Diane M. (Stone) Lowe, 75, of Springfield, died late last evening, September 24, 2023 in the comfort of her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late John and Rita (Gamache) Stone. Diane was employed by Six Flags Amusement Park in Agawam, where she managed the food service department for thirteen years prior to her retirement in 2014. She enjoyed all types of arts & crafts, knitting, crocheting, baking, country music and...

Bernice J. (Delphia) Desrosiers, 88, of Springfield, died early Sunday afternoon, September 17, 2023 at Mercy Medical Center. She was born and educated in Pittsfield, MA a daughter of the late Harold and Ellen (Tubbs) Delphia. Bernice was employed as an officer manager for more than thirty years at her sons business, D&S Plating Company, Inc. in Holyoke until her retirement in 2015. Some of her favorite pastimes included ceramics, crafts and working in her yard gardening. She also...

Karl E. Ahlberg, 72 of Wilbraham, passed away on September 15, 2023. Karl was born in Springfield on July 25, 1951, the son of the late Paul and Phyllis (Short) Ahlberg. He graduated from Springfield Technical High school. Karl worked as a bartender at the Limelight in Springfield until his retirement. He was married to Karen Ricardi and spent 25 years together raising their family. Karl grew up playing hockey and enjoyed that hobby well into adulthood. He was an avid NY Yankees, NY Giants...

Norman D. Herrick, 67, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday morning September 13, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Norman was born on November 20, 1955, the son of the late Roderick and Mavis (Welch) Herrick. Norman proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War Era. Norman graduated from Putnam Vocational in Springfield, Ma. He worked at Pratt and Whitney, Colt Manf. and Ebtec which he retired from. Hobbies included Nascar, Motorcycling, Hunting and...

David K. Wilder, formerly of East Longmeadow, died on Monday, September 11, 2023 in Granby, Massachusetts. He was born in Springfield; a son of the late David A. and Shirley A. (Spangler) Wilder and was educated in East Longmeadow, and was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School Class of 1978. David, while attending high school enjoyed participating in the East Longmeadow Spartanum Spectacular Variety show. He owned and operated his own landscaping company for many years in the greater...

Richard “Rick” Carl Nelson, 85, left this world peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Rick was a skilled carpenter and a member of local #108 Carpenters’ Union.  He worked for Daniel O’Connell and Sons all his working years and helped build most of the modern buildings in downtown Springfield, Mercy Hospital and UMass.  He was a friend of Bill W. for 39 years, enjoyed playing pitch at various senior centers in the area and loved fishing in the ocean and...

James P. Barbalias, 89 of Longmeadow, MA died on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. He was born and educated in Springfield, a son of the late Peter and Eugenia (Meniates) Barbalias. James served in the US Army and returned home enrolling in college and received his degree as a pharmacist. He then joined the family business, which his parents owned, and operated, Athens Candy Store located on Oak Grove Avenue in Springfield. He will always be remembered...

Iris B. (Ivins) Tetreault, 90, of East Longmeadow, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Iris was born in Queens, N.Y., on December 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary (Parent) Ivins. Iris was a person of diverse skills and talents that allowed her to pursue many careers throughout her life. Among her favorites were fitness instructor and graphic designer. However, none was more important or fulfilling than being...

Michael Thomas Jette, 60, of Chester, Ma., and formerly of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Michael was born in Springfield on January 15, 1963, the son of Marilyn (Lassonde) Jette and the late Raymond Jette. Michael was a graduate of Putnam Vocational High School. He owned and operated Jette Home Improvement in Chester, MA. In addition to his father he was also predeceased by a brother Wayne Jette and a sister Theresa Bellefeuille He is survived by his...

On Monday, August 14, 2023, Mary A. (Carney) Cipriani-Allen, 92, passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her caring family.  Mary was born and educated in Springfield and was the daughter of the late Frederick G. and Anna (Liebel) Carney.  She was employed for many years with the City of Springfield as a paraprofessional.  Mary was predeceased by her husbands, Aldo A. Cipriani (1951-1983) and Charles W. Allen (1993-2010), her son, Thomas A....