John E. (Jack) Vinelli passed away on February 22, 2026, after a long illness. Jack was born in Northampton, MA on March 21, 1947, to Steve and Mary (Symanski) Vinelli and was the youngest of their three children. He attended Northampton Public Schools and later graduated as an EMT from Springfield Technical Community College. Jack retired as a proud Firefighter/EMT from Easthampton Fire Department after 25 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for the Hamp

Francis Charles McClellan 1940-2026 Francis Charles McClellan, 86, passed away on March 1, 2026, at his home peacefully in his sleep. Francis was born on January 11, 1940, in Northampton, MA. The son of Charles and Bertha (Labarge) McClellan, he was raised in Leeds and graduated from Northampton High School. He went on to serve honorably in the United States Army from 1959-1963 as an electrician in Korea and a test monitor for the Atlas missile program at White Sands Missile

Phuong Senath 1943-2026 Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends. As she entered her final resting place, she left behind her son, daughters-in-laws, and grandchildren. Born and raised in Cambodia. She immigrated to the United States to pursue a better life and be a supportive grandma to her grandchildren: Christina, Monica, and Selena.   She was a source of love and kindness. Her love of gardening and faith runs deep

Patricia (Pat) Kaniecki 1954-2026 Patricia (Pat) Kaniecki passed away at her group home in Chicopee on January 31, 2026. She was born in Southampton on December 22, 1954, to Charles and Catherine Kaniecki. She grew up on her father’s dairy farm in Southampton, where she had a strong love of animals, especially the cats. Every day she helped to herd the cows. Pat’s love of life and laughter always shined through her disabilities. She enjoyed her many years of working at Su

David Francis O’Brien 1954-2026 David Francis O’Brien, 71, of Easthampton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, surrounded by his granddaughter Sarah and his son Christopher. David was born on May 12, 1954, in New York and was a longtime resident of Easthampton, where he raised his family and built a life full of love and memories. David leaves behind a legacy of love that will forever live on in the hearts of his family. He is survived by his two sons,

Frank J. “Sonny” Kosior, Jr. 1939-2026 Frank J. “Sonny” Kosior, Jr., 86, passed away at the Fisher Home in Amherst on January 15, 2026. Born in Easthampton on February 4, 1939, he was the son of Frank and Viola (Riel) Kosior. Sunny grew up in Easthampton. He attended school there and in 1959 he married the love of his life, Nancy (Hillenbrand) Kosior, they’ve spent over 66 wonderful years together. He first started working for his brother-in-law as a mechanic and taxi driver

Sandra Maciejewski Mumblow, age 91, died peacefully at Cooley Dickinson Hospital on Christmas Day, while under Hospice care. Born to Anthony Maciejewski and Rose (Sutula-Kowalczyk) Maciejewski, Sandra began life living on the “Island” or Oxbow in Northampton, MA, and was known locally as Alice. She often recalled the sound of logs dropping onto wood piles at the local paper mill, where her father worked, and the whistle of trains passing through Mount Tom Junction---memories

Michael Eaton 1948-2025 Michael Eaton passed away on December 21,2025 at Linda Manor in Leeds MA. He spent much of his life in Western Massachusetts. Michael is predeceased by his father, Richard Wiley Eaton, his mother, Helen Albino Eaton and his brother Richard Robert Eaton. Michael’s past work history includes maintenance worker, Cook at the Whatley Inn, Williams House, the 143 club and lastly at Smith College where he retired from. He loved to play golf, watching all spo

Anthony J. Szumowski Jr. 1942-2025 Anthony J. Szumowski Jr., 83, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 18, 2025. Born in Holyoke on September 28, 1942. He was the son of Anthony and Jane (Badger) Szumowski. Tony grew up in Easthampton, he was a graduate of Smith Vocational High School in Northampton. He enlisted into the Air Force and served for over 22 years with a distinguished career, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Some of his many other jobs

Mae L Sulzycki (Adamski) of Easthampton passed away at the Hospice of the Fisher Home on December 13, 2025.  She was born in Northampton on June 5, 1943, the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Skedzielewski) Adamski.  She had been employed at the Cooley Dickenson Hospital as a Medical Equipment Technician for over 20 years. Mae was a long-time communicant of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church and communicant of Our Lady of The Valley Parish.  She was also a member o

James (Skip) M. Deni 1938-2025 James (Skip) M. Deni, Sr., 87, passed away on December 14, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was the son of John and Mary (McDonald) Deni and was born and raised in Holyoke, MA. He was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School and attended Holyoke Community College. He had potential as a pitcher and played AA Baseball for two years. Jim served his country honorably in the Air Force Reserves as a Hydraulics Technician repairing planes. He w

Lois Hersey 1934 - 2025 Lois Hersey, peacefully passed away on November 29, 2025 in hospice care at CareOne at Northampton, Massachusetts . She was born on February 23, 1934 in Monticello, Maine, daughter of Allison and Nina (Wotton) Burtt.      Lois' early childhood was spent surrounded by nearby family and close friends of the church. She was an avid member of the church and enjoyed the singing and fellowship with friends. She mentioned often about her close relationship wi

Debra Mae Jarosz 1953-2025 Debra Mae (Packard) Jarosz, 72, died on December 3, 2025 at home in Easthampton. She was born in Northampton on February 20, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Porter) Packard and younger sister to Bruce Packard. She was raised in Easthampton and a graduate of Easthampton High School. She married and had two sons, Ian and Joshua. She worked in health care most of her life and graduated as a Registered Nurse from Holyoke Commu

Cecile A. Blais 1937-2025 Cecile A. Blais, lovingly known as Ceil, passed away at the age of 88 on November 22, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was surrounded by her devoted family during her final moments. Born on September 9, 1937, in Northampton, MA, Ceil was the beloved daughter of Raymond H. and Nathalie L. (Vanasse) Arel. Ceil was preceded in death by her cherished husband of 61 years, Paul Blais, who passed away in 2018. She is survived by her lovi

Lorraine W. Spencer 1933-2025 Lorraine W. Spencer, 92, passed away on November 14, 2025 at Linda Manor Extended Care facility in Northampton with her family by her side. She was born in Northampton on August 16, 1933, to Richard and Geneva (Blakesley) Warren. Lorraine worked for the Federal Government as an administrative assistant at the Soil Conservation Service for 30+ years. She is predeceased by her husband Rolland Spencer. Lorraine leaves her loving family daughters Car

Marianne (Burr) Craig 1944-2025 Marianne (Burr) Craig, 81, passed away on November 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Holyoke on July 12, 1944, her parents were William F. and Leona M.  (Lake) Burr. She was a lifelong resident of Easthampton growing up there she was a graduate of Easthampton High School and later went onto Kay Harvey Hairdressing Academy, where she earned her license as a professional hairdresser. Marianne worked for over 61 y

Patricia Wrightington Tripp 1941-2025 Patricia Wrightington Tripp, of Southampton, passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on November 13, 2025, surrounded by members of her loving family. She was born on January 5, 1941, in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Alden and Dorothy Wrightington. She was a 1958 graduate of Fairhaven High School, followed by graduation with honors from the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing in Boston, acquiring h

Royal Wayne LaPlante 1943-2025 Royal Wayne LaPlante, 83, passed at home peacefully among his family on November 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen Mae LaPlante. He was born in Chicopee, Mass, March 14, 1943. He was the son of Margaret (nee Goudy) LaPlante and Robert LaPlante, both predeceased. Two sisters, predeceased, Dorothy LaPlante and Joanne Anderson. He is survived by his sister Barbara Theroux of Vermont and his brother Ronald LaPlante of Chic

Barbara P. Guyette 1934-2025 Barbara (DeDeurwaerder) Guyette, 91 of Southampton Mass, passed peacefully On October 23, 2025 surrounded by her family. Barbara was born on July 13, 1934 in Holyoke, Mass and was the eldest daughter of Adolph DeDeurwaerder & Edna (Goudreau) DeDeurwaerder. Barbara was predeceased by her husband Herbert Guyette, (for which she was married to for 41 years) her brother Paul DeDeurwaerder, her sister Theresa Dion and her Great Granddaughter Alyssa Ivo

Gerald (Jerry) A. Pawlikowski 1948-2025 Gerald (Jerry) Anthony Pawlikowski, 77, of Easthampton passed away with his loving wife Donna by his side on October 21, 2025. Jerry was born on May 22, 1948 in Northampton to Stanley and Leokadia (Sitek) Pawlikowski. A lifelong resident of Easthampton, Jerry loved spending time hunting and fishing with family and friends. He loved fishing all over the US and Canada. He and Donna enjoyed visiting the Gros Ventre River Ranch in Wyoming f