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;...

Maura Ann Monaghan of Holyoke passed on to the Angels on May 28, 2020. She was born August 23, 1980 in Northampton, MA. She attended Williamsburg schools and Hampshire Regional High School. Maura graduated from Elms College, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Social Work and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Social Work at Springfield College. She was proud to be associated with Clinical and Support Options in Northampton where she worked as a mental health therapist. Maura cared deeply for her clients, as they did for her. She had many health struggles after surviving childhood leukemia but persevered and proudly worked to make the best of life. She loved Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not...

Maura Ann Monaghan of Holyoke passed on to the Angels on May 28, 2020. She was born August 23, 1980 in Northampton, MA. She attended Williamsburg schools and Hampshire Regional High School. Maura graduated from Elms College, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Social Work and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Social Work at Springfield College. She was proud to be associated with Clinical and Support Options in Northampton where she worked as a mental health therapist. Maura cared deeply for her clients, as they did for her. She had many health struggles after surviving childhood leukemia but persevered and proudly worked to make the best of life. She loved Robert Frost's poem "The Road Not...

Paul D. Gilpatrick, Sr., of Chicopee, MA, passed away on Friday May 22, 2020 from complications of having COVID-19 at Holyoke Medical Center at the age of 86. He had been a resident of the VA Soldier's Home in Holyoke. Born on December 26, 1933 in Holyoke, MA to Oscar J. Gilpatrick and Diana C. Gelinas. He graduated from Chicopee HS in 1951 and then attended AIC where he obtained a degree in Accounting. In 1956 he was drafted in the Army at Fort Dix, NJ and served as a Physical Therapist until 1959 at Fort Jay, NY. In February 1963, Paul married the former Barbara Siano and moved to South Hadley. They had two children: Donald & Lisa but later divorced. Donald has 4 children, Evan,...

While it is often said that one lived their life on their own terms, it is less often a fact. In the case of Patrick Curran, the late son of John and Margaret Curran, it is indeed true - but it was not without a little help from his friends. To some of those friends he was Patrick. Others called him Pat, or PJ, or Doctor, or even P-Hey (after a dear friend's pronunciation of PJ). Patrick John Curran, 69, passed away at his home in Florence, MA in May, 2020. He attended Northampton schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1968. He attended Holyoke Community College before transferring to the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, where he earned a BA in business. He took a job after...

While it is often said that one lived their life on their own terms, it is less often a fact. In the case of Patrick Curran, the late son of John and Margaret Curran, it is indeed true - but it was not without a little help from his friends. To some of those friends he was Patrick. Others called him Pat, or PJ, or Doctor, or even P-Hey (after a dear friend's pronunciation of PJ). Patrick John Curran, 69, passed away at his home in Florence, MA in May, 2020. He attended Northampton schools, graduating from Northampton High School in 1968. He attended Holyoke Community College before transferring to the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, where he earned a BA in business. He took a job after...

Jeanne P. "Bambi" (Piazza) Brownlow, age 82, of South Hadley, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at JGS in Longmeadow. She was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, daughter of the late Joseph S. and Helen G. (Geiger) Piazza. Jeanne was a longtime Professor at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley and former communicant of St. Theresa Church. She is survived by a son, Nicholas D. Brownlow of Oxford, England and a brother, Peter Piazza and his wife Deborah of Sarasota, FL. Due to current circumstances services will be held at a later date. The Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Muriel J Wilson, age 95, formerly of Granby and South Hadley, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Day Brook Nursing Center in Holyoke after contracting Covid-19. Muriel was born in Holyoke on September 29, 1924 to the late Harold & Minnie Longbottom. Muriel was preceded in death by her loving husband of over 25 years, Howard Wilson in 1992. Howard was the love of her life and they had no children. She leaves her cousins Lisa Sullivan and William Aberseck of Claremont California. Muriel grew up in Wilimansett, Chicopee, graduated from Chicopee High School. She worked as a bookkeeper at Savage Arms, Crocker Mackelan & Street Lumber. Muriel was a member of Second Baptist Church of...

Richard (Rick) David Spath, of Southampton, MA, lost his battle with Covid-19 on Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Rick was born November 7, 1951, in New York, son of the late Richard D. Spath Sr. and Patricia (Trotman) Spath. Rick was a 1969 graduate of Holyoke High. He served with the U.S. Coast Guard from 1970-1974. After his service to our country, he pursued his life long career as a Plumber and Pipe-Fitter. He has been a member of the Local 104 and worked for them for over 40 years. He received an Associates degree from STCC in 2006, and worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Tucker Mechanical and BG Mechanical Engineering. After retiring, he began working for Crosstown Carriers. He was...