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Jessica Steinman

Jessica Steinman

Jan 23, 2024

JESSICA (Jess) STEINMAN 1980 - 2024 Holyoke It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jessica Steinman. Jessica passed peacefully surrounded by friends and family on January 23, 2024, at the age of 43. Jess was born in Springfield Ma. on Leap Year, February 29, 1980. She was the beloved daughter of Frederick Steinman of Longmeadow Ma....

Bernyce Grant

Bernyce Grant

Jan 22, 2024

Bernyce Bauver Grant, a longtime resident of Northampton, Ma., and currently residing at Reeds Landing in Springfield, passed away on January 22nd after a brief illness. She was 94 years old. Bernyce was born into a large family – she was the youngest of 8 children in the home of Israel Bauver and Sarah August. Her 3 oldest siblings, Goldie...

Fira Orudzehva

Fira Orudzehva

Jan 22, 2024

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Helen Marian Weiner

Helen Marian Weiner

Jan 18, 2024

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Harriet Cohen

Harriet Cohen

Jan 14, 2024

Harriet Cohen 1931 - 2024 Longmeadow – Harriet (Rispler) Cohen, 92, of Longmeadow, passed away peacefully Sunday January 14th. Born in Springfield, she was a graduate of Commerce High School. She grew the family business, Sam’s Glass Works Inc, to include The Leonard Gallery. Harriet was a member of B’nai Jacob and Beth El Temple sisterhoods. She was a life...

Gita Budnyak

Gita Budnyak

Jan 11, 2024

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Lois 'Kris' Meyers

Lois 'Kris' Meyers

Jan 7, 2024

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Rhona Chase

Rhona Chase

Jan 6, 2024

Rhona Chase 1929 - 2024 January 6, 2024 SPRINGFIELD – Rhona (Sheinhait) Chase, 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 6, 2024 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts. Born on May 22, 1929, in Malden, Mass. to Nathan and Mabel Sheinhait. Rhona was a resident of Longmeadow, Mass., and Boca Raton, Fla. She was predeceased by Irwin “Mike” Chase, her devoted...

Renine Gold

Renine Gold

Jan 4, 2024

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Martin Gordon Rubin

Martin Gordon Rubin

Jan 4, 2024

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Elliet Aronson

Elliet Aronson

Jan 3, 2024

Elliet N. Aronson 1933 - 2024 Elliet Aronson, 90, of East Longmeadow, MA passed away at home after a brief illness on January 3, 2024. He was formerly a long-time resident of Longmeadow. Born in Springfield to parents Arnold and Rita (Brown) Aronson and raised in the city’s Forest Park section, he was the middle child of five, with two...

Vera Ada Elkin

Vera Ada Elkin

Dec 19, 2023

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Vickie Phillips-Chiz

Vickie Phillips-Chiz

Dec 9, 2023

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Henrietta Gersoni Mandel

Henrietta Gersoni Mandel

Dec 9, 2023

HENRIETTA G. MANDEL. On December 9, 2023, in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts, age 96. Born in New York City in 1927. Daughter of the late Irving Russotto and Claire Wetherbee Stetson Russotto Gersoni. Step-daughter of the late Henry Gersoni. Widow of the late Seymour Mandel. Mother of David (Alice) of Sudbury, Massachusetts; Sandra (the late John Brentlinger) of...

Ann Rosenfield

Ann Rosenfield

Dec 4, 2023

LIVE STREAM LINK FOR FUNERAL : https://venue.streamspot.com/event/NDMwOTI1NQ== Ann Rosenfield 1943 – 2023 On December 4, 2023, Ann (Levine) Rosenfield, at age 80, passed away peacefully at her home in Enfield, Connecticut. Ann was born on May 24th, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut to Evelyn and Maurice Levine. She attended East Hartford High School and graduated in 1961. She married David Rosenfield...

Phylis Joyce Fein

Phylis Joyce Fein

Nov 24, 2023

Phylis Joyce Fein 1932-2023 Longmeadow - It is with great regret that we announce the passing of our mother Phylis Joyce Fein. Joyce, as she liked to be called, was born in Wallingford, CT on July 27, 1932. Her parents were Joseph and Eva Pinsker. A graduate of Boston University, with a master’s degree from American International College, Joyce became...

Newton Doran Bowdan

Newton Doran Bowdan

Nov 23, 2023

Newton Doran Bowdan, MD Newton D. Bowdan passed away on November 23rd. He was born on either May 23rd or May 26th, 1933, the only child of Hilda Lichtman and Murray Bowdan. He grew up in Washington, D.C., close enough to the zoo to hear the lions roaring at night. He was adored by his parents, grandparents, and four maternal...

Ellen Kayla Alberts

Ellen Kayla Alberts

Nov 14, 2023

Ellen Kayla Alberts, 78, of Easthampton, died on November 14, 2023, following a period of failing health. Born on November 4, 1945, Ellen was a daughter of the late Leonard and Bernice (Weiss) Alberts and the wife of the late Joe Ermalowicz. She graduated from Northampton High School in 1963 and later returned to school to earn an associate’s degree...

Michael Cooley

Michael Cooley

Nov 14, 2023

Michael Cooley (1955-2023) Michael Cooley, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died at the age of 68 after being struck by a motorist while crossing the street in front of his apartment at the Classical Condominiums on State Street. An indominable optimist with an irrepressible sense of humor and a love of his own jokes, Michael was an active member of...

Leah Kardos

Leah Kardos

Nov 8, 2023

Leah Kardos, age 93, of Longmeadow, MA, passed away on November 8, 2023. Leah was born on June 25, 1930, in Kingston, NY, daughter of Tina and Nick Schwartz. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Peter Kardos, and her parents. Leah is survived by her children: Glen Friedman (Cindy), Lynn Friedman, and Mark Friedman (Lynette), as well...

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