James E. Pease
May 11, 2020
James E. Pease
1929 – 2020
Suffield – James E. Pease, 91, died peacefully Monday evening. James was born in Westfield the son of the late Willard and Hazel (Candee) Pease. He grew up in Chester, lived in Agawam, Suffield and Enfield. He was a retired Manager/Field Representative for Home Insurance Company and Haberman Insurance....
Doris S. Williams
May 10, 2020
Doris S. (Camossi) Williams, 93, died Sunday at the Jewish Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Bartholomew and Mary (Tassinari) Camossi and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. She was predeceased by her husband John "Jack" Williams, Jr., her son John "Jay" Williams, III and her sisters Nancy Merlini and her husband Chuck,...
Lisa Ann Quaglini
May 10, 2020
Lisa A. Quaglini
1959 – 2020
West Springfield – Lisa Ann Quaglini, 61, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Mother's Day, May 10, 2020. Lisa fought a courageous battle with breast cancer for over 2 years before being called home to Heaven. Lisa was the daughter of Diane (Chicketti) Quaglini, of...
Linda J. Tobey
May 10, 2020
Linda J. (Provost) Tobey, 69, died Sunday May 10th at Mercy Hospital. She grew up in Springfield on Pine Street and was a parishioner at St. Joseph's Church on Howard Street. Linda graduated from Commerce High School, was a home health aide for many years and enjoyed taking care of people. She enjoyed life, always laughing and smiling and...
James Mauer
May 8, 2020
James Mauer
1962 -2020
Wilbraham –James Mauer, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 8, 2020, at his home in Rockport. James was born in Chicopee, son of Winifred (Powers) Mauer and the late Albin Mauer. He grew up in Chicopee Falls, and graduated from Chicopee High School in 1980. He went on to receive...
Iran Kouzehkanani
May 7, 2020
Iran Kouzehkanani
Agawam – Iran (Faghihi Ghazini) Kouzehkanani died peacefully Thursday afternoon, May 7, 2020 in a local nursing home. Iran was born in Tehran and came to this country in 2004. Iran was a highly educated teacher and school principal for over two decades. She was predeceased by her husband Parviz Kouzehkanani. She leaves...
Barbara A. Rattelle
May 7, 2020
Barbara A. Rattelle
1940- 2020
Springfield- Barbara A. (Paquette) Rattelle, passed away Thursday, May 7 th at Baystate Medical Center. Born and raised in Springfield, Barbara raised her own family in Springfield as well. She worked at New England School Supply for many years. A very large part of her life was her...
Giancarlo L. Morales
May 7, 2020
Giancarlo L. Morales 2000 – 2020 Springfield – Giancarlo Lee Morales, 20, died Thursday morning as a result of an automobile accident. Gianni was born in Springfield, son of Carlos and Madelyn (Rivera) Morales. He was a 2018 graduate of the High School of Science and Technology and was working in the inventory department at C& S Wholesalers. Besides his...
Cesar Colon Valentin
May 4, 2020
Cesar Colon Valentin
1943 – 2020
Springfield – Cesar Colon Valentin, 76, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Cesar was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico and lived in New York before moving to Springfield 30 years ago. He was a retired machinist. Cesar leaves his loving wife Vanessa (Guerrero) Colon; six children...
Scott Rising
May 1, 2020
Scott Alan Rising passed away May 1. He was 51. Scott was born on May 24, 1968 in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School in 1986. Scott worked for Whalley Computer Associates for the past 15 years, most recently as the company's Operations Manager. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Alan...
Betsy A. Dieters
Apr 29, 2020
Betsy A. Dieters
1921 – 2020
Agawam – Betsy A. Dieters, 98, died peacefully Wednesday morning in a local nursing home. Betsy was born raised in Keboemen, Indonesia, where she survived WWII during the Japanese Occupation with three children while her husband was a POW. Following the war, she was reunited with her husband,...
Richard Scortino
Apr 26, 2020
Richard Scortino, 77, passed away on Sunday April 26, 2020 after a brief illness. A native of Waterbury, CT, Richard enjoyed time spent with his father, Sam, who provided an early education in statistical evaluation via regular trips to many of New England's now defunct horse racing tracks. Richard served his country during the Vietnam War as a Lieutenant...
Eleanor C. Freeman
Apr 26, 2020
Eleanor C. Freeman
1924 – 2020
West Springfield – Eleanor C. (Walz) Freeman, 95, died peacefully Sunday morning in a local nursing home. Eleanor was born in Holyoke, graduated from Holyoke High School, and has lived in West Springfield for the past 40 years. She worked at the Springfield Armory, National...
Donald J. Krawczynski
Apr 26, 2020
Donald J. Krawczynski, 72, died Sunday in Mercy Medical Center. He was born in Northampton, son of the late Joseph and Blanche Krawczynski. He retired as foreman at the West Springfield DPW, where he worked for over 30 years. Donny was a longtime avid softball player and bowler, playing softball in the local leagues and bowling at the West...
Peter W. O'Donnell
Apr 25, 2020
Peter W. O'Donnell
1950 – 2020
West Springfield – Peter W. O'Donnell, 70, died peacefully in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of his life. A graduate of West Springfield High School, he worked as a truck driver for the Town of West Springfield's D.P.W. Peter...
Frank W. Zauche
Apr 24, 2020
Frank W. Zauche (97) lost his battle with Covid-19 Friday morning at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. During World War II Frank served in the United States Navy aboard the light cruiser USS Nashville earning four battle stars and also aboard the USS Steven Potter earning ten battle stars all in the South Pacific. He was a member of the...
Mary Elizabeth Coughlin
Apr 22, 2020
Mary Elizabeth "Maybeth" Coughlin
1928 - 2020
Longmeadow – Mary Elizabeth Coughlin, "Maybeth," 92, beloved sister, aunt, friend, died on April 22, 2020. She was born in Springfield, MA, to the late William and Mary (Gordon) Coughlin on February 5, 1928. Maybeth was a 1947 graduate of Agawam High School. She...
George Bertorello
Apr 22, 2020
George Bertorello, 87, a resident of East Village Place, East Longmeadow and a longtime resident of Valley Stream, NY, was called safely home on Tuesday, April 22, 2020. He passed into Eternal Life at Baystate Medical Center, due to complications from Covid-19. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 6, 1932 of the late Stefan Bertorello and Genevieve...
Richard O. Letendre
Apr 21, 2020
Richard O. Letendre
1973 – 2020
West Springfield Richard O'Neil Letendre, 47, of West Springfield passed away April 21,2020 at home. Richard went to West Springfield high school and attended college for corporate law. He worked at Valentine Plating and Stop n Shop warehouse before becoming disabled. He was a man who lived each day...
Carole V. Hilts
Apr 20, 2020
Carole V. Hilts
1936 – 2020
West Springfield – Carole V. Hilts, 83, died peacefully Monday evening in Baystate Medical Center. Carole was born and raised in Springfield. She married her husband Barry Hilts and moved around the country as a Navy wife and later resided in East Longmeadow and Southwick...