Edward “Ed” M. Slepski, cherished husband and father, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 after a short illness. He was 82 years old. Born in Chicago, IL, Ed graduated from the College of St Thomas (MN) in 1963, where he met the love of his life, Lorraine. Ed and Lorraine Slepski shared 60 years of love, laughter, cherished memories, and a deep appreciation for life's simple pleasures. In addition to his role as a loving husband, Ed was a devoted father, grandfather, and...

Marianne R. Stokowski. 84, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Pioneer Valley Health and Rehabilitation in South Hadley. Marianne was born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Joseph DePalo, Sr., and Elisa (Maddaloni) DePalo. She attended local schools and graduated from Agawam High School. Marianne worked as a legal secretary for various law firms for many years. She was a lifetime communicant of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Springfield where she took great pride in singing in the...

Maria Jane DeTeso Staggs- On April 15, 2024, Maria passed away. Maria was born February 17, 1928, at home in Winchester, MA to Caterina Bubba and Antonio DeTeso. She grew up in Winchester, Ma.  She always said she loved life, and she did everything with grace, beauty, generosity and class. Maria worked at several companies before getting married and having a child.  At 21 she was a volunteer for the American Red Cross at Mass Memorial Hospital in Boston. Then she was a secretary at...

MARBLEHEAD Virginia Carol (Tanis) Robbins, 88, daughter of William and Louise Tanis passed away peacefully April 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Virgina grew up in the Chicago area before moving to Coral Gables, Florida where she Graduated from Coral Gables High School and attended The University of Miami, studying Sociology. She was a member of the Kappa, Kappa, Gamma Sorority. Ginny, as she is affectionately known as, relocated to East Longmeadow after she was married to Dr....

Renee A. Duffelmeyer 79, of West Harrison, NY died on April 11, 2024 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield MA. She was born on October 9, 1944 to the late Alexander and Eleanor (nee Garland) Riddett in Yonkers, NY. Renee cared deeply for her family and was known for her keen wit and resilience.  Her honesty and sweetness will be missed by all.  Renee worked for IBM and retired from Contractors Register in Jefferson Valley, NY after over 25 years as Human Resources Mgr. She was a...

James (Jim) F. Starr, 65, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving Wife and family. Jim was born in Dover, Delaware and was one of six children. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Richard J. Starr and Loretta (Minihan) Starr as well as a brother, Patrick J. Starr and sister, Katheen Starr Kord. Jim is survived by his Wife, Christina (Tina) and two sons, James (JC) and Christopher of Florida. Additionally, he leaves his step-sons...

It is with profound sadness that the family of James (Jim) Edward Crosby announce his passing on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at the age of 90. Jim was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Nancy Ellen Crosby, just 17 days earlier- a true testament to their love story. James was born in 1933 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to James Edward and Margaret Crosby and was raised in Wakefield, MA with his sister Jean Crosby Awiszus. Jim leaves behind a heartbroken family; his children Mary Elizabeth...

Mary Conboy Rossiter passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA, she was educated in local schools and graduated from Cathedral High School. She was also a graduate of Trinity College in Washington, DC, and Springfield College where she received her Master of Education degree. Mary was a resident of Longmeadow for 44 years, where she was a member of St. Mary’s Church. Having moved to East Longmeadow in 2001, she was also a...

Westfield- Michael T. LaCroix 63, passed away on April 7, 2024 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born on April 16, 1960 in Westfield, he was the son of Elizabeth (Andras) Mitchell and the late Kenneth LaCroix. He was a proud life-long resident of Westfield and spent his adult life serving the community and town he loved. Michael was a long-serving member of the Westfield Police Department, retiring after 30 years as Lieutenant. He was a dedicated member of the Westfield - West Springfield Lodge...

Springfield- John Hanuszczyk, 62, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 6, 2024. He was a son of the late John and Vera Hanuszczyk. John enjoyed watching wrestling, watching old movies, and going to the beach with his family. He was part of the group home system since his late teens until he passed. He is survived by a sister, Irene Varao of Navada, brothers, Andre Roman, Marcus Hanuszczyk, and Taras Hanuszczyk. He is also survived by a nephew Jeremy Varao and many friends at Pathlight....