Kathleen M. Person, 72, of Holyoke, MA, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, after many years of enduring health struggles with quiet strength and grace. Her family finds comfort in knowing she is finally free from pain and back in the arms of her beloved husband, Howard. Kathleen dedicated many years of her career to the United States Department of Agriculture, where she served as an administrative assistant. Beyond her work, her faith was a cornerstone of her life. She was a devoted ...

Lorenzo Vazquez, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026. Lorenzo was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico son of the late Fernando Vazquez and the late Guillermina Torres. He worked as a farmer in New York and later worked as a machine operator in both Michigan and Westfield Massachusetts where he also took on the duties as a maintenance worker for many years. Lorenzo was a parishioner of the former Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish and currently Saint Jerome Parish. He is survived ...

George was born at home on February 6, 1932 on Hearthstone Terrace in Chicopee, a son of the late Charles and Antonia Dulchinos.  He and his first wife Barbara also built a home on Hearthstone Terrace. George attended Chicopee Schools and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1949 and Hamden College of Pharmacy in 1953.  He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War spending one year in Korea as a Pharmacist. George was employed at the Holyoke ...

Mary Jean Glesmann, age 85, passed away at home on July 9, 2026. Mary Jean was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Edward and Mary Margaret (Finn) Glesmann. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Holyoke and St. Joseph College in West Hartford, CT. Mary Jean was a Holyoke Public School teacher for many years. She greatly enjoyed travelling and was able to visit many countries and multiple continents around the world. Mary Jean loved her family and enjoyed sharing her knowledge ...

Kathleen A. McMahon, age 77, of Agawam, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at Hampden Post Acute Care Facility in Wilbraham. She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Daniel J. and Loretta E. (Coady) McMahon and was educated in the former Saint Jerome schools. Kathy worked for many years in the rectory of Holy Family Parish in Springfield for the late Father Franklin Darling. In recent years she worked as a caregiver for several area elderly residents. She was a longtime communicant ...

Regina (Jean) Passo, 101, of Longmeadow and Holyoke, MA, passed away peacefully on -July 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones at The JGS Lifecare Nursing Home in Longmeadow, MA. Born on December 10, 1924, in Rochester, New York to the late Morris DeMayo and Sarah Camhi DeMayo. Regina was a Holyoke resident for more than 70 years. She was the loving wife to the late Abraham Passo for over 61 years. She is also predeceased by her sister Molly Taustein and son-in-law David da Rosa. Regina is ...

On July 2, 2026, we lost our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, Marty, who passed peacefully at the age of 88. Born on January 18, 1938, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Marty was the loving son of the late Walter B. and Alma (Theroux). He was predeceased by the love of his life, Rosemary (Bosbach), his sister Carole Foran, and his son Martin Jr. Together, they now watch over the family they treasured so deeply. Raised in Holyoke, Marty graduated from Holyoke ...

Debra Roy, age 68, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026. Debra was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Robert E. And Georgette (Huard) Roy.  Debra had a love of animals and books with animals. She enjoyed puzzles and coloring. She was very social and friendly and loved being around people.  She is survived by her siblings: Michael Roy, Suzanne Papianou, Paul Roy, and Christine Roy-Delaney. She also leaves her caretaker and friend Amina. Besides her parents, she was ...

William A. Hefty, age 64 of South Hadley, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Holyoke, MA on December 10, 1961 to William P and Edith M (Robertson) Hefty, Bill was a graduate of Holyoke High School, William J. Dean Technical Nursing Program, Springfield Technical Community College and Westfield State University. He was very proud to have been a nurse for over 35 years. His happiest and most rewarding years were spent ...

Helen M. (Barut) Wytrych, age 93, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Jaffrey, NH. She was born in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Gonet) Barut and was a 1950 graduate of Holyoke High School. Helen was a retired cashier at Stop & Shop, and enjoyed volunteering at the Holyoke Senior Center as well as at the former Mater Dolorosa Parish. She also enjoyed travelling, cooking, and playing Bingo. Helen was the widow of Edward W. Wytrych who predeceased her on June 26, ...