All Obituaries

Kathleen Patricia McNally Cushing, 82, died on Saturday, May 30, 2020 in Amherst, MA. After years of living with advanced dementia, she contracted Covid-19 and passed away shortly thereafter.   Kathleen was born on March 10, 1938, the oldest child of Charles R. McNally and Maureen Galvin McNally of Somerville, MA.  She lived for over 20 years in Framingham, MA, and moved to Western Massachusetts in 2001.   She graduated from Matignon High School (1954) and Regis College...

Kin Evan Duso of Easthampton passed away on May 25, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center of Springfield.  Kin was born on July 23, 1964, in Northampton Ma., the son of Oscar (deceased, 12/28/1994) and Bettejane (Piper) Duso.  He attended local schools and graduated from Westfield Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1982. Kin worked as a forklift operator for National Non-woven in Easthampton for 28 years. Kin was married to Lois R. (Bowen) Duso.   In his free time, Kin was...

Barbara J. (Gardner) Orlowski passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday May 22, 2020. She was born on October 25, 1950, to the late Walter and Bernice (Tucker) Gardner. Barbara was educated in Ware public schools, then continued on to receive a degree in Respiratory Therapy from Springfield Technical Community College. She began her 40 year career at Baystate Medical Center where she was a mentor for many, including students, nurses, and physicians. Barbara was known for her strong...

Pearl Poreda, of South Hadley passed away May 18, 2020 at Holyoke Medical Center.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Therese A. Harris, 81, of Easthampton died May 16, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Terri was born in Worcester  November 8, 1938 the daughter of the late Leon and Alda (Morin) Renaud. She attended schools in Chicopee and graduated from Chicopee High School Class of 1957. She graduated from Kay Harvey Academy in 1961. For many years she owned and operated Terry’s Salon in Holyoke which she sold. Terry continued with her hairdressing in Easthampton at Wanda’s for nearly...

Jay J. Piskor joined his departed loved ones in heaven on May 15th 2020 after a brief illness. Jay was a lifelong resident of Easthampton, born March 30, 1957, to Edward and Aurelia Piskor (Gorecki). He spent his youth playing baseball and enjoying many outdoor activities with his family.  Jay followed in his mother's footsteps by becoming an Registered Nurse. He worked many years in the surgical department at Cooley Dickenson Hospital. He went on to pursue a...

Adam Couture, of Northampton passed away May 14, 2020 at home.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Elizabeth Antonich, of Chicopee passed away May 11, 2020 in Northampton.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Robert (Bob) Grant Conner of Easthampton passed away on May 8, 2020 at Holyoke Medical Center due to complications from COVID-19.  Bob was born on Sept 8, 1923 in Easthampton MA the son of the late Alfred and Isabele (Knox) Conner.   He attended local schools and graduated from Easthampton High School Class of 1941. He received his Bachelor’s degree in 1947 from Amherst College (as the war-time class of 1945). Bob married Bernice (Taylor) in October of 1953.  His...

Eleanor R “Midge” Burnham, of Easthampton passed away May 7, 2020 in Springfield.  A full obituary will follow. Mitchell Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.