Oct 12, 2025

Barbara J. (Skerry) Capponcelli, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Frederick L. and Stella D. (Morawski) Skerry, she grew up in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School and moved to Agawam in 1952.  Barbara was the retired kitchen manager...

Oct 8, 2025

Edward M. Connor, 85, of Feeding Hills MA, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills, where he resided with his daughter Lisa and granddaughter Morgan. Edward was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Rosanne M. (Pietras) Connor in 1999. Edward was...

Oct 7, 2025

Thomas J. Landauer, 62, passed away on Oct 7, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1963. Tom worked in the area as an electrician and recently worked for Cover All Floors. He enjoyed drawing and sketching, fishing, visiting Clearwater Beach, Fl., and was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Tom leaves behind his loving wife Brenda (LaDouceur) Gaudette Landauer,...

Oct 4, 2025

Edward "Pat" P. Riordan III, 57, passed away Sat October 4, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1968 to Mary (Griffin) Riordan and the late Edward P. Riordan Jr. Pat worked for 22 years as a gas technician for Westfield Gas & Electric. He was an extremely hardworking and selfless man. Pat was a member of the Pioneer...

Oct 4, 2025

Robert H. Knight, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025.  Born in Northampton, son of the late Albert and Esther (Olander) Knight, he lived in Agawam for over fifty years.  Robert was a self employed house painter for many years and a Korean army veteran.  He was a member of the Sons of Union...

Oct 2, 2025

Adele (Rueli) Bonavita, 72, entered into eternal rest on her birthday, Thursday, October 2, 2025.  Born in Springfield on October 2, 1953, daughter of the late John and Nancy (Scibelli) Rueli, she grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Classical High School.  Adele worked as an office manager for Select Physical Therapy in Feeding Hills.  ...

Sep 29, 2025

Raymond P. Koncitik, Jr., 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 29, 2025.  Born in Ludlow, son of the late Raymond and Christine (McManus) Koncitik, he was a roofer for Local 248.  He was also a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.  He leaves a sister, Lynda Musselman of Chandler, AZ.  A graveside service will...

Sep 27, 2025

Kevin Patrick Chapman, 71 died peacefully Saturday evening in his bed at home.  Kevin was born in Springfield, the son of the late Kenneth and Julia (Nallett) Chapman and has lived in West Springfield most of his life.  He worked as a Regional Manager for Food Bag Convenience Stores.  He was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church...

Sep 26, 2025

Betty (Kidder) Spring, 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 26, 2025 at home.  Born in Bradford, VT, daughter of the late Lloyd P. and Mable A. (Richardson) Kidder, she grew up in Bradford and moved to Deerfield, MA in the late 1950's.  Betty later moved to Springfield, where she went to Secretarial School, then worked...

Sep 24, 2025

Gary R. Turnbull, 71, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at home. Born in Worcester, son of the late Robert and Marilyn (Kirswell) Turnbull, he grew up in Worcester and was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School.  Gary was a self-employed electrical contractor for twenty-five years and the owner of Turnbull Electric.  Previously...

Sep 23, 2025

Ronald R. Raffenetti, 82 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, son of the late John and Marion Raffenetti, he grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Trade High School.  He attended Western New England College and went on to have a long career as an electrician for...

Sep 21, 2025

Beatrice A. (LaRoche) Panto, 101, passed away Sunday Sept 21, 2025 with her daughters by her side. She was born on Dec. 7, 1923 to the late Alcide and Ida (LaRoche) Disotell. Bea was a member of the former St. Ann's Church in West Springfield and St. Thomas the Apostle Church. She enjoyed cooking and baking and...

Sep 21, 2025

Anne Marie A. (Marszalek) Duval, 65, passed away on Sept. 21, 2025. She was born on Feb 18, 1960 to the late Anthony and Anita Marszalek. She worked for many years in the area, most recently for Pioneer Valley Hobbies. Anne Marie enjoyed gardening, sewing, puzzles and was an avid candlepin bowler. Anne Marie leaves her loving...

Sep 21, 2025

Veronica Ann (Marshall) Ladendecker May 20, 1934 – September 21, 2025 West Springfield, Massachusetts

Veronica Ladendecker, 91, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on September 21 — the first day of fall — after a long and fulfilling life filled with love, family, and travel.

Born Veronica Ann Marshall in May 1934 to Louis and...

Sep 21, 2025

Wallace W. Whitehead, Jr., 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Wallace and Florence (LeCour) Whitehead, he was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills.  Wally worked as a foreman for the former Breck Company for thirty-nine years before he retired in 1992.  He was a call fireman...

Sep 17, 2025

Charlotte R. (Palmer) Lakin, 97, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Sheldon) Palmer, she lived most of her life in West Springfield and was a 1946 graduate of West Springfield High School.  She was a lifelong member of Mittineague Congregational Church and worked for...

Sep 17, 2025

Shannon M. Mann

1988 – 2025

West Springfield – Shannon Marissa Mann, 37, died peacefully Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family.  Shannon was born in Springfield, the daughter of Stanley Mann and Kerri (Watts) Mann.  She grew up in West Springfield and has lived here all her life. She worked as a Home Health...

Sep 15, 2025

Bernard H. Farber, 78, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 15, 2025 at home.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Frederick and Lucy (Forgette) Farber, he lived in Agawam most of his life and was a 1965 graduate of Agawam High School. Bernard had worked for the railroad, Bookers Automotive, drove for Midas, was the...

Sep 14, 2025

Christine L. McCaslin

1943 – 2025

West Springfield – Christine L. (Sellarole) McCaslin, 81, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family. Christine was born and raised in Hackensack, NJ, the daughter of the late Joseph and Enid (Hesse) Sellarole. She has lived in West Springfield for the past 55...

Sep 13, 2025

Loretta M. Partner

1961 – 2025

Agawam – Loretta M. (Petersen) Partner, 64, died Saturday, September 13th surrounded by her loving family.  Loretta was born in Holyoke, the daughter of Claus Petersen and the late Rita (Cayer) Petersen.

At an early age, the family moved to West Springfield, where she attended West Springfield...