Jan 24, 2026

Andrew J. Pandolfi, 52, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born in Springfield, he grew up in Agawam and attended Agawam High School. Andrew was a self-employed carpenter and loved working on high rise buildings. He enjoyed fishing and was a very talented cook. He adored his three children and loved to be with...

Jan 23, 2026

After a brief illness, Lorraine Moller passed away peacefully January 23, 2026 with family by her side at the Sosin Rehabilitation Center in Longmeadow MA.  Lorraine was born January 2, 1930 to Louise and Graton Holt-Hughes in Weehawken NJ.  She grew up in Newport RI and as many of her family members, attended boarding schools in Canada and Vermont.  ...

Jan 20, 2026

Dean R. Sias of Westfield passed away after a brief illness. He was 85. Dean was a TV announcer at Channel 40 for 40 years. He was known for his deep and distinctive voice. Born in Springfield and raised in West Springfield, Dean began his broadcasting career while still in high school by cohosting a teen program...

Jan 18, 2026

Francis Joseph Cerpovicz, age 90, died peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Baystate Wing Memorial Hospital in Palmer, MA after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family.  Frank was born in Springfield, MA on July 12, 1935, son of the late Bronislaw and Anna Stasia (Schultski) Cerpovicz.  He lived most of his adult life and raised...

Jan 14, 2026

Louis F. Pugliano, 99, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the VA Community Living Center in Leeds.  Born in West Springfield, son of the late Frank and Fannie (Ortolani) Pugliano, he was a 1944 graduate of West Springfield High School where he was all-western  Mass in football, hockey and baseball and lived in...

Jan 14, 2026

Charles B. Barker, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.  Born in Spear Fish, SD, son of the late Orville and Mary (Bryan) Barker, he was a 1953 graduate of Belle Fourche High School in Belle Fourche, SD.  Charles worked in field service at the former Kidder Stacey Printing in Agawam.  He was a...

Jan 13, 2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Roberts, passed away peacefully at home from complications related to underlying health issues. His beloved dog Ivy was found beside him.

Jeff was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. He was a simple man—kind, generous, and hardworking. Jeff was employed by the City of West Springfield for 25 years, serving as a custodian at Fausey...

Jan 12, 2026

June M. Heelon

1933 – 2026

West Springfield - June Marion (Maxwell) Heelon, 92, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Predeceased by her mother Madeline, father Gilbert, and brother Gilbert Maxwell Jr., June was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on June 9, 1933. June was the...

Jan 9, 2026

Bruce H. Jacobs, 82, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Ralph and Nancy (Hodges) Jacobs, he lived in Springfield most of his life before moving to West Springfield.  Bruce worked for over fifteen years for the United States Postal and previously worked for...

Jan 6, 2026

Alice M. (Gamache) Buell, 95,  passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at home.  Born in Westfield, daughter of the late Ernest and Flora (Woodard) Gamache and was a 1949 graduate of St. Mary's High School.  Alice had worked at Old Colony Envelope, Liberty Bakery, and as the activities assistant at Heritage...

Jan 4, 2026

Walter S. Kamyk, 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 4, 2026.  Born in Chicopee, son of the late George and Louise (Robak) Kamyk, he grew up in Chicopee and moved to Agawam in 1972.  Walter worked for over twenty years in the maintenance department at Western New England University.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time...

Jan 3, 2026

Theresa A. (Mikalonis) LaFromboise, 73, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at home. Born in Enfield, daughter of the late John and Elsie (Cheney) Mikalonis, she grew up in Springfield.  She also lived in Agawam and in West Springfield for over thirty years.  Theresa enjoyed BINGO, scratch tickets, and watching TV, especially wrestling and...

Jan 2, 2026

Brian J. MacDonald, 69, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 2, 2026.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Donald and Veronica (Zygaj) MacDonald, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1974 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Brian worked as a shipper for over thirty years at Holyoke Card and Paper.  He...

Dec 31, 2025

Arthur E. Hastings, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 with his beloved wife, Suzanne Denault, at his side.

Art, one of seventeen children, was born on December 3, 1941 to Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings.  He grew up in Agawam and graduated from...

Dec 31, 2025

Daryl E. Wojcik, 72, of Hardeeville, SC, and formerly from Feeding Hills, MA passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, MA to Dorothy and Edward Scharmann and raised in Dalton, MA, her family moved to Springfield, MA where she graduated from Our Lady of the Lourdes. After a brief time at the Springfield City...

Dec 31, 2025

Robert L. Hastings, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Philip and Vivian (Hastings) Hastings, he grew up in Agawam and lived in Springfield for many years.  He also had lived in Venice, FL.  Robert was a truck driver, beginning with Carolina Freight...

Dec 30, 2025

Antoinette "Toni" Vekakis, 98, passed away Dec 30, 2025. She was born on June 27, 1927 to the late George and Eva Galiatsos. Toni worked for many years in the cafeteria for the West Springfield school system. She enjoyed playing cards, trips to the casino, going to the beach and pretty much anything to do with being with her...

Dec 29, 2025

James "Jamie" M. Feyre, 64, entered into eternal rest surrounded by the love and affection of his family on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  He was born in Holyoke on March 29, 1961. Jamie was one of the quadruplets of the late Raymond J. and Mary Gertrude (Sullivan) Feyre. He grew up in Holyoke...

Dec 29, 2025

Elizabeth Robbins Svec passed from this life in the 92nd year of her age at the Agawam Nursing Home on December 29th.  She leaves her husband and lifelong companion of almost 80 years, Stanley C. (Red) Svec, in their home in West Springfield where they raised three sons Stanley W. Svec, Stephen D. Svec, and Thomas J. Svec.

Dec 28, 2025

Scott E. Lessard, 64, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at home.  Born in Beverly, MA, he grew up in Salem. He moved to West Springfield in 1992.  Scott had been a chef for the Piccadilly Pub and Olive Garden. He loved taking casino trips, especially to the ones in Connecticut, trying new restaurants,...