Jul 26, 2022

AGAWAM – Parker A. Drake, 20, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.  Born in Springfield, he was a current resident of Agawam and a 2020 graduate of Agawam High School.  Parker worked as a machinist for DFF Corporation in Agawam side by side with his father.  He enjoyed hiking, roller blading, air soft and video games.  ...

Jul 24, 2022

The family of Franklin C. Palmer has the status of tears, to Bear the news of the passing of their dearest father into the Pearly Gates of Heaven. Though he will be missed in this life by his cherished family and friends, he is welcomed by the good Lord into the next. Franklin was born in Springfield...

Jul 22, 2022

Corinne A. (Johnson) Alicandri 1920 - 2022 Agawam - Corinne A. (Johnson) Alicandri formerly of Agawam died peacefully Friday July 22, 2022, in Florida. Corinne was born in Sweden Nov. 29, 1920, the daughter of Eric and Lillian (Frick) Johnson. She grew up in Worcester and later divided her time between Florida and Springfield. She worked at Baystate Medical Center...

Jul 21, 2022

Paul Bagian, 93, beloved husband, father, brother and uncle passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 12, 1929 to the late Simon and Lousig (Kngoian) Bagian. Paul proudly served in the United States Air Force stationed in Korea.  Upon discharge, he and his new bride relocated to the...

Jul 21, 2022

Angelo C. "Butchie" Librera, 76, of Zephyrhills, FL and Westhampton MA, retired from the USPS, died Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox. He was predeceased by his parents, Calvin R. Librera, Annie C. DiDonato and Lillian (Brothers) Trocki, his brothers, Dennis Librera,...

Jul 18, 2022

William H. Spring, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 18, 2022 at home. Born in Springfield, son of the late Edwin and Denise (Marois) Spring, he grew up in Agawam and moved to West Springfield in 1993.  William worked in real estate as a real estate manager and owned and operated Spring Real Estate.  He...

Jul 15, 2022

Barbara Ann Dutkiewicz, 77, peacefully entered eternal rest on July 15, 2022 after a long illness. She was lovingly cared for in her last days in her own home by her brother Thomas, her devoted long-time friend Bill Donovan, and hospice nurses. Barbara was born in Enfield, Connecticut to loving parents, the late Bernard and Helen (Pietras)...

Jul 12, 2022

Giovanni Cervone, 95, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.  Born in Pontelatone, Province of Caserta, Italy, he came to the United States in 1966 and settled in West Springfield.  Giovanni worked as a cobbler for area shoemakers/repair shops.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, picking mushrooms, making wine and he loved...

Jul 9, 2022

It is with a heavy heart the Rolland family announces the passing of their mother, Alice Rose (McTiernan) Rolland, 84, of Feeding Hills and Bonita Springs, FL, on Saturday, July 9, 2022.  Alice entered into everlasting life surrounded by the love and compassion of her devoted family. Born in Springfield, to the late Terrence and Anna (Hartford) McTiernan, Alice...

Jul 7, 2022

Pompano Beach, FL – Shirley A Cogswell, 85, of Tamarac, Florida passed peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022.  Shirley was born on September 29, 1936, in Springfield, MA to the late Columbia Grimaldi and the late Harold Magagnoli.  She married her first love David Daniel MacPhail Senior who proceeded her in death in 1982.  Together they raised a beautiful...

Jul 4, 2022

Donald E. Lemoine, 84, a life-long resident of West Springfield, died peacefully on July 4, 2022. He was born on November 27, 1937, and was preceded by his parents, Bernard and Mildred (Cardinal) Lemoine, his brother and sister-in-law, Bernard & Susan Lemoine, and his twin daughters, Mary and Marie.  He leaves behind his devoted wife of nearly 60 years,...

Jul 4, 2022

Antoni Baszak, 96, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 4, 2022.  Born in Wojutycze, Lwow, Poland, son of the late Stanley and Catherine Baszak, he emigrated to the United States in 1950 and came to Suffield, CT where he worked on the tobacco farms.  He moved to Feeding Hills in 1955.  He worked in the farm labor camps...

Jun 30, 2022

Richard A. Thomas, 82, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Said and Catherine (Baho) Thomas, he grew up on Union Street in West Springfield and was a 1958 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Richard was a graduate of American International College.  He earned two...

Jun 28, 2022

Vianna A. (Swanson) Hastie, 94, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.  Born in Craig, WA, daughter of the late Leonard and Mabel (Richmond) Swanson, she lived here for many years.  Vianna worked as a cook in the food service industry.  The funeral will be Saturday, July 16, 2022 at the West Springfield Covenant Community Church, 112...

Jun 26, 2022

Robert D. "Bobby" DeMarco (61) of West Springfield passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 26. He was predeceased by his father, Robert D. DeMarco Sr. and leaves his mother, Noreen (McDonnell) Landes of Agawam. He leaves two daughters, Dunielle DeMarco and her fiancé Matt Foley of Agawam, and Lindsey (DeMarco) Vezina and her partner Larry Thomas...

Jun 20, 2022

AGAWAM – Wilma A. (Zettl) Thomas, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 20, 2022.  Born in Neuhammer, Czechoslovakia, daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Lauber) Zettl, she lived on a small farm and after World War II her family was expelled and left as refugees settling in West Germany where she met and married...

Jun 16, 2022

Lynn E. Solek 1972 – 2022 Southwick – Lynn Elizabeth (Herbele) Solek, 49 died peacefully Thursday morning after a long and courageous battle.  Lynn was born in Springfield, the daughter of Theodora (Siniscalchi) and the late David Herbele.  She grew up in Southwick, graduating from Southwick High School in 1990 and worked as a Pharmaceutical Assistant for CVS over 20...

May 31, 2022

Ann M. Laboranti

1943 – 2022

West Springfield – Ann M. (Remillard) Laboranti, 78 died Tuesday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Ann was born in Worcester, grew up in Auburn and has lived in West Springfield most of her life. She worked for the Town of West Springfield in the Accounting office...

May 28, 2022

Is is with great sadness that we announce Leah J. Schiavina's passing on May 28, 2022.  In April, Leah celebrated her 101 st birthday with family and friends.  She was born in Renazzo, province of Ferrara, Italy on April 11, 1921 to the Luigi and Erminia (Tassinari) Fortini.  Leah married Elio C. Schiavina in 1941 and they were together...

May 27, 2022

SPRINGFIELD- William James Showell Sr., 90, transitioned to his heavenly home peacefully on May 27th, 2022 at Holyoke Medical Center. He was born on January 10,1932 in Whaleyville, Maryland to the late Helen Showell. He is predeceased by his brother William Jake Showell and widowed by his wife of 65 years, Ruth Lee (Taylor) Showell. He was a proud...