Mary Elizabeth Knadler
Mar 10, 2025
Mary Elizabeth (Halpin) Knadler 103, passed away on March 10, 2025, at Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. Born on October 17, 1921, in Springfield, MA, to John and Elfriede (Spengler) Halpin, Mary lived a remarkable life defined by service, curiosity, and an enduring love for family. After graduating from local schools, Mary joined the Navy Reserve in...
Daniel J. Callahan
Mar 9, 2025
Our lives were forever changed March 9, 2025 when we tragically lost our son Daniel J. Callahan, 26, who died after an accident in the Connecticut River. He brought joy to friends and family through his singing and guitar playing, his sharp wit, and brilliant mind. Daniel is profoundly missed by all who love him, and his family and...
Norman Thomas Bouthiller
Mar 8, 2025
Norman T. Bouthiller, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Born on June 3, 1956, to the late Norman and Doris (Shaw) Bouthiller, Norman spent most of his life in Springfield, but also had residences in Agawam and Ludlow....
Ralph Edward Schmidt
Mar 8, 2025
Ralph E. Schmidt, 83, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Ralph grew up in Cincinnati, OH, was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War, retired as general manager for Crescent Cardboard in Lee, MA, and enjoyed spending time with his family. After his retirement, he spent...
Diane Marie Clark
Mar 2, 2025
Diane M. Clark, 63, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Robert and Rose (Basilone) Clark, she grew up in West Springfield and was a 1981 graduate of West Springfield High School. She lived for many decades in Easthampton MA and made a beautiful...
Michael Joseph Montesi
Feb 26, 2025
Michael J. Montesi, 53, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Born in Holyoke, he was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills and a 1996 graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He was also a member of the Lower Pioneer Valley Collaborative and worked for Valley Educational Associates. He enjoyed bowling, a daily routine of...
Walter Patrick Hoey
Feb 23, 2025
Walter P. Hoey, 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Born in West Springfield, son of the late John and Ann (MacRobbie) Hoey, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1957 graduate of West Springfield High School. Walter worked for many years for Larson Auto Body in Springfield and then he...
Stephanie L. Lozada
Feb 23, 2025
Stephanie L. Lozada
1979 – 2025
Springfield – Stephanie L. Lozada, 45 died unexpectedly February 23rd in Springfield. She was born and raised in Holyoke and later moved to Springfield. She worked as a bartender for many years. She leaves her siblings Shauna L. Lozada of Germany, Jared Worthy of New York City, Darrell Chambers...
Jean Graham Brindle
Feb 21, 2025
Jean Brindle, affectionately known as "Toonie," passed away on February 21, 2025, in Springfield, Massachusetts, at the age of 72. She was born on October 9, 1952, and lived her entire life in Agawam, Massachusetts, where she built a dedicated career at the Hampden County Civil Courthouse.
Graduating from Agawam High School class of 1970, she then...
Theodore Ralph Grimaldi
Feb 20, 2025
West Springfield – Theodore R. Grimaldi, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Known affectionately as Ted, he was born in Springfield to the late Louis Grimaldi Sr. and Frances (Santaniello) Grimaldi.
Growing up in the South End of Springfield, Ted graduated from Technical High School where he was an outstanding baseball...
Frances C. "Babs" Silk
Feb 17, 2025
FRANCES C. SILK
1924 – 2025
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Frances "Babs" Silk, 100, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 17, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on November 16, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Robert and Frances Smart. She has lived in West Springfield most of...
Margaret Ann Young
Feb 12, 2025
Margaret A. (Horne) Young, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Born in Cambuslang, Scotland, daughter of the late Thomas and Jessie (Jack) Horne, she immigrated to United States and settled in West Springfield in 1964. Margaret worked for the former Valley Bank and then retired in 1989 from Baybank where she enjoyed the...
James Wesley Russell
Feb 11, 2025
James W. Russell, 48, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield, September 21, 1976, he is the son of Michael J. Russell and the late Geraldine M. (Powell) Russell who died in 2023. He grew up and attended Agawam Schools and was 1996 graduate of Agawam High School. James attended...
Jonathan Martin
Feb 11, 2025
Jonathan P. Martin, 54, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke the son of Roberta (Podbelski) Martin and the late Dr. Paul T. Martin. Jon was the husband of Dianna (Moll) Martin and father of Benjamin Martin. He worked for Sun-Gro Horticulture in Agawam and previously for City of Springfield's Retirement Board. A 1989 graduate...
Ann Hurley
Feb 10, 2025
Ann Hurley
1970 – 2025
Springfield – Ann (McKenzie) Hurley, 54, died peacefully Monday morning surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Chicago, the daughter of the late William and Isabel (Smith) McKenzie, and moved to Springfield at an early age. She worked as an Insurance Representative for Health New England. Her husband...
John Michael Rys Jr.,
Feb 7, 2025
John Michael Rys Jr, 81, of West Springfield, MA, passed away after a brief fight with cancer. John was born on May 25, 1943 to the late John Michael Rys, Sr, and Mary T (Skiba) Rys Albano. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his brother Richard Joseph Rys, his sister Kathleen (Rys) Wozniak and his son, Richard John...
Kathryn I. Duclos
Feb 7, 2025
Kathryn I. Duclos
1926 – 2025
West Springfield – Kathryn I. (Perry) Duclos, 98 died peacefully Friday evening surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Charles and Irene (LaFond) Perry, and has lived here all her life. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1944. She...
Richard Allan Robinson
Feb 5, 2025
Richard A. Robinson, 61, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at home. Born in Auburn, NY, son of the late David Robinson, he grew up in Moravia, NY and was a graduate of Moravia High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Air Force. He moved from North Dakota to West Springfield in 1987. Richard...
Peter James Maynard
Feb 5, 2025
Peter J. Maynard, 74, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Born June of 1950 in Springfield, son of the late James and Aldina (DelMonte) Maynard, he moved to Agawam in the 1960's and was a 1968 graduate of Agawam High School. Peter was the owner of Maynard Construction inc. which built many homes in...
Philip J. Shine
Jan 29, 2025
Philip J. Shine 1931 - 2025 Naples, FL Philip J. Shine of Naples, FL, formerly of Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born in Springfield on July 3, 1931, the son of Fred J. and Grace M. Shine, Phil grew up in Springfield and graduated from Technical High School and the University of Massachusetts, where he...