Jun 19, 2024

Linda Dianne Depalo, died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 in Florida after a short illness.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Thomas P. Sr., and Catherine Ann (Melle) Depalo.  She was also predeceased by her brother, Thomas P. Depalo, Jr. in 2021.  An avid singer, Linda took voice lessons as a child and acted in musical productions at Agawam...

Jun 18, 2024

Victoria L. (LaBrecque) Lindsay, 66, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at home.  Born in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Albert and Alberta (Cochran) LaBrecque, she lived most of her life in Chicopee, moving to Agawam in 2020.  She was predeceased by a son, Trever Pecor, Jr.  She leaves two daughters and their...

Jun 17, 2024

Frank Delapa, 93, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 17, 2024 in Boca Raton, FL. Born in Springfield, son of the late Dominic and Rose (Cozzella) Delapa, he lived in Agawam for many years and wintered in Pompano Beach, FL.  Frank was the retired owner of Ben Franklin Manufacturing Company in Agawam.  He loved playing cards,...

Jun 17, 2024

Regina Mary (Battles) Griffin born to the late Mary Ellen (Sullivan) and Bernard P. Battles in Springfield on February 11, 1930, was called home unexpectedly but peacefully on June 17, 2024. Raised in the Hungry Hill section, she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1948. She spent her adult life in a wonderful house in East Springfield, bought new...

Jun 14, 2024

Caroline B. (Hartig) Dion, 99, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2024.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Edward and Jennie Mae (O'Brien) Hartig, she was a lifelong resident.  Caroline enjoyed working as a bookkeeper for American Saw for many years.  She was active in the Church of the Good Shepherd where she...

Jun 14, 2024

Shaun R. Galway, 73, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Bristol, Connecticut, son of the late Robert and Claire (Sheldon) Galway, he grew up in Bristol and was a 1969 graduate of Bristol Eastern High School.  He also attended Wagner College and the University of Massachusetts...

Jun 13, 2024

Nancy A. Rodgers, 80, passed away June 13, 2024. She was born on August 19, 1943 to the late Anthony and Mary Della Giustina. Nancy worked for many years in the area as a data entry/bookkeeper. She enjoyed her trips to the casino and spending time with her family and friends. She leaves her three sons; Walter Rodgers Jr.,...

Jun 12, 2024

Patricia A. (Stasiak) DeGray, 78, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.  Born in Chicopee, daughter of the late John and Sadie (Samko) Stasiak, she lived in Springfield for many years before moving to East Longmeadow.  Patricia worked for F.W. Sickles in Chicopee and years later as a school bus driver for the City of...

Jun 10, 2024

Enid Millan, 44, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 10, 2024 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, she lived in the Chicopee and Springfield most of her life. Enid loved dancing.  She was predeceased by her father, Victor J. Millan and a daughter, Milagros Millan in 2000.  She leaves two sons, Isaiah Millan...

Jun 9, 2024

Frances June (Champagne) Mokrzecki was born on July 4, 1942 at Wesson Women's Hospital in Springfield, Mass to Enis and Peter Champagne. She passed away on June 9th at Pioneer Valley Rehab in South Hadley after a valiant battle with Dementia. Frances was married to Charles Mokrzecki for 60 years. She leaves behind her two daughters Lisa Davis of...

Jun 5, 2024

Nancy Lorraine Litz (née Shewchuk) passed peacefully into heaven on June 5, 2024, at home in Agawam, MA, at the age of 74 with her loving family by her side.  Born in Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Cecile (LaBrie) Shewchuk. Nancy worked as a service representative for Freedom Credit Union for...

Jun 3, 2024

Rena Mary Rose (Parent) Beyer, 70, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the Fernand and Gloria (Haney) Parent, she grew up in Springfield and lived there for many years.  Rena worked as a nurses aid for area nursing homes and hospitals and also worked for...

Jun 1, 2024

Dorothy Bradford Wendler passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1st, 2024 at the age of 102.  Born in Shirley, MA, the daughter of Lewis Herman Bradford and Margaret Longley, she spent her early academic years in the Shirley area before graduating from Bryant & Stratton Commercial School in Boston in 1941. Dorothy married John Wendler on February 22nd,...

May 22, 2024

Joyce E. Weibel

1935 – 2024

FLORIDA -  Joyce E. (Gazar) Weibel of Punta Gorda, passed away peacefully on May 22,2024. She grew up in Feeding Hills and graduated from Agawam High School in 1953. She enjoyed a long career as an accountant, highlighted by her many successful years at WWLP. She was an avid...

May 22, 2024

Robert P. Tichy, 56, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.  Born in Westfield, he grew up in Southwick on Congamond Lake and was 1985 graduate of Agawam High School.  Robert was an avid outdoorsman and did maintenance work for area apartment complexes.  He was predeceased by his mother, Janet (Bressette) Tichy, and a sister, Janet Porter.  ...

May 18, 2024

Lillian A. (Brusseau) Morisset, 88, passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at home.  Born in Agawam, daughter of the late Alfred and Angelina (Daigle) Brusseau, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1953 graduate of Agawam High School.  Lillian held several jobs over the years...

May 17, 2024

Richard (Rich / Rick) Allen Gates Jr., 54, of Longmeadow, MA, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, after a long illness. He was born in Holyoke to the late Richard and Donna (Haas) Gates. Rich grew up in South Hadley and Chicopee and graduated from Holyoke Catholic High School in 1986. He graduated from Westfield State College in...

May 15, 2024

Gloria (Manarite) Saville, 95, passed away peacefully at home with her family and dog Lucy by her side. May 15, 2024. She was born September 11, 1928 to the late Joseph and Adele (Pethitory) Manarite. Gloria worked at New England Telephone & Telegraph for 37 years, retiring as supervisor of long distance. She loved her yard and garden. She...

May 14, 2024

AGAWAM/WESTFIELD - Gloria Rose (Cocchi) Albano, 87, of 551 North Road, Westfield, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, on May 14th at home.

Born in Springfield, MA to Walter and Irma (Bartolucci) Cocchi, she married Raphael "Ralph" "Chubby" Albano, also of Springfield, in 1961, and after seven years living in Springfield, they moved to Agawam in 1968, where she...

May 11, 2024

Restiva Rettura

1934 – 2024

West Springfield – Restiva (Salatino) Rettura, 90, died peacefully Saturday surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Acquaro, Italy, the daughter of Domenico and Maria Stella (Luzzi) Salatino.

On September 9, 1950, she married Pasquale Rettura in Italy.  They emigrated to Australia before coming to the...