Feb 7, 2024

Paul W. Clark, 82, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, son of the late Winslow (passed when Paul was 5) and Marie (Stenglin) Clark, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Paul's community on Oakland Street is credited with keeping his family together...

Feb 4, 2024

James T. Doyle

1942 – 2024

Agawam – James T. Doyle, 81 passed away peacefully Sunday surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Boston, the son of the late Ralph and Marion (Webb) Doyle.  He grew up in Boston and has lived in Agawam for the past 30 years.  A 1959 graduate of...

Jan 27, 2024

Marita A Derby peacefully passed from this earth on January 27, 2024.

Marita was born on July 30, 1939, to the late Reginald W. and Anna M. (Harrington) Derby in Springfield, MA.

Marita graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Springfield, MA.

She also received her BA...

Jan 27, 2024

Michael R. Potter, 54, entered eternal rest on January 27, 2024. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Lulu (Butler Besse) Potter, he grew up and lived most of his life in Chicopee before moving to Holyoke. Michael was a carpenter for JBI Parisi in Chicopee and was well-known by all his co-workers for his welcoming spirit and love...

Jan 25, 2024

Henry D. Mirolli, 82, passed away Jan 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 25, 1941 to the late Diodato and Philomenia Mirolli. Henry was a graduate of Putnam Vocational- Technical School in Springfield. He went on to open several businesses in the area including the former Bus Stop Variety. Henry also ran the Covered...

Jan 25, 2024

Bernice Anita Morin Lynch, 91, passed away Jan 25, 2024. She was born April 24, 1932 to the late William J. Morin and Mary L. (Lacoe) Morin and was raised in Springfield at 134 Carr St., Springfield, MA. Her grandparents moved from Canada to Springfield. She married Daniel F. Lynch, together they owned Lynch Lumber Company of West Springfield....

Jan 25, 2024

Myles G. Keery, 86, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 25, 2024.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Arthur G. and Dorothy (Farrington) Keery, he grew up in Springfield and moved to Feeding Hills in 1966.  Myles worked for thirty-seven years for H.P. Hood as a night shipper and also for the Agawam Senior Center...

Jan 19, 2024

Donna M. (Reynolds) Raffia, 75, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 19, 2024 at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Joseph and Agnes (Parker) Reynolds, she lived in Enfield most of her life before moving to Agawam in 2019.  Donna was a retired inspector for Oerlikon Balzers Coating in Agawam where she worked from...

Jan 19, 2024

Albert F. Lepore, 98, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 19, 2024.  Born in Agawam, son of the late Dominic and Jennie (Tribuna) Lepore, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam.  Albert worked as a stock chaser for Hamilton Standard.  He was a World War II Coast Guard Veteran, and proudly served on many war vessels,...

Jan 17, 2024

Douglas J. (Dougie) Stacy, 66, a resident of Agawam, entered into his eternal home with the Lord on January 17, 2024 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his beloved family. He was born in Springfield, MA on November 18, 1957 to Nancy A. (Steiniere) Stacy and to the late William J. Stacy, Sr. Doug grew up in...

Jan 16, 2024

Janet M. (Peterson) Mitchell, 90, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2024, with her loving family by her side.  Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in Worcester, MA to Robert W. Peterson and Ethel C. (Ekman) Peterson, Jan grew up in Worcester and Holyoke before moving to West Springfield during her sophomore year in high school.  ...

Jan 15, 2024

The Honorable Walter A. DeFilippi

Sadly we announce that Walter passed away peacefully on Jan 15, 2024 at the age of 97. He was born in 1926 to Paolo and Benvenuta (Pernice) DeFilippi.  He was proud of his Italian heritage and was close to his parents, and sister, Tosca, and their extended family.  He was...

Jan 14, 2024

Carlos Landrau, 93, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at home.  Born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, son of the late Carlos and Maria (Ruiz) Landrau, he lived in Springfield for 55 years.  Carlos was a retired iron worker for the Iron Workers Union Local 357.  He was also an army veteran of the...

Jan 11, 2024

Michelle R. DiStefano

1970 – 2024

West Springfield – Michelle R. (Denno) DiStefano, 53, died peacefully Thursday morning after a brief illness at Baystate Hospital surrounded by her two children, family, and close friends.  Michelle was born in Holyoke, grew up in East Longmeadow and graduated from East Longmeadow High School in 1988.  Michelle was...

Jan 8, 2024

Marie (Desko) Smyth, 75, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Edward and Marie (Boisselle) Sawyer, she was a graduate of Cathedral High School and a graduate of the University of Phoenix.  Marie had a Masters Degree in Education and was a teacher in...

Jan 7, 2024

Rose T. (Nigro) Cavanaugh, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Born in the Thompsonville section of Enfield, daughter of the late Sabato and Rose M. (Zito) Nigro, she moved to Feeding Hills in 1972. She was the retired owner and operator of Graphic Arts Supply Store in Springfield and Hartford. She had been...

Jan 5, 2024

Richard E. "Dick" Aldrich, 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. Born in Greenfield, son of the late Leander E. and Mildred V. (Holt) Aldrich, he lived in Florence until the age of four when the family moved to Pelham where his father grew up.  His mother was raised in South Amherst.  Dick attended...

Jan 4, 2024

David A. Antico, 54, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, he lived most of his life in West Springfield and was a 1988 graduate of West Springfield High School.  He was also a graduate of the UMASS Stockbridge School of Agriculture studying landscape design. Dave was the...

Jan 4, 2024

Ella R. Czepiel

!929-2024

Chicopee- Ella ( Robertson) Czepiel, 94 died peacefully Thursday morning in a local nursing home. Ella was born in Chicopee, daughter of the late William and Jessie Robertson. She was a lifelong resident of Chicopee. She was best known in her career as the owner of the snack bar at "...

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Catherine (DeWitt) Dutton, 73, of Feeding Hills, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 1, 2024. She was born the second of three children in Columbus, NE on May 30, 1950 to William and Evelyn DeWitt.  Mary attended Columbus High School before studying to become an art teacher at Kearney State College, where she graduated with...