Southwick- Sidney “Sid” Charles Suse, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023 with his family by his side. He was a son of the late Philip and Eva (Semanie) Suse. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Korea. After returning home he began a career working for over 30 years as a Service Manager for several area dealerships including Medeiros Williams Chevrolet and Bob Pion Pontiac. Sidney enjoyed taking care of his lawn, loved tinkering on his own cars, fixing...

Beverly Ann Paquette (nee Babcock), 76, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2023 with her family by her side after a long illness. Beverly was born on December 28, 1946 in Springfield MA to the late John and Irene (Gallagher) Babcock. She grew up in Springfield and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1964. She went on to attend Springfield Technical Community College. She married Bernard A Paquette and together they made a home in East Longmeadow. She was a homemaker, a terrific cook and...

Octavia Sostre Ortiz passed away on May 25, 2023. She was born on November 20, 1939 in Maunabo Puerto Rico. Octavia was born to Gabriel Sostre and Rosaura Ortiz. Octavia better known as Tata by her family and friends is survived by two sons Geovani Sánchez and Juan Sánchez; and by five daughters Iris Agnello, Carmen Sanchez, Ivette Bosnjak, Betzaida Weber and Anabell Sanchez. Her son Orlando Sanchez and daughter Milta Sostre predeceased her. Tata is survived by 16 grandchildren...

Bradford Bolton, 60, died surrounded by his loving family on May 24, 2023 after a brave but short battle with cancer. Brad was a bright light to his family and friends. He was caring and thoughtful, humble, kind, friendly and generous. He was always there with a helping hand at work and at home. He had a huge heart for his family, and he was so proud of his kids. He was known as the best husband, dad, and friend in the whole world. Brad was born in Freeport NY on May 9, 1963. After...

Eleanor Florence (Ghedi) Forni, 93, died peacefully on May 24, 2023 with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 19, 1929 to the late Fred and Mary (Pradella) Ghedi. A first generation Italian immigrant, she grew up in West Springfield, and graduated WSHS. She worked at Mass Mutual, Dairy Queen, and at Zonin’s Italian Market for over 30 years. She married Alfred Forni in 1951, and together they raised a loving family. Eleanor and her family spent summers on Cape Cod for...

Springfield- Juan Del Carmen Lopez-Arce 91, passed away on May 24, 2023; surrounded by his loving family, following an illness. He was born on January 21, 1932 in Hatillo, Puerto Rico a son of the late Flor A. Lopez Feliciano and Agripina Arce Perez. Juan served his country honorably in the United States Army; during the Korean Conflict. Prior to moving to the Springfield area, he was a school teacher in Puerto Rico. Juan is survived by his loving family-three sons, Juan E. Lopez, Jorge...

Springfield – Susan Adell (Newberry) Controvich passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center. Susan will be remembered for dedicated work ethic, the love she had for her family, her compassion to help others, her will to fight obstacles, including her most recent with Parkinson’s. Born in Hartford CT, Susan was a 1962 graduate of East Longmeadow High School and 1974 graduate of Westfield State College. She was a licensed Social Worker by the Commonwealth of...

Nancy Whittemore Wissemann, aged 93, died on May 22, 2023.  Nancy was born in 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Helen Crawford Whittemore and Bishop Lewis Bliss Whittemore of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Michigan. She graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a degree in theology and later obtained masters degrees in education and library science. In 1953, she married Andrew Wissemann, a priest in the Episcopal Church who later was elected bishop of the Diocese of Western...

Richard “Rick” W. Sibley, 72, died on May 21, 2023 from multiple health conditions. He leaves behind his sister Wendy Veillette, his brother Mark Sibley, and extended family. He was predeceased by his parents Robert and Janet (Hendry) Sibley and his brother Robert Sibley Jr. Services were held privately at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield.

Margaret Ann Patterson, 81, passed away on May 20, 2023 at her home. She was born January 8, 1942 in New York City and was the only child of Walter and Ann (Breskin) Ross. Margaret spent her primary childhood in Irvington, NY. Married in 1960 to Eugene Patterson, the children of Margaret and Eugene are: Deborah Patterson (husband Emmett), Rebecca Lyke, Heather Patterson-Riggs (husband Bryan), Stephen Patterson (wife Rachel), and Amy Fetters (husband Glenn). Margaret was blessed with...