Jul 26, 2023

Daniel Robert Durant, 41, an area resident since 2006 and formerly of Canastota, NY and West Springfield, MA, passed away on July 26, 2023.

Born in Springfield, MA on June 1, 1982, he was the beloved son of Robert Lawrence and Judith Marie (Auclair) Durant of Canastota.  Dan graduated with honors from American International College in Springfield...

Jul 23, 2023

William M. "Bill" Fitzgerald, 92, of Enfield, CT and Venice, FL and formerly of Longmeadow, MA, died on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, with his family by his side.  He was born in Springfield, MA on September 29, 1930, the only surviving child of Maurice V. and Helen (Morgan) Fitzgerald.  An infant...

Jul 22, 2023

Jerry A. Johnson, 74, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at home.  Born in Elmira, NY, son of the late C. Iver and Louise (Rohde) Johnson, he was a 1966 graduate of South Side High School in Elmira, NY.  He then graduated in 1969 from Corning Community College and in 1971 with a bachelor...

Jul 19, 2023

Elizabeth A. (Stelmokas) Sokol, 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ware, daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Stolgitis) Stelmokas, she grew up in North Brookfield and was a 1956 graduate of North Brookfield High School. Elizabeth continued her studies at Springfield Technical Community College and Westfield...

Jul 19, 2023

Yvette L. Perez

1945 – 2023

South Hadley – Yvette L. (Theroux) Perez, 77, died Wednesday surrounded by her loving family.  Yvette was born in Holyoke, grew up in the Flats and was a graduate of Holy Rosary High School.  She moved to South Hadley in 1970.  The most important thing in Yvette's life was...

Jul 18, 2023

Angela (Laboranti) Latour, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Angela was born in New York on October 30, 1928 to the late Louis and Maria (Ravetta) Laboranti, who were from Dorno, Province of Pavia, Italy. She lived the majority of her life in West Springfield but always shared fond memories...

Jul 14, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Papadakis, 100, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023.  Ted was born in Chicopee, and was raised in Springfield by the late Paul and Mary (Trakakis) Papadakis.  He attended schools in Chicopee and Springfield.  Ted served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the US LST 311 as a signalman second class through...

Jul 14, 2023

Leslie J. Moore, Jr., 97, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Agawam, son of the late Leslie J. Moore Sr., and Julia (Pitter) Moore, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1943 graduate of Agawam High School.  Les was the retired owner of Hallmark Moving, a...

Jul 13, 2023

Una Mae B. Falcetti

1926 – 2023

Holyoke – Una Mae B. (Picard) Falcetti, 97, died peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Una Mae was born in Holyoke, the daughter of the late Camille and Laura (Philpott) Picard.  She was a lifelong resident of Holyoke and a 1946 graduate of Holyoke...

Jul 13, 2023

Shirley K. Driscoll

1928 – 2023

West Springfield – Shirley K. (Parker) Driscoll, 95, passed away peacefully Thursday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born in Springfield, to the late Augustus and Julia (Daniels) Parker.  She grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Cowing High School in 1946.  She worked...

Jul 12, 2023

Jill C. Shinners

1964 – 2023

West Springfield – Jill C. Shinners 58, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.  Jill was born in Holyoke and lived in West Springfield all her life.  She was a 1982 graduate of West Springfield High School and received her bachelor's degree in 1986 from Marist College...

Jul 10, 2023

Roy E. Beusee

1941 – 2023

West Springfield – Roy E. "Joe" Beusee, 82 died peacefully Monday evening surrounded by his loving family. Joe was born and educated in Springfield, graduating from Commerce High School.  He attended Westfield State College and has raised his family and lived in West Springfield for the past 60 years.  ...

Jul 10, 2023

Dorothy M. (O'Brien) Wojnicki, 91, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 10, 2023 at home.  Born in West Springfield, daughter of the late William and Bertha (Martin) O'Brien, she graduated from West Springfield High School and lived in Feeding Hills for over sixty years.  Dorothy had worked as a clothes designer for the former Tucker Garments...

Jul 8, 2023

George D. Quaglia, who died July 8, 2023, (pictured here with his beloved wife Elsie) was born in Springfield MA, April 30th,1945 to Frederick Quaglia and Edna (Quaglia née Couch) Condino. He is predeceased by his Wife Elsie (Loudfoot née Carter) Quaglia, sister Rose Altieri, and brother Alphonso Condino. He is survived by his sons, Angelo and...

Jul 7, 2023

Valentin Gonzalez, 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, July 7, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.  Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he moved to Springfield in 1974.  He worked as a laborer and enjoyed baseball, softball, boxing and playing dominos.  He leaves his wife of fifty-six years, Josefina (Lopez) Gonzalez, two sons, Angel Gonzalez of...

Jul 5, 2023

Zoe Wallis passed away at 98 years old on July 5, 2023 at 12:30am after a prolonged struggle with congestive heart failure.  Zoe's heart was filled with care and love for our Earth.  She was a gifted editor-a wordsmith.  Then she dedicated her life as a therapist to helping people reprogram their minds and live wholly.  She...

Jul 5, 2023

Martha M. Kisser

1924 – 2023

West Springfield – Martha (Matchett) Kisser, 99, died Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family and caregivers.  Martha was born in Chicopee, grew up in Springfield and moved to West Springfield in 1965.  She graduated from Commerce High School and worked for many years as the executive secretary for...

Jul 2, 2023

Linda J. Sheehan, 73, died Sunday, July 2, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Springfield, October 30, 1949, daughter of the late Ralph Tortoriello, Jr. and Barbara Codling.  She worked at Stop and Shop for many years before retiring to care for family members.  She enjoyed many family trips to the beach and loved Neil...

Jul 2, 2023

Joyce A. Saimeri

1933 – 2023

West Springfield – Joyce A. (Cignoni) Saimeri, 89, died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Joyce was born and raised in Springfield, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Cullen) Cignoni and moved to West Springfield in 1964. She met the "love of her life", Salvatore Saimeri, in...

Jul 1, 2023

Robert A. Aversa Sr., 84, peacefully passed away on July 1, 2023. He was born in Springfield Massachusetts on August 18, 1938 to the late Carmen and Gladys Aversa. Robert spent the majority of his life in Agawam before eventually settling in Ware in 1993. Robert is survived by his wife of 41 years, Judith E. (Corbett)...