Nov 21, 2021

Dean J. Cipriani

1970 – 2021

Longmeadow – Dean J. Cipriani, 51, died peacefully Sunday morning. Dean was born in Hartford the son of the late Enrico "Henry" Baldarelli and Frederica " Brenda" Cipriani. He was a graduate of Agawam High School and enjoyed living on the banks of the Connecticut...

Nov 20, 2021

Gary A. Croteau

1954 – 2021

West Springfield – Gary A. Croteau, 67, died unexpectedly Nov. 20th at Baystate Medical...

Nov 16, 2021

Michael T. Siciliano

1972 – 2021

Holyoke – Michael T. Siciliano, 49, died peacefully Nov. 16, 2021. Michael was born in Malden, grew up in Boston and graduated from UMASS, Amherst with a degree in history and minor in sociology. He then went on to become an independent contractor/stone mason and was an active community...

Nov 15, 2021

Westfield – Nicholas J. Rios, 25, died unexpectedly Monday afternoon.  Nicholas resided in Springfield, before moving to Westfield at the age of ten,  Nicholas graduated from Westfield High School.  He worked at the Westfield YMCA Summer camps and the Y's Kids Program.  Nicholas became a paraprofessional to continue with his passion of teaching children.  He loved to travel, hang...

Nov 15, 2021

AGAWAM – Frances R. (Gombos) Berwald, 83, entered into eternal rest on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Cleveland, OH, daughter of the late Frank and Irene (Kovesi) Gombos, she moved to Agawam in 1982.  She lived in Fairview Park, OH for twenty years, where she was a cafeteria worker at St. Angela Merici School. ...

Nov 11, 2021

SOUTHWICK - David R. Herbele, 86, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 11, 2021. Born in Westfield, son of the late John and Eva (Angell) Herbele, he grew up in Westfield and has lived in Southwick for many years.  David was a retired printer for Sterling Press in Westfield.  He was an Air Force veteran in the Vietnam...

Nov 6, 2021

Donald C. Capponcelli, 89, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 6, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Leo and Theresa (Cartello) Capponcelli, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a graduate of Agawam High School.  Donald worked for over thirty years for Longview Fibre Box before retiring in 1993. ...

Nov 5, 2021

John C. Cody entered eternal rest on Friday, November 5th, 2021, with his wife Eleanor at his side. Born in Springfield, son of the late William F. and Clara M. (Cavicchi) Cody, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1957 graduate of West Springfield High School. Jack, as he was known by all, worked...

Nov 4, 2021

Kathleen "Gail" (McDonnell) Brunelle passed peacefully from this world and into the Lord's grace on November 4, 2021, after a long illness. She lived 78 full and active years, and was predeceased by her loving parents, George and Catherine (Malone) McDonnell of Feeding Hills; her sister Mary Ellen (McDonnell) Arslanian of Springfield; and nephew Adam Conway, also of Feeding...

Nov 4, 2021

Maria Santana Chalas, died Thursday peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born and raised in the Dominican Republic, she came to the United States in the 1970's and lived in New York and Lawrence before moving to Springfield in 2003. She was a communicant of Blessed Sacrament Church and it's Carismatico Club. She was predeceased by her...

Nov 3, 2021

AGAWAM – Dale A. Mushrush, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, son of the late Luman G. and Esther C. (Forsythe) Mushrush, he lived in Agawam since 1967.  Before his retirement, Dale was a professional baker for area bakeries.  He was an avid sports fan, especially college football, including the Alabama...

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...