Barbara Jean “Bobbie” (Robitaille) Souliere, 88, of Agawam, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Barbara was born in Springfield on June 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Fannie (Wilkins) Robitaille. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School (Class of 1953) and of Westfield State College in 1969. One of the greatest joys in Barbara’s life was being a special education teacher at Agawam Junior High School where she taught for...

Joseph Brewster St. Germain passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 95.  Born on November 16, 1928 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late D.J. and Dorothy Himmelmann St. Germain. While in high school, Brewster became disenchanted with school and his life in Springfield.  He dropped out of the High School of Commerce, ran away to Miami, Florida and, before too long, joined the U. S. Army where he served three years partly in Korea after WWII.  He then enlisted in...

Bruce Willard Coolidge, 68, of Hampden, passed away on April 6, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center, surrounded by family. Bruce was born in Hudson, MA., on February 29, 1956, the son of the late John Coolidge Jr. and Gweneth Willard Hill. Bruce attended Minnechaug Reginal High School and was a truck driver for Alton E. Gleasons Co. and Atlantic Paving. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing, bowling, and above all, spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his three devoted...

Alexander P. Taft, 87, of Springfield, passed away on April 5, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center. Alexander was born in Syracuse, N.Y., on December 6, 1936, the son of the late Phillip and Willye (Tennis) Taft. He attended the Monson School System. He proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked for the Construction Service Inc, in Wilbraham and retired after 40 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his beloved wife Mary...

Joseph J. Zepka, 79, of Springfield and formerly of Windber, PA., passed away on April 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born in Windber, PA., on June 3, 1944, the son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Bourch) Zepka. He was educated in the Windber School system. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. Joseph worked for Hamilton Standard for 46 years and retired in 2012. He was an avid toy and train collector and...

Baby Marley T. Douglas (Our Angel), earned his wings on March 31, 2024. He is survived by his parents Shawn and Denise (Taimanglo) Douglas of Springfield, his sister Vaida Douglas of Springfield and his maternal grandmother Robin Taimanglo of Springfield and his paternal grandparents Kenneth and Joan Douglas of Springfield. Marley is also survived by his uncles and aunts; David Jr. Taimanglo, Darin Taimanglo, Donny Taimanglo and Kimberlee Barrows, Kevin Douglas, Shamar Douglas and...

John (Jay) Bernard McGahan, 77, of Wilbraham, MA passed away surrounded by his loving family at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton on March 24, 2024. He was born in Springfield, MA November 6, 1946, a son of the late John B. and Muriel (Port) McGahan. John was a graduate of Classical High School Class of 1964. He attended Rollins College in Winter Park, FL and Nathaniel Hawthorne College in Antrim, NH until 1968 later earning his bachelors degree in Political Science. While still...

Melissa A. Holman passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2024.  She was born in Plympton, MA, educated in the Springfield and Agawam School systems a daughter to the late Morris H. and Ruth E. (Welch) Holman and was a graduate of Agawam High School Class of 1971. Melissa was employed as an inspector for several local machine shops in the Greater Springfield area and more recently as a nurse’s aide at several local nursing homes. Besides spending time with her family and...

Anna (Wahlgren) Boisse, 65 of Southbridge, MA passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024, after a difficult 6-year battle with dementia. She was born in Uppsala, Sweden on January 22, 1959, the daughter of Per-Olof Näslund and Elsie (Wahlgren) Zethelius.  Growing up Anna lived in Sweden, France, Germany, and Japan before moving to the USA in 1998, becoming a proud American Citizen in 2012.  Anna enjoyed drawing in charcoal, painting in acrylics and oils, decorative painting,...

Beatrice A. (Henrich) Moriarty, 87, of Hampden, passed away peacefully March 15, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Stafford Springs, CT, a daughter of the late Edmond and Beatrice (Tait) Henrich and was a graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School and graduated from the Springfield Hospital Nursing Program in 1958 as a Registered Nurse.  Beatrice retired from the former Mary Lyons Nursing Home after 29 years. She was a member of the Hampden...