Mar 21, 2023

James B. Ramistella, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 21, 2023 with his loved ones by his side. He is survived by his wife Debra Lee Ramistella, his siblings Michael Ramistella and Judith Scott, his two daughters, Lindsey Ramistella Tedesco and her husband Frank, Nicole Ramistella Walker and her husband Ryan, as well as his stepchildren,...

Mar 20, 2023

Margaret H. Hoey

1933 – 2023

West Springfield – Margaret Helen (Kiniry) Hoey, 89, communicant of Sacred Heart Church, Springfield passed away peacefully on March 20, 2023, with her loving family by her side.  Margaret, known by many as Peg, was born November 2, 1933; daughter of the late...

Mar 18, 2023

Shirley Jean (Klinger) Gagne, 84, passed away peacefully at home, Sat March 18, 2023. She was born on June 17, 1938 to the late William and Julia (Bogus) Klinger. Shirley worked in several factories in the area retiring from Specialty Looseleaf, she could not stay still for long ultimately leading her to "feeding the public" at Costco for many...

Mar 16, 2023

FEEDING HILLS – William J. Bellows, 79,  passed away at home in South Carolina on Thursday, March 16, 2023. He was the son of the late William N. and Rita J. (Beevers) Bellows, and the loving husband of 59 years to Hazel Ellen (Blood) Bellows. He lived in Enfield before moving to Feeding Hills in 1974 and...

Mar 14, 2023

West Springfield - Carol A. (Topoosian) Newman, age 82, formerly of Woodmont Street died peacefully on March 14 th , 2023, in Centennial, CO.  Carol was born in Springfield, the daughter of Harry and Rose Topoosian and lived in West Springfield most of her life before moving to Colorado to be near her son.  Carol graduated from...

Mar 14, 2023

Brennen David Bleau, 23, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. Born in Springfield, he grew up in Agawam and then moved to Chicopee where he attended Chicopee Comprehensive High School and met great friends who became like brothers to him. Brennen was an entrepreneur and very family oriented and was always so kind and...

Mar 13, 2023

Karen L. Schroeder

1942 – 2023

Feeding Hills – Karen L. (Johnson) Schroeder, 81, died peacefully Monday morning, March 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born in Hudson, NY, the daughter of the late Harold and Dolores ( Heidel ) Johnson. She grew up in...

Mar 12, 2023

Michael (F.X.) Hourihan, 72, of West Springfield MA departed this Earth on March 12, 2023 while vacationing in Florida with his wife Eileen. Mike was predeceased by his loving parents; John and Mary Hourihan. He was born in NYC on Sept 9, 1950. Mike graduated from UMass with a degree in counseling and worked at Combustion Engineering/ABB/Alstom Power before...

Mar 10, 2023

Thomas V. Foley

1935 – 2023

West Springfield – Thomas V. Foley, 87, died peacefully Friday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Tom was born in Springfield the son of the late John P. and Catherine (Noonan) Foley, who had emigrated from County Kerry, Ireland.  He grew up in...

Mar 10, 2023

Shawn T. Page

1965 – 2023

Agawam – Shawn T. Page, 57 died peacefully Friday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Shawn was born in Springfield, son of Wayne R. Page and the late Marlene (Cusson) Page.  He grew up in Agawam, graduating from Agawam High School and has...

Mar 9, 2023

Calvin R. Librera Jr.

1949 – 2023

Springfield – Calvin R. Librera Jr., 74 died Wednesday night surrounded by his loving family. Calvin was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield most of his life before moving to Springfield 25 years ago. He worked as a Truck Driver for the US...

Mar 7, 2023

Irene Prest, 88, entered eternal rest on March 7 surrounded by her loving family. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband of 53 Years, Valmore Prest. Irene was born in Westfield. The youngest of 10 children to the late Julius Juknevicz and Louise Miskoskos. She lived in Westfield all her life and worked with the Westfield Police...

Mar 7, 2023

Diana L. Chase

1947 – 2023

West Springfield – Diana L. (Guerin) Chase, 76, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon at home. Diana was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Leo and Germaine (Coulombe) Guerin. She grew up in Chicopee Falls before moving to West Springfield in 1977. Diana was a graduate of Cathedral High...

Mar 4, 2023

Bart Camossi

1931-2023

West Springfield - Original Rink Rat, Korean War Veteran, and world's most caring and compassionate grandfather Bart Camossi passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2023. Born and raised in West Springfield, Bart was the youngest of 5 siblings on the avenue. An avid hockey player at...

Mar 1, 2023

Thomas E. Cascio, Jr., of Feeding Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted and beloved family on March 1, 2023. Tom was born on August 23, 1942 to Thomas and Florence (Fiore) Cascio and was a lifelong resident of Agawam as well as a 1962 graduate of Agawam High School. He spent his entire life working for his...

Mar 1, 2023

Beverly Best  Authier

October 4, 1944 – March 1, 2023

Granby – Beverly A. (Best) Authier, 78, passed peacefully at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones. Bev was born in Holyoke the daughter of the late James Howard and Juanita (Simons) Best. She grew up in...

Feb 28, 2023

Ginny Leonard 1936-2023, formally of Wilbraham,

Ginny (Virginia Paulu) Leonard passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. She was born in Caldwell, New Jersey, daughter of the late Harold and Edith (Wetmore) Paulu, and college graduate of the University of New Hampshire as an Occupational Therapist. Her life was all about family, great friends and helping...

Feb 24, 2023

Beverly A. Deforge, 62, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 peacefully in Westfield.  She was predeceased by her parents Raymond Deforge in 1985 and Gloria (Suffriti) Deforge in 2017.  Beverly lived in a group home when her devoted mother became too fragile to care for her. She enjoyed the outings to the movies, Friendly's, and getting her...

Feb 24, 2023

Norma J. (Riccio) Barnack, passed away peacefull surrounded by her family on February 24, 2023. She was 92. Predeceased by her husband, Henry C. Barnack in 2000, Norma is survived by her daughter Belle Barnack-Guzman and her son-in-law, Pedro Guzman of Sarasota, FL, and her son, Henry C. Barnack, Jr. of West Springfield.  Born in Hartford, CT,...

Feb 23, 2023

Richard E. Lewis, 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Panama City, FL, he moved to Massachusetts in 1992 and settled in South Hadley.  Richard worked for the United States Postal Service and retired from the bulk mail center in Springfield.  He was a Navy veteran and then...