Brinda Adkins
Jun 1, 2026
Brinda Adkins, 78, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, with her friend and life partner of 37 years, Laurie Paquin, by her side. Born on April 28, 1948, in Caryville, Tennessee, Brinda was the daughter of the late Jonah and Dolly (Sellers) Adkins. She later made her home in Massachusetts, where she spent many years working...
Margaret "Peggy" Whitman
May 23, 2026
Margaret (Canny) Whitman, 89, of Enfield, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 12, 1937 in Ballintava, Dunmore, County Gallway, Ireland, one of ten children born to of the late John and Ellen (Martin) Canny. Margaret (Peggy) a kind and gentle person...
William Andrew Walker, II.
May 10, 2026
William Andrew Walker II, 73, of Springfield, MA, transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by the love, prayers, and presence of his devoted family and friends. Born to the late William Andrew Walker, Sr. and the late Mary (Delmonaco) Walker, William—affectionately known to all as Billy—lived a life marked by hard work,...
David Brian Cleveland
May 5, 2026
David B. Cleveland, 62, of Greenfield, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born on October 22, 1963, to Constance J. (Ruthurfurd) Sipe and the late Elmer C. Cleveland, David had a deep love for music and especially enjoyed playing the trumpet. He also loved baseball and golf and worked as a truck driver in the waste management industry for...
Jynette Redd
May 4, 2026
Jynette Redd, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on May 4, 2026. She was born on November 21, 1949, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late Robert McWhorter and Jane (Johnson) McWhorter.Jynette was educated in the Springfield Public Schools, attending Buckingham Junior High School and Commerce High School. Determined to continue her education, she later earned her...
Katie Lynn Pranaitis
Apr 17, 2026
Katie Lynn Pranaitis, age 41, of Palmer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born on March 27, 1985, at Mary Lane Hospital in Ware, Massachusetts, Katie was the beloved daughter of Debra Pranaitis and David Pranaitis. She attended Palmer High School and went on to work for Dr. Peter Kelly, as well as Crimmins...
Paul Martin Krokos
Apr 8, 2026
Paul M. Krokos, 73, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1952, in Belchertown, Massachusetts. Paul worked as a caregiver at CHD, where he dedicated himself to helping others. He is survived by his brother, Thomas W. Bourque of Springfield, Massachusetts, and his sister, Judith Bourque of Concord, Vermont. In accordance with...
Rebecca Jane Towers
Mar 28, 2026
REBECCA JANE “BECKY” TOWERS
January 18, 1956 – March 28, 2026
Rebecca Jane “Becky” Towers passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Becky was the daughter of Herbert and Jane (Quinn) Burns. She grew up on what is now Quinn Road in Grasonville, Maryland, surrounded by her grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Though an only child, Becky shared an especially...
Sebert Mervin Green
Mar 9, 2026
Serbert M. Green, 85, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on March 9, 2026. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Daniel Martin Nitzsche
Mar 5, 2026
Daniel M. Nitzsche, 66, of Deerfield, Massachusetts, passed away on March 5, 2026. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Magdalene Parker
Feb 28, 2026
Mary Magdalene Parker of Wilbraham, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 28, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1931, in Springfield, MA to her late parents, Carmelo and Ethel (Askins) Philippino. Mary spent 67 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Frederick James Parker. She was a devoted and loving mother to her children...
Philip A. Greene
Feb 24, 2026
Philip A. Greene, 89, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on October 12, 1936, in Westfield, he was the beloved son of the late Ralph and Pearl (Felton) Greene.
Philip proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Airman Second Class. Following his military service, he devoted many years to...
Sandra Ann Sullivan
Feb 22, 2026
Sandra Ann Sullivan, 83, of Springfield, MA, passed away on February 22, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1942, in Springfield. Sandy was a graduate of Cathedral High School, where she met the love of her life, Dennis J. Sullivan. They married in April 1961 and soon began growing their family. Sandy is the proud mother of Dennis of...
Mildred Gertrude Richardson
Feb 17, 2026
Mildred G. Richardson, 82, of Longmeadow, Massachusetts, passed away on February 17, 2026. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, 25 Mill Street, Springfield, MA has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Andrew L. Woods, Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Andrew Lee Woods, Jr., 52, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Born on October 20, 1973, Andrew was the beloved son of Andrew Lee Woods, Sr. and the late Pattie (Goodwin) Woods.
Andrew worked as an NPI Inspector in the aviation industry and was respected for his precision and strong work ethic.
He did...
Jacqueline Castellanos
Feb 12, 2026
Jacqueline Castellanos, 62, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. She was born on March 28, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Adaglisa Núñez de Castellanos and Rafael Castellanos. Jacqueline dedicated her career to serving others, working as a social worker until her retirement. A deeply spiritual woman, she was known for her vibrant personality...
Hugh Mongroo
Feb 4, 2026
Hugh Mongroo, 65, of Springfield, Massachusetts, was called home to be with the Lord on February 4, 2026. Born to the late Jean Baptist Clermont and Mary Mongroo on November 18, 1960, he graduated from Putnam Vocational Technical High School in 1975 and went on to become a skilled and respected master painter, known for his dedication, craftsmanship, and strong...
Muriel Hayden
Jan 23, 2026
Muriel G. Hayden (formerly Muriel Green) passed peacefully on January 23, 2026, at age 94 in Springfield, MA, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease. Muriel earned B.S and M.Ed degrees from Brooklyn College. She met the love of her life, her husband of 44 years, Solomon Hayden, in 1963, and they wed five months later. She was the primary...
Walter Edwin Bosworth
Jan 10, 2026
Walter Edwin Bosworth, of Belchertown, Massachusetts, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1950, to Melvin and Christine (Squires) Bosworth and grew up on Old Enfield Road in Belchertown with his brothers, Roger and Jim. After graduating from Belchertown High School, Walter enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served his country during the...
Ruth Elizabeth Martin
Dec 31, 2025
Ruth E. Martin1940-2025West Springfield
Ruth Martin (Laskey), 85, of West Springfield entered eternal rest surrounded by the love of her daughter and her friends at her side at Bear Mountain, West Springfield, December 31st, 2025.How does a person sum up a life of 85 years in a few paragraphs?Born in Melrose Mass, a graduate of Melrose High School, she was a...
