William “Jude” O’Hare, 66 of Agawam, passed away Sunday at 8:15 am in Springfield surrounded by his family. Son of the late Mary Dale O’Hare and William Arthur O’Hare, Jude grew up in Ludlow, a 1975 graduate of Ludlow High School and several area colleges. He was a past President and Parade Marshall for the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee. He was a communicant of St. David’s Episcopal Church in Feeding Hills and a member of their choir and their past...

Ruth Ann (Douglas) Hartling, 54, passed away unexpectedly on October 1, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 12, 1968 to the late Richard and Cecile (Samson) Douglas in Springfield, MA. Ruth grew up in Springfield, and graduated from Cathedral Catholic High School. She worked for MassMutual for 38 years, pursuing many different roles and wearing many hats. She was a devoted wife, mother and Mimi, and her passion was caring for her two grandsons. She was always...

Karl A. Wright, 75, passed away on September 29, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, MA on April 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Lewis A. and Cora M. (Symons) Wright. From July, 1968 – July, 1970, Karl proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, small weapons expert, who was shot and bravely went back to war. For his courageous service, he received many medals and accolades. He is the recipient of The Purple...

Howard Joseph Murphy, Jr was born to Katherine (Kane) and Howard Joseph Murphy, Sr in Springfield, MA, on May 1, 1944. Howard grew up in Agawam and played Little League baseball. After moving to Wilbraham, Howard continued with his baseball, started playing football, and attended and graduated from the new Cathedral High School in Springfield in 1962. He then enrolled in Norwich University in Northfield, VT, where he lettered in baseball and received a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Howard...

EAST LONGMEADOW – Carole A. Raby, 79, passed away peacefully September 27, 2023. Born April 20, 1944 in Holyoke, MA, she was a daughter of the late Edmond and Julia (Kotowski) Walkwitz. Carole was educated from both Holyoke and South Hadley school systems and furthered her education by receiving a Master’s Degree in Audiology from UMASS and later an additional Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Springfield College. Carole was employed with the Clark School for...

Michael W. Schuell, 76, of Enfield, CT passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Born November 5, 1946 in Wurzburg, Germany. He was the son of the late Rudolph and Margaret, (George) Schuell. The Schuell family came to America after WWII when Michael was 13. Michael served our country proudly in the US Air Force both active duty and in the reserves. Following his honorable discharge, he was employed as a tool and die maker at Ozram Sylvania for 32 years, and then at Ethos in...

Cotuit, Massachusetts Ellen Sanchez Alonzo Hunt was born on July 8, 1928 in Springfield, Massachusetts to Manuel and Perfecta Sanchez Alonzo. Known to family and friends as Elena or Mamacita, she resided at 748 Grayson Drive, Springfield, and formerly at 214 William Street. She passed peacefully surrounded by family. She is survived by her son John, daughter-in-law Palma Puzzuoli, and granddaughter Thanya of Cotuit, Massachusetts along with a brother Roy Alonzo of Exeter, New...

Andrew “Skip” J. Siana Jr. ,73, devoted husband of 48 years to Susan J (Ryder) Siana, passed away peacefully on September 25th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A resident of Agawam for 46 years, Skip was born in Springfield, MA on May 20, 1950, to the late Andrew J & Barbara L (Cellillie) Siana. Besides his cherished wife, Susan, Skip is survived by his daughters, Jennifer and Meredith (Frankie); his son Andrew (Angela); 9 Grandchildren; and 3 Great Grandchildren....

Elizabeth Savich, 86, of Longmeadow, MA, passed away in September 2023. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 49 years, the late Peter (Predrag) Savich, and her sister, Biljana Sljivich-Simsic. She was born in June 1937 in Belgrade, Serbia to the late Branko and Radojka Sljivich. She and her husband immigrated to the United States in the early 1960's. Elizabeth had a remarkable career in the medical field as a beloved pediatrician with a specialty in neonatology in West...

Harold C. Fountain Jr. passed away peacefully on September 24, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 3, 1932 in Springfield, MA, he was raised in West Springfield before moving to Agawam, MA. His first job was at Forbes & Wallace in Springfield, MA. He began serving in the Army in 1952, completing his basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas. Before starting his active duty at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska, he and Mildred LaFromboise were married on April 11, 1953. While...