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Nona G. Szupper

Queenship of Mary Catholic Church member

Nona G. Szupper, 87, of Northampton, died Jan. 9, 2026, in her home. She was the wife of William Szupper for 26 years.

Born in Hartford, Conn., she was a daughter of the late Edmund and Julia (Krause) Leturmy.

She graduated from the University of Central Connecticut and the University of Hartford, earning numerous degrees in various disciplines.

She was employed as a registered nurse working for Weustoff Hospital in Coca, Fla.; Children’s Psychiatric Hospital in Palm Bay, Fla.; and numerous years in the field of dermatology at various facilities.

She was a member of Queenship of Mary Catholic Church, where she served as Eucharistic minister and especially enjoyed visiting homebound parishioners in performance of that ministry. She also initiated the first parish nursing program at her church.

She assumed equestrian judging responsibilities at major competitions.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Stan Nawalaniec and wife Casandra and Peter Trantino and wife Christine; a daughter, Susan Nawalaniec; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a daughter, Sandi Fiorenza.

There will be a calling time 6-8 p.m. Jan. 15 at the funeral home, 326 E. 21st St., Northampton. There is another calling time from 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Jan. 16 at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian burial 10:30 a.m. at the church, 1324 Newport Ave., Northampton, 18067.

Contributions may be made to the church.

Arrangements were made by Reichel Funeral Home Inc.

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