Robert “Bo”, “Bob” Reardon, 71, passed away on September 27, 2022. He was born in Springfield on May 26, 1951, to Robert and Marjorie Reardon. Robert graduated from Pascack Valley High School in Hillsdale, New Jersey in 1969. Later in life, he received his Bachelor of Science focused on Education from Springfield College. Robert was an extremely hard-working man, and he had a lifelong career as a football coach, his one true passion. He coached at Springfield College,...

Paul Edward Ritz, 55, passed away unexpectedly September 20, 2022 at Manchester Memorial Hospital in CT. Born in Berks County, PA, he was the son of Patricia (Fryberger) and the late Warren F. Ritz. He grew up in Pennsylvania and attended the Philadelphia Art Institute before becoming a longtime resident of Springfield and most recently Chicopee. As an automobile enthusiast, he spent many years working as a car salesman at several local dealerships, including Lia Honda and Key Hyundai. Paul...

Lemie Armon Gibeau, 89, entered into Eternal Rest quietly in his sleep on September 18, 2022 at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. Born in Springfield on July 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Louis H. and Beatrice (Hamel) Gibeau.  Lemie was educated in schools in Palmer and Chicopee and was a member of the Society of Saint Edmund in Putney, VT until 19 years of age. He left the monastery to marry his wife Fern Elizabeth Stetson on August 22, 1953. Lemie was a...

  On Tuesday, September 20.2022   Allen (Al) E. Tharp, 64, of East Longmeadow, MA was set free of his earthly bonds at home with Judi by his side. He is predeceased by his parents Clarence Tharp and Rose (Gregory) Stahl. of New York. He leaves behind his devoted partner of nearly 20 years, Judi (Lamoureux) Mancini and her four sons Christopher (Alissa) Mancini and their children, Abigail and Andrew of Watertown, NY , Richard (Alissa) Mancini and their children, Elena and...

Emily Ann (Galarneau) LaVigne, 82, of Springfield died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Ludlow on July 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Emilia (Jordan) Galarneau. Emily worked in the Assessor’s Office for the City of Springfield for many years. The sister of the late Ernest “Blacky” Galarneau, Jr. and Thomas Galarneau, she is survived by her two sisters, Dorothy Sowa and Virginia Yvon as well as many nieces and...

Rachelle E. (Kovitch) Houle, 69, passed away September 6, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Springfield on August 1, 1953 to the late Charles and Clemente (Girard) Kovitch, she was a lifelong area resident. Rachelle worked at U.S. Envelope and was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. She was an excellent baker, and loved creating beautiful wedding cakes. She especially loved spending time with her beloved family. Rachelle leaves her husband of 45...

Matthew G. Forte, 78, passed away September 2, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. Matt was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Matthew and Rose (Mazzeo) Forte. He resided in the Forest Park Heights neighborhood of Springfield, MA since 2012 and, before that, was a longtime resident of both Upper Montclair and South Orange, NJ. Matt earned his MBA in Industrial Psychology from Baruch College and was retired from a decorated career as the Training Director of the Port Authority...

John J. “Georgie” Chmura, 95, of Wilbraham, passed on August 25, 2022. Born in Springfield on February 12, 1927, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Mastalerz) Chmura. John was a graduate of the former Technical High School of Springfield and later attended extension classes at the University of Connecticut. He was a Navy WW II veteran. John was a lifelong resident of the Springfield area and lived in Wilbraham for the past 60 years. He founded the John Chmura Insurance...

Debra Marie (Borek) Brown, 68, of Wilbraham, passed away on August 31, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on December 23, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Lillian (McCollum) Borek. She attended Classical High School and was a lifelong area resident. Debi devoted her life to caring for her family. She took pleasure in spending time with her family and close friends. She had a big heart and everyone could taste the love she put into her great cooking....

Joseph A. Maloney, 74, of Monson, died at home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Born in Somerville, MA on November 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Augustine and Mary (Connley) Maloney. He was raised in Medford, moved to Western Mass in the early 1980’s, and had lived in Monson for the past 13 years. Joe was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from 1968-1971. He then graduated from Westfield State College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 1997. Joe was a...