May 8, 2024

Estelle M. (Dumas) Beauregard, 89, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late Edward and Blanche (LePalm) Dumas, she was a lifelong resident and a 1953 graduate of West Springfield High School. Estelle had worked in the housekeeping department at Baystate Medical Center before...

May 3, 2024

Ronald F. Venne Jr.

1953 – 2024

Chicopee – Ronald F. Venne Jr., 70, died unexpectedly Friday morning in Warren, MA.  Ronald was born in Northampton, the son of the late Ronald F. Venne Sr. and Virginia (McGuire) Venne.  He grew up in Easthampton, graduating from Easthampton High School and then UMASS Amherst. Ron was...

Apr 30, 2024

Stanley G. Dandro, 84, passed away on April 30, 2024. He was born in Worcester on Jan 21, 1940 to the late Alfred and Alice (Soulor) Dandro. Stanley grew up in Milbury, MA and graduated from Milbury High School in 1959. While in high school he was in the Navy ROTC and joined the U.S. Navy in 1959 and...

Apr 29, 2024

Alan Joseph Habhab, 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 29, 2024.  Born in Haverhill, MA, son of the late Dr. Homode J. and Mary (Calnan) Habhab, R.N.  Alan was the grandson of Lebanese immigrants and the great-grandson of Irish immigrants.  He was a graduate of Haverhill High School and served in the United States Army.  ...

Apr 27, 2024

David L. Duff, 69, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at home. Born in Houlton, ME, son of the late Guy V. and Lois (Cook) Duff, he grew up in the Philippines, moved back to the United States in 1972 and lived in Maine, Chicago, California, Maryland and finally moving to Agawam in 2016.  ...

Apr 22, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Sara Laizer, who left this world on April 22, 2024. Sara was born in Holyoke, a daughter of Robert Schafer and the late Rhonda Laizer. Besides her father, she leaves her son, Avery Cockerill. She also leaves her sisters Kaylee Piela, Jade Marcotte, Paige Schafer; her long-term partner, Michael Rigalli; her...

Apr 22, 2024

Thomas A. Misischia, 67, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 22, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Agawam, son of the late Pasquale and Irene (McCarthy) Misischia, he lived in Agawam, Westfield, and Southwick before moving to West Springfield in 1985.  He was a 1974 graduate of Westfield High School.  Tom worked for twenty years...

Apr 19, 2024

Richard R. Holmes, 78, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2024 at Baystate Medical center. Born in Ludlow, son of the late Robert and Mary (Richardson) Holmes, he lived most of his life in Agawam.  Richard had worked at Crestview Country Club and for Jet Tool, both for many years.  He was a Navy veteran...

Apr 16, 2024

Alphonse Frank Maiorino Jr, recently of Pittsfield, MA, died April 16, 2024, after a long illness at the age of 81.  Al, known as "Junie" to his CT family, was born in New Haven, CT, February 17, 1943, to Alphonse Maiorino Sr. and Matilda Turcio Maiorino.  He is survived by his son, Alex (Cindy) Vanbeek and grandchildren: Peyton, Alyana,...

Apr 13, 2024

Beverly A. (Whitehead) McCullough, 84, entered into eternal rest at home on Saturday, April 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and BFF Colleen R.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Wallace and Florence (LeCour) Whitehead, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1958 graduate of Agawam High School.  Beverly was a school crossing...

Apr 12, 2024

James L. Brown, 82, passed away Friday April 12, 2024. He was born in Baltimore, MD to the late Robert and Edith Brown. Jim proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a machinist in the area many years. Jim loved fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Ann...

Apr 11, 2024

Ronald Paul Camp Sr. of West Springfield passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on April 11, 2024. He was born in Springfield on July 4, 1937, the son of Paskel and Carrie (Maynard) Camp. He lived in West Springfield his entire life. He was a Korean War veteran in the U.S. Navy aboard the...

Apr 10, 2024

West Springfield - Donald J. Galus, 66 of 101 Sikes Ave, West Springfield, died peacefully after a short illness, on Wednesday April 10th, at home with his son by his side. Born in Springfield, the son of the late Frank J. and Frances (Adamsky) Galus, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 1976 graduate of West Springfield...

Apr 8, 2024

Loretta B. Bushey, 85, died at Baystate Medical Center on Monday April 8, 2024. She was the daughter of the late John and Marie Bushey. In her youth she worked at Tylon Thread. Loretta also was a school lunch monitor and bus monitor and also was a tutor at Cowling School in West Springfield. She was communicant of the...

Apr 7, 2024

Austin C. Kimball, II, 80, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Austin and Clara (Dutton) Kimball, he grew up in Springfield and was a 1962 graduate of Commerce High School where he played baseball and football. Austin served 3 years of active duty...

Apr 5, 2024

Marcia (Binnenkade) Steadman, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 5, 2024.  Marcia was born in New London, CT.  She grew up in Agawam's North End and was graduated from Agawam High School. Marcia spent most of her adult life in Agawam and Ferrisburgh, Vermont. She was recently predeceased by her husband of 69 years, Norman and her...

Apr 4, 2024

Maria M. (Russo) Ravelli, age 88, passed away on April 4, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Civitanova del Sannio, province of Isernia, Italy, on May 8, 1935, to Giuseppe and Iole (Cipriano) Russo, she was the oldest of six children. In 1957, Maria (aka Dolores) began her married life with her loving husband of...

Apr 3, 2024

Linda C. LaPointe, 71, passed away on April 3, 2024, with her loving husband by her side. She was born Dec. 4, 1952, to the late Ernest and Dorothy Bushey. Linda worked for many years as a counselor at Brightside for Families and Children in Holyoke. She loved life and enjoyed traveling with her husband, She enjoyed spending time...

Apr 2, 2024

Nancy (Albano) Gentile, 57, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, resided in Agawam and was a 1984 graduate of Agawam High School. Nancy was a well-known barber in the town of Agawam. She started her career with her father at Albano's Barber...

Apr 1, 2024

Marcia P. (Savoy) Bard, ascended into the journey of everlasting life, peacefully Monday April 1, 2024 in Sarasota, FL. Marcia was born in Springfield on June 2, 1953, daughter of the late Peter J. and Helen V. (Driscoll) Savoy. She attended the local Springfield school system, graduating in 1972. Things that she enjoyed in life were music,...