Nov 2, 2021

Gary M. Radwilowicz, 60, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Edward and Emily (Marek) Radwilowicz, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1980 graduate of Agawam High School. Gary worked for twenty-nine years at Windsor Stevens Paper Company in Windsor Locks, CT and...

Nov 1, 2021

Mary (Rachek) Schmaelzle passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family in the early hours of Monday, the 1st of November, 2021, at the formidable age of 102. Born in 1919 in Springfield, MA, Mary grew up in Feeding Hills where she lived until her retirement to Fort Myers, FL. Mary was a strong and determined woman....

Oct 28, 2021

Richard J. Michel, 97, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 28, 2021.  Born in Washington, DC, on April 27, 1924, son of the late Oliver and Anis (Scheidell) Michel, he also lived in New York City, Chicago, Miami, FL and Hollywood, CA.  He attended Adelphi University for 2 years and then transferred to New York University where he graduated.  ...

Oct 27, 2021

SGT. Donald J. "Bear" Piacentini

1947 – 2021

Agawam – SGT. Donald J. "Bear" Piacentini, 74, died peacefully Tuesday morning in Mercy Medical Center. Don was born in Springfield and grew up in the Hungry Hill section of the city. He was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School, where he...

Oct 26, 2021

Norma J. Lane, 90, died Tuesday morning at home surrounded by her loving family. Norma was born and raised in Turner Falls, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Purchla) Jamieson. She worked for a brief time as a bookkeeper with the Cable Company but retired early to spend time at home raising her family. Her husband Robert C. Lane...

Oct 25, 2021

Louis A. Catjakis, 31, entered into eternal rest on October 25, 2021, after a motorcycle accident in Sarasota, FL. Born in Springfield, he attended Agawam High School until the eleventh grade and was granted early acceptance to attend Johnson & Wales University to pursue his love of cooking, where he received credit to graduate from Agawam High School as...

Oct 23, 2021

Molly (Briggs) Leahy

1947 – 2021

Wilbraham – Molly passed away unexpectedly on October 23, 2021, in Leesburg, FL. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend of 51 years, William F. Leahy and her three children: Meaghan (Todd) Palmer, Maureen (David) O'Brien, and W. Patrick Leahy. Molly adored her 7 grandchildren: Paige,...

Oct 22, 2021

Wayne M. Lennox, 55, born on October 10, 1966, of Springfield MA, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2021 with his fiancé Carol Fyfe by his side, after a valiant battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Springfield, son of the late Gloria Sanford and Armando DiCocco. Wayne lost both of his parents at a very young age and...

Oct 22, 2021

Joseph "Coach" Modzelewski, passed away peacefully Friday, October 22, 2021 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.  Joseph was born in Springfield, son of the late Edward and Anna (Kalinko) Modzelewski and grew up in Agawam.  He was a 1960 graduate of Agawam High School where he was a 3 sport standout athlete playing...

Oct 15, 2021

Yousseff E. Yacoub, at the beginning of his 36th year, departed into eternity October 15, 2021 at home among his family. Born into this world in Hartford, CT, on June 11, 1985, he spent many years wandering through West Hartford, CT and West Springfield, MA before settling down in Westfield, MA, with his adoring wife, Angelina, the pair having...

Oct 8, 2021

Richard S. Harty, 85, of West Springfield, passed away on October 8, 2021, following a long illness. Richard, or "Dick" as most knew him, was born in Chicopee during the flood of 1936, the son of the late Joseph "Red" and Evelyeen (Tourville) Harty. He attended local schools and graduated from Chicopee High School. He went on to receive...

Oct 7, 2021

Thomas J. Harty, 52, of Springfield, died on October 7, 2021. He was the son of Geraldine M. (Lucey) Harty and the late Richard S. Harty. He attended the St. Thomas School in West Springfield, and graduated from The Winchendon School in Winchendon, MA. He attended Northeastern University and Berklee College of Music. Tom was a gifted guitarist and...

Oct 7, 2021

Annette W. Quatrano

1928 – 2021

Annette (Watson) Quatrano, 93, of Bonita Springs, FL, formerly of East Longmeadow, MA, died peacefully at home on Thursday.

A wife, mother, nurse, and businesswoman, Annette was born in Springfield, MA, the daughter of the late William M. Watson and Marjorie (Hackett Watson)...

Oct 2, 2021

HAMPDEN – Jacqueline June (Horner) Prior, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday October 2, 2021 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  Born on June 18, 1929 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Jackie was the oldest daughter of the late Roy and Margaretta (McClenaghan) Horner. Jackie was predeceased by her husband Gordon of 54 years and her son Robert. Married to Gordon Prior on...

Oct 2, 2021

Christopher Kirk, born on March 30, 1979, passed away after his long battle with addiction on October 2, 2021. Christopher was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts. He is survived by his 15-year-old son, Nathanial Kirk of Wilbraham, MA, his two sisters, Jennifer Corrales (Kirk) of Chicopee, MA and Carrie Kirk of Westfield, MA. He also leaves behind his...

Sep 29, 2021

Wilhelmina (Gedzik) Kmiec, widow of Joseph Kmiec, died Wednesday evening. She leaves her brother Marian Gedzik in Poland. Graveside service will be held in St. Aloysius Cemetery Tuesday at noon. For more information, please visit curranjones.com.

Sep 27, 2021

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Alphonse W. Brunelle, Jr., 87, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 27, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Alphonse and Leonie (Dietrich) Brunelle, he was a graduate of Chicopee Vocational High School, a member of the Army National Guard 104 th Infantry and lived in West Springfield...

Sep 26, 2021

Laura E. (Gabaree) Hardy, 82, died peacefully Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Laura was born and raised in Westford, VT and has lived in Feeding Hills since 1961. She worked in the Bookkeeping Department of Shawmut Bank, Fleet Bank and later Bank of America. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...

Sep 26, 2021

Joan E. Bajowski

Joan Bajowski passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021, at her daughter's home at the age of 86. She was born in Chicopee to the late Omer and Florence Laferriere. Joan was a graduate of Holy Name High, Burbank Hospital School of Nursing, Fitchburg State College, Boston University and Westfield State College. She served...

Sep 19, 2021

Stella A. "Steph" (Juchno) Yvon, 85, of West Springfield passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Bear Mountain at West Springfield.  Stella was born in Chicopee, MA on February 17, 1936, the daughter of the late John and Sophie (Kalisz) Juchno.  She grew up in Chicopee and West Springfield where she attended St. Thomas the Apostle School and...