Timeline for Elizabeth (Zehe) Hetzel-Salamon
Born: February 16, 1941
Died: November 12, 2025
Elizabeth (Zehe) Hetzel-Salamon, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Daughter of the late Adolph and Rosina Zehe, she was born in Germany on February 16, 1941. Elizabeth immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 and became a citizen on December 6, 1966. She worked at Tambrands in Three Rivers for many years. Elizabeth was a member of the Church of the Valley in South Hadley. A lifelong animal lover, she enjoyed feeding and watching the many varieties of birds that frequented her yard.
Elizabeth is survived by her siblings Alfred Zehe and Helga Warmuth, along with her nieces and nephews Mona Gaw (Gary), Doris Zehe-McNulty (Joe), Michael Warmuth and Franzel Zehe and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Stephen Salamon in 2016 and her brothers Adolf and Tony Zehe.
Visiting hours for Elizabeth will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. A funeral home service will be held at 11:30 AM. Burial in the Massachusetts Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery will be private. Elizabeth’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 or www.dakinhumane.org.
When I think of my Great Aunt Lisa, I think of her deep love for nature and the way she found joy in the smallest details of the world around her. One of my favorite memories is from the spring of 2021, when I went to visit her. We sat outside together with simple sandwiches, enjoying the fresh air. She proudly showed me every bird feeder in her yard, each one placed with care, and even tucked away stale bread so the animals would have something to nibble on. That afternoon was filled with laughter as we talked about the pains of growing up and how life can be both heavy and funny at the same time. What struck me most was how she carried those conversations with warmth and humor, always finding a way to connect everyday struggles back to the beauty of nature. It was such a gentle, ordinary day, but it captured everything about her spirit: her generosity, her love for the creatures around her, and her ability to make you feel at peace just by sitting beside her. Aunt Lisa taught me that caring for nature is also a way of caring for ourselves, and I’ll always carry that lesson with me. We’re going to miss you here on earthside, but I find comfort in knowing that Grandpa (your brother Adolf) and Grandma Theresa were waiting to greet you at the gates of eternal life. I imagine you surrounded by all the animals you lovingly cared for throughout your lifetime, their spirits joining in that welcome. Your kindness, your laughter, and your love for nature live on in us, and though you’ve gone ahead, your presence will always remain in the beauty of the world you cherished.
Rest In Peace Aunt Lisa... you are forever in our hearts!
Aunt Lisa was such a strong and resilient woman. She will forever be remembered for the person she was and the great memories our family shared. Love Always!
In memory of Aunt Lisa, a kind and beautiful soul. I will miss you dearly. Love you...
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 11:30 am
Elizabeth’s family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St, Springfield, MA 01105 or www.dakinhumane.org.
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Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.
When I think of my Great Aunt Lisa, I think of her deep love for nature and the way she found joy in the smallest details of the world around her. One of my favorite memories is from the spring of 2021, when I went to visit her. We sat outside together with simple sandwiches, enjoying the fresh air. She proudly showed me every bird feeder in her yard, each one placed with care, and even tucked away stale bread so the animals would have something to nibble on. That afternoon was filled with laughter as we talked about the pains of growing up and how life can be both heavy and funny at the same time. What struck me most was how she carried those conversations with warmth and humor, always finding a way to connect everyday struggles back to the beauty of nature. It was such a gentle, ordinary day, but it captured everything about her spirit: her generosity, her love for the creatures around her, and her ability to make you feel at peace just by sitting beside her. Aunt Lisa taught me that caring for nature is also a way of caring for ourselves, and I’ll always carry that lesson with me. We’re going to miss you here on earthside, but I find comfort in knowing that Grandpa (your brother Adolf) and Grandma Theresa were waiting to greet you at the gates of eternal life. I imagine you surrounded by all the animals you lovingly cared for throughout your lifetime, their spirits joining in that welcome. Your kindness, your laughter, and your love for nature live on in us, and though you’ve gone ahead, your presence will always remain in the beauty of the world you cherished.
Rest In Peace Aunt Lisa... you are forever in our hearts!
Aunt Lisa was such a strong and resilient woman. She will forever be remembered for the person she was and the great memories our family shared. Love Always!
In memory of Aunt Lisa, a kind and beautiful soul. I will miss you dearly. Love you...
Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home
Our sincere condolences.
The staff of Kapinos-Mazur Funeral Home.