Jan 3, 2026

Theresa A. (Mikalonis) LaFromboise, 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at home. Born in Enfield, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Cheney) Mikalonis, she grew up in Springfield.  She also lived in Agawam and in West Springfield for over thirty years.  Theresa enjoyed BINGO, scratch tickets, and watching TV, especially wrestling and...

Jan 2, 2026

Brian J. MacDonald, 69, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 2, 2026.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Donald and Veronica (Zygaj) MacDonald, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1974 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Brian worked as a shipper for over thirty years at Holyoke Card and Paper.  He...

Dec 31, 2025

Arthur E. Hastings, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with his beloved wife, Suzanne Denault, at his side.

Art, one of seventeen children, was born on December 3, 1941 to Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings.  He grew up in Agawam and graduated from...

Dec 31, 2025

Daryl E. Wojcik, 72, of Hardeeville, SC, and formerly from Feeding Hills, MA passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, MA to Dorothy and Edward Scharmann and raised in Dalton, MA, her family moved to Springfield, MA where she graduated from Our Lady of the Lourdes. After a brief time at the Springfield City...

Dec 31, 2025

Robert L. Hastings, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings, he grew up in Agawam and lived in Springfield for many years.  He also had lived in Venice, FL.  Robert was a truck driver, beginning with Carolina Freight...

Dec 30, 2025

Antoinette "Toni" Vekakis, 98, passed away Dec 30, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1927 to the late George and Eva Galiatsos. Toni worked for many years in the cafeteria for the West Springfield school system. She enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, going to the beach and pretty much anything to do with being with her...

Dec 29, 2025

James "Jamie" M. Feyre, 64, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love and affection of his family on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke on March 29, 1961. Jamie was one of the quadruplets of the late Raymond J. and Mary Gertrude (Sullivan) Feyre. He grew up in Holyoke...

Dec 29, 2025

Elizabeth Robbins Svec passed from this life in the 92nd year of her age at the Agawam Nursing Home on December 29th.  She leaves her husband and lifelong companion of almost 80 years, Stanley C. (Red) Svec, in their home in West Springfield where they raised three sons Stanley W. Svec, Stephen D. Svec, and Thomas J. Svec.

Dec 28, 2025

Scott E. Lessard, 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at home.  Born in Beverly, MA, he grew up in Salem. He moved to West Springfield in 1992.  Scott had been a chef for the Piccadilly Pub and Olive Garden. He loved taking casino trips, especially to the ones in Connecticut, trying new restaurants,...

Dec 23, 2025

Linda J. (Serra) Gagne, 80, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Robert and Marion (Paulk) Serra, she grew up in Springfield and was a 1963 graduate of Commerce High School.  She moved to Agawam in 1979.  "GG" as she was affectionately known by, was a...

Dec 21, 2025

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Jeanne Macey passed away at home, surrounded by family. After a courageous journey through illness, she has been welcomed into eternal peace.

Born in Springfield on September 18, 1966, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Gerald and Marion (Mercier) Loughman who were from Longmeadow. She is predeceased...

Dec 20, 2025

Constance R. "Connie" (Bertrand) Londergan, 87, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home.

Born in Springfield on March 2, 1938, daughter of the late Alphonse and Jeanne (Ethier) Bertrand, she grew up in Springfield, attended the former St. Joseph's Elementary School and was a 1955 graduate of Cathedral High...

Dec 18, 2025

Phil D. Argiro, 75, died peacefully on December 18, 2025. Born in Springfield, he grew up in West Springfield and lived in Agawam for 28 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War.  He is survived by his sister, Carol Braddy and her husband, Michael, of Florida, and his nephew, Nick Thulin of Washington....

Dec 11, 2025

Irene L. Scalise, 82, passed away Dec. 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Aug 17, 1943 to the late Harold and Frances Morgan. Irene grew up in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School. She later moved to Agawam to raise a family with her husband Bob.  Together they started ILS Business...

Dec 7, 2025

Christopher J. Kastel

1965 - 2025

"And in that moment, his world changed us forever." It is with heaviness of heart that the Kastel/Hindmarsh family announces the passing of their beloved rock, Christopher John Kastel, age 60, on December 7th, 2025. These recent days and weeks have not diminished any of the disbelief. But here...

Dec 6, 2025

Janet A. McCarthy

1937 – 2025

West Springfield – Janet A. (Perron) McCarthy, 88, died peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family. Janet was born in Berlin, NH, the daughter of the late Hubert and Annie (Tatangelo) Perron.  She came to the Springfield area as a young child, only able to speak French and...

Dec 3, 2025

Christopher A. Granger, 73 passed away on December 3, 2025. He was born on September 9, 1952 in Springfield, MA to the late Jerrold and Joan (Shea) Granger. Chris was a 1970 graduate of West Springfield High School. After graduation he went into business as a machinist with his father owning Northern Associates. Chris was a family...

Dec 2, 2025

Loretta O. (St. Peter) Leger, 99, passed away peacefully in Apopka,Fl on December 2, 2025. She was born in Russell, MA to the late Henry and Ora (Briggs) St. Peter. As a child, she moved to Springfield and graduated from Tech High School in 1945. She married her only love, Alexander L. Leger on April 12,1947. Before...

Dec 1, 2025

Michael C. Bitgood, 80, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born in Springfield, son of the late John and Madeline (Ploof) Bitgood, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1963 graduate of Agawam High School. After earning a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics from North Adams State College in 1967, he joined the...

Nov 29, 2025

On November 29, 2025, Edna E. Shibley, 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Born on November 10, 1930, she was the daughter of Ernest and Rhea (Vezina) Paro.

Edna is survived by her daughter, Victoria Wilson of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico; her son, Victor Shibley Jr., and her daughter-in-law, Kassandra,...