All Obituaries

SOUTH HADLEY Karen Elizabeth Haas, 75, passed away peacefully October 16, 2019 at Mount Saint Vincent Care Center in Holyoke. Karen was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Walter P. and Mary F. (Cuske) Haas, and graduated from Holyoke Catholic High School and Endicott Junior College. She was an Executive Secretary at Chicopee Savings Bank for many years until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of the Business & Professional Secretary’s Association and longtime parishioner...

Jeanne Marie (Lucier) Trudell, age 94, of Holyoke, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Holyoke on May 25, 1925, a daughter of the late Alexander and Georgianna (Lacost) Lucier. She attended local schools and was a longtime Holyoke resident. Jeanne will be sadly missed by her son, Paul N. Trudell and his wife Judy of Holyoke; her two daughters, Christine M. Deuso and her husband Edward of Springfield, and Denise A. Como...

Alex Plota, age 74, of Ludlow, MA, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center with his family by his side. Alex was born in Germany in 1945, a son of the late Stanley Plota and Lucyna Kruszakin, and was a graduate of the former Holyoke Trade school in Holyoke. He is survived by his two daughters, Jackie Popick of California and Tamara Plota of North Carolina; his sister, Barbara Smith and her husband Murray of Holyoke; his two brothers, Stanley Plota and his wife...

HOLYOKE David Mackey, age 62, passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 9, 2019 at home. David was born in Albany, Georgia to Carol (Hohenberger) Mackey and the late Paul Mackey.  Dave grew up in Holyoke where he continued to reside for the duration of his life. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a longtime member of the Diablos Motorcycle Club.  He was a kind and selfless person who was always willing to lend a helping hand and loved spending time...

Victor Rodriguez, age 68, of Holyoke, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Calling hours will be held Thursday, November 14th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Templo Ebenezer Assembly of God, 200 Main Street, Holyoke.  Funeral Service will be held at the Church on Friday, November 15th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Forestdale Cemetery West, Rock Valley Road, Holyoke. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home is handling...

CHICOPEE Dona M. (Cundiff) Hall, age 73, of Chicopee, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Amos and Constance (Roch) Cundiff and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.  Dona had worked for Sanderson MacLeod in Palmer as a machine operator and later as an inspector, retiring in 2012. She was an avid Bingo player. Dona was a member of United Methodist Church in South Hadley. She is survived by...

HOLYOKE Halina Padden, age 75, of Delray Beach, FL passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019.  She was born in Germany and was a graduate of Holyoke High School.  Halina is survived by her children, Christopher Padden of FL and Jennifer Fairlie of Holyoke; two beloved grandchildren, Alina and Aidan and her two brothers, Mark and John Micgiel.  Halina was predeceased by her husband, William R. Padden on June 29, 2019, and her sister Rosemary.  Calling hours will be held on...

HOLYOKE Philip Kevin Sullivan, age 66, passed away suddenly at home on Monday November 4, 2019. Kevin was born in Washington D.C., son of the late Louis J. and Catherine M. (Sullivan) Sullivan and attended schools in Alexandria, VA. He was a graduate of Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina and worked for the United States Department of Navy as a Logistician. Kevin was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, where he served as recording secretary for ten years, and was Hibernian of...

HOLYOKE Michael T. Pettico passed away on October 30, 2019 after a short illness. Born in Holyoke to Monty and Peg (Cavanaugh) Pettico he is survived by his son Michael and his wife Samantha from Chicopee. Michael is also survived by his sisters, Mary Cerruti, Margaret Watt, Madelyn Pettico and brother Matthew, as well as several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held Tuesday November 5 from 9:00 to 11:00am in the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton Street, Holyoke. A...

HOLYOKE Frederick J. Smith, age 89, of Holyoke, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the Holyoke Soldier’s Home.  He was born in Holyoke, son of the late Michael and Sarah (Shea) Smith, attended Holyoke Public Schools and Holyoke Community College.  Fred went on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Western New England College in Springfield.  He was a United States Army Veteran and long time parishioner of Blessed Sacrament...