All Obituaries

Eleanor D  Gugenberger of Westhampton passed away on Sept 29, 2020 in Holyoke Eleanor was born on Aug 6, 1935 in Long Island, NY, the daughter of Daniel and Eleanor (Burysz) Sheehan .   She made her home in Westhampton since 1961.   Eleanor married Martin Gugenberger in 1956.  Martin predeceased her in 1989. Her daughter, Elaine predeceased her in 2015.   Eleanor worked throughout the area as a CNA in local medical facilities.   She retired...

Brita Suzanne Schecker, of Easthampton passed away Sept 17, 2020 at home.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Colleen (Murphy) Buehrle of Easthampton passed away on September 7, 2020 at home. Colleen was born February 26, 1942 in Hamilton, NY the daughter of James and Susan (Gill) Murphy. She attended local schools and graduated from Hamilton High School Class of 1960. Colleen married Michael W. Buehrle, Sr. in 1963. Colleen and Michael moved to the Easthampton area in summer of 1979. Colleen loved the holidays, extensively decorating her home for each one. The process for Christmas took a week...

Kathleen (Witherell) Gainey Born October 7, 1955, passed away September 6. 2020, she was the daughter of Merrill & Bertha (Larocque) Witherell of Westhampton,MA. She attended local schools and was the second graduating class of Hampshire regional high school in 1973, Westhampton, MA    Kathleen was the ballerina in the family and often said she was going to have ponies instead of children. Life had other plans, she had a son, Michael Acus of Westfield, MA and a daughter,...

Ronald Morris of Easthampton passed away on Aug 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Ron was born August 29, 1952 in Chambersburg, Pa., the son of the late Jesse and Irene (Morrissette) Morris Rollis. He attended local schools in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School. Ron worked as a welder for all of his career. Ron enjoyed music and was lead singer/harmonica player of a rock band called Code Blue in the late 80’s. He loved hunting, fishing and riding his...

Stanley J. Dlugozima passed away at Linda Manor Extended Care Facility on August 22nd at the age of 91. He was born in Easthampton June 21,1929 the son of the late Alexander and Alexandra (Kowalczyk) Dlugozima.  He attended local schools and the former Sacred Heart School.  His wife, of 35 years, Frances passed away in 1985.   Stanley worked for Paragon Rubber at the age of 16 and was later employed by Hampton Specialty for many years. He retired from Amherst College in 1991...

Ralph Palmer, of Amherst passed away August 17, 2020 in Northampton.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Frances J Bronder, of West Springfield formerly of Chicopee passed away August 15, 2020 in West Springfield.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

   Margaret Kovalski of Easthampton passed away peacefully after a long courageous battle with cancer on August 15 , 2020 at the home she shared with her daughter in Westfield.  Margaret was born on July 2 1938 in Montague City Ma the daughter of the late Edward  and Marion (Hale) Neipp.   She attended local schools in Turners Falls, MA.  Margaret was a waitress for many years at Carl’s Restaurant. And was also a secretary for many years at her...

     Heath Chaffee, a longtime resident of Easthampton passed away on August 8th at the age of 42.    Heath was born January 27, 1978 in Greenfield Ma., the son of Dennis and Virginia (Foskett) Chaffee.    Heath moved to Easthampton in 1984 where he attended local schools, graduating  from Easthampton High School in 1996.  After graduation he worked as a cook in many area restaurants,    Heath is survived by his mother and...