Florence S. Jianaces

Mar 28, 2018

Florence S. Jianaces

1939 – 2018

SPRINGFIELD – Florence Shirley Jianaces, 78, quietly passed away

Wednesday evening from a broken heart surrounded by her loving family. Florence was born...

Robert P. Culverhouse

Mar 27, 2018

Feeding Hills – Robert P. Culverhouse, 90, formerly of South West Street died Tuesday in a local nursing home.  Bob was born and raised in Springfield, before moving to Agawam in 1950.  He retired from Hampden Bank in 1990 after many years and previously worked at the former Valley Bank.  He served in the United States Navy Reserve for...

Deryck C. Auger

Mar 26, 2018

Deryck C. Auger

1951-2018

WESTFIELD - Deryck Christopher Auger, 66, of Westfield, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at Mercy Medical Center.  Deryck was born in Keene, NH, June 17, 1951, the son of Robert K., Sr. and F. Stella (Dixon) Auger.  A 1970 graduate of West Springfield High School, he was employed at...

Arline R. Smith

Mar 23, 2018

Arline R. (Cordes) Smith, 98, died Friday at Heritage Hall surrounded by her family. She was born in Springfield and lived in Agawam before moving to West Springfield in 1946. Arline was a member of the Agawam Baptist Church, the Amicadia Church group and was active in ceramics. She was predeceased by her husband Edward A. Smith Sr. in...

Lori A. Welch

Mar 23, 2018

Lori A. Welch

1961 - 2018

West Springfield - Lori Ann Camossi Welch, 56, passed away on March 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Lori was a West Springfield native for the majority of her life before moving out to the Worcester area in recent years. She was a graduate of West Springfield High...

Roger L. Curran

Mar 22, 2018

Roger Curran was a beloved father and husband. He left this earth surrounded by his loving family.  Roger was born and raised in Warwick, RI. A graduate of Bishop Hendricken high school. He was a resident of Feeding Hills, MA for the past thirty years. He was employed by SCP in Windsor CT. He was well known and respected...

Oliver G. Seibert

Mar 21, 2018

Oliver G. Seibert, 74, died Wednesday in New Hampshire. He was born in Springfield, son of the late Earl Seibert (Hockey Hall of Famer) and Gladys (Conner) Seibert. He owned and operated the State Line Package Store in Agawam for many years and owned the Indian Knoll Farm in Southwick. Ollie loved his dogs, the outdoors and living in...

Albert Wayne Lindman

Mar 21, 2018

Albert W. Lindman, 79, died Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield January 8, 1939. He served in the Navy during the 1950's and received his Military High School Level GED. He attended Tulane University and worked in the hotel and restaurant industry for 20 years. Albert was a longtime employee of the City of Springfield....

Elizabeth W. Nichols

Mar 20, 2018

Elizabeth W. (Bacon) Nichols, 89, died Tuesday March 20, 2018 at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Albany, NY and moved to the Agawam area in 1950. She was baptized August 1956 into Jehovah Witness. Elizabeth was active in bible education work. She leaves her granddaughter Laurie Ricci. All services are private.

Samuel R. Circosta

Mar 18, 2018

Samuel Raymond R. Circosta, 81, died peacefully, Sunday, at Wingate in West Springfield. Sam was born in Springfield, on August 10, 1936, was the youngest of eight siblings, and was a lifelong Springfield resident. Throughout most of his life Sam was a purchasing agent for several area companies and owned a well-known Agawam Italian deli, Lil Bit of Italy,...

Rita T. Coffey

Mar 17, 2018

Rita T. (Sheridan) Coffey, 98, formerly of Day Street died peacefully Saturday at Heritage Hall Agawam surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born on Sprague Street in West Springfield and lived here all her life. Born on July 4 th Rita left this world on her favorite day of the year, St. Patrick's Day. Leaving family and friends...

Perry D. Parent

Mar 12, 2018

Perry D. Parent, 58, died March 12 th at UMASS Medical. He was born in Ludlow, grew up in Springfield and attended Putnam High School. Perry enjoyed his family and bus trips to Maine with all of his friends. He loved his grandchildren. He leaves his wife Tracy (Wheelock) Parent, two sons Zachariah A. Parent and Ian M. Parent,...

Joan E. Cross

Mar 11, 2018

Joan E. Cross

1937 – 2018

Chicopee – Joan E. (Martin) Cross, 80, died peacefully Sunday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  Joan was born in Springfield, graduated from Commerce High School and has lived in Chicopee for the past 56 years.  She was an employee for Neil...

Nathan Xavier Santiago

Mar 9, 2018

Nathan Xavier Santiago, 20, died suddenly last Friday in Florida, surrounded by the love of his mom. Nathan was born and raised in Springfield. He was a 2015 graduate of Central High School and was a member of the Track & Field Team.  He leaves behind his parents Daniel and Mary L. Santiago and his two brothers Anthony and Fabian...

Ralph J. Stenta Jr.

Mar 3, 2018

Ralph J. Stenta Jr.

1934 - 2018

East Longmeadow-Ralph J. Stenta Jr., 83, died Saturday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield and has lived in East Longmeadow most of his life. Ralph worked in the Research and Development Department at Monsanto and later as a service driver for Tyler...

Nancy E. Theriaque

Mar 3, 2018

Nancy E. Theriaque passed peacefully with family and friends by her side on March 3rd, 2018.  Nancy was born October 5, 1946 and raised in Springfield Massachusetts then moved to Florida in 1999.  She was very involved at Tropical Sands Church and made many new friends whom she considered her "church family".  She was most recently employed by Taylor...

Leonid Rajewski

Feb 28, 2018

Leonid Rajewski, 94, a longtime resident of Springfield passed away peacefully Wednesday February 28 th at Baystate Medical Center. Leonid was the son of the late Ivan and Zenaida Rajewski. He was born in Kirovograd, Ukraine. He lived in Germany and Belgium before immigrating to the United States in 1956. Leonid was employed at Smith and Wesson for 25...