Eugene Edward Robak
Jan 31, 2014
Eugene E. Robak1948-2014INDIAN ORCHARD- Eugene E. Robak, 65, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2014. He was born in Ludlow on June 5, 1948 to the late Edward and Stella (Strycharz) Robak. Eugene was a graduate of Ludlow High School. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam War Veteran, serving in transportation. He was rewarded the Good Conduct Medal and also...
Yegishe Jamgochian
Jan 22, 2014
Yegishe Jamgochian1923-2014WILBRAHAM- Yegishe "Yogi" Jamgochian, 90, of East Springfield and formerly of Indian Orchard, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 in Life Care Center of Wilbraham. He was born in Ludlow on December 20, 1923, the son of the late Kevork and Perlandy (Sarahpanian) Jamgochian. Yogi graduated from the former Springfield Technical High School in 1940. He...
Diane E. Porterfield
Jan 8, 2014
Diane E. (Mis) Porterfield1960-2014INDIAN ORCHARD- Diane E. (Mis) Porterfield, 53, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She was born in Springfield on December 15, 1960, the daughter of Jan and Natalia (Rosiak) Mis. Besides her parents, Diane is survived by her husband, Steven R. Porterfield of Springfield; a son, John M. Porterfield of Indian Orchard; a daughter, Stephanie Porterfield...
Isabel R. Serrazina
Jan 5, 2014
Isabel R. Serrazina 1973-2014 Springfield- Isabel R. Serrazina, 40, of Indian Orchard, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014. She was born in Marinha Grande, Portugal on February 6, 1973 to the late Arthur R. and Emilia (Roxo) Serrazina. Isabel was a 1991 graduate of Commerce High School and attended Springfield Technical Community College. She worked for Springfield Housing Authority for...
Rena Faye Gregory
Dec 31, 2013
Rena Faye Gregory1941-2013EAST LONGMEADOW- Rena Faye (Mayo) Gregory, 72, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Tulsa, OK on May 7, 1941, a daughter of the late Jessie and Zelma (Bunch) Mayo. A woman with a large heart and active in her faith, Rena enjoyed volunteering in her community and...
Francis R. Demers Sr.
Dec 20, 2013
Springfield- Francis R. Demers, Sr., 77, of West Springfield, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Ludlow on February 15, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph Henry Demers Sr. and Gertrude (Ducharme) Demers. Francis worked for Demers Exposition Services, Inc. for 10 years and for HP Hood for 22 years. He enjoyed...
John J. Mercolino
Dec 11, 2013
John J. Mercolino1981-2013Springfield- John "John John" J. Mercolino, 32, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on November 27, 1981 to the late John Marsh and Denise Mercolino. "John John" worked for Lashway Lumber in Williamsburg and was a former student at STCC. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and New...
Kathleen M. Nassif
Nov 23, 2013
Kathleen M. Nassif 1947-2013 Indian Orchard - Kathleen M. (McCollum) Nassif, 66, of Indian Orchard passed away, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at UConn Health Center. Kathy was born in Springfield on July 23 1947 to the late William and Genevieve (Rinaldi) McCollum. She retired from Mass Mutual Financial Group in 2011 and recently worked at the Olive Garden in Enfield,...
Takuhi Q. Serabian
Nov 18, 2013
Takuhi Q. Serabian1929-2013Ft. Lauderdale, FL- Takuhi Q. Serabian passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 25th with visitation from 9-10 a.m. at the Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St. with a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Gregory Armenian Church, 135 Goodwin St., both in Indian Orchard. Burial will follow in...
Gertrude L. Hadenchuk
Nov 5, 2013
Gertrude L. Hadenchuk1918-2013CHICOPEE- Gertrude L. (Leonard) Hadenchuk, 95, of Chicopee, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at home. She was born in Springfield, where she lived most of her life, a daughter of the late John I. and Mary H. (Cope) Leonard. Gertrude retired after over twenty years of service from the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company...
Marguerite A. Brodeur-Stone
Oct 25, 2013
Marguerite A. Brodeur-Stone 1955-2013 Springfield - Marguerite "Maggie" A. (Corkins) Brodeur-Stone LICSW, LADC1, 57, of Indian Orchard, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at home. She was born in Ludlow on December 23, 1955 to Ruth M. (Allen) Corkins and the late Linus W. Corkins. Maggie was very proud of her education, receiving her Master's degree from Springfield College and...
Jeanne M Karwoski
Oct 20, 2013
Jeanne M. Karwoski 1926-2013 HOLYOKE- Jeanne M. (Besse) Karwoski, 87, passed away at Holyoke Medical Center on October 20, 2013. She was born in Springfield on July 4, 1926, a daughter of the late George and Delvina (La Flamme) Besse. Jeanne graduated from the High School of Commerce, and retired from Monarch Life Insurance Company and had worked previously for...
Robert L. Bouchard
Oct 5, 2013
Robert L. Bouchard 1929-2013 CHICOPEE- Robert "Bob" "Pepe" L. Bouchard (84) passed away at Birch Manor Nursing Home. He was born on February 5, 1929 to the late Leo and Anna (Rachmaciej) Bouchard in Bridgeport, CT. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He later owned Butch's Barber Shop in Indian Orchard for 20 years. Bob...
Grace P. Wallace
Sep 20, 2013
Grace E. Wallace1921-2013O'FALLON, IL-Grace Emily (Pellerin) Wallace 92, of O'Fallon, IL, formerly of Springfield, born July 5, 1921, died Friday, September 20, 2013. She was a former bookkeeper for Jilson-Thoren Opticians in East Longmeadow and worked in the accounting office of Uniroyal. Grace was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church in O'Fallon, IL and St. Catherine of Siena Church...
Ann E. Gloster
Sep 16, 2013
Ann E. Gloster1935-2013SPRINGFIELD- Ann E. (Harrington) Gloster, 77, a longtime Springfield resident, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2013 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Westfield on November 12, 1935 to the late Frank and Esther (Healey) Harrington. Ann was a wife and homemaker for many years, then worked and retired as a sales clerk from Bradlee's Department...
Elizabeth K. Burton
Aug 23, 2013
Elizabeth K. Burton1950-2013INDIAN ORCHARD- Elizabeth "Liz" (Kedziorek) Burton, 62, a lifelong Indian Orchard resident, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2013 in the Hospice of the Fisher Home, Amherst. She was born in Wolverhampton, England on November 5, 1950, a daughter of the late Zygmunt and Feliksa (Rola) Kedziorek. Liz attended Immaculate Conception School, graduating from Cathedral High...
Robert Williams
Aug 15, 2013
Robert B. Williams 1916-2013 SOUTH HADLEY - Robert B. Williams, 97, of Chicopee, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013. He was born in Burlington, Vermont on April 29, 1916 to the late Wesley R. and Estella (Ploof) Williams. Robert was a painter for many years, working for Sheraton Kimball for 20 years, R.L. Letendre Co, and other local contractors...
Maria Elias
Aug 2, 2013
Maria A. Elias 1922-2013 Indian Orchard - Maria Amelia (Leonardo) Elias, having been surrounded by her family, died peacefully at age 91 on August 2, 2013. Born in the village of Paco, Portugal on July 14, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Joaquim and Francelina (Miranda) Leonardo. Maria immigrated to the promise of a better life in the...
Eleanora A. Guay
Jul 9, 2013
Laura A. Guay1919-2013SPRINGFIELD- Eleanora "Laura" A. (Dzierzonawski) Guay, 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Greenfield, MA on April 23, 1919, a daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret (Piotkowski) Dzierzonawski. Laura leaves her daughter, Ann Hill and her husband Kenneth of Belchertown; a granddaughter, Laurie Moriarty and her...
Tina M. Isham
Jun 12, 2013
Tina M. Isham1979-2013INDIAN ORCHARD- Tina M. Isham passed away June 12, 2013. She leaves behind a son, Robert V. Isham; her parents, Robert and Ellen (Belder) Isham; a brother, Tim and his wife Miranda; three nieces; and one nephew. Calling hours will be held at the Ratell Funeral Home, 200 Main St., Indian Orchard on Tuesday, June 18th from 3-7p.m....
