Aug 10, 2025

Barbara J. (Lenois) Merola, 94, died peacefully Sunday surrounded by her loving family.  Barbara was born and raised in Springfield, lived in West Springfield most of her life before moving to Wilbraham 15 years ago.  Her husband Nicholas A. Merola died in 1997.  She leaves three children, Nicholas E. Merola, Deborah Counos, and Lisa Merola; two sisters Carol Tranghese...

Aug 8, 2025

Keith A. Mulvey, 34, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025.  Keith had just proudly celebrated his one year sobriety anniversary, as he courageously fought addiction.  He was born on January 31, 1991 and graduated from West Springfield High School, Class of 2010.  Keith moved to New Mexico in 2019, working construction at Holloman Air Force Base.  Recently, Keith...

Aug 7, 2025

Robert J. Wodell, 73, in the comfort of his home entered his Heavenly Home on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Springfield, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Suffriti) Wodell, "Bob" was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1971 graduate of Agawam High School.  He owned and operated Wodell's Used Cars and later worked many...

Aug 7, 2025

Janet Stoughton Flynn, a beloved friend and cherished member of the West Springfield community, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in South Amherst, Massachusetts, Janet was the daughter of Henry Lee and Arline (Manning) Stoughton. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen "Steve" R. Flynn; her parents; and her brother, James M....

Aug 5, 2025

Timothy "ChAoS" J. Osborne, 40, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.  Born in Springfield, he grew up in West Springfield and moved to Agawam in 2015.  Tim proudly worked as a senior customer service representative in sales for Sig Sauer, a firearms company, recently proudly earning the MVP award.  He was a DJ in...

Aug 4, 2025

Anna R. Camossi 1933 – 2025

West Springfield – Anna R. (Germano) Camossi, 91, passed away peacefully in a local nursing home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Russi) Germano and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Anna was a talented artist with a...

Aug 3, 2025

Daniel J. Kennedy Sr., 78, passed away Sun August 3, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1947 to the late Thomas and Anna (Mari) Kennedy. Dan proudly served as a Massachusetts State Trooper for over 38 years in Troop B, primarily stationed in Russell. He retired in 2010.  Among his many roles, Dan was especially proud of founding...

Aug 3, 2025

Walter J. Garbacik, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Walter and Mary (Conway) Garbacik, he grew up in Holyoke and was a 1955 graduate of the former Rosary High School.  He then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Education...

Jul 31, 2025

VANESSA COLON, 81 YEARS OLD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON JULY 31, 2025, AT HER HOME SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY. VANESSA WAS THE DAUGHTER OF MAXIMO GUERRERO AND ZOILA BATISTA DE GUERRERO.  SHE WAS BORN IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.  SHE WAS MARRIED TO CESAR COLON WHO PRECEDEED HER IN DEATH. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER SON RODOLFO RABADAD FROM...

Jul 31, 2025

Jeffrey A. Elkins, 68, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Franklin and Sybil (Delk) Elkins, he lived in Agawam for over thirty years.  Jeffrey had worked for area lumber companies.  He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family....

Jul 29, 2025

Amy Marie Lewis grew up in Chicopee, MA graduating with the class of '95 from Chicopee High School.  She made her Holy Confirmation at 18 years old through St. Patrick's Parish. She worked in the service industry as a waitress while putting herself through college earning her A.A. Degree from Holyoke Community College and then being accepted into nursing...

Jul 23, 2025

Donald E. Savard, 75, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Holyoke, son of the late Roland and Dorothy (Pysz) Savard, he was a lifelong resident and had attended Dean Vocational High School.  Donald worked for thirty years for Hampden Paper Company before his retirement.  He enjoyed going to...

Jul 13, 2025

Pasquale "Patsy" Depergola, 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bari, Italy, and raised in Giovinazzo, he was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Devivo) Depergola. Patsy immigrated to the United States in 1955, settling in Springfield, Massachusetts before making his home in...

Jul 13, 2025

Ellen M. (Claus) Dzienisz, 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Emil H. Claus and stepsister of the late Vincent Claus, she grew up in Springfield and attended Springfield and Agawam schools.  She moved to Feeding Hills in 1947.  Ellen was a graduate of the former Springfield...

Jul 8, 2025

William Joseph Frangie

1936 - 2025

William "Billy" Joseph Frangie passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Billy's parents were Rose and Joseph Frangie.  Billy was the youngest of their four children.  His siblings are Dorothy, Frederick and Simon.  He lived all of his life in Springfield Massachusetts area.  Billy began...

Jul 3, 2025

After winning a two-year battle with cancer, Ronald Earle Provost 77, passed away suddenly and peacefully on the evening of July 2, 2025 in Cape Cod. Ron was born on January 31, 1948, and was the son of the late Earle and Mary (Barbieri) Provost. He was married to his loving wife, Irene (Rajewski) for 45 years and he...

Jul 2, 2025

James Albert "Jamie/Jim" O'Rourke, 73, passed peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, following a nine-year long struggle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer.  Born in Springfield, April 7, 1952, son of the late James Howard and Ruth Harriet McLeod) O'Rourke, he was a 1970 graduate of West Springfield High School and a 1974 graduate of...

Jun 26, 2025

Laurie A. Oyler, age 62 , died unexpectedly at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday, June 26th.  Born in Chicopee to the late Norman and Ruth Oyler she was a communicant at Grace Episcopal Church and educated in Chicopee schools, graduating from AIC with a degree in Finance. Laurie married her sweetheart Craig Bartish on 11-11-11 in Mexico. Laurie's career...

Jun 25, 2025

Janice Lasky, 70, sadly passed away on June 25, 2025, with her brothers & sister-in-law by her side. Born in Springfield, Janice was a graduate of Agawam HS Class of 1973, and a lifelong resident of the Baystate in towns like, Springfield, Feeding Hills, Boston, Agawam, Southwick, Westfield, and most recently, Southampton. Janice's truly favorite place was...

Jun 23, 2025

Jean (Young) Weaver, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Wing Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Johnson) Young, she grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Northfield School for Girls and then received a degree as a dental hygienist...