Thomas Lyons
Sep 12, 2024
Thomas Lyons, 75 of Chicopee MA passed away September 12th after a lengthy battle with dementia. He is survived by his loving wife Sue "Suzy" Lyons, his children Daniel Lyons and Jacqueline Rondeau, and beloved three grandchildren, Michelle Rondeau, Nicklas Rondeau and Teal Lyons. Memorial services will be held at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of...
Steven Silpe
Sep 6, 2024
Steven A. Silpe 1937 - 2024 Steve A Silpe, 86 died peacefully in Clermont Florida on September 6th. Steve was born in Springfield MA, son of Diane Silverman and Hyman Silpe, on December 4, 1937. He graduated from Tech High school in 1955 then served in the US Navy 4 years active duty and 4 years in Reserve. He served...
Justina Hayes
Sep 6, 2024
Justina (Carr) Hayes, 66, passed away 9/6/2024 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Tina, T, Dathie or Gnome, all nicknames her family calls her, was born in Island Falls, Me. to the late Rosalyn and Justin Carr. Tina married Jeffery Hayes in August 1984, and just celebrated 40 years of marriage along with their son, Joshua...
Peter Laband
Aug 31, 2024
Peter M.F. Laband DMD died peacefully in his sleep early on the morning of August 31, 2024 with his wife Barbara by his side. He was 98. Peter was healthy and active right up to his last few months and enjoyed a Caribbean cruise with Barbara just this past February. They lived on Cape Cod and they spent winters in...
Harriet Sobil
Aug 29, 2024
Harriet Sobil, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 29th in Northampton, MA surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her husband Richard Sobil and son Howard Sobil. She is survived by her children, Margie Sobil (Daniel Cantor Yalowitz) of Greenfield, MA, Len Sobil of Los Angeles, CA and Melissa Sobil ( Mike Zitomer) of Westport, CT. Her loving grandchildren, Sam...
Marlene Kimball
Aug 26, 2024
Marlene Mirkin Kimball 1932-2024 Marlene (Mirkin) Kimball, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family on August 26, 2024. Marlene was predeceased by her cherished husband of 54 years, Jerome (Jerry) Kimball. He was the love of her life and their marriage was a true partnership,...
Carole Davidson
Aug 23, 2024
Carole Perlman Davidson 1934-2024 Carole Perlman Davidson of Longmeadow, MA died peacefully August 23, 2024 at the age of 90. Born in Newark, NJ on February 15, 1934, Carole graduated Classical High School and American International College. She was a B'nai B'rith advisor, teacher in the Springfield Public Schools, Sunday school teacher at Sinai Temple, and a volunteer at Baystate...
Shirley Sprung
Aug 23, 2024
Shirley Sprung passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 96. She had been a resident of Rockridge Retirement Community in Northampton since late 2019. Born on March 5, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the eldest of Sophie and Michael Besserman’s 3 children. She graduated from Far Rockaway High School in 1946. While in high school...
Freeman Botnick
Aug 23, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Freeman P. Botnick, MD announces his passing. Freeman, also known affectionately as “Dr. B” and “Free” was a well-respected and adored Ophthalmologist who served as the Chief of Ophthalmology at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MA for many years. Free was also the Director of the Low Vision Clinic at Mercy Hospital....
Cynthia Louise Bailey
Aug 21, 2024
Cynthia Louise Bailey 65 years old Longmeadow, Massachusetts August 21st, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Cynthia Louise Bailey on August 21, 2024, at the age of 65. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Cynthia (Cindy) was born on April 17, 1959, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to George and Lois...
Harriet 'Kitty' Katz Berger
Aug 13, 2024
Harriet Berger, known to friends and family as Kitty, died peacefully on August 13, 2024. The only child of Charles and Dorothy (Nusinoff) Katz, she was born in Springfield, MA in 1931. As a girl and young woman, she overcame the twin challenges of The Great Depression and early childhood illness to gain a scholarship to American International College. She...
Albert Ira Newman
Aug 10, 2024
Albert Newman, age 78, passed away on August 10, 2024. Born on September 4, 1945, he brought immense joy to those around him and made new friends everywhere he went. Albert is survived by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Fern (Rachleff) Newman; daughter, Melissa Owen; son-in-law, Michael Owen; and a close-knit group of loving family and friends...
Estelle Rose Biegel
Aug 6, 2024
Estelle R. Biegel 1928 - 2024 Longmeadow Estelle "Lolly" Biegel, 96, died at Autumn Lake Healthcare West Hartford, CT on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Estelle was born on June 10, 1928, in Springfield, Ma, daughter of Edith and Jacob Chase. She graduated from with honors from University of Massachusetts with a B. S. in Microbiology and Bacteriology. After graduation Estelle...
William S. Licht
Jul 31, 2024
DR. WILLIAM S. LICHT, DMD 2024-1923 Longmeadow-Dr William S. Licht, 101, died Wednesday July 31st at Baystate Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1923 in Springfield to his late parents Bennie and Sarah Licht. He graduated from Classical High School class of 1941, where he lettered in basketball, baseball and soccer. He attended American international College on a sports...
Robert M. Abrams
Jul 22, 2024
Robert M. Abrams, 91, died on July 22 on home hospice care in South Hadley surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1933, in Holyoke, son of Samuel and Ida (Hoffman) Abrams. He was predeceased by his sisters Frances Radovsky and Estelle Abrams and is survived by his sister Lois Schwab. Abrams leaves behind his wife of...
Bruce Hochberg
Jul 17, 2024
Bruce Hochberg, 87, passed away peacefully at Glenmeadow Retirement Community on July 17, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Solley Hochberg and the late Alice (Orlen) Hochberg. He is predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Davida (Popkin) Hochberg and his brother Steve (Hoch) Hochberg. He is survived...
Judith Feldman
Jul 9, 2024
Judy Feldman (Belson), died at the age of 86 on July 9th, 2024. Judy was devoted to family, art and Judaism and, as she grew older, her own independence. Judy Belson was born in Boston in 1937 and had wonderful memories of a childhood surrounded by her immigrant extended Jewish family living in Dorchester and greater Boston. She was among...
