Jul 23, 2025

Donald E. Savard, 75, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Holyoke, son of the late Roland and Dorothy (Pysz) Savard, he was a lifelong resident and had attended Dean Vocational High School.  Donald worked for thirty years for Hampden Paper Company before his retirement.  He enjoyed going to...

Jul 13, 2025

Pasquale "Patsy" Depergola, 83, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bari, Italy, and raised in Giovinazzo, he was the beloved son of the late Antonio and Angelina (Devivo) Depergola. Patsy immigrated to the United States in 1955, settling in Springfield, Massachusetts before making his home in...

Jul 13, 2025

Ellen M. (Claus) Dzienisz, 90, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 13, 2025.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Emil H. Claus and stepsister of the late Vincent Claus, she grew up in Springfield and attended Springfield and Agawam schools.  She moved to Feeding Hills in 1947.  Ellen was a graduate of the former Springfield...

Jul 8, 2025

William Joseph Frangie

1936 - 2025

William "Billy" Joseph Frangie passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Billy's parents were Rose and Joseph Frangie.  Billy was the youngest of their four children.  His siblings are Dorothy, Frederick and Simon.  He lived all of his life in Springfield Massachusetts area.  Billy began...

Jul 3, 2025

After winning a two-year battle with cancer, Ronald Earle Provost 77, passed away suddenly and peacefully on the evening of July 2, 2025 in Cape Cod. Ron was born on January 31, 1948, and was the son of the late Earle and Mary (Barbieri) Provost. He was married to his loving wife, Irene (Rajewski) for 45 years and he...

Jul 2, 2025

James Albert "Jamie/Jim" O'Rourke, 73, passed peacefully at Baystate Medical Center on Tuesday, July 2, 2025, following a nine-year long struggle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer.  Born in Springfield, April 7, 1952, son of the late James Howard and Ruth Harriet McLeod) O'Rourke, he was a 1970 graduate of West Springfield High School and a 1974 graduate of...

Jun 26, 2025

Laurie A. Oyler, age 62 , died unexpectedly at Baystate Medical Center on Thursday, June 26th.  Born in Chicopee to the late Norman and Ruth Oyler she was a communicant at Grace Episcopal Church and educated in Chicopee schools, graduating from AIC with a degree in Finance. Laurie married her sweetheart Craig Bartish on 11-11-11 in Mexico. Laurie's career...

Jun 25, 2025

Janice Lasky, 70, sadly passed away on June 25, 2025, with her brothers & sister-in-law by her side. Born in Springfield, Janice was a graduate of Agawam HS Class of 1973, and a lifelong resident of the Baystate in towns like, Springfield, Feeding Hills, Boston, Agawam, Southwick, Westfield, and most recently, Southampton. Janice's truly favorite place was...

Jun 23, 2025

Jean (Young) Weaver, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at Wing Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Harold and Dorothy (Johnson) Young, she grew up in West Springfield and graduated from Northfield School for Girls and then received a degree as a dental hygienist...

Jun 16, 2025

Olivia M. (Gonsalves) Barkman, 77, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 16, 2025.  Born in Holden, daughter of the late Manuel and Clara (Gates) Gonsalves, she grew up in Barre and was a 1965 graduate of Barre High School.  She lived in Longmeadow before moving to Agawam in 1991.  Olivia had worked as a customer service...

Jun 16, 2025

Theresa I. (Boyer) DiStefano, 97, died peacefully Monday morning surrounded by her loving family.  Theresa was born in Ludlow, the daughter of Napoleon and Eliza (Genier) Boyer.  She was a graduate and "Class President" of Springfield Trade School and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  Family was all that mattered to Theresa and took up most...

Jun 15, 2025

Deborah F. Keane, 72, passed away on June 15, after a brief battle with cancer and Alzheimer's. Deb was born in Georgia, daughter of the late Daniel and Barbara (Rowley) French. She was an Army brat, spending time in Georgia, Hawaii, and Virginia before graduating from McLean High and moving back to Massachusetts to join her extended...

Jun 8, 2025

Rose I. Daly (Bobrowicz), 96, of Highland Park Drive, passed away peacefully at Day Brook Village on Sunday, June 8. Rose was born in Springfield, December 16, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Salomea "Sadie" and Raymond Bobrowicz. Rose lived in West Springfield for the past 62 years. Rose was an avid gardener and continued her love...

Jun 8, 2025

Jim Safarik, 82, of Feeding Hills passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Sunday, June 8, 2025 with his devoted wife, Barbara by his side. Jim was born to Rudolph and Ann Safarik on December 17, 1942 and brought up in Holyoke. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School. After graduation he enlisted into the Navy and...

Jun 3, 2025

Nicolas Gonzalez, 88, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Salinas, Puerto Rico, son of the late Venancio and Petra (Santos) Gonzalez, he moved to Springfield at the age of sixteen and has resided inSpringfield since then.  Nicolas worked at Breck Shampoo which later changed to American Cyanamid for...

Jun 2, 2025

Patrick J. Murphy, 70, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2025 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Daniel and Kathleen (Bryant) Murphy, he grew up in Springfield and was a 1973 graduate of Springfield Technical High School.  Patrick worked as a mason and had also worked for United Parcel Service.  ...

Jun 2, 2025

Ronald J. Billick, 62, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 2, 2025 at his residence in Suffield Connecticut. Born in Bristol, PA, son of the late Ralph and Florence (Pickering) Billick, he grew up in Levittown, PA and was a 1980 graduate of Bishop Egan High School.  He moved to Agawam in 1990 to raise his beloved family...

Jun 2, 2025

Daniel M. Moore

1952-2025

Dunnellon, FL - It is with deep love and sorrow we share the passing of Daniel, 73, who left us peacefully on June 2, 2025 and entered into the loving arms of Jesus.  Daniel grew up in Agawam, MA, son of the late Robert Moore and Joyce (Longley) Moore, and was...

May 29, 2025

West Springfield – Tre Mager Goodell Kingsbury, 21, died tragically Thursday, May 29th.  Tre was born in Middlebury, VT the son of Benjamin Kingsbury and Rachel Mager.  He moved to West Springfield and attended West Springfield High School.  He loved going back to Vermont, the outdoors, music, especially playing his guitar, writing and he was an avid reader.  He...

May 29, 2025

Janet B. (Hunter) Davies, 84, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 29, 2025.  Born in Cauldercruix, Scotland, daughter of the late Alexander and Kate (Colquhoun) Hunter, she came to the United States in 1969 when she moved to Agawam. She had been a cook at the former Ring Nursing Home in Springfield.  Janet was active in...