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...

Jul 25, 2018

MICHAEL JAMES ("Mike") Philip of Humble, Texas died unexpectedly July 25 th .   Father of Tempestt (Attleboro, MA) and Gracie Jo (Humble, TX).  Son of Don and Lynn Philip, West Springfield, MA. Mike was a devoted father, a beloved uncle, and a talented and well-loved manager. He was extremely intelligent, a talented artist, had a passion for music and...

Jul 25, 2018

Joan E. (Wise) Manley, 80, died Wednesday at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Virginia and has lived in West Springfield for the past 60 years. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the West Springfield Public Schools. Her husband William L. Manley died in 2006. She leaves her son William (Sonia) and, four daughters Debbie (Michael),...

Jul 23, 2018

John J. Clark, 56, died Monday at Wingate in W. Springfield. He leaves his wife Bonnie Clark, many friends and his family at Blessed Hope Advent Christian Church. He was a proud veteran of the U. S. Army. His committal service will be Thursday at 11 am in the Mass Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Curran-Jones Funeral Home has...

Jul 23, 2018

David A. Coughlin, 67, passed away on Monday.  He was born in Springfield, son of the late Bernard J. and Joan (Backus) Coughlin.  He grew up in West Springfield, where he lived most of his life.  He graduated with an Associate's Degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture and went on later in life to complete his Bachelor's Degree...

Jul 22, 2018

Mary T. (Mineo) Scibelli, 63, passed peacefully Sunday at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, daughter of the late Vincent and Beverly (Poehler) Mineo and grew up in Forest Park, a place that was very dear to her. She attended Holy Name School and graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Springfield...

Jul 22, 2018

Joseph G. Bailey

1970 – 2018

SPIRNGFILED – Joseph "George" Bailey, 47 passed away in his home.  A mechanic leaving behind two children David Bailey and Christina Bailey; a grandson Julian Rivera and a foster daughter Alexandria McAloon and her three children.  He also leaves two brothers, two sisters and nieces and nephews.  He was...

Jul 20, 2018

Marie LaPalme

1919 – 2018

Melbourne, FL – Marie (Giuliari) LaPalme, 99, died July 20, 2018 at her home in Melbourne.  Marie was born in Switzerland, came to the United States in 1929 and lived in Barre, VT and Feeding Hills before moving to Florida in 1982.  She was a hostess for the Los Angeles...

Jul 19, 2018

Eric P. Geiger, 56, died Thursday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Harry K. and Claire (Leger) Geiger. Eric grew up and lived in Agawam and Southwick. He worked as an inspector for Pratt and Whitney in West Hartford. Eric was a member of the Northeast Bass Angers, the Springfield Yacht and...

Jul 18, 2018

Chase M. Glidden, 30, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 18 th .  Chase was born on March 16, 1988 in Holyoke, MA. He was born to Caroline Quinlan and he was a 2007 graduate of East Longmeadow High School. Chase was a genuine kind hearted, loving person who's presence and personality made everyone...

Jul 13, 2018

Edward R. Veto, 94, died Friday at Westfield Gardens. Born in Springfield, son of the late Ralph and Adele (Fish) Veto, he spent most of his life in West Springfield and Agawam.  He attended Springfield schools, Technical High School, was a 1942 graduate of West Springfield High School and attended American International College. As a freshman, he was an outstanding...