Mar 11, 2019

Casimir J. Skrok

1929 – 2019

SOUTH HADLEY – Casimir J. Skrok, 89, died peacefully Monday afternoon surrounded by his loving family in the Holyoke Soldier's Home. Cas was born in Holyoke, son of the late John and Agnes (Leszkowicz) Skrok and has lived in South Hadley most of his life. He was a retired Hammer Operator...

Mar 10, 2019

Janet H. Burlingham

1940 – 2019

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Janet H. (Zguro) Burlingham, 78, died peacefully Sunday morning surrounded by her loving family in Mercy Medical Center.  Janet was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She worked as an attendant at the Super Washing...

Mar 9, 2019

Amedeo Alfano, 97, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2019. The older of three children, Amedeo was born on November 12, 1921 in Ciorani, Providence of Salerno, Italy, to the late Angelina DeLuca and Gerardo Alfano. At the age of 13, Amedeo met the young lady that would later become his wife and the love of his...

Mar 9, 2019

James A. Benoit, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9th. Jim was predeceased by his daughter, Debbie Lambert. Jim leaves behind his loving wife, Viola, of 65 years. He will be greatly missed by his children Donald (Sharon) Benoit, Dennis (Nalini) Benoit, Darlene (Daniel) Strauser, John (Amy) Benoit, his son-in-law Steve Lambert, his 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren....

Mar 6, 2019

Anita J. Rheaume

1940 – 2019

SOUTH HADLEY – Anita J. (Turcotte) Rheaume, 78, died peacefully Wednesday morning in a local nursing home.  Anita was born in Northampton, grew up in Easthampton and has lived in South Hadley for the past 32 years.  At an early age she enjoyed singing and...

Mar 3, 2019

Robert F. Healy

1931-2019

South Hadley – Robert F. Healy, 87, died Saturday in Holyoke Hospital surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was born and raised in Holyoke and moved to South Hadley in 1964.  He was a machine operator starting his career with Monsanto, and for the past 30 years...

Mar 3, 2019

Kevin A. Lohnes

1963 – 2019

West Springfield – Kevin A. Lohnes, 55, passed away Sunday night in Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. Kevin was born in Springfield, the son of Ronald Lohnes and the late Elizabeth (Newth) Lohnes.  He was a 1981 graduate of West Springfield...

Feb 28, 2019

Joan Anita (Guyott) Germain, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away quietly with her family by her side on February 28, 2019. She battled cancer and the related complications for over two years with grace and grit. She was 74 years old. Joan was the daughter of late John and Beatrice (Derosier) Guyott. She is survived by her son John...

Feb 22, 2019

Robert J. Frey Jr., 90, died on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Mary's Meadow in Holyoke, MA, surrounded by his family. Born on September 20, 1928 in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Robert and Elizabeth (Ruther) Frey. He attended St. Xavier High School, received his Chemical Engineering degree from The University of Detroit and his Masters of Business from American International...

Feb 20, 2019

Tammy Jacobson-Landon died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, in her Provincetown, MA home on Wednesday February 20th. Tammy is survived by her loving wife Stephanie, parents Bruce and Marcia Landon of West Springfield, MA, sister Tracey (Kevin) Chrisanthopoulos of Westfield, MA, a niece Anna and nephew Peter Chrisanthopoulos, and nieces Claire and Nora Jacobson of New Prague, MN....

Feb 20, 2019

Samuel D. Pohner

1985 – 2019

Feeding Hills – Samuel D. Pohner, 33, passed away Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center.  Sam was born in Springfield and has lived in Florida, New York, Colorado, California as well as in his native Massachusetts. He was a dedicated electronic...

Feb 19, 2019

Milena Lach

1923 – 2019

Agawam – Milena "Lana" (Rossetto) Lach, 95, died Tuesday evening in a Westfield Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.  Lana was born in Zimella Verona, Italy the daughter of the late Angelo and Cecilia (Fossa) Rossetto.  At a young age, she came to Springfield, where...

Feb 19, 2019

It is with sadness that the family of Harold E. Harris Jr. MD (Hal) announces his passing on February 19, 2019. Hal was born on September 19, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harold E. and Tracie (Faltis) Harris. He is survived by his wife, June (Micka) for almost 56 years, his children Susan Conover (Paul) of Barrington,...

Feb 16, 2019

Norman A. Freniere

1943 – 2019

SPRINGFIELD – Norman A. Freniere, 75, son of Alfred and Valeda (Goulet) Freniere, died Saturday evening surrounded by his loving family.  Norman was born and raised in Holyoke and had lived in Agawam for 21 years.  He started his career as a Chef at the Yankee Pedlar and had...

Feb 16, 2019

Heather E. Daniele

1965 – 2019

Wilbraham – Heather E. (Newman) Daniele, 53, died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon at home.  Heather was born in Springfield the daughter of Carol (Topoosian) Newman and the late Stanley Newman.  She grew up in West Springfield before moving to Wilbraham 23 years ago.  She was a...

Feb 14, 2019

Carl R. Willett

1946 – 2019

SPRINGFIELD – Carl R. Willett, 72, died peacefully in a local nursing home surrounded by his family.   A lifelong resident of Springfield, Carl worked as an inspector for Titeflex for many years.  He leaves two sons Scott Willett and Timothy Willett and his wife Kelly. ...

Feb 13, 2019

Joseph D. Russo, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 13. He was a dedicated entrepreneur who started his own bathtub refinishing business "A Touch of Magic Refinishing". Joe was always full of life, laughing and joking. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and boating. He loved music and entertaining those around him. Most of all, he cherished his time with...

Feb 10, 2019

Marjorie "Marge" Walsh (Brown), 80, of Springfield's Forest Park neighborhood, passed away at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 10, 2019. Born in Springfield on July 14, 1938, she was the daughter of the late George and Bertha (Wyant) Brown. Marge grew up in West Springfield and graduated from the St. Thomas School. She...

Feb 6, 2019

Anthony C. Anziano

1958 – 2019

West Springfield – Anthony C. Anziano, 60, born on May 18, 1958 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 after a brave fight with brain cancer.  He lived in West Springfield most of his life and graduated from West Springfield High School.  Tony attended art school in New...

Feb 6, 2019

Bonnie E. (Campbell) Dupont, 75, died Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie, daughter of the late Vernon and Edith (Warnock) Campbell, was born and raised in Chicopee and has lived in South Hadley for 46 years. She graduated from Chicopee High School and attended Westfield State College earning a bachelor's degree in teaching.   After teaching for several...