Jeffrey Brian Reisman
Sep 24, 2025
JEFFREY REISMAN (1953-2025) Jeffrey Brian Reisman passed away on September 24, 2025 in Hartford, CT. He was born in Springfield, MA on August 10, 1953 to Helen (Damb) and Abraham Reisman. Jeff graduated from Classical High School in Springfield and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He enjoyed a long career in media, starting out in broadcast journalism and then advancing...
Cynthia Tillman
Sep 2, 2025
Cynthia L. Tillman, 84, of Wilbraham, MA passed away on September 2, 2025. She was born and raised in Springfield. She graduated from Classical High School, Westbrook Junior College, American International College, and received a Masters Degree from the University of Massachusetts. She taught math in the Springfield school system and at Northfield School for Girls. She finished her career...
Richard Zimmerman
Sep 1, 2025
Richard D. Zimmerman September 18,1954 - September 1, 2025 Richard David Zimmerman, age 70, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 18, 1954 in West Springfield, MA, the son of Milton Joseph Zimmerman and Emma (Kaplan) Zimmerman. Richie worked for many years at National Car Rental at Bradley International...
Malcolm Robert Freedman
Aug 27, 2025
Dr. Malcolm Freedman died unexpectedly of heart disease on August 27, 2025 in Springfield, MA. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Pennsylvania Dental School, and later in life, a graduate of medical school in Miami, practicing Psychiatry for 25 years. He leaves behind his loving wife Betsey, married 30 years,...
Barbara Jane Cohen
Aug 17, 2025
Barbara Jane Cohen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on August 17, at the age of 91. Born on March 13, 1934, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose Rothman. She grew up in Springfield, and went on to earn her bachelors degree in Fine Arts from the Vesper George School of Art at...
Phyllis Susan Dindas
Aug 16, 2025
Phyllis Dindas Obituary Phyllis Susan Dindas beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on [Date] at the age of [Age]. Born on June 26, 1946, in Philadelphia, Phyllis was the daughter of the late Leo and Evelyn Slutzky. She grew up in Philadelphia and went on to earn her undergraduate degree in education from Boston University. After teaching...
Marcia Lee Lieber
Aug 15, 2025
Marcia Lee (Merriam) Lieber peacefully passed on Friday, August 15th, surrounded by her family. Marcia was predeceased by her husband, Milton Lieber; her brother, Allan Merriam; and her parents, Sara and Samuel Merriam. She is survived by her three children, Andrea Brinnel (David), Jodi Freedman (Ken), David Lieber (Heather) and ten grandchildren: Paul Brinnel (Sara), Hailey Brinnel (Andrew), Jessica Cullinan...
Sidney Zachary Moss
Jul 2, 2025
Sidney Zachary Moss died peacefully at home with family by his side on July 2,2025. Sidney was born in New York City on April 1, 1925, to parents Sabina and Zachary Moss. After a short marriage, his parents divorced. At age two and a half, Sidney moved to Chicago with his father and his father’s new wife, Rae Liebowitz, who...
Stuart Alan Warshaw
Jun 29, 2025
In Loving Memory of Stuart Alan Warshaw It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Stuart Alan Warshaw on June 29, 2025. Born on July 26, 1929, in New York City to the late Olga and Floyd Warshaw, Stuart grew up alongside his beloved sister Carol. The family eventually settled in Longmeadow in 1941 after a time...
Elizabeth L Wolfson
Jun 15, 2025
“A life well lived, a life well loved.” Elizabeth “Liz” Wolfson passed away at age 98 on June 15, 2025 at her home in Natick, MA after a full and vibrant life. Born in Grand Rapids, MI, she pursued her education at the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan, ultimately graduating from Springfield College with a degree in...
Michael Edward Scheer
Jun 11, 2025
It is with deep heartache and heartfelt love that the family of Michael Scheer of Longmeadow, MA announces his passing on June 11, 2025. Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 5, 1945, the second child of Ben and Natalie Scheer. The family moved to Springfield, MA in 1955 and Mike graduated from the former Classical High School in...
James Eugene Vinick
Jun 10, 2025
James Eugene Vinick James Vinick, 84, of Longmeadow, MA, passed away on June 10, 2025. Born November 23, 1940, he was the son of Anne and Leonard Vinick. Known affectionately as “Big Jim” to family. Jim led a life defined by boundless energy, success, and service to his community. He was a man of purpose who did things his way—with...
Alan Richard Gerstein
Jun 7, 2025
Alan R. Gerstein, MD 1935-2025 Alan (Dick) Gerstein was born in Springfield to Mae (Dunn) and Morris Gerstein and died June 7, 2025. He graduated from Classical High School, 1953, Wesleyan University, 1957, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1961, where he was elected to the Medical Honor Society. He interned at Boston City Hospital, was a resident at Mt....
Michael Ratner
Jun 3, 2025
Michael S. Ratner, 83, passed away peacefully on June 1st 2025 in Indio, California. He was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late David Ratner and Thelma (Wasserman) Ratner and grew up in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his brother, Malcolm Ratner in 1993. Michael graduated from Classical High School in 1959 and earned a B.B.A. degree from...
Pamela Jane Grayboff
May 31, 2025
Pamela Grayboff, 65, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born on April 25, 1960 to Howard (predeceased) and Lee Grayboff in Springfield, Massachusetts, Pam was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend whose warmth, kindness, and dedication touched the lives of many. Pam lived fiercely and fully — a lifelong competitor who brought intensity, grace, and...
Ruth Frances Sher-Nirenstein
May 17, 2025
Ruth Frances Sher Nirenstein died peacefully at her home in Springfield, Massachusetts on May 17th. She was 89 years old. Born in Boston, MA to Dr. David and Sara Sher on May 2, 1936, she was then raised in Marlboro, MA, the oldest of five children: two sisters, Joyce and Elaine; and two brothers, Myles and Harvey. They grew up...
