Mar 2, 2026

Nina J. Boissonneault, 81, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born on Nov. 29, 1944 to the late Alfred and Eldred Guerin. Nina owned and operated Nina's Hair Salon on Main St., in W. Spfld for over 50 years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed spending time with her family and was always willing to help...

Mar 1, 2026

Dolores B. (Duby) Calvete Stryszko,, 95, passed away on March 1, 2026. She was born in East Millinocket, ME to the late Peter and Hazel Duby and moved to West Springfield in 1968. Dolores worked Plastic Packaging Company for 47 years, retiring in 2014 at the age of 83. She was communicant of St. Thomas Church. Dolores was predeceased...

Feb 26, 2026

Ann Marie (DeLucchi) Macey went to be with The Lord on February 26, 2026

Born May 19, 1952, she graduated from Cathedral High School in 1970 and Broome Community College in 1972 serving as a dental hygienist for 48 years being forced to retire after being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in her...

Feb 25, 2026

Richard Allen Pellerin (“Rick”), age 80, passed away on February 25, 2026, at Bay Medical Center in Panama City, Florida, from natural causes. A longtime resident of Panama City, Rick was born on January 5, 1946, in Ludlow, Massachusetts, the son of Hector and Arceilla Pellerin.

Rick proudly served his country as a member in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...

Feb 25, 2026

Edwin "Jam" Rodriguez, 53, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 25, 2026.  Born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he lived in Springfield since 1975.  Jam was a hard working businessman that owned several businesses in his life, such as a clothing store, multiple pizza shops, and a barbershop.  Most recently he was rehabbing and selling houses. He...

Feb 24, 2026

Melissa Zavala, 45, passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 18, 1980 to Raul Zavala Sr., and Maria "Mimi" Ortiz. Melissa worked at the Y.M.C.A of Greater Springfield for 20 years where she enjoyed working with children and most recently at the Baystate Ob&Gyn Group, Inc in Springfield. Melissa...

Feb 21, 2026

Roberta M. DeMarco

1958 – 2026

West Springfield - Roberta M. DeMarco was a lifelong resident of West Springfield, who passed away peacefully at the age of 67 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield to Ronald and the late Roberta (Gasteyer) DeMarco, she graduated from West Springfield High School and...

Feb 20, 2026

Lewis J. "Lewie" Gonet, 96, entered into eternal rest on Friday, February 20, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, son of the late John and Pauline (Wojnar) Gonet, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1947 graduate of Agawam High School.  Lewie was a longtime employee of the former Hathaway & Steam Company where he...

Feb 19, 2026

Linda A. (Grassetti) Scibelli, 68, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Born in Springfield, she was a 1975 graduate of Agawam High School and a lifelong resident of the Springfield area. Linda worked for many years at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Agawam, where she dedicated herself to caring for others. Linda had an...

Feb 17, 2026

Edward J. Barstis, Jr., 63, an unexpected sudden passing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Hartford, son of the late Edward Barstis and Marie Grecco Collins, he grew up in Windsor Locks and in West Springfield for a long time. Edward was a Master Auto Body Technician for Langonet Auto Body in Agawam. He...

Feb 13, 2026

CHANGE OF VISITING HOURS

Cheryl Anne (Childs) Howard, 81, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 10, 1944, in Springfield, MA, Cheryl was the cherished daughter of Douglas and Barbara (Daggett) Childs. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1962...

Feb 10, 2026

Carolyn L. (Pettazoni) Nascembeni, 78, died peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.  Carolyn was born in Springfield on December 22, 1947.  She leaves her husband, Wayne L. Nascembeni, three children, Tony (Tina), Scotty, Tracey Mitchell (Scott), her siblings, Shirley Cassavaugh and Linda Smith, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The service will be Thursday, February 19,...

Feb 8, 2026

Dawn E. (Marren) Lancour, 66, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 8, 2026. Born in Springfield, she was raised in East Longmeadow and was a 1977 graduate of East Longmeadow High School.

After graduating from cosmetology school, Dawn's door — and heart — were always open to those in need. Her generous spirit never charged for...

Feb 7, 2026

Cynthia A. Grillo

1962 - 2026

West Springfield – Cynthia A. (Kwiatkowski) Grillo, 63, died peacefully at home

Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family. Cindy was born in Springfield and

has lived in West Springfield majority of her life. A 1980 graduate of West Springfield,

she worked as...

Feb 2, 2026

Gary L. Stowe, 68, of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, after a short illness. Born on January 4, 1958, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Gary spent his life in Western Massachusetts where he built lasting friendships and a career defined by dedication and precision.

Gary retired from Sunlife Financial in 2022 after years of...

Feb 1, 2026

Barbara A. (Murray) Bengle, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, Barbara spent most of her life in West Springfield before recently moving to Agawam. A proud graduate of West Springfield High School, she was voted "Most Likely to Succeed," a distinction that reflected her quiet strength, determination, and generosity of...

Jan 28, 2026

Marguerite C. Schufreider

1936 – 2026

West Springfield – Marguerite C. (Thompson) Schufreider, 89, died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.  Marguerite was born and raised in Philadelphia where she graduated from St. Basil Academy.  She and her husband moved to West Springfield to raise their family.  Tragically, her husband died at the...

Jan 27, 2026

Janice A. (Lawor) Deveno, 79, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late William and Isabelle (Birk) Lawor, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1964 graduate of Agawam High School.  She also graduated from Springfield Technical Community College. Janice worked for over...

Jan 26, 2026

Debra L. MacDonald

1953 – 2026

West Springfield – Debra L.  "Deb" (Page) MacDonald, 72, died Monday, January 26th following complications from a recent illness. Fighting with incredible determination and grace, Deb ultimately passed due to medical complications while bravely confronting cancer for the second time. A 1972 graduate of Needham High School, Deb was...

Jan 26, 2026

BRIAN W. BOURQUE

1972 – 2026

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Brian W. Bourque, 53, died unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, Monday night after complications during surgery. Brian was born in Springfield, the son of Wilfrid J. and Cindy (Sutter) Bourque Jr. and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. He was a 1990 graduate of...