Sep 17, 2018

Elsie H. Gevry

1922 – 2018

FEEDING HILLS – Elsie (Helm) Gevry passed peacefully Monday evening surrounded by her loving family. Elsie was born in Manchester, England, and came to the United States in 1927, where she lived in Connecticut for the majority of her life. She moved to Agawam, Massachusetts...

Sep 15, 2018

Lee S. Delnickas

1976 – 2018

West Springfield – It is with great sadness that the family of Lee S. Delnickas, 42, announces his passing Saturday at Baystate Medical Center.  Lee was born in Springfield, grew up in East Longmeadow and had lived in West Springfield for the past five years. ...

Sep 10, 2018

Michael F. Denesha

1950 - 2018

Michael F. Denesha, 68, died Monday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Springfield and lived there all his life. He served four years in the US Navy from 1969 to 1973, serving aboard the Destroyer USS Furse and Cargo Transport USS El...

Sep 3, 2018

Michael A. Near

1943 – 2018

WILBRAHAM – Michael A. Near, 75, died Monday in Mercy Medical Center surrounded by his family.  Mike was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Wilbraham for the past 28 years.  He was a retired assistant store manager for Rocky's Hardware, retiring in...

Sep 3, 2018

Louise S. Bachta

1936 – 2018

FEEDING HILLS – Louise S. (Spagnuolo) Bachta, 82, died Monday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  Louise was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Gennaro and Assunta (D'Amato) Spagnuolo.  She has lived in Agawam over 50 years.  She worked as a baker at Liberty Bakery,...

Sep 2, 2018

Stephen Robert Hoey, 60, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Steve was born on November 7, 1957, son of Margaret Hoey (Kiniry) and the late Richard Hoey, Sr. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1976 and married his high school sweetheart, Susan (Scarfo) on August 30, 1980. While...

Sep 1, 2018

Barbara A. Bouchard

1937 – 2018

Westfield – Barbara A. (Ortolani) Bouchard, 81, of Woodcliff Drive died Saturday evening surrounded by her loving family.  Barbara was born in Springfield, grew up in West Springfield, and has lived in Westfield for the past 22 years.  She worked as a Dental Hygienist for...

Aug 31, 2018

Eileen A. Field

1921 – 2018

AGAWAM – Eileen A. (Hurd) Field, 97, died Thursday at home in the presence of her loving daughter. Eileen was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Herbert and Esther (Smith) Hurd.  She spent her early years in the Pine Point area of Springfield,...

Aug 30, 2018

Francis X. Green

1940-2018

West Palm Beach, FL - Francis X. Green, 78, formerly of West Springfield, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, August 30.  Frank was born in Agawam the son of Joseph & Anna (George) Green.  He lived most of his life in West Springfield devoting 30 years...

Aug 29, 2018

Keith E. Ackley, 63, of Blandford MA, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday August 29, 2018. Beloved son of the late Alan and Marilyn (Smith) Ackley. Keith proudly grew up, lived and raised a family in Blandford with his wife of 31 years Marie Christine (Brassard) Ackley. Along with his wife he also leaves his four children, Jeffrey Costello, Jodie...

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...