All Obituaries

Gregg “Woody” Wilcox Gregg Wilcox, 66 passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Northampton on April 15, 1957. The son of Fredrick and Nan (Lowe) Wilcox.  Gregg was an employee of Berry Plastics for 37 years. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great- grandfather. He enjoyed traveling every year to play golf with his friends.  He is survived by his mother Nan Wilcox, sister Beth Wilcox,...

Hubert Kelly, of Holyoke passed away May 13.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Phillip M. Kessler, 97, passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2023.  With loving and compassionate care he was able to live and stay comfortably in his home.  He was born in Easthampton on August 3, 1925, the son of the late William J. and Margaret (Martin) Kessler.     Phillip was educated in local schools and Smith Vocational School. He was employed by the Fisk-Uniroyal Company in Chicopee Falls, MA for 30 years. He was a life-long member of Trinity...

Doris (Campbell) Kovitch, 94 years old, passed away May 9, 2023. Doris was born on May 29, 1928, in Easthampton and was the daughter of Merrill and Claudia (Courtemanche) Campbell. She was raised in Easthampton and attended local schools. She married her late husband Robert Kovitch, they made their home in Easthampton and later in Connecticut and returned to Easthampton. Doris was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Easthampton. Doris enjoyed singing in the choir when she was...

Neal Caron, of West Springfield passed away May 4   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Jeffrey R Liimatainen, 32 of Apopka, Florida passed away unexpectedly on May 3. He was born in Greenfield, MA on Feb.21,1991, the son of Ernest Liimatainen, Jr. and Lisa Wood.  From a very young age, he was raised by his loving grandparents Ernest and the late Lucille Liimatainen in Belchertown and later Chicopee. Jeffrey was educated in the Belchertown and Chicopee public schools.  He leaves behind his Uncles, Aunts, and many cousins. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from...

  Gloria (Hart) Warnock 90, passed away on May 1, 2023, she was born in Waldoboro, Maine on July 8, 1932, the daughter of the late Carmi and Grace (Mank) Hart. She attended school in Waldoboro, graduated from Waldoboro High School in 1950. She moved to Northampton at an early age. She married the late Raymond Warnock in 1952. They made their home in Easthampton area since the 50’s. Gloria worked as an occupational therapist at the former Northampton State Hospital. Gloria and...

Vivian Poreda, of South Hadley passed away May 1.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Ralph R. Reynolds, 86 of Easthampton passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Claire, and his 6 children (Joanne Perez of North Adams, Sandra Kobus of Easthampton, the late Allison Reynolds of Westfield, Ralph the 2nd of Easthampton, Charles Reynolds of Southampton and John Reynolds of Easthampton) Born in Ludlow in 1937, he leaves behind his brother Edgar Reynolds of Springfield, MA. Ralph also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and...

Ruth Mancini, of Pittsfield passed away April 29.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.