 2021, in Chicopee Susan was born on August 16, 1951, in Springfield Ma the daughter of Roland and Frances (Wiater) Bronder. Susan was raised in Chicopee and attended local schools. She graduated from Chicopee High School Class of 1969. Susan worked various positions in manufacturing companies before raising her family. She enjoyed crafting, sports, music and classic movies. Susan was predeceased by her mother in 2019 She is survived by her children Andrew, Andrea, Sara and Samantha. She was the sister to Robert and Jan Bronder, Linda Kaczmarski. Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Everett Suffriti passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, June 14,2021. He was born in West Springfield to the late Vincenzo and Emma (Raggazini) Suffriti on September 13,1928.Everett was predeceased by his former wife Barbara, siblings Mario, Florence Scibelli, Gloria Deforge, and twin brother Edward. He leaves sons David(Eugena) of AZ, Paul(Georgie) of NM, Thomas(Jeanne)of Brewster, MA, Gary(Ramona) of Agawam, MA, daughter Ann-Marie Perry(Dennis) of Feeding Hills, MA. Also survived by his sister Dorothy Wodell of Feeding Hills, MA The family give special thanks to Doretta, Vena, Olive, Mike, and Marlene for the love they gave in taking care of our Dad . Burial will be...

Thomas Brady, of Agawam passed away April 4th in Springfield. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Rose Marie (Nicpon) Weibel, 77, of Easthampton, passed away March 27, 2021, with her family by her side at Brigham & Womens Hospital in Boston, MA. Rose was born on August 10, 1943 in Northampton, MA to the late Francis and Evelyn (Pelky) Nicpon. She attended Easthampton High School and graduated from EHS Class of 1961. Rose met the love of her life, Charles R. Weibel, at the movies in 1959. Four years later they married on June 1, 1963 and had two daughters. They made Easthampton their home for the past 48 years. Rose dedicated over 20 years as the Administrative Assistant for the former Hampshire Long Term Care Facility in Leeds, MA before retiring in 2007. Rose was a...

Rose Weibel, of Easthampton passed away March 27 in Boston MA. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

John Rosenblatt, of Northampton passed away March 19 at home. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

David J. Slattery, 57, of Easthampton, passed away unexpectedly on March 11, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born August 14, 1963 in Northampton, Ma., he was the son of Donald Slattery and Shirley (Raymond) Malouin . David graduated from Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School in 1981. He worked at Allstate Insurance as an auto appraiser. David enjoyed being outdoors, especially working at his friend Adam's farm. When he was not on the farm, he could be found fishing or hunting. He spent many years referring hockey. He loved watching sports especially his favorite team, the New England Patriots. David's daughter Sydney was his world. He coached her in T-ball, softball & soccer...

Josephine Rodriguez (n?e Ruiz) passed away on March 8, 2021. Affectionately known as "Jo", she was born to Juan Ruiz and Maria (Roman) Ruiz March 19, 1939 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the fourth of six children. At age 8, her family moved to Bronx, NY where she and her siblings continued to grow up and live a very close-knit and loving childhood and where she met her husband. Soon after the birth of their first child they moved to New Jersey and had 3 more sons. In 1972, the family moved to the Hockanum Village area of Hadley, Massachusetts, where she was a long-time resident. In her mid-40's, Josephine went to college at nights and on weekends, while working full-time jobs to support her...

Linda J (Rhoades) Wing of Southampton passed away on March 5, 2021 surrounded by family at her home. Linda was born on October 27, 1946 in Northampton, Ma the daughter of Robert F. Rhoades and Elizabeth M. (Healy) Rhoades. See attended Easthampton High School and Northampton Commercial College. Linda married Timothy Wing June 17, 1967. Linda worked at United Elastic in Easthampton and then was the bookkeeper for the family farm, Boulder Range. She was a proud and devoted stay-at-home mother and grandmother. Linda enjoyed painting, singing, doing various arts and crafts, and eating hot fudge sundaes. Linda also enjoyed telling stories of her childhood and loved being at the beach with...

Linda J (Rhoades) Wing of Southampton passed away on March 5, 2021 surrounded by family at her home. Calling hours will be Wednesday March 10th from 4 to 7 pm at the Mitchell Funeral Home 15 Park Street Easthampton Ma. The Funeral Service will be private.