Brygida Stanisława Tillman (maiden name Kopczyński) was born in Stalowa Wola, Poland on June 30, 1976. Daughter to Anna and Jessie Kopczyński, mother to Olivia Karolina Kopczyński, sister to Karolina Maria Anna Kopczyński, aunt to Oscar Aleksander Muñoz Kopczyński, and godmother to Alejandro Jesús Muñoz Kopczyński. She was also a friend, best friend, and colleague to many. Her bubbly personality created many friendships. She loved life and spending time with...

Dorothy (Pieczarka) Lombardi, 90, died May 24, 2023 at the Windsor Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in South Yarmouth. Born in Springfield on March 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Michael & Sally (Gontowski) Pieczarka. Dorothy lived in Ludlow for most of her life until she moved to the Cape in 1998. She worked as an Executive Assistant and Sales Representative for Monsanto until she retired. Dorothy had been a member and CCD teacher of Christ the King Church while...

John C. Lizon, 76, entered into Eternal Rest on May 22, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. John was born in Gorlice, Poland on April 28, 1947 to the late Florian and Helena (Wojciechowska) Lizon. At the age of 14, he immigrated to the United States. He lived in Indian Orchard for many years and for over 40 years, he was a Ludlow resident. After 46 years of service, John retired as a machinist from Smith & Wesson. John loved racing his pigeons and was a member of the Chicopee-based Central...

Lawrence William Hebert passed away May 21, 2023 at Elaine Center in Hadley after an extended illness. He was born in Ludlow on April 14, 1950 to the late Ernest and Eleanor Hebert. He leaves his wife, Dianne (Robak) Hebert; his daughter, Aimee Preston and son-in-law Steven Cline; 4 grandsons, Michael Preston, Jonathan Preston, Jaden Cline, and Steven Cline, along with other extended family members and friends. All services are private and entrusted to Nowak Funeral & Cremation...

Clarence R. “Ralph” Crane, 96, a former 70 year resident of Springfield, died at the home of his son in Monson on May 18, 2023. Born in Stafford Springs, CT on March 11, 1927, he was the son of the late John and Ethel (Davis) Crane. Ralph was a Navy Veteran of WWII, and served with the Seabees in the Pacific Theatre from 1944-1946. Ralph worked as Railroad Inspector until he retired. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield, which was his spiritual home for many...

Robert Keith Donegan passed away Friday May 5th 2023 with the comfort and care of his family and friends. Local renowned fashion designer and Chanel makeup artist, Rob was born April 11th 1958 to Monica J. (Keith) Donegan and the late Robert N. Donegan. Rob graduated from Cathedral High School and received his associate’s degree in fashion design and business management from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Rob built his life around his passion for fashion and makeup...

Shari Ann Nelson, 64, of Three Rivers, passed away on May 6th, 2023 peacefully in her home in the hands of her beloved family. Shari was born January 16th, 1959 to Joan and Donald Roy, and was the eldest daughter of three. Shari is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Stanley Nelson; her beautiful mother, Joan Roy; passionate sister, Penny Fernandes; three devoted daughters, Jessica Garfield, Melissa Singer, and Ashley Nelson; her 7 grandchildren will miss their “Nina”:...

Jeffrey Scott Robbins, born March 14, 1951, passed away peacefully at home on April 20, 2023 surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Jeri D. Robbins. Jeff graduated from Technical High School in Springfield. He received his nursing degree from Springfield Hospital Nursing Program. For over 40 years, he worked as a registered nurse. Jeff had a strong love of working with elders and shared his kindness and concern with gentle dedication. He retired in 2018 from...

Dorothy “Dottie” Judith (Lasinski) Youngs, 95, of Belchertown, MA, passed into the waiting arms of her deceased husband, Albert C. Youngs, on April 23, 2023 in Northampton, MA. Dottie was born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Raczewski) Lasinski. She met her husband in High School and they married during World War II and shared 53 years together and were blessed with 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren....

Rosemarie (Bray) Espinosa, 68, passed away May 8, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wilmington, NC on October 8, 1954 to the late Vernon and Alma (Gore) Bray. Rosemarie worked as a certified nursing assistant for many years at various local medical facilities. She cherished the times spent with her beloved grandchildren. She leaves her children: Shannon Morin and her husband Raymond, Philip H. Gosselin, Jr. and his fiancé Nancy Pereira,...