Feb 25, 2026

Richard Allen Pellerin (“Rick”), age 80, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida, from natural causes. A longtime resident of Panama City, Rick was born on January 5, 1946, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, the son of Hector and Arceilla Pellerin.

Rick proudly served his country as a member in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Jun 17, 2026

Elizabeth A. (Pescetta) Bonfitto Hammett, 83, entered into eternal rest on June 17, 2026. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Vigilio “Shrimpy” and Alice (Scherpa) Pescetta, she grew up in Agawam and was a 1960 graduate of Agawam High School. She worked as a dental assistant, and later at Food Mart in the floral department while she went to...

Jun 17, 2026

William “Bill” Joseph Girotti, 90, passed on to his reward on Wednesday June 17, 2026. He was born June 9, 1936 in Springfield, MA to the late Edward V. Girotti and Mary C. (Gloster) Girotti and was raised in West Springfield, MA. Bill raised his family in West Springfield and lived there most of his life. He is survived by...

Jun 14, 2026

Nello C. Grassetti, 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Dominic and Eugenia (Biagiola) Grassetti and had been a resident of Agawam for more than sixty years. Nello worked for twenty-five years at the former Western Massachusetts Electric Company, retiring in 1991 as a Supervisor.

Nello was a...

Jun 8, 2026

It is with profound sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Susan (Sue) M. Neely, who left us peacefully on Monday afternoon, surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Susan spent her formative years in the close-knit community of Penn Hills. She was an outstanding athlete even at an early age. She...

Jun 6, 2026

Carol A. (Frodyma) Salamon, 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

Born in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Adele (Tenzar) Frodyma, she was a lifelong resident of West Springfield, growing up on Bosworth Street, and was a 1961 graduate of West Springfield High School and went on to receive her associate’s degree from Holyoke Community College.

While her...

Jun 5, 2026

The Reverend Dr. Roger William Zimmerman passed away peacefully on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 88 in Newtown, Connecticut.

Roger was born on May 22, 1938, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to William Keiser Zimmerman and Kathryn (Barkema) Zimmerman. He was raised on the family farm in Harvel, where a strong sense of faith and community shaped the course of...

Jun 1, 2026

Thomas J. Barattini, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Hartford Hospital. Born in Buffalo, NY, son of the late Nancy (Ottaviano) Brady, he grew up in Buffalo and was a graduate of Agawam High School. He worked for many years in the Aerospace field and was a fan of the Buffalo Bills. He leaves a...

May 31, 2026

Alexandra G. (Sopet) Orr, 103, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Nicholas and Bronislawa (Szuba) Sopet, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1940 graduate of Agawam High School. Alexandra worked as a receptionist at the former Dr. Rodman's Office in Springfield.  She...

May 29, 2026

Christine M. Lapinski 1985 – 2026

West Springfield – Christine Marie Lapinski, 40, a lifelong resident of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the daughter of Leonard L. Lapinski and the late Nancy M. Lapinski. A graduate of West Springfield High School, Christine grew up...

May 29, 2026

Eva Jack, 78, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Germany, daughter of the late Richard and Erna (Wysske) Wedemeyer, she came to the United States in 1954 through Ellis Island.  She lived in upstate New York and then her family moved to Chicopee where she was a 1966...

May 28, 2026

Roger A. Nelson, 94, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Proctor, VT, son of the late Eni and Christina (Knudsen) Nelson, he worked in construction for Daniel O'Connell Construction for many years.  He was a member of the Shriners, a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, the Veterans...

May 24, 2026

Mark S. Scagliarini

April 24, 1952 - May 24, 2026

Holyoke- Mark Stephen Scagliarini, 74, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence.  Mark grew up in Chicopee and was the eldest son of the late Renaldo "Pete" and Margaret (Barry) Scagliarini. Mark graduated from...

May 22, 2026

Lynn Fitzpatrick Smyth, 72, of West Springfield, MA, passed away on Friday, May, 22, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born on March 31, 1954 to Joseph and Irene (Whiteley) Fitzpatrick in Hartford, CT. After graduating from Windsor Locks High School in 1972, she went on to work for over 20 years at Hamilton Standard. On...

May 18, 2026

Dolores J. (Castelli) Vinesett, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Silvio and Alma (Ferrero) Castelli, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1949 graduate of Agawam High School.  Dolores worked at the former Zayre and Ames Department stores in Agawam.  She enjoyed knitting, baking,...

May 17, 2026

Jason Lopez, 49, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, he was a graduate of Fermi High School in Enfield and lived in Springfield most of his life.  Jason graduated with an Associate Degree from Springfield Technical Community College in X-Ray Technology and worked as an X-Ray Technician at Baystate...

May 13, 2026

Loretta Kashmanian passed away peacefully May 13, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family. She joins her two daughters Helena Kashmanian and Karon Wojtkielo in heaven. Loretta was a hairdresser by trade and ran a successful business in West Springfield, Loretta Beauty Salon. She leaves behind a son Marcus Kashmanian and daughter Susan Kashmanian-Smith along with several...

May 4, 2026

Robert G. King, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Springfield, son of the late William G. and Mary R. (Mahoney) King, he was a 1957 graduate of Springfield Technical High School and moved to Agawam in 1975.  Robert had worked for Kaman Aircraft and was a dock supervisor for...

May 1, 2026

Stephen F. Barber, 54, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born in Leominster to Lois Piepho and the late John Barber. Stephen was a graduate of West Springfield, Class of 1989. While in school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Senate and the Massachusetts Boystate Representative. He graduated from the UMASS School...

Apr 29, 2026

Lolita Aileen Hollenbeck, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on April 27, 1963, in Trenton, New Jersey, Lolita was the beloved daughter of Voncell (Grinstead) Jackson and Hilliard Jackson. Lolita grew up in Springfield Massachusetts. She attended Catholic schools for her early education. She moved to Northern California with her...