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...

Edward F. Krol, 89, of Wilbraham, died at home on Saturday, Nov. 10, with his family at his side. Born in Three Rivers on June 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Joseph & Kathryn (Majka) Krol. Ed had lived in Wilbraham for the past 68 years. He worked in machine technology for several local machine shops in the operation of all machines, toolmaking, cylindrical grinding and retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church, Indian Orchard and a member of...

Manuel Melendez, Sr., 73, passed away on November 4, 2018 at the Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. He was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Born in Juncos, Puerto Rico on June 27, 1945, Manuel came to the United States in 1969 seeking a better life. In 1972, he met and married his beloved wife, Ileana. Manuel worked as a laborer/assembler for the Columbia Bicycle Manufacturing Company in Westfield for 25 years, from 1969 until he retired in...

Margaret C. (Hourihan) Beach, 94, passed away November 1, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on March 20, 1924 to the late William and Gertrude (Day) Hourihan, she was born and raised in Holyoke. Margaret lived in Springfield for most of her life and had also lived in Ormond Beach Florida for 10 years. She had belonged to the Golden Agers, Tops, and Hobby Club of Springfield. Margaret always looked on the bright side of life with a smiling face and positive attitude. She will be dearly...

Marie E. Brackney, 77, of Springfield, was called back home to our heavenly Father’s arms on Saturday, October 27th, 2018 after her long battle with breast cancer. She is the beloved daughter of Theodore R. Dubois and Mamie Dubois, of Easthampton. She was the loving wife of her husband of 51 years, Richard F. Brackney. She is the oldest child of her siblings; Eugene Dubois, Roland Dubois, Theresa Laflam, and Maurice Dubois. She was loved and cared for by her only child, her daughter,...

Jane Blazkow passed away October 25, 2018.  She leaves a son, David and his wife Corryn of Indian Orchard; a grandson, Caleb; and other family members and friends.   A Calling Hour will be held Wednesday October 31, 2018 from 10:30-11:30AM followed by a Memorial Service at 11:30AM at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services. Burial will be at St. Aloysius Cemetery.

Rose Vartanoush (Peligian) Derderian, 98, of Indian Orchard, died Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at the Baystate Medical Center. Born in Giligia, Armenia on Sept. 15, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Sarkis & Vartenie (Bourgoujian) Peligian. She lived briefly in Massena, NY, grew up in Providence, RI where she was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, and lived in Indian Orchard since 1939. Rose worked as an accounting clerk for the former Cromwell, Alamac and Mayfair Mills in Indian...

Bonnie Lee King (B2), 59, passed away suddenly on October 24, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Essex Junction, Vermont on May 20, 1959, she was one of 10 children of the late Charles King Sr., and Dawn (Corriea) King. Bonnie was an avid reader and an accomplished seamstress. Many people would recognize her by the many creative hats she made and wore. Most especially, Bonnie was a devoted grandmother to her 6 grandchildren whom she adored. She leaves her children: Katie McCarthy and her...

Andrew Peter Frappier, 52, passed away on October 25, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Springfield on December 7, 1965 to the late Robert and Grace (Nascimbeni) Frappier. Raised in Springfield, he was a graduate of Cathedral High School. He had lived inWales for 30 years before moving to Ludlow, where he had resided for the past 2 years. An avid car enthusiast, he raced drag cars in the ¼ mile at NH Motor Speedway for many years. He enjoyed fixing...

Lawrence B. Bailey, 75, of Springfield, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at the Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Springfield on July 4, 1943, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Cavanaugh) Bailey. He was a 1962 graduate of the High School of Commerce and also helped organize multiple class reunions. He served in the U. S. Air Force. Lawrence worked for 30 years for Hasbro-Milton Bradley, and was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. He was predeceased by a brother, John...