Alexandria Chance Carrasquillo, age 29, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on April 30, 2026. She was born on January 13, 1997, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. She is preceded in death by her brother, Ryan Szafranski; her Godbrother, Louis Velasquez; her Godfather, Benjamin Velasquez; and her grandparents; Priscilla Fish and Francis Fish. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Phoenix Rose Alfano; her parents, Jeanne Fish and Benjamin R. C

Carol VanOudenhove 1967-2026 Carol A. VanOudenhove, 59, of Chicopee, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on March 24, 2026. Born on January 13, 1967, in Northampton, Carol built a warm and loving home in Chicopee, where she raised her two children, Nicolaas Eaton and Danielle Eaton. Carol was a devoted mother whose children were the center of her world. She was known for her kindness, her warmth, and sharp humor. Her ability to feel deeply and keep loving thro

Ronald “Top” Harrop 1948-2026 Ronald “Top” Harrop, 78, of Granby, MA, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2026. Born on February 12, 1948, in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late William Harrop Sr. and Margaret (Bernier) Harrop. Ronald grew up working side-by-side with his brothers in the family construction business. While life eventually took them on separate paths, the years they spent building and working together remained a defining part of Ronald's history and the