My dearly beloved mother, Vivian B. Glover, 92 passed away Oct 3,2021. Born in Jackson,Tn July 7, 1929. She was to me my best friend and a big sister. She will be greatly missed by her daughter. She was the daughter of the late Cora (McHaney) Pyles and Floyd Pyles Sr. and was also predeceased by 8 brothers. She is survived by her daughter Vanessa of Chicopee, her brother and sister in law Floyd Pyles Jr. and Gloria of Chicopee, her sister in laws, Alberta Pyles of Belchertown and Mariah...

Janice passed away at Vero of So. Hadley with her family by her side. Burial will be in Forestdale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

services were at the convenience of the family with burial in Forestdale cemetery Holyoke

Emily M. Gorecki, a devoted Jehovah’s Witness, died on Thursday, September 16,2021. She was 57. Emily was the eldest of four children of the late Andrew and Marie (Lapointe) Gorecki, she was born in Holyoke, MA on March 6, 1964. She leaves behind her sisters Julia and husband Tom Wegman of Holyoke, Ann Gorecki and her Fiancé, Matt of Chicopee, and brother Andrew Gorecki of Feeding Hills. She also leaves behind her nieces, Imma, Elisa and Anik and nephews, Drew, Austin and Eric....

Peter D. Shewchuk 73, of Holyoke passed away on Tuesday September 14, 2021 at home with his loving family by his side. Peter was born August 19, 1948 the son of the late Peter S. and Barbara (Gaimari) Shewchuk of Holyoke. Peter graduated from Holyoke High school in 1966. He continued his education at Holyoke Trade school studying Electrical. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1970 where he served as a Seabee in Vietnam of which his family is very proud. Peter was employed by Baystate Medical...

Now held in loving Memory, Irma C. (Besnia) Sattler McCormick 92, of So. Hadley and formerly of Holyoke passed away Friday Sept.10, 2021. Born in Westfield Sept.15, 1928 she was the daughter of Henry and Clara (Kunkel) Besnia. She was the wife of the late Walter Sattler and Andrew McCormick. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in various local Hospitals and Nursing homes and enjoyed doing Geratric care. Besides her Husbands she was predeceased by her brother Gilbert Besnia and a...

Domingo Arocho 67, of Chicopee died at Baystate Medical Center on Sept, 10, 2021. Private services were held on Fri Afternoon at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of family.

Sister of Providence, Sr. Caroline Smith, formerly known as Sr. Marie Immaculate Heart, died on September 6, 2021 in the 68th year of her religious life. Born in Palmer, MA, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Sandman) Smith.  She was a graduate of Palmer High School. Caroline Smith was a registered nurse when she entered the Sister of Providence Congregation in 1954, having graduated from the Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. She first ministered as a nurse at Providence...

My dad’s name is Luis Fernandez.  My dad died on September 6, 2021, from Covid.  His daughter’s name is Dezani.  That’s actually me, the person who wrote this story.  My dad loved me more than anything else.  My dad also has 3 sons.  Anthony, Brandon, and Luis Manuel.  His wife is Teresa, that is my mom.  My dad’s parents are Carmen and Manuel.  What my dad liked to do for fun is watch movies and his favorite movie was Star...

 Marc Levine passed away on September 4, 2021 with his loving family at his bedside.  He was born in New York City to Henry and Kate (Koufax) Levine on August 9, 1945.  He was a wonderful family-oriented individual who resided at the Heritage Hall South Nursing Home for the past few years due to chronic health issues.  Marc had a lifelong passion for fishing and loved and was inquisitive about all things in nature.  He enjoyed collecting antique knives about...