All Obituaries

Ralph E McHenry of Easthampton passed away on July 19 2021 at his home Ralph was born on July 24 1943 in Vandergrift (Armstrong County) PA the son of Marion and Helen (Lewis) McHenry. Ralph attended local school and enlisted in the Air Force in 1962. Ralph married Patricia Tauscher in 1965. They have made their home in Easthampton since 1965.  Ralph worked for Phillip Mfg, Digital Corp, MacKenize Mfg., Fountain Plating. Ralph is survived by his wife Patricia, two sons, Cory of...

Kelly Goodwin, of Easthampton passed away July 19th in Northampton.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Christopher John Badach, age 34 our most beloved son, brother, father, family member, and friend passed away suddenly on Sunday July 18, 2021 at Holyoke Hospital.    Those who knew Christopher lost a shining light in their lives.    Christopher will be missed everyday by his parents Gregory J Badach and Naomi A. (Battey) Badach of Easthampton, his sister Cynthia L Messer, and his son Colton. Chris was born on August 9th 1986 and...

Angela Marie DeNucce, passed away on July 14, 2021.  She was born Feb 4, 1972, the beloved daughter of David G. DeNucce and Nancy MacDonald DeNucce of Easthampton.   She is survived by her daughters Courtney DeNucce and Kolby DeNucce both of Easthampton.  Her sister Kristine DeNucce-Simms, 2 brothers David A. DeNucce and Anthony C. DeNucce.  Six nieces and nephews.  Donation in her memory may be made to Safe Passage of Northampton Ma

 Dylan Christian (Swearingen) Sweet (40) passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on July 1, 2021. Dylan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on October 23, 1980, to Mary A. (Swearingen-Sweet) Birdsall and Michael P. Sweet Sr. Dylan grew up in Huntington, Massachusetts, and attended Gateway Regional Schools. Dylan was a creative and talented songwriter and performer from an early age and continued to craft his passion throughout his adulthood. Dylan lived a life of radical acceptance...

.Peter A. Payne, Jr of Easthampton passed away on June 29, 2021 at his home. Peter was born  on April 8, 1968  in Northampton  the son of Peter and Linda (Zywar) Payne, Sr. Peter was raised in Northampton attended local schools and graduated from Smith Vocational Agriculture High School Class of 1987. Peter worked for and with his father and later owned and operated Payne & Picard Counter Top Shop in Easthampton. Peter became interested in scouting at an early age starting...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Kenneth R. LaBonte a.k.a. Buckwheat a.k.a. Ken-Bob (50) of Huntington MA died unexpectedly Friday June 25th, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center. Leaving in his wake a tidal wave of shock and sadness.  Ken was born in Holyoke MA to the late Carrol (Rising) Fee and Robert LaBonte. He attended school at Gateway regional middle and high school in Huntington mass. After school he went on to a long career in tree service. Where he was...

Everett Suffriti, of Agawam passed away June 14 at home.   A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Everett Suffriti passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Monday, June 14,2021. He was born in West Springfield to the late Vincenzo and Emma (Raggazini) Suffriti on September 13,1928.Everett was predeceased by his former wife Barbara, siblings Mario, Florence Scibelli, Gloria Deforge, and twin brother Edward. He leaves sons David (Eugena)...

  It is with great sadness that the family of Myrtis N. Duso, age 78 of Easthampton, Ma announce her passing on Sunday, June 13, 2021.  She was born on April 2, 1943, in Northampton, Ma to the late Walter and Phyllis (Pursche) Duso. Myrtis worked at Lesnow’s Manufacturing Co. for many years. Later in her life she attended Holyoke Community College to pursue a degree in Early Elementary Education.  She worked in this field for several years caring for children and...

Doris Guillumette, 99, of Easthampton, MA peacefully passed away on June 12, 2021 with close friends at her side.  She lived a full and enriched life.  She was born in New York City on April 5, 1922, the daughter of Paul & Martha Guillumette.  Her schooling began in Brussels, while her Dad was on assignment with National Geographic. Upon returning to New York City she attended a Dewey style school, learning by doing.  During the war years she attended Barnard College,...