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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.

Louise Carla (Towne) Laveck Pelkey 1936 - 2021 Louise, affectionately known as "Buzzy" passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 3 after a brief illness. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family. She will be greatly missed. Louise was born in Methuen, MA on March 6, the daughter of the late Charles and Thelma (Benway) Towne. Louise graduated from Methuen High in 1954. After graduation she spent several years in Lawrence, MA. She moved to Easthampton in 1968, where she settled for the remainder of her time. Louise was predeceased by first husband, Richard K. Laveck, daughter Cheryl L. Laveck, son Richard K. Laveck, Jr. and her siblings Caroline, Robert, Charles, Helen and...

Louise (Laveck) Pelkey, of Easthampton passed away March 3rd in Springfield. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Michael Hocker, 72, passed away on March 2, 2021 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Michael "Mickey" was Born in Southampton, MA on June 26, 1948 to the late Clarence and Marie (Bodurtha) Hocker. He leaves a son, Kevin Dussault and his partner Josey of Stroudsburg, PA, a sister Susan Adamski and her husband Bobby of Phoenix, Arizona, and his dear friend and room-mate Joanne Fournier of Southampton, MA. Mickey also leaves three special ladies, who he thought of as his own daughters and their families; Tracy Cyr and her husband James of Holyoke, MA, Tami Cone and her husband Skip of Agawam, MA and Jennifer Augustino of Holyoke, MA, his 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren who he adored;...

Patricia A. (Pranes) Brooks of Chicopee, formerly of Easthampton passed away on March 2, 2021. Patricia was born October 6, 1962 in Springfield, MA. She attended Belchertown Jr./Sr. High School and went to work at Mass Mutual immediately after graduating. After working there for many years she relocated to South Carolina for a number of years returning to this area several years ago. She was an animal lover and big supporter of the ASPCA. She was predeceased by her parents, James Pranes of Maine and Juanita (Nartoff) Amedeo of Connecticut. She is survived by her children Justin Brooks and his wife Hope of Enfield, CT and daughter Emily Brooks of Chicopee. She is also...

Michael Hocker, of Southampton passed away March 2, 2021 in Northampton. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Patricia Ann Brooks, formerly of Easthampton passed away March 2, at home. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Richard Allen, formerly of Easthampton passed away March 1st in Athol. A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Roland F. Joly of Easthampton passed away Feb 15th in. A Memorial Mass will be at Our Lady of the Valley Church on February 26, at 10am. Burial will be in St. Brigid's Cemetery in the Spring Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.