Jun 13, 2026

Chicopee- Eileen A. (Gurka) Davis, a lifelong resident of Chicopee, passed away surrounded by her family on June 13, 2026. Born on June 26, 1946, Eileen was the daughter of the late Sigmund and Kazmira (Zielonka) Gurka. She attended Chicopee schools, graduating from Chicopee High School class of 1964. Eileen spent her career as a legal secretary for Aetna, and...

Jun 13, 2026

Chicopee-Richard A. "Dick" Moricz, 89, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on May 18, 1937, Dick was the oldest son of the late Archie and Regina (Bars) Moricz. He grew up in Manchester, Connecticut, where he spent his childhood and formative years.

Following his graduation, Dick proudly served his country in the United States...

Jun 11, 2026

Chicopee- Lawrence C.J. Ryan, 57, passed away at Baystate medical Center on June 11, 2026. A longtime resident of Chicopee, Larry was born on September 30, 1968. He was the son of the late Anne M. (Turcotte) and Lawrence C. Ryan. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and worked as a chef at various local restaurants. Larry was...

May 15, 2026

Chicopee- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John C. Sullivan, on May 15, 2026. Born in Springfield, MA on May 27, 1938 to the late John P. and Virginia (Morris) Sullivan, he was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. Following high school, Jack served in the United States Air Force from 1956 – 1960,...

Apr 21, 2026

Marvin E. Woodard was born on May 11, 1955, in New Haven, Connecticut, to the late Arthur and Francis (Mack) Woodard.

He is lovingly remembered by his siblings of New Haven and Florida, along with a host of nieces and nephews who will miss him. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two...

Apr 8, 2026

Chicopee- Joyce L. (Simonoko) Duquette, a long-time resident of Chicopee, passed away at Holyoke Hospital on April 8, 2026, with her family at her side.  Joyce was born in Springfield on July 18, 1947 and was one of five children to the late Francis and Francine (Mullaney) Simonoko.   She grew up in Wilbraham, attending local schools and graduating from...

Apr 3, 2026

Chicopee- Tomas Gualberto Torneiro Martins, 76, passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2026.  He was born in Azambujeira dos Carros de freguesia Rolica, Portugal on July 12, 1949, and was a son of the late Antonio Luis Martins and Maria Torneiro Martins.  He was a communicant of Ste. Rose de Lima Church, was a member of the...

Apr 1, 2026

Chicopee- Ilda F. (Ferreira) Paulo, 92, passed away on April 1, 2026.  Born on June 3, 1933 in Cabeca da Abelhaera, Portugal, Ilda was youngest of eight children and was the daughter of the late Manuel and Maria (Faustina) Ferreira.  In August of 1968, Ilda and her husband, the late Manuel Paulo (2013), immigrated with their children to the...

Mar 10, 2026

Indian Orchard - Maggie was a mom, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and friend who passed away unexpectedly at Hartford Hospital on March 10, 2026, at the age of 50.  Maggie was born at Providence Hospital in Holyoke, MA on November 25,1975 and was the daughter of Joan C. (Pasini) Rondeau and Thomas W. Bryden III.

Mar 4, 2026

Bill wanted everyone to know that he's not coming down for breakfast.

It was his favorite way of acknowledging life's inevitable end—with humor, honesty, and perspective.

On March 4, 2026, William Michael Lavato passed away at the age of 79.  Bill was born November 19, 1946, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Dominic Lavato and Louise Lavato...