<p><p>Arlene F. (Smith) Jeronczyk, 99, died Monday 1/5/26 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center in Greenfield. She was born in Monson, MA on February 10, 1926, the daughter of Francis and Juila (Strezmpka) Smith. <br> Arlene was a graduate of Monson High School in Monson, MA. <br> She worked in the cafeteria at the Greenfield Middle School for twenty-five years until her retirement. Prior to that, she was employed at the snack bar at Mammoth Mart and was a Mary Kay Consultant. <br> Arlene enjoyed her daily crossword puzzles and reading.<br> Among her survivors, Arlene leaves four daughters, Elaine Macht of Norwich, CT, Kathleen Higbee of Summerville, SC, Annette Jeronczyk of Greenfield and Karen Marsh of Greenfield; six grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. <br> Besides her parents, Arlene was predeceased by her beloved husband of sixty-nine years, Edward M. Jeronczyk on March 9, 2020, her brothers, Emilek, Edward and Walter Smith and her sister, Jennie Marvonek. <br> The family would like to thank Cynnie Erho from Blessed Trinity Parish for her weekly spiritual visits with Arlene.<br> Arlene left this message: To each and every one who had touched my life, I THANK YOU!<br> A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held Saturday 1/17 at 10am at Blessed Trinity Parish Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal Street, Greenfield. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery in Turners Falls. <br> A calling hour will be held Saturday morning (1/17) from 8:30am-9:30am at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 220 Federal Street, Greenfield. <br> In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Trinity Parish, Blessed Sacrament Church, 221 Federal Street, Greenfield, MA 01301.<br> For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com. <br> </p></p>
February 10, 1926 - January 5, 202602/10/192601/05/2026
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Arlene F. Jeronczyk
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January 06, 2026
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We plant this tree as a living memorial to Arlene. We are deeply sorry for your loss.