Johanna Moriarty Dube
Sep 13, 2025
Johanna "Joanne" Dube, 80, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2025, with her daughters at her bedside, just four months after the loss of her life partner and husband of 55 years, Rodney. Joanne was born in New Britain, CT on July 29, 1945, to the late John and Helen (Guiheen) Moriarty. Emigrants from Dingle...
Donald J. Lane
Sep 13, 2025
Donald J. Lane
1931 – 2025
West Springfield – Donald J. Lane, 94, died peacefully Saturday surrounded by his loving family. Don was born in Bridgeport, CT, the son of the late Leroy and Elizabeth (Quinney) Lane. As a young child, he was a gifted athlete in Basketball, Football, Golf and spent a lot of...
Allen Thomas Wright
Sep 12, 2025
Allen T. Wright, 88, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Springfield, son of the late Harry and Betty (Hawes) Wright, he grew up in Springfield and was a 1955 graduate of the former Springfield Commerce High School. He graduated from Western New England College in 1965 with a bachelor's degree in business...
Lieselotte "Lee" Bishop Mercer
Sep 12, 2025
West Springfield - Lieselotte "Lee" (Flaskamper) Bishop Mercer, 89, passed away in the presence of family and surrounded by love in her home on Sept. 12, 2025. Lee was born on August 31,1936 in Springfield, daughter of the late Gerda and John (Jack) Flaskamper. She grew up in Long Island, NY and West Springfield, Massachusetts, graduating from West Springfield...
Florence Margaret Stroiney
Sep 12, 2025
Florence M. (Bugden) Stroiney, 92, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 12, 2025. Born in Hanover, MA, daughter of the late Henry L. and Catherine (Tompkins) Bugden, she moved to Agawam over thirty years ago. Florence was a nurses aid for Heritage Hall Nursing Home and previously she was a school bus driver in Enfield, CT. ...
Oksana Parchinskaya
Sep 11, 2025
Oksana Parchinskaya, 56, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center after an 8 year battle with cancer. Oksana is predeceased by her eldest daughter, Laura Parchinskaya of West Springfield. She is survived by her mother, Valentina Chursina, her mother in law, Nina Parchinskaya, her daughter, Dascha Jones, son in law, Michael...
Shirley A. Sibilia
Aug 23, 2025
Shirley A. (Zuchowicz) Sibilia, 86, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Pompano Beach, Florida. Born January 24, 1939 in West Springfield, daughter of the late Michael Zuchowicz and Lena (Lyncosky) Pajak, she attended West Springfield High School where she lived most of her life before moving to Pompano Beach, Florida in 2017. For many years...
Lois Priscilla Malley
Aug 23, 2025
Lois P. (Wills) Malley, 97, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Born in Pittsfield, daughter of the late Leonard and Marion (Wesley) Wills, she grew up there and lived in Agawam for many years. She lived in Florida for thirty-five years before moving back to Agawam in 2017. Lois was the retired secretary for...
Kathleen Marie Jesionowski
Aug 21, 2025
Kathleen M. Jesionowski, 71, passed away August 21, 2025. She was born Feb 15, 1954 to the late Frederick and Elizabeth (Hagerman) Reardon. Kathy worked for many years serving others in various local restaurants. She enjoyed exploring interesting and historic places, and she was devoted to her budgie Reggie.
Kathy leaves her loving husband Henry Jesionowski, her...
Barbara J. Merola
Aug 10, 2025
Barbara J. (Lenois) Merola, 94, died peacefully Sunday surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born and raised in Springfield, lived in West Springfield most of her life before moving to Wilbraham 15 years ago. Her husband Nicholas A. Merola died in 1997. She leaves three children, Nicholas E. Merola, Deborah Counos, and Lisa Merola; two sisters Carol Tranghese...
Keith A. Mulvey
Aug 8, 2025
Keith A. Mulvey, 34, passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2025. Keith had just proudly celebrated his one year sobriety anniversary, as he courageously fought addiction. He was born on January 31, 1991 and graduated from West Springfield High School, Class of 2010. Keith moved to New Mexico in 2019, working construction at Holloman Air Force Base. Recently, Keith...
Robert Joseph Wodell
Aug 7, 2025
Robert J. Wodell, 73, in the comfort of his home entered his Heavenly Home on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Born in Springfield, son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Suffriti) Wodell, "Bob" was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1971 graduate of Agawam High School. He owned and operated Wodell's Used Cars and later worked many...
Janet S. Flynn
Aug 7, 2025
Janet Stoughton Flynn, a beloved friend and cherished member of the West Springfield community, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born in South Amherst, Massachusetts, Janet was the daughter of Henry Lee and Arline (Manning) Stoughton. She was predeceased by her husband, Stephen "Steve" R. Flynn; her parents; and her brother, James M....
Timothy James Osborne
Aug 5, 2025
Timothy "ChAoS" J. Osborne, 40, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Born in Springfield, he grew up in West Springfield and moved to Agawam in 2015. Tim proudly worked as a senior customer service representative in sales for Sig Sauer, a firearms company, recently proudly earning the MVP award. He was a DJ in...
Anna R. Camossi
Aug 4, 2025
Anna R. Camossi 1933 – 2025
West Springfield – Anna R. (Germano) Camossi, 91, passed away peacefully in a local nursing home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Angelina (Russi) Germano and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Anna was a talented artist with a...
Daniel J. Kennedy Sr.,
Aug 3, 2025
Daniel J. Kennedy Sr., 78, passed away Sun August 3, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1947 to the late Thomas and Anna (Mari) Kennedy. Dan proudly served as a Massachusetts State Trooper for over 38 years in Troop B, primarily stationed in Russell. He retired in 2010. Among his many roles, Dan was especially proud of founding...
Walter John Garbacik
Aug 3, 2025
Walter J. Garbacik, 87, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Walter and Mary (Conway) Garbacik, he grew up in Holyoke and was a 1955 graduate of the former Rosary High School. He then went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Education...
Vanessa M. Colon
Jul 31, 2025
VANESSA COLON, 81 YEARS OLD, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON JULY 31, 2025, AT HER HOME SURROUNDED BY HER LOVING FAMILY. VANESSA WAS THE DAUGHTER OF MAXIMO GUERRERO AND ZOILA BATISTA DE GUERRERO. SHE WAS BORN IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC. SHE WAS MARRIED TO CESAR COLON WHO PRECEDEED HER IN DEATH. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER SON RODOLFO RABADAD FROM...
Jeffrey Allan Elkins
Jul 31, 2025
Jeffrey A. Elkins, 68, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, son of the late Franklin and Sybil (Delk) Elkins, he lived in Agawam for over thirty years. Jeffrey had worked for area lumber companies. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family....
Amy Marie Lewis
Jul 29, 2025
Amy Marie Lewis grew up in Chicopee, MA graduating with the class of '95 from Chicopee High School. She made her Holy Confirmation at 18 years old through St. Patrick's Parish. She worked in the service industry as a waitress while putting herself through college earning her A.A. Degree from Holyoke Community College and then being accepted into nursing...