Walter James Keane
Aug 18, 2024
Walter J. Keane
1954 – 2024
West Suffield – Walter J. Keane, 69, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening with his wife by his side. Wally was born in Springfield, son of the late Thomas and Joan (Wodyka) Keane. He grew up in Springfield and spent time in PA and Maryland before settling in Longmeadow, later...
Jean Ann Beusee
Aug 16, 2024
Jean Ann Beusee 1943 - 2024 West Springfield - Jean Ann Beusee, 81, died peacefully on August 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jean, the daughter of the late John and Mary Dooley, was born in Springfield on February 11, 1943. She was a graduate of the former Cathedral High School and has lived in West Springfield for...
John H. "Jr" Roberts
Aug 13, 2024
John H. "JR" Roberts, 79, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024. He was born in Springfield on June 24, 1945, to the late Harvey and Mary (O'Donnell) Roberts. JR was a graduate of Cathedral High School and proudly served in the USMC during the Vietnam War and received the Presidential Unit Citation (w/ 1 Bronze Star), Navy Unit Commendation,...
Raymond J. Labbe
Aug 12, 2024
West Springfield, MA/Portsmouth, RI – Raymond J. Labbe, 87, died peacefully Aug 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born in Lewiston, ME the son of the late Antonio and Claire (Levesque) Labbe. He grew up in Lewiston, graduating from St. Dominic High School in 1955. A 1959 graduate of Providence College with a degree in Economics,...
Donna Stafford West
Aug 11, 2024
On August 11, 2024, Donna Stafford West, born October 13, 1960 transitioned into eternal life.Donna, daughter of Edna and Lester Stafford, grew up in West Springfield. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1978 and went on to study at Roger Williams College, earning her degree in electrical engineering, then accomplishing her Masters Degree at WNEC. She was...
Donna Marie Smart
Aug 11, 2024
Donna Marie Smart (63), Lifelong resident of West Springfield passed away peacefully on August 11,2024 surrounded by her loving Family.
Born on December 15, 1960 in Springfield, MA. Donna was the loving daughter of Elvira Mastroianni, and Alphonso Manfredi. She grew up surrounded by her loving brothers and sisters, Barbara Footman of Springfield, Susan Giuggio of East...
Sally E. Laviolette
Aug 10, 2024
Sally E. (Senk) LaViolette, 82, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Philip and Flora (Symington) Senk, resided in Agawam with her family for over 40 years before moving to Bradenton, FL. She was an artist, specializing in watercolors and was...
Alma Lorraine Mushrush
Aug 8, 2024
Alma L. (Scott) Mushrush entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 8, 2024. Born in Philadelphia, Pa. daughter of the late Edith V. (Blake) and Charles Scott. Alma moved to Agawam in 1967. Alma worked for several years as a dietary aid at the former Heritage Hall Nursing Home North, a switchboard operator and uniforms manager at...
Edmund D. Bowler
Aug 3, 2024
Edmund D. "Ned" Bowler, 93, of Jamestown Rhode Island (for the last 5 years) and a lifelong resident of West Springfield, died Saturday August 3, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 5, 1930 to the late Eleanor (Sullivan) Bowler and Edmund W. Bowler. A 1948 graduate of Cathedral High School, he received an undergraduate in...
Thomas Joseph Mazza
Jul 31, 2024
Thomas J. Mazza, 72, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born in Springfield, son of the late Joseph and Lillian (Jennett) Mazza, he was a graduate of West Springfield High School and lived most of his life in Agawam. Thomas worked as a tractor trailer driver, drove school bus, was a manager at Home...
Ed F. Lysaght
Jul 31, 2024
Ed F. Lysaght Jr. 1949 - 2024 Agawam Ed Lysaght Jr., 74, died peacefully at home Wednesday morning. Ed was born in Lowell, MA and grew up in West Springfield, currently a resident of Agawam. A 1969 graduate of West Springfield High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served two tours on the River Patrol Boats...
Raymond E. Bienia Iii
Jul 27, 2024
Raymond E. Bienia III, beloved son of Raymond II and Joanne (Larochelle), succumbed to his 15 year battle with mental illness and substance abuse on July 27, 2024 at the age of 27. Raymond suffered for so long, particularly the last couple of years and could no longer take the pain and misery. Raymond was a 2010 graduate of...
Dorothy Jane Link
Jul 27, 2024
Dorothy J. (Loopley) Link, 96, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Walter and Lavina (Bienia) Loopley, she grew up in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. Dorothy was a sefl-employed upholsterer, and enjoyed doing Arts and Craft projects. She was artistic and...
Marjorie Ann Wood
Jul 27, 2024
Marjorie A. "Marge" (Pratt) Wood, 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at home. Born in Boston, daughter of the late James A. and Nora E. (Illingworth) Pratt, she moved to West Springfield at the age of seven with her parents. She lived in West Springfield until February 2022 when she moved to Loomis...
Janette Aponte Rivera
Jul 26, 2024
Janette A. (Rivera) Rivera, 52, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Juan A. Rivera, Sr., and Teofila Aponte, she was a lifelong resident and a 1990 graduate of Commerce High School. Janette worked as a counselor for area non-profit organizations. She enjoyed crafting,...
Joanne M. Beltrandi
Jul 25, 2024
Joanne M. (Meissner) Beltrandi, 86, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Walter A. and Jennie (Grondski) Meissner, she was a 1956 graduate of Agawam High School. Joanne worked for over fifteen years as the director of the Agawam Housing Authority and retired as the executive director. She...
Shannon Maureen Walker
Jul 25, 2024
Shannon Walker, 48 of West Springfield, MA passed away on July 25, 2024. Born in Springfield, MA on November 7, 1975, she was the daughter of Linda (Delano) Butler and Mark Walker. Shannon was a graduate of Westfield Vocational Technical High School and worked in healthcare. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant, devoted to her patients and...
Kenneth Symington
Jul 23, 2024
Kenneth Symington
1964 – 2024
West Springfield – Kenneth J. Symington, 60, died July 23, 2024. Ken was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. A 1982 graduate of West Springfield High School, Ken enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1983 and served until 1987. For many years...
Juan Antonio Brookman
Jul 20, 2024
Juan Antonio Brookman, 44, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born in Manhattan, NY, he grew up there and moved to Springfield in 1997. He worked for over twenty-five years for Northeast Painting Associates. Juan enjoyed Marvel Comics, Star Wars and gaming. He was most happiest spending time with his son, Dominic Brookman. He...
Richard Carl Green
Jul 20, 2024
Richard Carl Green, 84, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Saturday, July 20, 2024 he was surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on June 28,1940 in Springfield, MA, son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Webber) Green, where he resided his entire life. Richard proudly served his country for sixteen years in the United States...