Rachel S. Goldstein
Nov 6, 2023
Rachel (Swirsky) Goldstein, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 6, at her home in Wake Forest, NC. She was born in Springfield on November 27, 1956, the daughter of Irwin Swirsky and Elsie (Heyman) Swirsky and grew up in Longmeadow. After graduation from Longmeadow High School, she attended Northwestern University and graduated from Boston University in 1978. Rachel worked...
Adam Brett Taylor
Oct 31, 2023
Adam Brett Taylor April 21, 1982 – October 31, 2023 Adam Brett Taylor of Portland, Oregon was born in Framingham, MA to Gerry & Carol (Kursman) Taylor on April 21, 1982. Adam lived in Natick, MA until 1985 then moved to Longmeadow where he grew up and attended local schools. He was a graduate of Franklin Pierce University in Ringe...
Atty. Scott Jason Charney
Oct 26, 2023
Scott Charney, 69, of Longmeadow died Thursday, October 26, 2023 after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Scott was a long-practicing attorney in Springfield until his recent retirement. He worked as a Bar Advocate at the Hampden County District Court. Before graduating from Western New England Law School, he was a sports writer and concert reviewer for the Springfield Newspapers....
Judith Renee Shelasky
Oct 25, 2023
Judith R. Shelasky, 83, of Longmeadow, MA. passed away peacefully at home on October 25, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Judith was born on February 28, 1940 to the late Agnes and A. Robert Kaufman. She was the youngest of two children, and was extremely close with her devoted sister, Myrna Robbins, of Longmeadow, MA....
Michael Ritzen
Oct 21, 2023
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Arnold Abraham Barr
Oct 19, 2023
ARNOLD BARR 1930-2023 Arnold “Pinky” Barr passed away peacefully at 93 years of age on October 19th. He was born July 7,1930 in Springfield to the late Dora (Rosnick) and Joseph Barr. Arnold was predeceased by three brothers, six sisters, and one grandson. He graduated Classical High School then attended the University Of Massachusetts and was an Air Force ROTC...
Paula Ann Petlock
Oct 10, 2023
Paula Petlock, 69, of Springfield, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 10th surrounded by her friends and family. She was born in Springfield, MA, to the late Irving and Stella Ziviak. Paula worked at Heritage Academy for many years and held many roles at the school. Her favorite was working in the lunch room with the kids. She thoroughly enjoyed...
Joyce Lee August
Oct 7, 2023
ZOOM LINK: https://cbinorthampton-org.zoom.us/j/86484542741?pwd=eWZMSmE1RG92RG5aZjJFS3VjVi9MQT09 Joyce L. August (nee Hansher), 83, of Northampton, MA passed away on October 7th, 2023 after a short illness. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Deborah August and her partner Jason Bushey of Easthampton and her son, Jonathan of Northampton, MA. She is predeceased by her first husband, Howard August and her second husband, Herbert August both...
Christine Ann Barr
Sep 26, 2023
Christine Barr, 72, passed away Tuesday morning Sept 26th. She was a graduate of The High School of Commerce in Springfield, Massachusetts. She did accounting for her fathers business, EO Ross Electric and then went on to work as a legal secretary for many years. She was predeceased by her parents EO Ross and Katherine Ross and her husband Gary...
Sidney Weiner
Sep 22, 2023
Sidney Weiner was born in Worcester, Mass., on October 28, 1927, to the late Harry and Mary (Kaufman) Weiner. He and his family moved to Springfield in January 1942. He attended local schools and worked with his father in their service station in the Forest Park section of Springfield. After his father passed away in 1958, Sid continued in the...
Patricia Ann Sussman
Aug 27, 2023
Patricia Ann Sussman Patricia Ann (Thompson) Sussman passed away peacefully on Sunday August 27, 2023. Patty was born in Lowell, MA on January 26, 1951, to Charles Leo and Marion (Dodge) Thompson. She grew up in Lowell, MA and graduated from Lowell High School in 1968. She received an Associate’s degree from Northern Essex Community College followed by a Bachelor’s...
Ann Marie Lena Robinson
Aug 21, 2023
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Ann Marie (Pepin) Robinson, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 78. Ann Marie was born on May 8, 1945, in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Edward and Rosamond Pepin. Ann Marie was predeceased by her brother Edward, Jr. She met the love of her life at the age of 17 and was married...
Beatrice Elfman
Aug 20, 2023
Beatrice (Farber) Elfman was born on November 1, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, to Harry Farber and Sarah (Smith). She had two brothers, Manuel and George Farber. She was married to Leon Elfman for 65 years. They raised three sons together, Marc (Margaret), Richard (Bonnie), and Ira (Ellen). She leaves her sons, eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Andrew, Michael, Daniel, Joshua, Suzanne, Emily...
Evelyn "Evey" Baron
Aug 14, 2023
Evelyn Baron, 99, passed away August 14, 2023 at home surrounded and cared for by her family and a steady stream of caregivers who cherished her. Eveyln was born on June 21st, 1924, daughter of the late Louis and Ida (nee Labb) Davidson. She was the youngest of five children. Her siblings Agnes, Frances, Charlie and Albert, all predeceased her....
Max Shepro
Aug 12, 2023
Max (Marty) Martin Shepro was born on December 6, 1926 into a loving family in Holyoke and Springfield, MA. His blessed and wonderful life ended on August 12 2023 with dignity and comfort. He honored and loved his Judaic faith. His family smartly emigrated from Odessa, Ukraine around 1900 and passed through Ellis Island. Marty was the son of Isaac...
