All Obituaries

Robert E. Couture Jr. ( Best known as Cootch) 61 of Holyoke passed away March 8th 2025 at home with his daughter. He was born and raised in Holyoke, MA. On October 20th 1963 and was predeceased by his Father Robert E. Couture, Mother Frances Kennedy and the love of his life, Wife Laura Couture ( Dansereau) Robert is survived by his two children and three grandchildren his son Justin Couture and three children Sofia, Justin jr. and Emma of Enfield and his daughter Christine Couture of ...

Donald Stefanowich 66 of the Indian Orchard Section of Springfield passed away on Monday Feb. 17th at home. Born in Ludlow on April 21,1958 he was the son of the late Walter and June ( Shaw) Stefanowich. He was one of 8 children; Dave, Walter, John, Louie, Frank and sister Betty. He was also predeceased by his loving wife Jill ( Tapper ) Stefanowich and his son Donald Stefanowich Jr and sister Lucy. Leaving behind loving daughter June Stefanowich of Indian Orchard and dedicated son ...

Paul Rene Menard, affectionately known as “Crebzees” was born on September 5, 1951 in Springfield Ma. Passed away on January 25, 2025 in Holyoke Ma. where he made his home in recent years. He was a skilled machinist,and a self-taught artist and had a love for music. Paul is survived by his three beloved children Derek Menard, Joshua Menard and Melanie Lorenz. H is also survived by his close family members, including his sister Sandra Ezold, and his brother Alan Menard, Robin ...

Santos Rodriguez of Holyoke, Ma. passed away on January 21st, 2025.He was born in Barranquita, P.R. to Ricardo Rivera and Aurora Rodriguez on April 14, 1938. He joined the United States Army at the age of 17 and served 4yrs from 1950 -1954. He was a well-known bus driver for Holyoke Street Railway and the PVTA of Western Mass, where he worked for 34yrs, and retired at 62. He enjoyed gardening, playing cards, traveling and most of all he cherished the time spent with family and friends. He ...

Virginia M. ( Ochs ) Maynard 74, passed away January 20 , 2025 . Born in Boston January 6, 1951, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Irene ( Barter ) Ochs. She was a CNA for various local nursing homes including the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. She is survived by her children Shannon Maynard and Michael Maynard, her sisters Kathy, Cindy, and Suzanne, as well as her 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Virginia enjoyed bird watching, a peaceful morning walk with her coffee, and ...

Jose L. Suarez 55, of Holyoke passed away on Jan. 12th, 2025. Born in Toa Alta , P.R. on April 30, 1969 he was the son of Eulalio Suarez and Crucita Rivera. Visiting for Jose will be on Thursday morning Jan 23, 2025 from 10- 12 p.m. followed by a funeral home service and then burial and committal services at Forestdale West Cemetery , 200 Rock Valley Rd. Holyoke

  Lauren Chicorka, 64, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center with her loving family at her side after a courageous battle with cancer.Lauren was born October 21, 1960, in Holyoke, MA. She was the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Chicorka. She was educated and resided in Holyoke, MA. Lauren was a long-time, dedicated employee at C&S Wholesale Grocers in Windsor Locks, CT, where she formed many close friendships.Lauren was a devoted sister and aunt who cherished spending ...

Barbara J. ( Murphy ) Vargas, 83, of Chicopee died on Friday Dec. 20th, 2024. Born in Holyoke on July 19, 1941 she was the daughter of John and Marion ( Ross ) Murphy. Barbara worked for many years at the Westover Job Corps as a Purchaser. She is survived by her sons Jason and Jaime Vargas of Chicopee, and Marty Rogers ( Tracy ) of Pittsfield, her grandchildren Lucas, Caleb, Brianna, Juniper, Cristian, Braeden, Jaime , and Domick Coelho, her brothers Joe, George and Edward. Visiting hours ...

Kayla Lynn Messler, 37 of Springfield passed away suddenly on December 1, 2024. Born in Springfield November 27, 1987 she was the daughter of Jeanine Messler and Ramon Malave. Besides her parents Kayla is survived by her two children, Mia and Jordan Messler, her long time partner Alex Martinez and her little sister Vanessa Malave.Visiting hrs. will be held on Saturday Dec. 7th from 6-8 p.m.at the funeral home 124 chestnut st Holyoke Ma. 01040 Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Elsie M. (Gagne) Bouchard 75, of Holyoke gained her wings on Wednesday November 20th, 2024. She was born in Holyoke on February 28th,1949. The daughter of Edward and Marie (Pelletier) Gagne. Elsie is predeceased by her lovely daughter Tina whom she lost earlier this year. She is survived by her loving husband Earl McClain, along with her brother, children, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. To know her was to love her. She was a caring child and daughter, who ...