Barbara L. (Collina) Yargeau 78 succumbed to pancreatic cancer at home in Bethlehem NH on Thursday, January 10,2018. She was born June 21, 1940 in Springfield, daughter of the late William and Louise (Cyranowski) Collina. Barbara graduated from Commerce High School class of 58. She was a homemaker until her children reached high school age,  then worked for Sunshine Art Studios in East Longmeadow where she retired as a supervisor. She enjoyed nature, and loved time spent with the family...

Mary (Grondalski) Skrzyniarz, 91, of Wilbraham, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 at the Reserve at East Longmeadow. Born in Indian Orchard on March 8 1927, she was the daughter of the late John & Josephine Grondalski. Mary lived in Wilbraham for over 50 years and previously worked for AT & T. Mary was a devout Catholic, whose faith was very important to her. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, and a member of many of the church groups as well as the organizer of the...

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. Michael Cemetery, 1601 State Street, Springfield MA 01109.

LUDLOW – Jose (Joe) H. Saloio, of Ludlow, died peacefully on December 17, 2018 at the age of 96. Born on February 21, 1922 in Pawtucket, RI, he was the eldest child of Armelin and Luciana (Ribeiro) Saloio. Joe graduated from Springfield Trade School in 1939 and was a Journeyman Patternmaker for Chapman Valve Manufacturing Company, Springfield Cast Products, and F&D Tool Company. But he was best known as one of the region’s finest trumpet players. From the 1950s to the 1990s,...

Jay-De Wilbur, passed away after a lengthy illness on Dec 22nd, 2018 in his home in Springfield MA surround by family.  He was 58.   Jay-De was born in Cambridge NY on Oct 12, 1960.   He was the youngest son of late Kenneth C. Wilbur and Patricia (Gibbons) Wilbur. Jay-De is pre-deceased by his oldest daughter, Joe-De Wilbur whom passed away in 2012, and his loving brother Edward who passed away March of this year. Jay-De was a carpenter by trade, and had a passion...

  George Edward Desautels, 86, passed away December 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield to the late Leo and Blanche Desautels, he was a lifelong Indian Orchard and Ludlow resident. He graduated from Technical High School where he met his future wife and played varsity football. George was a faithful communicant of the former St. Aloysius/St. Jude Church in Indian Orchard and a current parishioner at Our Lady of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. He...

E. Theresa (Terry) (Aubrey) Donnelly of Center St., Ludlow, passed away at Mt. Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke on Friday, November 23, 2018.  Terry was the wife of the late Mack Donnelly, former civic leader, children’s sports organizer, longtime coach and Executive Director of the Ludlow Boy’s and Girl’s Club from 1970 until his death in 1989.  They were married in 1948 in West Springfield. She was a 1945 graduate of Technical High School in Springfield...

Richard F. Brackney, 77, of Springfield, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at the Elaine Center in Hadley. Born in Easthampton on Jan. 25, 1941, he was the son of the late Alfred & Mina (Vaughn) Brackney. Richard served with the U. S. Marine Corps for 4 years during the Vietnam War and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He worked in the food service industry for many years and retired from Fitzwilly’s Restaurant in Northampton as a chef in 2013. Richard was pre-deceased by his...

“I found the one my heart loves.” Song of Solomon 3:4 Annmarie Santanello, a 70 year old strong, feisty, Italian woman. Born January 14, 1948 returned to be with the Lord as she passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 19, 2018. Annmarie leaves behind her cat Patches who shared an unbreakable love with Annmarie. Her dearest, dearly, beloved friends, Maggie, Michelle and Rose. Annmarie loved her community and always enjoyed eating pizza and cannolis at Milano’s....

Mabel Ann (Zajchowski) Chrusciel, 98, of Wilbraham, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Born in Chicopee on Aug. 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Antoni & Marya (Biskup) Zajchowski. Raised in Chicopee, Mabel was a 1938 graduate of Chicopee High School. She lived in Springfield for most of her life until she moved to Wilbraham 15 years ago. When Mabel was younger she worked for Savage Arms and Eastern Etching, then later on...