All Obituaries

Anthony's Funeral services were held on Tuesday April 23 and his committial services and burial were held in Forestdale West Cemetery Holyoke.

Mercedes Machuca, 45 of Holyoke passed away on Sunday April 21 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke August 16, 1978 she was the daughter of Issac Machuca and Nilsa Colon. Besides her parents she leaves behind her loving husband Jose Guterriez, children Isander, Victoria, Maqueila, and Jesus and 3 siblings. Viewing for Immediate family only will be Sat. April 27th from 5:30 to  6:30 P.M.followed by open viewing from 6:30 to 8 P.M in the funeral home. Funeral services are private...

Susan M. Beck of Easthampton, 67 passed away on Monday April 15th, 2024 at Linda Manor Care Facility in Leeds, Ma.  She is survived by her friend Lynda Brunelle. Services for Susan will be private at her request.

Sister of Providence, Sr. Mary Angela Haggerty, died on April 12, 2024 in the 72nd year of her religious life. Born in Springfield, MA, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (O’Brien) Haggerty.  A graduate of Cathedral High School, she entered the Sisters of Providence in 1953 and completed her novitiate formation.Sister began her ministry in the admitting and administration offices of several Sisters of Providence institutions including Providence Hospital, Our Lady...

William G. Lyons, 96 of Holyoke Died April 1, 2024. Born August 27, 1927 in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., Bill lived a life of generosity and kindness to all he knew. A wonderful legacy. His parents were Gertrude and Charles Schaefer. His step-father was William C. Lyons. Following schooling in Chappaqua N. Y., he served his country during WWII in Germany. He attended Miami of Ohio University, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Management and Accounting. His career began in New York City with...

Derek “Wookie” Robert Rheaume Woofenden, 43, passed into the spiritual world suddenly in Hadley, Massachusetts, on March 19, 2024. He is predeceased by his maternal grandparents Robert and Anita Rheaume, and his beloved dog Jayda. He is survived by his mother, Denise Rheaume; adoptive father, Ross Woofenden; brothers Kenneth Woofenden and wife Alia, Michael Woofenden and wife Beth; sister Emily Tergliafera and husband Christopher; his longtime friend Shannon Bazluke; and his...

Henry D Farling, of Holyoke died March 18, 2024. Born in Harrisburg Pa. December 2, 1942. He was a retired Air Force veteran of Vietnam. He is Survived by his sons Mark and Chad of Holyoke. Funeral Services were held at the convenience of the family

Paul passed away in a local nursing home on Friday March 15. He is survived by a Nephew Stuart Laks of In. Burial for Paul will be at the convenience of the family.

Mark R. Garrigan of Chicopee, Ma, passed away on March 6, 2024, at age 67. Mark was born on December 10, 1956, in Pittsburg, PA to his parents, Richard and Patricia A.Garrigan. Mark was preceded in death by his wife Marie “Mer” Reddner Garrigan. Mark is survived by his son Duane Garrigan and wife Amy Garrigan, a sister Judith Hey, his long term significant other, Claudia Frappier and her three children,stepdaughter Jackie Curtis and husband Lee Curtis, 7 grandchildren and...

Donald's services were at the convenience of the family and will be buried in his Hometown of Binghamton N.Y.