Mark T. Cieboter, Jr. 38, a resident of Springfield, died late Tuesday evening, May 23, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center, with his loving family at his side. He was born and educated in Springfield, a son of Mark T. Cieboter, Sr. and Ann E. (Brawders) Cieboter of Springfield, and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 2002. Mark was an avid sports enthusiast who followed the local Boston teams, most importantly the Bruins, Red Sox and Patriots. He enjoyed visiting the beaches of...

David Polley, of Hampden, passed away on May 14, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. David was born in Ilion, NY, on June 25, 1936, the son of the late Edward and Ethel Polley. David was a graduate of Mohawk Central High School in 1954. David and Rita married and moved to Western Massachusetts in the 1950’s. David worked for Monsanto for 36 years and was a talented chemist. David was an avid sports fan and played basketball during high school. In addition to his parents, he was also...

Mary E. (Skala) Dickson, 65, of East Longmeadow, died early Saturday evening, May 13, 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 Joseph and Mary (Shea) Skala and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1975. Mary continued her education attending Fitchburg State and Westfield State College receiving her bachelors in education Class of 1979. She began a long and lengthy relationship of over...

Kathleen Helen Cowles, 86, a lifelong resident of Springfield, passed away on May 10, 2023 in the comfort of her home. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late Walter E. and Anna (Swords) Cowles and was a graduate of Cathedral High School Class of 1953. Kathleen continued her education attending Our Lady of the Elms College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics’ Class of 1957. She was employed for over 24-years at the University of Mass as...

Braulio Jr. Camacho of Springfield, passed away on Friday April 28, 2023 at Highview Nursing facility in Leeds Ma. Braulio was born in Mayaquez, Puerto Rico on March 14, 1945. The son of the late Braulio Camacho Hernandez and Providencia Justiniano. Braulio enjoyed music, riding his bike, walking to the park near his home, eating Spanish food and going to church. In addition to his parents, he was also predeceased by his brother Hilton Vega and his sister Bertila Camacho....

Wayne A. LaCourse, 63 of West Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Wayne was born in Springfield on May 25, 1959, the son of the late Aime and Elizabeth (Rivers) LaCourse. Wayne attended Cathedral High School. He was employed at Mansfield Paper Company in West Springfield. Wayne enjoyed the outdoors especially fishing and playing golf. He is survived by his beloved wife Lori (Dupuis) LaCourse of West Springfield and he leaves two...

Rufus Clarence Polk Sr. passed on Friday April 21, 2023, at the age of 84 in Springfield, MA. Rufus was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Rufus was born on July 28, 1938, in Moultrie GA to Reverend Rufus J Polk and Leila Mae Wimes Polk. After graduation from Moultrie High School for Negro Youth, Rufus received a scholarship to attend Florida A & M University to study Architecture, Drama and Music.   Rufus married the...

James Benjamin Thomas of Enfield, Ct., passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. James was born in Hartford, CT., on July 12, 1939, the son of the late James Thomas and Mary (Hale) Jackson. James was an avid basketball player. He played at Weaver High School in Hartford, CT where his team went on to win the New England Championship and was honored at the Basketball Hall of Fame, in 1959. James is survived by his four devoted sons Derrick Thomas of...

    Evelyn Eleanor Hogan was born on April 25, 1920 at home in NYC to Mary M. (Rowe) and Timothy F. Hogan and was welcomed by her six siblings. Her family moved to South Ozone Park, Queens, NY. She attended Catholic Schools through High School, graduating in 1938. She then attended Mary Immaculate Hospital School of Nursing, graduating as an RN in 1940. After graduation, she worked at this hospital as the Nursing Supervisor in the Newborn Nursery. She met her future husband, John...

Donald Frank Lucas, 85, formerly of Ludlow died Monday, April 17th 2023. He was born in Somers, CT, the son of the late Frank and Bernice Lucas. Don was educated from the Springfield Public School System and was a graduate of the former Springfield Trade School. He was employed for many years with Art Cement Products Company of Wilbraham as a pattern maker and carpenter. Don enjoyed and was skilled in carpentry, automotive repair, plumbing and electrical work. He was an all-around handyman...