Aug 7, 2020

Rena (Vilma) R. (DeSimone) Borelli, formerly of Sibley Avenue, died Friday, August 7, 2020 after a long illness. She will be deeply missed by her children Susan (Stephen) Morawski of Russell, MA, Peter (Cheryl) Borelli of Edmond, OK, Michael (Deborah) Borelli of West Springfield, MA, Nancy (David) Arruda of Colchester, CT, and John (Marcy)...

Aug 7, 2020

Judith A. Henchey, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Friday August 7 th . She was born in Boston Massachusetts on July 11, 1944. She loved crocheting and singing along to her favorite Gaither videos. Judy was a long-time member of Bethany Assembly of God and a dedicated element to the church choir and served as a Missionette...

Aug 5, 2020

Henry A. Howard

1953 – 2020

West Springfield – Henry A. Howard, 67, died peacefully at home Wednesday afternoon.  Henry was born in Hartford, the son of the late James Howard and Vera Wysocki Howard.  He was raised in Enfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 30 years.  He worked as a...

Aug 2, 2020

Petra Figueroa-Olivo

1926 – 2020

Springfield Petra Figueroa-Olivo, 94, died peacefully Sunday afternoon  in a local nursing home.  Petra was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, she moved to New York City in 1948, returned to Puerto Rico before moving to Springfield in 2002.  She leaves her son Miguel...

Aug 1, 2020

Alice M. Archambault 1932 – 2020 Chicopee – Alice M. (Orban) Archambault, 88, passed peacefully Saturday morning surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born in Holyoke, graduated from Holy Rosary High School and has lived in Chicopee since 1952. She worked as a nurse's aide in local nursing homes, was a parishioner of St. Patrick's Church and a member...

Jul 31, 2020

Dorothy E. Crossland

1930 – 2020

South Hadley – Dorothy "Dolly" (Sullivan) Crossland, 90, of Hadley Street died peacefully Friday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Dolly was born in Mansonville, Province of Quebec, Canada, came to Holyoke as an infant and lived there for 29 years before moving to South Hadley in 1959 to...

Jul 29, 2020

FEEDING HILLS – Rita J. (Letendre) Conte, 97, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon. Rita was born and raised in Springfield and lived in Agawam for most of her life. She was a charter member of the Agawam Basketball Parents Association and a notable face and supporter at a myriad of Agawam athletic events throughout her years as a parent, grandparent,...

Jul 29, 2020

Lorette (Gazaille) Lacroix, 94, died peacefully Wednesday in Holyoke. She was born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Rosario and Albina (Laroche) Gazaille, grew up in Holyoke and settled in South Hadley. She was a member of Perpetual Help Church and later St. Patrick's Church in South Hadley, where she was a member of the Ladies Guild. She worked...

Jul 25, 2020

Andree Moreau, 86, died Saturday at Vero of South Hadley. She was born in Quebec, Canada, daughter of the late Agna and Antoinette (Therian) Bachand. She leaves her husband Roger Moreau, her sisters Monique Curran of Granby and Ester Clouatre of Canada and her sister-in-law Madeline Bachand. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert and Roger Bachand. The funeral...

Jul 24, 2020

Elaine (Farley) Della Torre, 88, surrounded by the loving care of her children at home was called by God  peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020. Born on August 3,1931, she was a beloved daughter of the late Arthur C. and Marie Rose (Talbot) Farley. Elaine resided in the  Willimansett section of Chicopee  up until 1968 when she moved to...

Jul 22, 2020

Phyllis Ann Weinle, 66, of Feeding Hills passed away peacefully in her home on July 22, 2020.  She was born June 9, 1954 where she grew up in West Springfield.  Phyllis was a graduate of West Springfield High School.  Daughter of the late Anna and Joseph Gusek, and caring sister to the late Evelyn Phelan, late Stephen Gusek and...

Jul 22, 2020

Trina Louise Ewig, 56, born April 8 th 1964, passed away Wednesday July 22, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Trina leaves her son Joseph A. Ewig and her partner of 32 years Angelo Manzi, 2 granddaughters; Adriana and Aundrea Ewig, her mother Janice Edwards, sister Kim Theriaque and her brothers Bernard Ewig and Michael Edwards. Trina was predeceased...

Jul 19, 2020

John F. Costello 1931-2020

John F. Costello passed away July 19, 2020 in Holyoke, MA.  John was born February 22, 1931 to Mortimer and Elizabeth (Murphy) Costello.  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Grace, and their two children, Patricia and her husband Mark White and John M. and his wife Virginia Costello.  John also...

Jul 18, 2020

Mary K. Dillon-Sikoski

1955 - 2020

Turners Falls – Mary K. Dillon-Sikoski, 65, died peacefully after a long, courageous battle with brain cancer. Born in Springfield, Mary was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (McCarthy) Dillon. She grew up in Greenfield and has lived in Turner Falls for the past 20+ years. She...

Jul 18, 2020

Jean A. Doig

April 9, 1925

July 18, 2020

West Springfield – Jean A. (Stewart) Doig, 95 years young, better known as Gram or G.G., went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning.  Jean was born in Springfield, she lived in Springfield most of her life before coming to West Springfield in...

Jul 15, 2020

Carol Ann DiLorenzo, 84 ,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday July, 15th at Heritage Hall. Carol was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Thomas and Ruth (McGrath) Flynn. Carol was a resident of Agawam and a long-time member of Bethany Assembly of God. She most loved spending time with her adoring husband of 44 years, Vincent. She is...

Jul 14, 2020

Salvatore Saimeri

1930 – 2020

West Springfield – Salvatore Saimeri, 89, died peacefully Tuesday morning surrounded by his loving family.  Salvatore was born and raised in Mt. Kisco, NY.  He served with the Army Corps of Engineers in Germany from 1951 – 1953.  He then went on to work as an...

Jul 14, 2020

Dr. Joseph Foresi, Jr., 82, of West Springfield, MA passed away peacefully on July 14, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. "Dr. Joe," as he was called by friends, was born on September 18, 1938 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in the South End of Springfield, MA, and graduated from Commerce High School in 1957. He received his...

Jul 14, 2020

Anthony F. Parisi 1945 – 2020 West Springfield, MA. Anthony F. Parisi, 75, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. The son of Frank and Marie (Grimaldi) Parisi, Anthony was born in Springfield and has been a long-time resident of West Springfield. He was a graduate of Technical High School in Springfield and received his Batchelor's Degree...

Jul 13, 2020

Nevin C. Fannin

1948 – 2020

Chicopee – Chicopee – Nevin C. Fannin, 71, died peacefully Monday at Baystate Medical Center.  Nevin was born July 23, 1948 in rural Wakeman, Ohio the son of the late Burrel and Mary (Carr) Fannin.  He attended  Camden School in Kipton, OH and graduated from San Lorenzo, CA High...