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Teri Marie Voight, 47, of Chicopee, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer. Teri was born in Springfield on May 16, 1972, the daughter of the late John and Peggy (Melcher) Voight. Teri received her GED and then earned her Bachelor’s degree from  Bay Path College in Business. Teri worked in various administrative jobs throughout the years, and found joy in her time with friends. Teri is survived by her daughter Kylie R. Voight of Three...

Diana P. (Booth) Liapis, 93, long time Hampden resident, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at the Vero Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Diana was born in Yorkshire England on February 11, 1927, the daughter of the late John and Florence (Palkinson) Booth. She was a 27 year employee of Milton Bradley retiring in 1992.  In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband, Anthony Liapis, her son, Peter Liapis, and her daughter, Patricia Carroll. Diana is...

Linda Ida (Lavallee) Ulrick, 80, of Springfield, formerly of Chicopee, entered into the loving arms of Jesus, Tuesday morning, March 24, 2020 in the comfort of her son’s home in East Longmeadow. She was born in Holyoke, the daughter of Arthur and Florina (Boisvert) Lavallee educated in the Catholic Schools in Chicopee and was a graduate of the former Holy Name High School. Linda furthered her education graduating with a BS degree in Chemistry from Our Lady of the Elms College and her...

It is with great sadness that the family of Louis John “Wiggy” Naioleari, 58, of the Forest Park section of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2020, following complications from a lengthy battle with cancer. Louie was born on February 23, 1962 in Springfield to the late Louis and Anne (Connaway) Naioleari. He was a graduate of Classical High School, Class of 1980 and was a lifelong communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church of Springfield. Louie owned and operated a car...

Kim-Marie Hebert Dziok, 59, of Hampden, MA, passed away on March 16, 2020. Kim was born in Springfield on February 23, 1961 the daughter of Shirley (McIntosh) Hebert of Hampden and the late Emile L. Hebert. She graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School in 1980, and went on to work at Mass Mutual. Kim’s love of sports showed in her enjoyment of swimming, boating, playing pool and Sudoku. Most of all, she loved being around family. In addition to her father she was also predeceased...

Ronald J. “Ronnie” Dulude, Jr., 26 of Springfield, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 13, 2020. Ronnie was born in Springfield on February 24, 1994, the son of Ronald J. and Carol A. (Craven) Dulude. He was educated in the Springfield School system and graduated from Putnam Vocational High School, class of 2013. Ronnie enjoyed skate boarding, video games and spending time with family and friends. Ronnie is survived by his father Ron J. Dulude and his wife Dottie of Chicopee,...

      Velma Partlow was born in Pickens County, Easley, SC on July 15, 1929 to Willie and Mary Alice (Mersier) Partlow.  Velma was the second to the youngest of six children (Jesse, Willie Mae, Selma, Governor, Velma and Russie), and the last one to be called home. Velma was educated in the Easley Public Schools. She attended Simpson High school, a segregated public school where students matriculated through from 1st to 12th grade.  As a child she joined and...

It is with our greatest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Dolores E. (DeCarlo) Knowles, 93, early Thursday evening, March 5, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born and educated in Springfield, a daughter of the late Angelo and Angiolina (Tuccitta) DeCarlo and was a lifelong resident of Springfield. Dolores retired from the City of Springfield after many years, and was an active communicant and Eucharistic Minister of Our Lady of Sacred Heart Parish. She was an...

Stephen N. Lemanis, Jr., 76, of Chicopee, died Monday, March 2, 2020 at Care One at Redstone of East Longmeadow. He was born and educated in Springfield, a son of the late Stephen N. Lemanis Sr., and Mary G. (Geary) Lemanis and was a graduate of the former Springfield Technical High School Class of 1961. Steve retired after thirty years as a salesman with Commercial Distributing Company of Westfield. He previously owned and operated Lemons Drinks & Such of Chicopee for many years. He is...

Mary Margaret (Melancon) Pellerin, 86, a longtime resident of Springfield, died early Wednesday evening, February 26, 2020 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born and educated in Broussard, LA; a daughter of the late Robley and Adrian (Comeaux) Melancon and was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School. Mary moved to Springfield and was employed for many years with the City of Springfield School Department as a Teacher’s Aide at both the Homer Street...