Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jan 25, 1922 – May 19, 2024
Erline M. (Sheehan) Plichta, 102, died Sunday May 19th. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late John and Bridget (Brown) Sheehan. She lived in Holyoke during the Depression, married Ed Plichta several years after WWII and built a home in South Hadley where she lived for 70 years. She was a graduate of Bay Path College. Erline worked as an administrative assistant in the Geology Department at Amherst College for many years. She enjoyed their summer home in Yarmouth Port and spent 18 winters in Stuart, FL after she retired. Her mind remained crystal clear and she was able to walk. She was predeceased by her husband of 54 years Edward Plichta. She leaves her son Bruce Plichta of Yarmouth Port, MA, her daughter Katherine Stadnicki of West Springfield and two granddaughters Patricia and Stephanie Stadnicki of South Hadley. A graveside service for Erline will be held Tuesday May 28th at 11 am in South Cemetery in Belchertown. The O’Brien Family Funeral Home in South Hadley has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to make online condolences please go to obrienfamilyfh.com.
Read MoreMy thoughts and prayers go out to those who were left behind when Aunt Erline moved on. She will join my parents in heaven. Debbie Sheehan Desjardin
Deborah Desjardin
June 09, 2024 | Family
A wonderful friend for some 30 years, we met at the condo in Stuart FL, then I visited her in South Hadley after Ed died. I met her son Bruce when they invited me to stay at their home and attended a Ladies PGA 'Tournament all 4 days. It was a wonderful experience for me. After that we just corresponded for a long time. She loved cards, so I sent her extras so she could send them to me, I visited her a few times, but we just sent cards, to her for Mother's day just recently. I shall...
Martha Taylor
May 25, 2024 | Saco, ME | Friend
My condolences to Erlene’s family. We were neighbors in Yarmouthport and sent Christmas cards every year after I moved away. I will miss that tradition this year. They both were a lovely couple.
Susan ONeil
May 25, 2024 | Boylston, MA | Friend
Aunt Erline and Uncle Ed always will be remembered by me on our visits to their home God bless her and family Jerry Hosley
Jerry Hosley
May 21, 2024 | Family
She lived a very long and family-filled life. She was blessed to retain her memory until the end and to stay in her own home. A remarkable woman. Truly this is the passing of an era.
Bonnie Catto
May 21, 2024
