May 22, 2023

Donald Herbert Weiler, 74, entered eternal rest on Monday, May 22, 2023. Don was born in Jamaica, New York, on August 15, 1948, son of the late Herbert A. and Elaine C. (Bancroft) Weiler, He was the oldest of four siblings, who were all happy to have Don as their older brother and protector.  He spent his...

May 19, 2023

Thomas H. Anziano, 77, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 19, 2023 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Angelo and Helen (Couco) Anziano, he grew up in West Springfield and was a 1964 graduate of West Springfield High School. Thomas worked for over forty years as a steel engraver at the...

May 16, 2023

Maryruth (Cady) Kane, 69, died Tuesday May 16 th in Mercy Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Robert C. and Ruth Cady. She was a graduate of St. Thomas School, Cathedral High School, Holyoke Community College and Westfield State College. She owned and operated Budget Signmakers since 1988 and...

May 15, 2023

Yvette L. (Remillard) Thibault, 92, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 15, 2023 at home. Born in St. Raphael, Province of Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Hermanigilde and Alvenia (Gaumond) Remillard, she grew up in St. Raphael. She met the love of her life in 1950 and got married in 1952 and she and...

May 10, 2023

Todd W. Rossman, 62, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2023, with his loving family by his side.  Born October 8, 1960, in San Francisco, CA, he was the son of Donald Rossman and the late Connie (Nosby) Rossman.  Todd grew up in the Bay Area before moving to Ballston Spa, NY and graduating from high school...

May 10, 2023

AGAWAM — Jean C. Sessions passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center, after a sudden cerebrovascular stroke. She was 98. Born Francese Jean Cobleigh on November 15, 1924, in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late George L. (Jack) and Francese (Knight) Cobleigh of Irvington Street. She attended Homer Street Elementary, White...

May 4, 2023

Clyde L. Simpson, 86, passed away on May 4, 2023 in Agawam, MA. Clyde was born on June 5, 1936, to the late Frank and Harriet (Hubbard) Simpson. He grew up in West Springfield and was hired by Western Mass Electric Company at the age of 18. Soon after, Clyde married his beloved Madeline (Bencivenni) Simpson and started a...

May 2, 2023

Westfield - Shirley A. (Gravel) Raymond, aged 88, died at her home in Westfield on May 2, 2023 after many years of decline due to the complications of Alzheimer's disease. Born in Millbury, Mass., she was the daughter of the late George Gravel and Loretta (Gover) Gravel. Shirley grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield...

Apr 27, 2023

Rosemarie T. (Dupuis) Hegedus, 67, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Leo and Jeannette (Vachon) Dupuis, she was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1973 graduate of West Springfield High School. Rosemarie worked for H. P. Hood for over thirty-five...

Apr 26, 2023

John D. Kelley

1961 – 2023

Agawam – John David Kelley, 62, died unexpectedly on April 26, 2023, at his place of employment, He had just turned 62 on March 1 st .  Born in Turners Falls, Ma; John lived in Shelborne Falls and grew up in Gill, where he graduated from...

Apr 22, 2023

George A. Rossmeisl, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the age of 89. George was born in Greenfield, Massachusetts. He was the son of Gladys (Hohengasser) and George Rossmeisl, Sr. George was a life-long resident of West Springfield and attended local schools. He was a Firefighter for the Town of West...

Apr 22, 2023

Maria J. Zucchini (Rossetto), 84, died Saturday, April 22, 2023 at home.  She leaves a son, Anthony A. Rossetto, a daughter, Gina Rossetto, a brother, Ric Zucchini and four grandchildrenm Amanda, Alaina, Angela, Anthony and a great-grandchild, Willa. All services are private.

Apr 20, 2023

Joseph "Chip" Mihalski, 79, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023. He was born on August 13, 1943 in Westfield, MA to Joseph and Shirley (Wagner) Mihalski. He was predeceased in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce (Wigglesworth) Hurst and his daughter, Sarah Rogers. Raised by his mother, who was a strong influence throughout his...

Apr 20, 2023

Dorothy A. (Misiewicz) Bedard, 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Stanley and Anne (Dziewit) Misiewicz, she grew up in Chicopee and was a 1964 graduate of Chicopee High School and moved to West Springfield in 1972. Dorothy worked as a cook...

Apr 18, 2023

Ruth Anne Howes, 65, departed this life on Tuesday, April 18 in West Springfield, MA.  Born in Long Beach, CA on October 11, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Wilbur L. and Leta J. (Ray) Howes.  She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1976, held various office jobs, and finished her career working for JC Penney...

Apr 18, 2023

Vincenzo Giugno "Vinnie" DiLorenzo, Jr., 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Born in Norwood, MA on March 28, 1933, son of the late Vincenzo and Carmela (Ricciardi) DiLorenzo. He is also predeceased by his precious wife, Carol (Flynn) and by all his beloved siblings, Leonilda "Lena",...

Apr 16, 2023

Donald C. LaViolette, 88, entered into eternal rest surrounded by his family at home Sunday, April 16, 2023.  Born in Springfield to the late Robert and Elizabeth (Ghisellini) LaViolette. He served his country during the Korean war in the US Navy on the warship USS Daly.  Resided in Agawam with his family for over 40 years before...

Apr 15, 2023

Evalyn "Eva" R. Philbrick, 92, of Southwick, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Eva grew up in West Springfield, later moving to Agawam, where she began Evalyn's Beauty Salon.  Over the years, Eva also resided in Old Lyme, CT and Springfield, MA, before finally moving to Southwick, where she spent many years surrounded...

Apr 13, 2023

Zeigfred P. "Zeke" Galica, 94, died peacefully Thursday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Zeke was born in Chicopee, the son of the late Antoni and Karolina (Kapinos) Galica of Chicopee. He grew up in Chicopee, graduating from Chicopee Trade School in 1945 and has lived in West Springfield since 1968.  His career included a number of local companies, the...

Apr 8, 2023

Marion (Impagnatiello) Krawiec, 93, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, April 8, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Antonio and Caterina (Constantina) Impagnatiello, she grew up in Springfield and moved to West Springfield in the early 1950's and then moved to Agawam twenty years ago.  Marion was a cafeteria worker in...