Beverly J. Protzenko
Jun 22, 2016
Beverly J. Protzenko, 82, died June 22, 2016. She was a devote Catholic who was a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society. She taught CCD for many years and received the Pope Pius X Medal for her service. She also volunteered for the Take and Eat Program. Most of all she was a loving mother who was an excellent baker....
Christopher Michael Mackechnie
Jun 21, 2016
Family, friends and strangers today is the day when we remember Christopher Michael Mackechnie. Son, big brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, Fiancé and friend, he loved and protected all those around him. With a heart bigger than life and a hand he would lend to anyone, he was the truest kindest soul to know. He filled a room with his smile,...
Michael Paul Murdza
Jun 21, 2016
Michael P. Murdza, 63, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Mitchell and Pearl (Plante) Murdza, he was a lifelong resident and a 1971 graduate of South Hadley High School. He was the proud owner of Michael's Market, where you were always greeted with a smile. He...
George Deveno
Jun 16, 2016
George Deveno, 88, of Springfield Street died Thursday at Country Estates with his family by his side. George was born in Westfield, lived in Springfield and Wilbraham before moving to Agawam in 2015. He was a heavy equipment driver for Zielenski Construction Company and more recently the Lane Trap Rock Quarry in Westfield. George served in Japan for the United...
Michael Jay Robbins
Jun 16, 2016
Michael Jay Robbins was born in September of 1962 and grew up in Chicopee where he graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School in 1980. He spent many wonderful summers in Otis with his family. Mike loved hiking in the woods and taking endless walks on the beach, reveling in every bit of life that he saw. He was also an...
Joanne M. Danford
Jun 16, 2016
Joanne M. Danford 1945 – 2016 Agawam-Joanne M. Danford, 70, died peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016 surrounded by her family. Joanne was born in Brookline and had lived in Agawam most of her life before moving to Northampton 11 years ago. She graduated from Cathedral High School, Baypath College, Our Lady of the Elms and received her teaching degree from...
Patricia Ann Poulin
Jun 15, 2016
Patricia A. (Nelson) Poulin, 59, passed peacefully on, June 15, 2016, surrounded by her husband Conrad, of thirty-four years and her sons, Michael & Benjamin. Born in Cambridge, daughter of the late Horatio J. and Patricia A. (O'Leary) Nelson, she lived in South Hadley for many years. She was a 1974 graduate of Canton High School. Patricia was a reading...
Michelle Louise Holden
Jun 15, 2016
Michelle L. (Laporte) Holden, 43, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. Born in Holyoke, she was a 1991 graduate of Greenfield High School and a 1995 graduate of Westfield State University with a degree in psychology. Michelle worked for twenty years as a project manager at Yankee Candle Company. She leaves two daughters, Yvonne "Evie" Holden, Joie...
Hazel M. Bedrossian
Jun 13, 2016
Hazel M. Pomeroy Bedrossian 1916-2016 WEST SPRINGFIELD-Hazel M. (McKay) Pomeroy Bedrossian, 99, died Monday at Mount St. Vincent Care Center. She was born in Holyoke, October 18, 1916, daughter of John McKay and Clara (Kjoller) McKay, and had lived in South Hadley, Springfield and Longmeadow before becoming a resident of West Springfield in 1944. She was schooled in South Hadley,...
Arthur R. Paddock
Jun 9, 2016
Arthur R. Paddock 1925 – 2016 WEST SPRINGFIELD – Arthur R. Paddock, 91, of Hampden Street died Thursday at home. Art was born in Springfield, the son of the late Elmer and Edith (Phelps) Paddock, and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. He worked for T.J. Conway Company for 44 years until his retirement was a member of...
Elena Ayala
Jun 7, 2016
Elena Ayala 1922 – 2016 SPRINGFIELD – Elena Ayala, 94, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center. Her husband Guillermo Ayala-Medina died in 1980. She leaves five children, Maria E. Silva, Patricia R. Burgos, Mildred Martinez, Julio Ayala and Juan Vazquez. She also leaves fifteen grandchildren and forty-one great grandchildren. A pillar of the community she was involved with the North...
James Arbour
Jun 6, 2016
James "Jamie" Arbour, 41, died Monday, June 6, 2016. He was the son of Denise (Hennessey) Arbour and Russell Arbour and brother of Jesse, Dale, and Lisa Marie. James appeared to have a difficult start in life with the passing of his Mother, brother and sister as well as many physical issues yet, found out that life can be gentle...
Anthony L. Martilli
Jun 6, 2016
Anthony L. Martilli March 11, 1922 to June 6, 2016 WEST SPRINGFIELD – Anthony L. Martilli a resident of the West Side Community for over 75 years has died. Tony was born in Springfield and grew up in the Goatville section of the city. Tony #16 played offense and defense as a halfback in the late 1930's on the Cathedral...
Lillian L. Provost
Jun 5, 2016
Lillian L. Provost 1921 – 2016 Feeding Hills – Lillian L. (Chaisson) Provost, 95 died Sunday at home surrounded by her loving family. Lillian was born in Springfield and has lived in Feeding Hills for the past 73 years. During World War II, She worked as a drill press operator at the Springfield Armory, working on trigger housings. Lillian was...
Mary J. Ladas
Jun 5, 2016
Mary J. (Fransoua) Ladas, 86, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June, 5, 2016. She was born August 9, 1929, in Mytilene, Lesvos, Greece to the late John and Calliope (Kandelelis) Fransoua. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James Ladas in 2011 whom she shared sixty-one years. She was also predeceased by her brothers Gabriel and George...
John H. Magni
Jun 3, 2016
John H. Magni 1956-2016 West Springfield- John Howard Magni, 60, of West Springfield passed suddenly of heart complications on Friday, June 3, 2016. John was born in Springfield on April 18, 1956 son of John and Shirley (Schmidt) Magni, formerly of West Springfield who now reside in Eustis, FL. John is survived by his wife of 27 years Linda (Antaya)...
Patricia A. Cross
Jun 2, 2016
Patricia A. Cross 1954 – 2016 SPRINGFIELD – Patricia A. (Gosselin) Cross, 62 of Montclair Street died Thursday at home surrounded by her loving family and friends. Pat was born in Springfield and has lived here all her life. She recently retired after 25 years working as a Vocational Trainer at the Work Opportunity Center in Agawam. She leaves her...
John Nicholas Weinle Iii
May 31, 2016
John Nicholas Weinle III passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at the age of 67 with his wife of 40 years, Phyllis Ann, by his side. Born on March 26, 1949 and raised in Westfield, MA, John was the son of John N. Weinle II and Louise B. Weinle. He was a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School. John received...
Paul B. Streeter
May 30, 2016
Paul B. Streeter, 71, died Monday after a long illness. He was born in Springfield, lived most of his life in the Hampden area and attended local schools. He worked as truck driver for many years and served five years in the Coast Guard. He was predeceased by his wife Shirley (Felix), his parents Russell and Audrey Streeter, sister Beverly...
Mary E. Blascak
May 30, 2016
Mary E. (Bozek) Blascak 1918 – 2016 Agawam – Mary E. (Bozek) Blascak, 98, of Shoemaker Lane died Monday evening at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Chicopee Falls, the youngest daughter of John and Catherine (Jackeil) Bozek and has lived in Agawam for the past 72 years. She and her husband, Philip, operated the Shoemaker...