All Obituaries

Ellen Mae (Bergeron) Legere, 93, of Turners Falls, passed away on May 6, 2022, at her home.  Born on January 18, 1929, in Greenfield, MA, she was the daughter of William A. And Genevieve E. (Martin) Bergeron.  Ellen graduated from Greenfield High School in the class of 1947, where she was known by her classmates as “Bergie”.  Ellen married Theodore J. Legere on April 3, 1948, at Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield.  She worked at the Rod Shop in the Village of...

Brian E. Pinette, 65, of 7th St. passed away Wednesday (5/18/22) at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Arrangements are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home. Foor condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com

Janice Pydych, 73, of Lower Westfield Road died Monday 5/16/22 at the Holyoke Medical Center.  She was born in Greenfield on September 3, 1948, the daughter of Charles and Helen (McGrath) Pydych.  She was a graduate of Frontier Regional High School Class of 1966.  Janice continued her education, graduating from Greenfield Community College.  Janice was a secretary at Daniel O’Connell’s Construction until her retirement.  She was a resident of Northampton...

Ronald J. Leslie, age 86, passed Saturday May 14, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home and were incomplete at press time.  For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com. 

Barbara Louise (Shippey) Dorhamer, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. Barbara was born in Indianapolis, IN, on October 31, 1930, the daughter of Edward C. and Helen (Looney) Shippey. She moved to Greenfield, MA, at the age of two, where she resided for most of the rest of her life. She attended local schools and is a graduate of Greenfield High School Class of 1948. During her teen years, she was very active in 4-H and became an...

Ruth D. Paulin, age 100, passed Friday May 13, 2022.  Funeral services will be private.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com. 

Marion H. Pula, 96, of Wells Street died Tuesday 5/10/22 at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  She was born in Greenfield on September 16, 1925, the daughter of Alex and Mary Kalinowski.  Marion attended local schools in Greenfield and was a graduate of Greenfield High School, Class of 1943.  She worked as a Buyer for Wilson’s Department Store.   Her husband of 67 years, Joseph G. Pula, predeceased her on June 27, 2014.  She leaves her son,...

Eleanor A. (Sojka) Cheney, 97, of Bernardston, MA, passed away on May 9, 2022. She was born on November 5, 1924 to Joseph and Josephine (Midura) Sojka in Turners Falls, MA.  Eleanor graduated from Turners Falls High School.  On September 26, 1953, Eleanor married her beloved husband, William L. Cheney. Eleanor was a cherished mother, Nana and eventually great-Nana.  She enjoyed walking and was an avid reader with a wonderful mind. That said, there was nothing she enjoyed more...

Harry E. Mathieu, Jr. of Greenfield, MA was born July 24, 1927, in Turners Falls to Harry E. Mathieu, Sr. and Blanche (Albrycht) Mathieu.  Harry was educated in Turners Falls Schools and graduated from Turners Falls High School class of 1945.  In his younger years, he was a member of Troop 6 Boy Scouts of America in Turners Falls.  Harry attained the Eagle Scout badge and was an Assistant Scoutmaster.  Harry is a US Army Veteran serving during World War II being honorably...

 Ellen Mae (Bergeron) Legere, 93, of Turners Falls, passed away on May 6, 2022, at her home.  Born on January 18, 1929, in Greenfield, MA, she was the daughter of William A. And Genevieve E. (Martin) Bergeron. Ellen graduated from Greenfield High School in the class of 1947, where she was known by her classmates as “Bergie”. Ellen married Theodore J. Legere on April 3, 1948, at Holy Trinity Church in Greenfield. She worked at the Rod Shop in the Village of Montague City...