Nov 7, 2025

Jean C. (Bleau) Sbalbi, 85, entered into eternal rest at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, November 7, 2025. Born on November 12, 1939, and raised in the Brightwood section of Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Gladys (Coté) Bleau. She graduated from Commerce High School in 1957 and worked for many years...

Nov 6, 2025

Leodore A. Champigny, 91, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Armand and Henetta (Hilton) Champigny, he was a graduate of Agawam High School and lived most of his life in Agawam.  Leodore worked for over forty years for the Town of Agawam in...

Nov 5, 2025

William Gonzalez, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community advocate, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, William's life was a testament to love, resilience, and generosity. Raised by his mother, Dominga Quiñones, alongside siblings Roberto, Vitín, Sol Iris, and Aníbal, William met the love of his life, Celenia Lopez, at age six. Their...

Nov 4, 2025

Jean A. Biuso

1960 – 2025

West Springfield – Jean A. (St. Martin) Biuso, 65, died peacefully at home Tuesday evening surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late Norman and Ann (Maloney) St. Martin, and has lived in West Springfield her entire life.  Jean was a 1979...

Nov 4, 2025

Judith Rebecchi Mangiaratti, 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Lewis and Cecilia (Grasso) Rebecchi. Judi was a life long resident of Agawam and Feeding Hills, and long-time teacher at Agawam Jr. High. She leaves her husband Alan, son Robert Santaniello, daughter Gena Mangiaratti, sister Janice...

Nov 4, 2025

Calling hours Sunday, November 9, 2025 from 3-5pm at the West Springfield Curran Jones Funeral Home, 109 Main Street. Burial in Brazil

Oct 29, 2025

Sandra (Sue) J. Barrett, 85, passed away Wednesday Oct 29, 2025. She was born on Sept 28, 1940 to the late David and Anita. Sandra enjoyed sewing, crafts, crocheting baby blankets, flowers and working in her yard.

She was predeceased by her husband Robert Barrett Jr, in 2020 and her son Dale Barrett in 1987. Sandra leaves...

Oct 25, 2025

Betty Ann Hackett, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 25, 2025.  Betty Ann was born February 13, 1936 in Springfield, MA and later became a resident of Port Trevorton, PA for forty-four years prior to her recent move back to Feeding Hills, MA where she enjoyed a well-deserved chance to fully embrace her...

Oct 18, 2025

Adeline Rose "Abby" (Banas) Ayers, at age 100 passed away from natural causes.  Born in Chicopee, she was the daughter of the late Frank M. and Stella (Szot) Banas. She was all about family.

She retired from Unifirst after 25 years as an office employee.  In retirement she enjoyed taking courses through Elderhostel,...

Oct 14, 2025

Westfield - Joseph L. "Joe" Birkner, 59, died peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, he was the son of Joseph W. Birkner and Judith M. (Bean) Gregory, and the stepson of Robert R. Gregory. He grew up in Springfield and was a 1984 graduate of Classical High School. He lived in West...

Oct 13, 2025

Beverly J. (Bath) Granger 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 13, 2025. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (Hatch) Bath. She was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1969 graduate of West Springfield High School. She attended New England College in Henniker, New Hampshire. She completed her Bachelors and...

Oct 12, 2025

Barbara J. (Skerry) Capponcelli, 92, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at home. Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Frederick L. and Stella D. (Morawski) Skerry, she grew up in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School and moved to Agawam in 1952.  Barbara was the retired kitchen manager...

Oct 8, 2025

Edward M. Connor, 85, of Feeding Hills MA, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a lifelong resident of Feeding Hills, where he resided with his daughter Lisa and granddaughter Morgan. Edward was predeceased by the love of his life, wife Rosanne M. (Pietras) Connor in 1999. Edward was...

Oct 7, 2025

Thomas J. Landauer, 62, passed away on Oct 7, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1963. Tom worked in the area as an electrician and recently worked for Cover All Floors. He enjoyed drawing and sketching, fishing, visiting Clearwater Beach, Fl., and was a lifelong Pittsburgh Steelers fan. Tom leaves behind his loving wife Brenda (LaDouceur) Gaudette Landauer,...

Oct 4, 2025

Edward "Pat" P. Riordan III, 57, passed away Sat October 4, 2025. He was born on March 26, 1968 to Mary (Griffin) Riordan and the late Edward P. Riordan Jr. Pat worked for 22 years as a gas technician for Westfield Gas & Electric. He was an extremely hardworking and selfless man. Pat was a member of the Pioneer...

Oct 4, 2025

Robert H. Knight, 92, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025.  Born in Northampton, son of the late Albert and Esther (Olander) Knight, he lived in Agawam for over fifty years.  Robert was a self employed house painter for many years and a Korean army veteran.  He was a member of the Sons of Union...

Oct 2, 2025

Adele (Rueli) Bonavita, 72, entered into eternal rest on her birthday, Thursday, October 2, 2025.  Born in Springfield on October 2, 1953, daughter of the late John and Nancy (Scibelli) Rueli, she grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Classical High School.  Adele worked as an office manager for Select Physical Therapy in Feeding Hills.  ...

Sep 29, 2025

Raymond P. Koncitik, Jr., 84, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 29, 2025.  Born in Ludlow, son of the late Raymond and Christine (McManus) Koncitik, he was a roofer for Local 248.  He was also a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.  He leaves a sister, Lynda Musselman of Chandler, AZ.  A graveside service will...

Sep 27, 2025

Kevin Patrick Chapman, 71 died peacefully Saturday evening in his bed at home.  Kevin was born in Springfield, the son of the late Kenneth and Julia (Nallett) Chapman and has lived in West Springfield most of his life.  He worked as a Regional Manager for Food Bag Convenience Stores.  He was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church...

Sep 26, 2025

Betty (Kidder) Spring, 90, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 26, 2025 at home.  Born in Bradford, VT, daughter of the late Lloyd P. and Mable A. (Richardson) Kidder, she grew up in Bradford and moved to Deerfield, MA in the late 1950's.  Betty later moved to Springfield, where she went to Secretarial School, then worked...