Aug 27, 2018

Christina (Szalicki) Mirolli

1959 – 2018

Key Largo, Florida – Christina Diane (Szalicki) Mirolli, 59, formerly of West Springfield passed away Monday August 27th surrounded by her loving family in Florida.  Christina was born in Holyoke, grew up in West Springfield, graduated from West Springfield High School and San Mateo College in California.  She lived...

Aug 25, 2018

Robert J. Siddell Jr.

1941 – 2018

Springfield – Robert J. Siddell Jr., 77 died Saturday at home.  Robert was born in Springfield and has lived here all his life.  He worked at the United States Post Office Bulk Mail Facility for over 40 years and served in the United States...

Aug 24, 2018

Brice Michael Flowers, our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend passed away on August 24, 2018.  Brice is survived by his wife Laura, his three wonderful children Jack, Audree, and Tage; his siblings Shannon (Corey Benson), Kirk (Cambria), Chelsey (Brice Given), and Dan (Chelsea).  Brice also leaves behind many cherished friends who became part of his adopted family.  His...

Aug 21, 2018

West Springfield – Ruth M. (Stewart) Buteau, 70, of Bosworth Street, died Tuesday surrounded by her loving family.  Ruth was born and raised in Millinocket, Maine the daughter of the late Charles and Beatrice (Skinner) Stewart.  She has lived in West Springfield for the past 52 years.  A homemaker her entire life, her passion was cooking, and she loved spending...

Aug 20, 2018

Ruperta Rodriguez, 87, died Monday August 20, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. She leaves four sons Juan Rodriguez and his wife Carmen, Luis Rodriguez and his wife Rosa, Pedro Rodriguez and his wife Luz and Cheito Rodriguez, three daughters Maria Rodriguez, Luz Minerva and her husband Julio and Juanita Rodriguez and...

Aug 20, 2018

Lisa A.  Baker Champigny

1962 – 2018

AGAWAM – Lisa A. (Baker) Champigny, 55, of Valentine Street died suddenly Monday evening surrounded by her loving family, friends and caretakers.  Lisa was born in Holyoke daughter of the late Francis and Frances (Gula) Baker.  She grew up in South Hadley, graduating from...

Aug 20, 2018

Matthew E. Walsh

1984 – 2018

Chicopee – Matthew E. Walsh, 34 died unexpectedly Monday at home from a still undetermined cause.  Matt was born in Springfield, graduated from Cathedral High School in 2002 and received his bachelor's degree in Business from the Elms College in 2007. He grew up in East Springfield until 2007,...

Aug 15, 2018

Jeffrey J. Lane, 63, died Wednesday at Baystate Medical Center. A lifelong resident of South Hadley, he was a jack of all trades, but a Master Electrician. Married for 38 years, Jeff & his wife Cheryl (McGrath) Lane loved to ride the Fat Boy Harley. And maybe his favorite days were those of watching his son Jeffrey Jr. play...

Aug 14, 2018

Dorothy M. (Mahoney) Bourke, 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 14. Her husband of 60 years, William P. Bourke died last year. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Thomas F. and Dorothy A. (Vlasak) Mahoney. Dotty graduated in 1953 from Sacred Heart High School, in 1956 from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing, and she received her...

Aug 13, 2018

Chi C. Chen, 94, died Monday at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Shanghai, China and grew up on the campus of the University of Shanghai where his parents were Professors. After coming to this country he was employed at Plastic Coating Corp., Strathmore Paper and Rising Paper where he was Technical Director. He was a...

Aug 12, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Sally Lou Hanchett Rivers (74) of Springfield, MA announces her passing on August 12, 2018 surrounded by her family and friends. Sally leaves her husband of 53 years, Michael D. Rivers and her beloved children, daughter Jennifer S. Cole of Boston, son Andrew J. Rivers of Sturbridge and daughter Julie...

Aug 10, 2018

Peter M. Reardon Sr., 78, passed away peacefully Friday Aug. 10 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield on June 28, 1940, son of the late Christopher and Olivette (Sexton) Reardon and was the youngest of 12 children. He grew up on Garden Street in West Springfield, was a member of Immaculate Conception Church...

Aug 6, 2018

John Walsh

1931 – 2018

FEEDING HILLS – John "Jackie" Walsh, 87, died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center.  John was born in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland, grew up in Ireland before coming to the United States in 1957.  He worked at New England Container for 31 years and retired from Southworth...

Aug 6, 2018

Rita Nault

1933 – 2018

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Rita (Liberty) Nault, 85, passed away Monday at The Elaine Center in Hadley, MA. She was born on February 3, 1933 in Holyoke, MA to the late Albert and Aida (Senecal) Liberty.  She was predeceased by her husband Raymond Nault, who passed away...

Aug 5, 2018

Lucille A. Bertorello

1940 – 2018

East Longmeadow – Lucille A. (Palmer) Bertorello, 78, died peacefully Sunday afternoon surrounded by her loving family.  Lucille was born and grew up in Brooklyn NY and lived in Valley Stream, NY most of her life.  She recently moved to East Longmeadow to be with...

Jul 29, 2018

Attorney Edward J. Ryan, Jr., a life long resident of South Hadley, passed away in the early morning hours on Sunday, July 29, 2018. He was born on January 13, 1940 to the late Edward J. Ryan, Sr. and Marcella (Daviau) Ryan. He attended the former Rosary High School in Holyoke. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Anselm...

Jul 28, 2018

Richard E. Garvin

1924 – 2018

West Springfield – Richard E. Garvin, 94, died peacefully Saturday morning at a local Life Care center.  Dick was born in Dover, New Hampshire, he grew up in Bridgeport, Milford and New Haven, CT and has lived in West Springfield for 40 years. A retired real estate broker with...

Jul 28, 2018

Anne Cotton was born on June 19, 1933, in Columbus, Ohio; she grew up in Chicago, Illinois.  After attending several grade schools, she graduated from Northfield (Mass.) School for Girls in 1951.  She received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Smith College in 1955.  She then held an interesting collection of jobs, from a year as a translator with...

Jul 25, 2018

After experiencing health struggles for the last several months, Edward William Toon passed away peacefully at his home, on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Born August 10, 1928 to Elizabeth Goodchild and Arthur Toon in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Edward spent the majority of his childhood in Lee and West Springfield, Massachusetts. After being Honorably discharged from the United States Army during...

Jul 25, 2018

Gregory W. Nowill, 70, died peacefully Wednesday at home with family after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield, grew up in Feeding Hills and graduated from Agawam High School. He was the owner and operator of Pioneer Valley Tree Service. Greg liked hunting, fishing, traveling and spending time with his family. He leaves his wife...