Nov 27, 2019

Carolyn "Connie" (Shields) Daggett passed away at home with family by her side. She spent her final days surrounded by what mattered to her most; her seven loving children. She is the daughter of the late Florence and Charles Shields, the late founders of the West Springfield Landmark "The Donut Dip". Connie loved life and lived every moment to...

Nov 25, 2019

Ruth Marie Skiba, 73, of West Springfield passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 25th at Baystate Medical Center. Ruth was born in Springfield, MA the daughter of the late Arthur Casineau Sr. and Helen (Miller) Casineau. Ruth spent most of her life in West Springfield and worked there as a crossing guard for many years. She was a parishioner...

Nov 24, 2019

Angela M. Parrelli

1919 – 2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Angela M. (Gallucci) Parrelli, 100, formerly of Burford Avenue passed on Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Angela was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.   During World War II, she worked at the Springfield...

Nov 23, 2019

John Clinton Lightcap, 45, made his journey home on Saturday November, 23, 2019. If you were lucky enough to know him then you knew you were loved. John had character like no other. His generous, free spirit touched so many. His kind soul loved all creatures of nature. The outdoors, fishing, canoeing and the smell of the ocean...

Nov 23, 2019

Freda M. Seymour

1925 – 2019

FEEDING HILLS – Freda M. (Westcott) Seymour, 94, of Memorial Drive died Saturday surrounded by her loving family.  Freda was born in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Freda (Stebbins) Westcott.  She grew up in Springfield before moving to Agawam in 1955.  Freda worked...

Nov 21, 2019

Brenda M. Lozada-Chambers

1963 – 2019

CHICOPEE – Brenda Maria Lozada-Chambers was born February 18, 1963 to Susan (Beaudry) Lovern and the late David Lozada in Holyoke, Massachusetts and departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. She was the oldest of...

Nov 20, 2019

Mary Elizabeth "Mary Beth" (Brown) Ashe, 80 died Thursday at Mt. St. Vincent Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late John and Nora (Costello) Brown, grew up in West Springfield and moved to Springfield in the 1980's. She worked as a secretary for Valley Bank/BayBank/Bank Boston and later was the Administrative Assistant for the Vicar...

Nov 17, 2019

Eileen V. (Rooney) Bozak, 82, died Sunday at home. She was born in Worcester and has lived in West Springfield and Westfield most of her life. She was an active member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Easthampton. Eileen loved her dog Abby and they enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels together through the window. She also enjoyed spending...

Nov 15, 2019

On Friday, November 15, after a very short illness, Beatrice A. (O'Connor) Yvon passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beatrice was born on September 25, 1941 in Thompsonville, CT. to the late Edward and Margaret (Landry) O'Connor. As a young girl, Beatrice lived in Thompsonville, CT surrounded by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins and her...

Nov 13, 2019

Joshua D. Hicks

1991 – 2019

West Springfield – Joshua D. Hicks, 27, died suddenly Wednesday evening surrounded by his loving family.  Joshua was born in Holyoke and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. He was a 2009 graduate of West Springfield High School and received his degree from...

Nov 11, 2019

Helen M. (Landers) Toth, 92, of Niantic, CT and longtime resident of Springfield, MA died Monday, November 11th with her son and close family and friends at her side.  She was born in Springfield on March 23, 1927 to the late Leon E. and Nora Prokop Landers.  She was predeceased by her husband of sixty two years, Steven in...

Nov 8, 2019

Robert S. Beach

1952 – 2019

West Springfield – Robert S. Beach, 66, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield for the past 40 years.  He served with the United States Army 82 nd Airborne Division...

Nov 8, 2019

Louise R. Faits of Agawam passed away on Friday, November 8 at the age of 103 after a short illness.  She leaves two sons and daughter-in-law's: Paul (Fran) of St. Louis, MO, and Ed (Cathy), of Southwick MA and four grandchildren,  Clayton Faits,  Michelle Faits and Marcia Faits, and Tyler Faits.  She also leaves sister-in-law Mary Faits, and numerous...

Nov 7, 2019

Kyle Allan Thibodeau, 17, passed away tragically on Thursday November 7, 2019.  Kyle was a compassionate, loving and strong-willed young man.  If you had to describe Kyle in one word it would be a "leader."  Whether it was hanging out with his friends or his family that he cherished, he would always be the individual that stood out.  He...

Nov 6, 2019

Daniel H. Dintzner

1991 – 2019

FEEDING HILLS – Daniel H. Dintzner, 27 died peacefully Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Daniel was born in Springfield and was a 9 th generation resident of  Agawam his entire life.  He graduated from Perkin's School for the Blind, accumulating...

Oct 28, 2019

Elizabeth A. Huse

1925- 2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD-Elizabeth A. "Bette" (Pezzini) Huse passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on October 28, 2019.  Bette was born in West Springfield to Frederick and Emma (Maini) Pezzini at the home of her grandparents on Piper Road.  Before she started school, her family moved to the South...

Oct 27, 2019

Arthur F. Usher, formerly of Holyoke passed away at his home on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born in Royal Oak Township (Hazel Park), MI on December 17, 1937 a son of the late Graham and Clara (Smith) Usher. Art was educated in Michigan and came to settle in this area with his...

Oct 25, 2019

Anne Marie (Lisi) Lancour

1960 - 2019

Anne Marie (Lisi) Lancour, daughter of the late Pierino and Claire (Gorman) Lisi, passed away peacefully at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia on October 25, 2019.  Anne Marie was born on May 20, 1960 in Binghamton, New York. She attended Seton Catholic Central High School, where she...

Oct 23, 2019

Arlene Y. (Blanchard) St. Onge, 94, of Brookline Avenue died peacefully Wednesday morning.  She was born in Feeding Hills and lived there most of her life.  Arlene retired in 1990 from the Manpower Temporary Agency, where she had worked as a clerk-typist for 8 years.  Previously she worked for Commercial Union Insurance and also for the U.S. Government Selective...

Oct 23, 2019

Ann E. Toomey, 91, of Springfield passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Neary) Mahoney. She lived in Springfield her entire life, attended Bay Path College and worked at the Springfield Armory before raising her family. She is predeceased by her husband John J. Toomey Jr.   Ann...