Marangelie Santana

GRANBY, Massachusetts, Marangelie Santana, of Granby passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2013 in her home after a long battle with Lupus. Raised in Yauco, Puerto Rico, she is survived by her beautiful daughter Natasha Mercado- Santana. Her parents, Angel and Marta Santana; twin sister Angie and brother-in-law Pablo Mercado; sister Sharon; brother Angel and sister-in-law Susan Santana; nieces Aryanna and Katelyn and nephews Pablo and Michael. She was a graduate of UMass Amherst, Springfield College and Fitchburg College.  She worked in the Holyoke School System as a teacher for 17 years. She was a wonderful and dedicated mother, sister and daughter. She enjoyed helping others in need and was devoted to the success and welfare of her daughter, Natasha. She will be sorrowfully missed by all who have known her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Sat. Feb. 23, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Brigid’s Church, Amherst with burial following in St. Brigid’s Cemetery, Hadley. Calling hours will be today, Fri. Feb. 22, from 5-8 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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VIRGINIA COOKE

AMHERST, Virginia Cooke, 87, passed away on Feb. 20^th at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst.

Virginia was born on Dec. 19, 1925 in Amherst, the daughter of the late Howard and Esther (Williams) Cooke of Amherst. She attended Amherst schools and was a housekeeper for many people in Amherst.

Virginia is survived by six brothers; Charles of Florence, Richard of Fountain, CO, William of Seattle, WA, Robert of Amherst, George of Milton, FL, and Roy of Hatfield, two sisters; Jean Martin and Mary Martin of Jemison, AL, and many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brothers Howard Jr. of Raleigh, NC, Albert of Amherst and James of Albuquerque, NM and sisters Thalma of Holyoke and Esther of Amherst.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wed. Feb. 27^th, at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst with burial following in Wildwood Cemetery. A Calling Hour will precede the service from 9 – 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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L. Z. Moulder

LEVERETT – L. Z. Moulder, 74, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

He was born September 18, 1938 in Camdenton, Missouri to Howard V. and Lillie M. (DeGraffenried) Moulder.

He worked as a steam power engineer, spending his career working for the state, Belchertown State School, UMass and retiring from the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War, continued to serve in the Army National Guard for a total of 20 years combined. He loved to work on cars, hunting, and fishing. He and Betty enjoyed travels together in their motor home, members of Hilltown Chapter and Good Sam camping clubs. He was past Master of The Pacific Lodge of Masons in Amherst, and a member of The Republican Lodge of Masons in Greenfield. He was currently Worthy Patron of the Unity Chapter #66 of Amherst OES. He was a member of the Moose Club in Greenfield and the VFW in Amherst.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Elizabeth A. “Betty” (Field) Moulder of Leverett, a daughter, Mary J. (Moulder) and her husband, Roderick “Greg” Rawls of Millers Falls, a granddaughter, Ashlea A. Rawls of Montague and a grandson, Jonathan T. Rawls of Millers Falls. He was expecting his first great-grandchild in July of this year. He leaves four brothers and one sister all from Missouri, Donald Moulder, Earl Moulder, Jimmy Moulder, Jackie Moulder and Wanita (Moulder) Cowan. L. Z. was predeceased by his daughter Terry L. Moulder in 2006.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 21st, at 10:00 a.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Feb. 20th from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service with a ceremony performed by the Order of the Eastern Star at 7:10 p.m. followed by an Evergreen Service performed by The Pacific Lodge of Masons at 7:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to VNA & Hospice of Cooley Dickinson,168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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GEORGE I. TREYZ

Amherst, George I. Treyz, 76, died at his home in Amherst, MA on February 14th, in the presence of his wife and family.  He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sidney; his son, Victor, and daughter-in-law, Susan, of San Francisco; his son, Frederick, and daughter-in-law Enhua, of Amherst; and his brother Russell and sister-in-law Alice, of New York; and six grandchildren, Claire, Henry, Peter, Eric, Justin, and Athena.

George was born in Callicoon, New York, on February 21, 1936.  He received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University and received a Ph.D. in economics from Cornell University.  George showed his entrepreneurial spirit at Princeton, starting a business selling grinders to fellow students, as featured in an article in LIFE magazine.

His first teaching position was in the Economics Department of Haverford College.  He joined the faculty of the University of Massachusetts in 1968, teaching for 29 years and writing numerous articles and books on economics and regional science.

George was a pioneer in the field of computerized macroeconomic modeling, starting with research in national macroeconomic modeling in the late 1960s.  He was one of the first in his field to develop state and local econometric models.  George founded Regional Economic Models Inc. in 1980 with a vision of improving government policy through economic analysis.  George had a passion for all aspects of economic modeling including its theoretical foundations and applications.  He inspired academic researchers, his staff, and practitioners with his dedication and enthusiasm.  His wife Sidney was involved with REMI from its beginnings and his son Frederick continues to guide REMI today.  

George was devoted to his wife and family.  He was an involved and loving father, and took great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He and Sidney enjoyed life-long friendships and travel.  George enjoyed life to its fullest, and had many interests including painting, gardening, cooking and outdoor activities. 

George passed away after a long illness.  George’s family would like to thank all of his caregivers, especially Ray Buddu and Rex Solis for their kindness and professionalism.

The funeral will be held Tuesday, February 19, at 2:00 PM at Grace Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: UMass Amherst Friends of the Libraries, For: George I Treyz Fund for Economic Reference Materials, Friends of the Libraries, UMass Amherst, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA 01003-9275. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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CLOTILDA B. GAWIENOWSKI

1927 – 2013

AMHERST, Clotilda (Brewington) Gawienowski, 85, died on Feb. 9, 2013 at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst. Born on April 9, 1927 in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Clotilda (Brown) Brewington. Clo graduated from the University of Missouri – Columbia in 1950 and was a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority. She was employed at the University of Missouri Library and also taught school in Montgomery City, MO. She came to Amherst in 1963 and helped maintain the Library at the Newman Catholic Center for 30 years. Clo was a substitute teacher at local schools and worked elections at North Amherst polling places for most of 40 years. Clo is survived by her husband Anthony Michael Gawienowski, three sons; Reverend John J. Gawienowski, Anthony Gawienowski, and Peter Brewington Gawienowski (and his wife Reverend Michelle) and two daughters; Margaret Clotilda Briskin (and her husband Donald) and Mary Frances Gawienowski. She has one grandchild, Clotilda Zoya Briskin. Clo was a private, peaceful soul who enjoyed her Red Sox, playing piano, Wendy’s bacon cheeseburgers, and the voice of John Denver.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10:00 a.m. at the Newman Catholic Center, Amherst, with burial following in North Amherst Cemetery. A brunch reception will be held afterwards at the Newman Catholic Center.  Calling hours will be Friday, Feb. 15, from 6-8 p.m. at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. Memorial donations may be made to the Newman Catholic Center or a charity of one’s choice. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com. Clo’s family extends its appreciation to the staff at Calvin Coolidge Nursing & Rehab Center and the Center for Extended Care Amherst.

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Amherst – Mary Tarallo, 86, passed away February 6, 2013. Born October 15, 1926, in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of Anthony Nardo and Josephine (Lomastro) Nardo.

Mary lived in Valley Stream, Long Island, NY where she raised her family and then worked as an Executive Assistant.  She was proud of being part of the work that built and opened Schnieder Childrens’ Hospital at Long Island Jewish Hospital. In 1991 she retired and moved to Amherst with her husband, Joseph Tarallo, whom she married on December 14, 1948. Joseph passed away on December 28, 2012. Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She leaves three daughters and their husbands, Judy and Brian McNamara of Amherst, Jan and Tony Nappo of Westtown, NY, and JoEllen and Jay Falk of Brattleboro, VT; as well as six grandchildren, Kate and Evan McNamara, Anthony and Nick Nappo, and Jessica and Carter Falk. She will be remembered for her graciousness and hospitality, incredible food, and the many hand-quilted and sewn items she leaves behind. She was a loyal and compassionate friend to many throughout her life.  She lived a life where all were welcomed and nourished by her generous spirit. Mary died at home surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law. She had the opportunity to visit with her cherished grandchildren, her beloved sisters Rose Turton of Burlington and Louise Russo of Wilmington, as well as nieces and a few close friends in the last weeks of her life. She was predeceased by her brother, James Nardo, of Alton Bay, NH. Mary’s family would like to offer their thanks to Marguarite Essis, Nathalie and Haoua, as well as staff at VNA/Hospice, who provided support and care during the final months of her life and enabled her to remain at home where she wanted to be. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, February 13, at 11 a.m. at Douglass Funeral Service, 87 North Pleasant St., Amherst. Burial will follow at Wildwood Cemetery, Amherst. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the VNA and Hospice of Cooley Dickinson Hospital, 168 Industrial Drive, Northampton, MA 01060

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Constance M. Kelly

AMHERST, Constance M. (Nelsen) Kelly, 90, died peacefully after a brief illness at the Fisher House in Amherst on January 31, 2013, in the presence of her husband and daughters.

Mrs. Kelly was born on April 2, 1922, to the late Andrew and Minna Nelsen. She is survived by her beloved husband William; four children, Susan, Nancy, William, and Karen; a daughter-in-law Kathleen and son-in-law Randall Sandke; five grandchildren, Robert, Marie, William, and Richard Kelly, and Bix Sandke; a brother, Richard Nelsen, and sister-in-law Doris; and three nieces and one nephew.

A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Kelly at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 867 N. Pleasant St, North Amherst on Monday, February 4, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Augustine’s Cemetery in Andover. Calling hours are private. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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DORIS MENTES

AMHERST, MA, Doris (Metz) Mentes, 93, a longtime resident of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, died Jan. 23, at the Center for Extended Care at Amherst. Born in Hasbrouck Heights on Dec. 3, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Helene (Berger) Metz. She was predeceased by her husband William Mentes. Doris is survived by her daughter Beverly Bachand, her son William Mentes and his wife Margrethe and two grandchildren. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com.

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Lillian E. Goralski

1934 - 2013

Amherst, Lillian E. Goralski, 78, an Amherst native, died Monday unexpectedly. Lillian was a 

much beloved mother,grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters, 

Linda Maile-Smith and husband John of Holyoke, MA and Diane Dudkiewicz and husband Ignatius

 of Saco, ME, and a sister, Pauline Clark of CA as well as her grandchildren, Daniel, 

Nicole, Aimee, and Jessica and seven great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by three

 children, Donita, Leon, and Stephen. 

Lillian will be remembered as a loving, caring and kind individual who always thought of others

 before herself. She was an avid reader, loved her gardens, birds, needlework, and had a great 

love of trains. She will be missed by all. Lillian had a decidedly positive outlook on life 

despite multiple obstacles and her children will remember her as the best mother on the earth.

 A memorial service will be held at Douglass Funeral Service, 87 N. Pleasant St., Amherst,

  on Monday, Jan. 28th, at 10:00 a.m. burial will follow in Holy Rosary cemetery, Hadley. 

Donations in Lillian's memory may be made to either the American Heart Association

 or the Sidney F. Smith Toy Fund c/o The Daily Hampshire Gazette. 

Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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Obituary

Florence Andersen Davis

March 16, 1915 – January 20, 2013

            Amherst,Florence Andersen Davis was always a woman of adventure. In 1936, she left her family in Omaha, NE, to travel to Baltimore, MD, at the age of 21 to begin her secretarial position with the recently formed Social Security Administration. She continued her service with Social Service, advancing from Grade 1 to Grade 11, until her retirement at age 62. Florence received many achievement rewards while working for the Federal Government, including the Director’s Citation Award for Exception Administrative Service.

            She met and married E. Carlton Davis in 1939. They had three children; a daughter (Karla), who lived just 2 days, a son, Gary, (wife-Starr), of Amherst, MA, and a second daughter, Carol, (husband Paul Norton), of Newport News, VA. She is survived by her son and daughter, her five grandchildren— Eric, Kenny, Joshua, Heather, & Bethany. She is further survived by six great-grandchildren— Tyler, West, ‘Bekah, Jaxon, Duke, & Kahleigh.

            Her life was defined by her genuine and vibrant walk with Jesus Christ. Her heart and life were constantly engaged in serving others. She taught Sunday School for the better part of her life. Over 25 years, she served twice as the Chairman of the Christian Business and Professional Women’s Clubs of Baltimore, Maryland. Her focus was constantly on leading and guiding others through the Christian Scriptures to her Lord Jesus. Sheloved her Lord…, and her deserts!

            A Memorial Service will be held at the College Church, 58 Pomeroy Terrace, in Northampton, MA, on FRIDAY, 25 January 2013, at 1:00 p.m. Call the Church office for details— 413.586-0057. Obituary and memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com

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