All Obituaries

Lucien Croisetiere, 53 of Holyoke passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Nov. 23, 2023. Born in Holyoke June 20,1970 he was the son of the late Donald and Ismenia (Perez) Croisetiere. He was a Roofer by trade and worked for Sexton Roofing and several other local roofing companies. Lou’s cheerful attitude and sense of humor could bring a smile to anyone. His generosity and love of music was a prominent personality trait felt by many. He would regularly be seen lending a hand for any...

Albert J. Adams, 83 of Jensen Beach Fl. and formerly of Chicopee Ma. passed away on November 16, 2023 in Stuart Fl. surrounded by his family. He proudly served our country in the Air Force for over 20 years with active duty in the Vietnam War. After retiring from the service, he owned the Adams Insurance Agency in Feeding Hills for over 35 years. His commitment to his family was a beacon of love and support brightened by the warmth of his infectious sense of humor that turned every...

Francisco Alvarez (Paco/Paquito), age 71, passed away peacefully at Holyoke Medical Center on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.  He was born on July 12, 1952, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. Francisco retired as a foundry worker at H.B. Smith Co. in Westfield. He is survived by his wife, Herminia Santiago, his daughter, Luz (Lucy) Santos, and husband Jacob Santos Sr. Son, Francisco Santiago, and wife Livia Santiago. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Ashley M. Rodriguez, Desiree L....

Kathleen “Patsy” Smith peacefully passed away on November 6th 2023 at age 82 in Chicopee MA. Daughter of the late Michael and Sabina (Meehan) Cahill; born on July 7th 1941 in New Rochelle, NY. While working as cleaner in Boston at the John Hancock Building, she met her late husband Richard Smith. Patsy was a hard worker as a doughnut maker/deli keeper at Doughboy Doughnuts, along with a hair dresser and home health aid; while she raised her children.  Katherine M. Cahill...

Services were held on Thurs. Nov. 9th with burial to be held in Puerto Rico

Jose Luis Cruz, 43, of Holyoke, MA died at Holyoke Hospital on 10/13/23. He was born in Ponce, PR to Nitzabel and Jose Cruz. He enjoyed playing basketball with a milk crate as a child. Jose attended William J. Dean Tech before joining the United States Marine Corps and heading off to Parris Island, South Carolina. Jose was preceded in death by Carmen M. Ortiz and Antonio Alicea, grandparents, and is survived by Sheila M Cruz, estranged wife; Memphis and Niles Cruz, sons; Nitzabel Cruz,...

Dr. Michael E. Coby, DPM, 62 of Holyoke passed away on October 12, 2023 at Holyoke Medical Center. Born July 24, 1961 in Johnstown PA to Ernest M. and Grace Ann (Trio) Coby. Dr. Coby attended Washington & Jefferson in Washington PA, graduating with a BS in Chemistry.  He went on to medical school at Temple University in Philadelphia graduating with his DPM in Podiatry and Podiatric surgery. Dr. Coby’s medical practices were in Ware and Greenfield MA while regularly...

Services for Jose will be on Thurs. Sept. 14, 2023 with viewing from 10 - 12 pm. followed by a service at 12 noon and burial in Forestdale West Cemetery in Holyoke.

Services were at the convenience of the family. 

Betty Jean Hallenbeck, 61 of Holyoke passed away Sept. 2, 2023 at Hoyoke Medical Center. Born March 26, 1962 in Syracuse N.Y. she was the daughter of Allen and Katherine (Bruhn) Hallenbeck. Betty worked as a Stocking Clerk for several Years at Walmart and was a dedicated member of I.B.P.O.E.0.P.W Aster Temple # 1199 in Holyoke and Part of the Zara B. Freeman Council of Holyoke and Springfield, also part of the Carol William Poster Child of Holyoke and Springfield and Past Grand Daughter...