Ashley M. Knight, 36, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her mother by her side, on April 20, 2024 at Baystate Wing Hospital. She was born in Springfield, MA on September 14, 1987. She graduated from River Street School and spent many happy summers at Kamp for Kids. She moved into her group home and lived there until her passing with her "sisters" and caregivers that truly loved her. She attended Sunshine Village for over 10 years and looked forward to the...

Barbara Aline (Lawsure) D’Agostino passed away in her home at the age of 90 on April 18th surrounded by her family. Barbara was born in Springfield, MA to the late Walter and Yvonne (Phaneuf) Lawsure and lived in West Springfield for 86 years before moving to Agawam several years ago. Barbara graduated from West Springfield High School in 1951 and during her high school years she enjoyed roller skating and dancing at the Riverside Rollaway in Agawam with her friends. It was there she...

Edward “Ed” M. Slepski, cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 after a short illness. He was 82 years old. Born in Chicago, IL, Ed graduated from the College of St Thomas (MN) in 1963, where he met the love of his life, Lorraine. Ed and Lorraine Slepski shared 60 years of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. In addition to his role as a loving husband, Ed was a devoted father, grandfather, and...

Marianne R. Stokowski. 84, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation in South Hadley. Marianne was born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Joseph DePalo, Sr., and Elisa (Maddaloni) DePalo. She attended local schools and graduated from Agawam High School. Marianne worked as a legal secretary for various law firms for many years. She was a lifetime communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Springfield where she took great pride in singing in the...

Maria Jane DeTeso Staggs- On April 15, 2024, Maria passed away. Maria was born February 17, 1928, at home in Winchester, MA to Caterina Bubba and Antonio DeTeso. She grew up in Winchester, Ma.  She always said she loved life, and she did everything with grace, beauty, generosity and class. Maria worked at several companies before getting married and having a child.  At 21 she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross at Mass Memorial Hospital in Boston. Then she was a secretary at...

MARBLEHEAD Virginia Carol (Tanis) Robbins, 88, daughter of William and Louise Tanis passed away peacefully April 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Virgina grew up in the Chicago area before moving to Coral Gables, Florida where she Graduated from Coral Gables High School and attended The University of Miami, studying Sociology. She was a member of the Kappa, Kappa, Gamma Sorority. Ginny, as she is affectionately known as, relocated to East Longmeadow after she was married to Dr....

Para los que ame y para los que me amaron Hoy me voy, dejenme ir... tengo muchas cosas que hacer y ver no se aten a mi con sus lagrimas, por los hermosos años que vivimos juntos demos gracias a DIOS. Yo les di mi amor, ustedes pensarán en la alegría que me manifestaron Les doy las gracias a cada uno de ustedes por el amor que me brindaron. pero ahora tengo que viajar solo. Si tienen que llorar lloren un momento dejen que la fe en Dios conforte su pena solo nos...

Renee A. Duffelmeyer 79, of West Harrison, NY died on April 11, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield MA. She was born on October 9, 1944 to the late Alexander and Eleanor (nee Garland) Riddett in Yonkers, NY. Renee cared deeply for her family and was known for her keen wit and resilience.  Her honesty and sweetness will be missed by all.  Renee worked for IBM and retired from Contractors Register in Jefferson Valley, NY after over 25 years as Human Resources Mgr. She was a...

James (Jim) F. Starr, 65, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving Wife and family. Jim was born in Dover, Delaware and was one of six children. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Richard J. Starr and Loretta (Minihan) Starr as well as a brother, Patrick J. Starr and sister, Katheen Starr Kord. Jim is survived by his Wife, Christina (Tina) and two sons, James (JC) and Christopher of Florida. Additionally, he leaves his step-sons...

It is with profound sadness that the family of James (Jim) Edward Crosby announce his passing on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 90. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Nancy Ellen Crosby, just 17 days earlier- a true testament to their love story. James was born in 1933 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to James Edward and Margaret Crosby and was raised in Wakefield, MA with his sister Jean Crosby Awiszus. Jim leaves behind a heartbroken family; his children Mary Elizabeth...