Leticia P. Davila passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home in Florence, MA. She was 67. Her loving family was by her side. Leticia was born on February 22, 1957, in Corozal, Puerto Rico, to Francisca Pacheco of Hadley, MA, and the late Ignacio Pacheco. She was a college graduate and a cosmetologist by trade. Leticia is survived by her four devoted children: Cory Pacheco and his fiancé Gabriella of Florence, MA; Myra Davila of Springfield, MA; Shylou Davila of...

Georgina (Cabrera) Rivera, 83, a resident of Springfield since 1969 and formerly of New Jersey and Naranjito, Puerto Rico, died late Saturday morning, April 27, 2024 at Agawam North Rehab & Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family at her side. She was born and educated in Naranjito, Puerto Rico a daughter of the late Rosendo and Maria (Ortiz) Cabrera. Georginia was employed by the City of Springfield School System at the Brightwood School as a teacher’s aide for over...

Garrett C. Holt, 17, of Longmeadow, passed away on Friday evening, April 26, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center, peacefully surrounded by his parents and sister. Garrett was born in Springfield on July 30, 2006, the son of John D. and Gail (Weiderman) Holt of Longmeadow. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by his sister Rilee Holt of Longmeadow, his maternal grandmother Meridith Weiderman and the late Nelson Weiderman and he leaves his paternal grandmother Ann Marie Holt of...

Lawrence Arthur Long, Sr. 80 years, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024 holding his wife’s hand at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was born June 1, 1943 and was a longtime East Longmeadow resident. Larry was the founding owner of Aardvark Painting Services and ran the company for over 50 years until his retirement in 2016. His son Josh took over the business and Larry was proud that all his four sons run their own businesses. He was introduced to the love of his life,...

Alan Gordon Livingstone, 75, of Springfield, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Home (SNF). He was born in Springfield on November 10, 1948, the son of the late Gordon and Irene Livingstone. Alan proudly served our country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  Alan attended Northampton Commercial College and Springfield Technical Community College with a career in drafting & tool design as a mechanical engineer. Alan was an active...

Diane Elizabeth Lake, of Springfield, passed away on April 17, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Diane was born in Belmont, N.H., on April 10, 1954, the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby (Head) Lake-Stockbridge, and step-daughter to Carl Stockbridge. Diane was a proud high school graduate and spent most of her years working at Pheasant Ridge Country Club, where she made many lifelong friends. She found fulfillment in her retirement years working for Meals on Wheels. Diane enjoyed spending...

Joan S. (Syner) Lareau, 89, of Ludlow, MA, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Springfield, MA on August 24, 1934, the daughter of the late William and Pearl (Roberts) Syner. She graduated in 1952 from The High School of Commerce in Springfield, MA. Following High School she was employed by The Fire and Marine Insurance Company for five years. She worked for six years at The Horseman’s Yankee Pedlar Newspaper in Ludlow and...

Donna Marie (Diodati) Santaniello, of Springfield, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Donna was born in Springfield on October 13, 1956, the daughter of the late Richard and Irene (Bednarz) Diodati. Donna was a loving, caring individual who enjoyed spreading love and positivity to her friends and family. She enjoyed joking around and making everyone laugh and smile. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her husband Frank Santaniello and her son...

Barbara Jean “Bobbie” (Robitaille) Souliere, 88, of Agawam, passed away on April 12, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center. Barbara was born in Springfield on June 23, 1935, the daughter of the late Albert and Fannie (Wilkins) Robitaille. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School (Class of 1953) and of Westfield State College in 1969. One of the greatest joys in Barbara’s life was being a special education teacher at Agawam Junior High School where she taught for...

Joseph Brewster St. Germain passed away on April 11, 2024 at the age of 95.  Born on November 16, 1928 in Springfield, MA he was the son of the late D.J. and Dorothy Himmelmann St. Germain. While in high school, Brewster became disenchanted with school and his life in Springfield.  He dropped out of the High School of Commerce, ran away to Miami, Florida and, before too long, joined the U. S. Army where he served three years partly in Korea after WWII.  He then enlisted in...