This is a page of sad news, but news that people might be interested to know. Obituaries (where available) were obtained from the Springfield Union newspaper.
David was killed in a motorcycle accident around 1980.
Katherine M. Flora 1960 - 2001 LINCOLN, RI - Katherine M. "Kate" (Garber) Flora, 41, of Timberland Drive, died Sunday, November 18 at home. She was the wife of Michael C. Flora. Born February 25, 1960 in Boston, MA, daughter of Suzanne (May) Garber of Wilbraham and the late Angus Garber, she had lived in Novato, CA for 20 years before moving to Lincoln, RI 2 years ago. Mrs. Flora was a corporate underwriter for Amica Insurance Company in San Rafael, CA for 10 years before working in their home office in Lincoln, RI 2 years ago. She was a 1982 graduate of Western New England College. Besides her husband and mother, she is survived by 2 sons, Austin M. Flora and Matthew E. Flora, both at home in Lincoln, RI; 2 brothers, Gregory Garber of Cheshire, CT and John Garber of Suffield, CT; and several nieces and nephews. A Service of Remembrance &Thanksgiving will be held Sunday, Nov. 25, at 11:30 at Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln, RI. Burial will be private. Published in Union News on 11/23/02
Hooker passed away in the mid 1980's after complications resulting from an auto accident.
Robert was killed in 1974 when he was struck by an out of control car on Boston Road (Variety Shoppe).
Sharon A. Lopata 1960-2002 WILBRAHAM - Sharon A. (Nowak) Lopata, 41, died Sunday February 24, 2002 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Holyoke, a graduate of Minnechaug High School, a graduate of Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA. She was a Paraprofessional with the Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District at Stony Hill School. She was a communicant of St. Cecilia's Church in Wilbraham and a member of the choir, also a member and past President of Wilbraham Junior Women's Club. She received many awards, including the 1993 Chairman's Award for Wilbraham Peach Festival, the 1996 GFWC State of Massachusetts Club Women of the year, 1997 Minnechaug Regional High School Distinguished Alumni Award, the 1997 GFWC Wilbraham Junior Women's Club -Club Women of the Year, she was the co-founder of the John C. Sevey Memorial Playground. She is survived by her beloved husband, Dennis Lopata of Wilbraham, her sons, Nicholas &Nathan and daughter, Abby Lopata, all of Wilbraham. She is survived by her parents, Thaddeus P. &Dulce (Chaves) Nowak, both of Wilbraham; she leaves her father &mother-in-law, Theodore &Mary (Doyle) Lopata, both of Chicopee; her paternal grandmother, Sophie Kareta of Wilbraham &maternal grandmother, Barbara Chaves of Ludlow; two brothers, Mark A. Nowak &Tad Nowak, and a sister, Lisa M. Vartanian, all of Wilbraham. Loving aunt to several nieces &nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m. from the Sampson's Chapel of the Acres, 21 Tinkham Rd., Springfield, with a Liturgy of Christian burial in St. Cecilia's Church at 10 a.m. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday form 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Ray's of Hope, P.O. Box 5141, Springfield, MA 01101-5141. Published in Union News on 02/25/02
Corinn Miller, Class of 89, died in a car accident in California in May of 2001. She had been living in New York and working at Radio City Music Hall, and there is now a plaque dedicated to her there. She was a great person. (Information provided by Jennifer Kennedy Erdody)
Lila Hassin passed away in 1999.
Edward M. Nelligan LUDLOW - Edward M. Nelligan, 66, died on Saturday at Baystate Medical Ctr. Born in Chicopee, he lived in Ludlow for the past 14 yrs. and previously in Wilbraham for many years. He was a 30 year Science Teacher at the Wilbraham Middle School, retiring in 1995. A graduate of Chicopee High School, Edward received a B.A. and Masters Degree in Education from Westfield State College and a Masters Degree in Arts and Teaching from American International College. He was a Korean War Marine Corps Veteran and a communicant of St. John the Baptist Church. He leaves his wife, Deirdre (Kelly) Nelligan; one son, John and his wife, Heiyun Nelligan of CO; three daughters, Amanda Nelligan and her husband, John Tomko of CA, Abbe Nelligan and her husband, Donald Denomme, and Ellen Nelligan of Springfield; one brother, Robert Nelligan of CT; two sisters, Margaret Nelligan of S. Hadley and Sr. Maureen Magdelan of the Dominican Order; two nephews and two grandnieces. He was predeceased by two brothers, John J. Nelligan and James Nelligan. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Wilbraham Funeral Home, 2551 Boston Rd., Wilbraham, followed by a Mass in St. John the Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Burial in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Calling hours Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Leukemia Society of MA, 495 Old CT Path, Farmington, CT 01701. Published in Union News on 05/28/02
Kimberly Anne Reynolds 1960 - 2001 BELCHERTOWN - Kimberly Anne Reynolds died Friday, November 30. She was born in Springfield and also lived in Hampden, and was a Belchertown resident for the past eighteen years. She was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School and the University of Massachusetts. Beloved daughter of John T. Jr. and Hope Reynolds of Hampden. Dear sister of John T. Reynolds, III of West Springfield, Kelly G. Wiaderek of Springfield and Jodie T. Swain of Wilbraham. Loving aunt of Brian Farrell and Edward Wiaderek of Springfield, Caitlin Cassidy and Gordon Reynolds of South Deerfield and Melissa Swain of Wilbraham. Friends are invited to visit Monday 4-8 p.m. at Byron's Funeral Home, 1858 Allen St., Springfield. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. For those that prefer, memorial donations may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society Western Mass Branch, 101 A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. Published in Union News on 12/03/01
Rick worked in one of the Twin Towers and was lost in the tragedy on 11 September 2001.
Laura M. Scanlan 1960 - 2006 SPRINGFIELD - Laura Marie (Buoniconti) Scanlan, 46, of Springfield died early Friday morning October 6 at the home of her brother surrounded by her loving family. Laura was employed at the Red Cross for one year as a military case worker and previously worked as a correctional officer for the Hampden County Sheriff's Department for three years. She was born in Springfield a daughter of the late Joseph and Yolanda (Scatolini) Buoniconti. She attended Wilbraham schools and obtained an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice. She had resided in Springfield for most of her life and was a communicant of Holy Name Church in Springfield. She is survived by her husband of 12 years, Daniel L. Scanlan; two sons, Richard J. Buoniconti and Daniel L. Scanlan Jr., both at home; two daughters, Danielle M. Buoniconti and Sophia R. Scanlan, both at home; four brothers, Joseph Buoniconti and his wife Millie of Louisiana, Louis Buoniconti and his wife Dorothy of Springfield, Patrick Buoniconti and his wife Irene of West Springfield, and Gulio Buoniconti and his wife Patty of North Carolina; a sister, Rosemary Gay and her husband Rudy of Agawam; her mother in law, Patricia Whitman of Athol; and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are asked to gather on Saturday October 14 at 10 a.m. at Holy Name Church, 323 Dickinson Street in Springfield to celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Visiting hours will be held on Friday October 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Road in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laura's memory be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445. Published in The Republican on 10/11/2006.
Lynn A. Midghall 1960 - 2007 FEEDING HILLS - Lynn A. (Stoeber) Midghall, 46, of 77 Strawberry Hill Rd., died suddenly and unexpect-edly at home on Sunday, February 25th, 2007. Born in Springfield, Lynn was a 1978 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School in Wilbraham. Lynn had worked previously as a secretary for Phoenix Mutual Insurance Co., and later at Mass Mutual Insurance Co. in Springfield. She enjoyed reading, cooking & baking, and being a loving and devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews. Lynn is survived by her husband of 22 years, Robert F. Midghall, her parents, Jerald and Patricia (Ferris) Stoeber of Wilbraham, a sister, Joanna Ranck of Ludlow, her grandmother Mae Stoeber of Westfield, and her loving nieces and nephews Nicholas, Matthew, Maura, Maureen, Meghan, Jillian, Sara, Emily, Jenna, Taylor, and Madison. She was predeceased by a sister Susan Ryan in 2005 and her grandmother Amelia Ferris. Funeral services are Thursday, March 1, 2007 at 9:45 am from the Forastiere-Smith Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., East Longmeadow, followed by a mass at 11:00 am in Sacred Heart Church, 395 Chestnut St., Springfield. Burial to follow in Hillcrest Park Cemetery. Visiting hours are Wednesday 4-8 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Published in The Republican on 2/27/2007.
Tamara Zeroogian 1960 - 2008 NATICK- Tamara "Tammy" Zeroogian, 47, passed away on April 18, 2008 with her loving family by her side. She was taken from us much too soon. She was born in Springfield April 28, 1960 and raised in Hampden by her loving parents, Karnig and Joyce (Ekmalian) Zeroogian of Hampden. Tammy graduated from Minnechaug High School in 1978 and received her bachelor's degree from Westfield State College in 1982. She has resided in the greater Natick area for many years and most recently was employed by the Kathleen Kennedy Senior Center in Natick. Tammy was very compassionate towards the elderly who also were her dear friends. Tammy had a kind heart and a generous spirit and will be deeply missed. In addition to her loving parents, Tammy leaves behind her sister, Lynn Diefenderfer and her husband Dale of Wilbraham; her brother, Dr. John Zeroogian and his wife Sonia of Wilbraham. She cherished her nephews and nieces, Matthew, Stephen and Ani Diefenderfer and Annabelle Zeroogian. She is also survived by her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends whom she loved very much. Tammy's visiting hours will be held on Tuesday morning, April 22, 2008 from 9-11 AM at the Sampson's Chapel of the Acres Funeral Home, 21 Tinkham Rd., Springfield, MA 01229. Her funeral service will follow at 11:30 AM in St. Mark's Armenian Church, 2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield. The burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Scantic Rd., Hampden. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mark's Armenian Church, 2427 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01129.