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John C. "Jack" Haley, 86, son of the late John J. Haley and Mary (Curley) Haley, died April 25, 2022 with his family by his side. Jack graduated from St. Jerome's High School, Class of 1953, attended Holyoke Community College, and enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1954, serving until his honorable discharge in 1957. He was appointed to the Holyoke Fire Department in 1960 and retired in 1991. Jack was a Life Member of Holyoke Lodge of Elks #902 and enjoyed participating in their Pool League. He also belonged to the Easthampton Rod and Gun Club where he was a skilled trap shooter. After his retirement, he spent many happy years at Gate Island in Otis, MA and at TriPar Estates in...

Peter Foot Buell, born March 14, 1936, passed away on April 22 following complications from a stroke he suffered in July of 2021. His daughter, Honor Melanie, was with him. Peter was born in Raleigh, North Carolina where his father Murray Buell was a professor of ecology. The family moved to the New Brunswick, NJ area when Peter was 9. Peter spent many summers with his grandparents in Shelburne Falls, MA, which he came to think of as his true home and where he retired in 1999. From an early age Peter showed a deep fondness for the natural world and an aptitude for science and mathematics. After graduating from Highland Park High School, he attended Cornell and Rutgers universities,...

Maryellen L. (Ross) Provost, age 95, a longtime resident of Holyoke, MA, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Genesis- Keene Center in Keene, NH. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late William and Louise (Pomper) Ross, and was a 1944 graduate of Holyoke High School. Maryellen worked for many years at Shawmut Bank. Prior to moving to New Hampshire seven years ago, she was a communicant of both Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of the Cross parishes. Maryellen was the "rock" of the family who deeply loved her husband of 74 years, Lester (Les) and their entire family. She took great pride in her sons' families and had an abiding joy and love for her grandchildren. Additionally, she...

Maryellen L. (Ross) Provost, age 95, a longtime resident of Holyoke, MA, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Genesis- Keene Center in Keene, NH. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late William and Louise (Pomper) Ross, and was a 1944 graduate of Holyoke High School. Maryellen worked for many years at Shawmut Bank. Prior to moving to New Hampshire seven years ago, she was a communicant of both Blessed Sacrament and Our Lady of the Cross parishes. Maryellen was the "rock" of the family who deeply loved her husband of 74 years, Lester (Les) and their entire family. She took great pride in her sons' families and had an abiding joy and love for her grandchildren. Additionally, she...

Miriam M. Najimy, born May 4, 1931, passed away on March 10, 2022. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Smart Najimy. After graduation from Pittsfield High School in 1949, Miriam was employed by the Veteran's Service in Pittsfield and the Selective Service in Lee, MA. Miriam entered the Daughters of the Heart of Mary (DHM) and made her first vows in 1962 and perpetual vows in 1972. Her retreat ministries were world-wide from Holyoke, MA and Plattsburgh, NY to Paris, London, Ethiopia and beyond. As a DHM Miriam obtained a B.A. from La Salle University, Philadelphia, PA. She continued her education at Catholic University in Washington, D.C. as well as through...

Theresa M. (Nowakowski) Peterson, passed away at Hospice of the Fisher Home in Amherst on Thursday, July 22, 2021, less than a month before her 94th birthday. She contracted Covid-19 in December, triggering her declining period of health. She was born on August 20, 1927 to the late Mary (Czarnecki) and Joseph Nowakowski of Easthampton. She graduated from Easthampton schools and went on to Bay Path Junior College to pursue a secretarial career. On November 5, 1949 she married the love of her life, Conrad Peterson. They bought their first home in Easthampton MA where they soon started a family. When their family was grown, they moved to Shelburne MA. She started her employment at Smith and...

Mary A Berger, age 78, of South Hadley, MA, died peacefully on Wednesday April 8, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Trenton, NJ on January 30, 1943, she was the eldest daughter of the late Vincent and Irene (Darby) Berger. Mary was educated in parochial schools, she was a graduate of the former St Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Trenton. She served honorably in the US Navy Nursing Corp during the Vietnam War. Mary later earned her degree at Mercy Hospital's School of Anesthesia, Springfield. She worked for 40 years as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) serving at Baystate Medical Center and affiliated hospitals. Mary's gifted mind and caring heart made her an...

Donald W. Hennemann, 86, of Easthampton passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 4, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Holyoke on September 19, 1934 to Walter Hennemann and Louise (Knab) Hennemann, Don was raised by his Uncle Gus and Aunt Ella. He graduated from Holyoke High School in 1952 and studied at Williams College. He served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army in the 1950s and was a member of the military band. After his service, he spent his career working as a bank branch manager, financial advisor, and insurance consultant at various financial institutions across Western MA. Don's true passions, though, were his music and his faith. He was raised in the Lutheran...

Barbara Ann Gorniak (Felsentreger), age 71, of Easthampton entered into eternal life on March 1, 2021. She was born on February 17, 1950 in Holyoke to the late Howard Theodore and Patricia Louise (Moynahan) Felsentreger. She attended Holyoke Public Schools and was a graduate of Holyoke Community College. Barbara enjoyed caring for people and worked as a CNA at several long-term care facilities in the area. She was known for her kind heart and generosity. Family and friends will remember Barbara every time they see a cat in need of a home, as she had a tender heart for felines. Barbara is survived by her son, Howard Stanley Gorniak of Easthampton; her sisters, Heidi Krstyen (Robert) of...

Edward F. Amo, 81 of Holyoke, died peacefully on February 14th, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Massena NY on August 8th, 1939 to William and Alida (Genaway) Amo, the family moved and settled in this area. Ed would simply like to be remembered as a faithful Catholic, husband, father and grandfather - a true Christian gentleman. He was the long-time owner of Highway Auto Salvage in Northampton. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Rosemary (Downing) of Holyoke, and his four children Fr. Steven Amo, of Feeding Hills, David Amo and his wife Christine of Chicopee, Cindy Alberts and her husband Michael of Woodstock CT and Edward Scott Amo of West Roxbury. He...

Bernadette L. (Dicrocco) Hait, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 21, 2021 at Holyoke Health Care Center. Bernadette was born and educated in Dunkirk, New York. After receiving her Associates Degree, Bernadette worked for CBS as well as attending The Julliard School studying piano. She was a staple of the University of Massachusetts for over 40 years, working in the Employment Office for many years as well as other departments. Bernadette loved traveling to Bermuda every summer, which she did for over 20 years. Having never obtained a driver's license, Bernadette enjoyed walking everywhere. She will be missed by her daughter Liz Hait of Easthampton, son Christian Hait of...

Shirley (Peters) Powers, age 85, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was a life long resident of Holyoke born in August of 1935, the daughter of the late Rhea (Rivest) Richard and Michael Peters. She was also predeceased by her loving stepfather Henry R. Richard in 1975. Besides her parents, Shirley was predeceased by her husband, John A. Powers in 1995, her son, Michael J. Powers in 2006 and her brother, Michael Peters in 1958. Shirley graduated from Holyoke High School and worked as a secretary before working as an IRA Specialist for Peoples Savings Bank for 46 years. When she retired in 2017, she was its longest employee...

Thomas Couture passed away on January 7, 2020, at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Gilbertville, MA, son of the late Roland & Phyllis (Gondek) Couture. He was a loving husband and dedicated father and grandfather. Tom will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Carolyn (Shea) Couture, his sons, Darren and wife Erin, Dean and wife Kate, and daughter Candice. He also leaves two step-children, Bryan Barsalou and wife Elizabeth and Kara and husband Martin Rodgers. He also leaves his much loved grandchildren, Brandon, Gabriel, Ryan, Samantha, Isabelle, Nicole, Jake, Emily, Nora and Nolan. Tom obtained his BS in Civil Engineering from Norwich University where he enjoyed the cadet...

Judith Ann Fletcher, of 35 New South Street, Northampton, MA, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 at Milford Regional Hospital surrounded by her family after a tenacious and courageous battle with cancer. Judy was born on December 27, 1950 in Springfield, Massachusetts but grew up in Holyoke. She was the oldest of three girls. She was the daughter of Anthony A. Fletcher and Anne (Sullivan) Fletcher. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1969. An educator in Massachusetts for 38 years, she earned a B.S. in Education at Westfield State University in 1973, an M.A. as a Reading Specialist at American International College, and was in the doctoral program in Educational Administration...

Robert "Bob" Rush died Friday, October 23, 2020 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after suffering from complications following emergency surgery for a pulmonary embolism. He was born in Holyoke on July 13, 1962 and was a lifelong resident of Southampton. Bob was a graduate of Hampshire Regional High School and received his Bachelor's Degree from Westfield State University. He was an employee of MassMutual Financial Group for over 30 years. Bob is survived by his mother, Joan Rush and a brother, Terry Rush, both of Southampton. He was predeceased by his father, Thomas Rush in 2004. All funeral services were private. The Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home in Holyoke handled...

Sandra A. (Moran) Baran of Easthampton passed away on September 21, 2020 with her daughters by her side. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Gerald J. Baran, Sr., and her son, Gerald J. Baran, Jr. Sandy leaves behind her daughters, Kathleen Welch of Easthampton and Cynthia Piubeni of Springfield; her son, Matthew Baran and his wife Stephanie of Enterprise, AL; her grandchildren: Eric, Aimee, Christopher, Marianne, Audrey, Jared, Savannah, Anna, and Jacob; her great-granddaughter, Autumn (her little Sunshine); and her great-grandson, Liam. Sandy also leaves behind in-laws, Mary Francis Provost of Holyoke and Teddy and Barbara Jean Dudek of Chicopee, as well as nieces,...

On August 29, 2020 Mary S. (Hamel) Baush, of Holyoke, passed away at age 97. Mary was born in Holyoke to Mary (Fadden) and George Hamel. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1941, and married the late Harold C. Baush in 1942 together they raised five children. Mary loved reading, doing counted cross-stitch, going to the Holyoke St. Patrick's Parade, and eating Circus Peanuts. She was a loving wife and mother who leaves behind beautiful memories: homemade spaghetti sauce, sleepover parties, expertly decorated Christmas trees, and trips to Cape Cod and Maine. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family, whom she loved "a bushel and a peck." She was predeceased by her husband...

John Allan La Chapelle, age 73, of Northampton, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2020, at Cooley Dickenson Hospital in Northampton. He was born in Holyoke, son of the late George and Margaret (Fitzgerald) La Chapelle. A graduate of Holyoke Catholic, Holyoke Community College, and Cambridge College in Springfield, John Allan was a Psychotherapist at Holyoke Medical Center until his retirement. His two loving children survive him, daughter Mayor Nicole LaChapelle of Easthampton; son Christian LaChapelle and his partner Martha Leamy of Holyoke; his beloved grandchildren Sigrid von Wendel of New York City, Cameron LaChapelle of New York City, and Cade LaChapelle of Holyoke; lifelong friends...

Mary Denise "Denny" (McCarthy) Glidden, age 77, of Holyoke, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at the Holyoke Medical Center. Denny was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late John B. and Mary C. (Finn) McCarthy and was a graduate of the former St. Michael's High School in Northampton and the Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Holyoke. Denny worked as a Registered Nurse for decades, and considered herself a nurse to the end. She worked first for Dr. David Hemphill, followed by a 20-year career as an addiction nurse at the Methadone Clinic at the Providence Hospital. Denny lived in Holyoke for more than 44 years and was a communicant of Our Lady of the Cross Parish. She was...

On Saturday June 13th, 2020 at the age of 81, Roger left this earth to once again be in the loving arms of his wife Loretta. Roger Raymond Roberge was the 1st was born on September 23, 1938 to the late George and Viola Roberge in the middle of the infamous 1938 hurricane. It was only fitting after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease that he exited in the middle of a Pandemic. Roger was born and raised in Holyoke, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Holyoke High School and attended Hartt College of the University of Hartford. He then proceeded to work at the Popular market, a local grocery store. Roger was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Loretta Ann (Yargeau) in...

Florence (Jolivet) Lobik, age 86 passed away on Thursday May 28, 2020 at DayBrook Village in Holyoke. Florence was born in Holyoke on November 10, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Stacia (Borlikowski) Jolivet and was educated in the Holyoke Schools. She was an Orthodontic Assistant and Office Manager for Ira D. Gilbert Orthodontics for many years. Florence loved cooking and entertaining, especially for her family. She also enjoyed knitting and crafts. Florence is survived by her husband, the love of her life, Charles R. Lobik. Florence and Charles would have been celebrating 68 years of marriage on September 1, 2020. Florence also leaves behind a daughter, Cynthia J. Horne of Hampden;...