Nov 14, 2017

Paul C. Mykytiuk, 94, of South Hadley, passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born June 20,1923 in Holyoke, he was the son of the late Peter Mykytiuk and Mary (Katchur) Mykytiuk. Paul was a lifelong resident of South Hadley, graduating from South Hadley High School in 1939. He attended Holyoke Trade...

Nov 11, 2017

Jane Couffer Kaltenbach Townsend

1922 - 2017

Granby, MA - Jane (Couffer) Kaltenbach Townsend died November 12, 2017 after a very full and wonderful life at the age of 94.  She was born to Frances and Robert Couffer in Chicago, IL and was the proud older sister to a brother, Robert, who passed June 16,...

Nov 8, 2017

Marcella M. Breton

1922 – 2017

West Springfield – Marcella M. (Fontana) Breton, 95, died Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. Marcella was born in West Springfield, the daughter of the late Alfred and Lorenza (Cianchini) Fontana, and has lived here all her life. She was a graduate of West Springfield...

Nov 7, 2017

Robert R Doty

1933-2017

West Springfield – Robert Ring Doty, 84, passed away peaceably Tuesday at home. Bob was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield all his life. He owned and operated Doty Gardens in West Springfield for many years. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War and...

Nov 7, 2017

Eleanor M. (Cross) Jackson, 96, died Tuesday in Heritage Hall. Born in Marlboro, she grew up in Worcester and has lived in West Springfield since 1955. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd where she was a choir mother and church school teacher. Eleanor loved to knit and crochet baby clothes and blankets. She was...

Nov 4, 2017

Duane H. Cootware, 72, died Saturday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born Dec, 5, 1944, in Burlington, VT, son of the late Harry and Alice (Bushway) Cootware and has lived in West Springfield since 2011. He was predeceased by his three brothers, Robert, Eugene , Donald, and his sister,  Sr. Barbara Cootware.  He worked for the United States...

Nov 2, 2017

Paul P. Schoenrock, "Bud", 74, of West Springfield, son of Paul F. and Edith (Grubert) Schoenrock, died Thursday morning at home surrounded by his loving family and friends, after fighting a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Paul was born in Westfield, and attended Westfield High School, where he was a four-sport athlete, a standout on the gridiron and hockey...

Oct 31, 2017

Donald R. Dittbenner Frazer, 73, formerly of West Springfield died Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. Donald was born in Belvidere, Ill., the son of Leona Dittbenner and Harvey Frazer. He lived in West Springfield most of his life before moving to Springfield in 2004. He worked for the City of Springfield Police Department as the City's first...

Oct 30, 2017

Joan E. Coughlin

1927 – 2017

West Springfield – Joan (Backus) Coughlin, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 30, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was born in Pittsfield on January 8, 1927, the daughter of Cecil and Isabel (Ruttan) Backus. She was a graduate of West Springfield High...

Oct 29, 2017

Irene L. Scafuri

1921 – 2017

West Springfield – Irene L. (Maynard) Scafuri, 96, of Globe Street died Sunday in a local nursing home.  Irene was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield her entire life.  She worked at Milton Bradley and retired from the former Notion Thread Company...

Oct 28, 2017

Judith M. Beyer

1939 – 2017

SOUTH HADLEY – Judith M. (Powers) Beyer, 77, passed away on October 28, 2017 at Wingate of South Hadley surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Holyoke on November 29, 1939, the daughter of the late Frank and Sylvia (Potter) Powers. She was...

Oct 27, 2017

Jane (Taylor) Pratt of West Springfield and Southwick MA passed October 27 th at the age of 92.  She was the widow of Robert C. Pratt; Mother of Sally J. Pratt of Athol  MA, Cindy Buxton and husband James of Narragansett  RI, Susan Moussette and husband Mark of Huntington MA, Jon R. Pratt and Wife Sally E. of Narragansett RI;...

Oct 27, 2017

Leta Jane Howes

1930 – 2017

Agawam - Leta Jane (Ray) Howes, 87, of West Springfield, passed away on Friday October 27, 2017.  She was born on March 15, 1930 in Springfield to the late Ralph and Ruth (Hegeman) Ray.  She was predeceased by her sister Norma Davidson in 2003.  Leta graduated from West Springfield...

Oct 26, 2017

Bernice Nowill

1924 - 2017

AGAWAM - Bernice (Quick) Nowill, 93, died Thursday after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Cullman, Alabama and has lived in Agawam for many years. As a member of the Agawam First Baptist Church for more than 75 years.  Bernice lived a life of...

Oct 25, 2017

Heriberto Colon-Valentin

1932 – 2017

SPRINGFIELD – Heriberto "Berto" Colon-Valentin, 85, husband of the late Rosa Gonzalez was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  Born April 6, 1932 in Adjuntas P.R. he was the son of the late Demetrio and Anastacia...

Oct 24, 2017

Pasquale Rettura

1926 – 2017

West Springfield – Pasquale Rettura, 90, died peacefully Tuesday surrounded by his family.  Pasquale was born in Acquaro, vv, Italy, son of the late Vincenzo and Marianna (Cosentini) Rettura.  He grew up in Italy and served as a Medic in the Italian Army.  Pasquale emigrated to...

Oct 21, 2017

Ellen Marie (Kelly) Labrecque, 87, died Saturday at home. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, daughter of the late Hugh and Ellen Marie Kelly, and Henrique DeOrazio. Ellen worked as an administrative assistant at Mass Mutual Insurance Agency and was a longtime communicant at St. Patrick's Church. She enjoyed playing piano, bingo, knitting and crocheting.  She was very...

Oct 18, 2017

John E. Van Allen, 59, died Wednesday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Gardner, MA, son of Ruth and Fred Van Allen. He grew up in Ludlow and has lived in Agawam for 25 years. John worked as a machinist for Hodge Manufacturing for 17 years and later worked as a driver for FedEx. He loved NASCAR,...

Oct 16, 2017

Olida (Rossini) Cremonti

1918 – 2017

AGAWAM – Olida (Rossini) Cremonti, 99, died peacefully Monday surrounded by her loving family.  Olida was born in Springfield to the late Ruggierio and Rose (Aloisi) Rossini.  As a young child, she and her family, moved to Italy and they returned to West Springfield when...

Oct 14, 2017

Chicopee – Calvin S. Phillips Jr., 64, died peacefully Saturday at his home. Calvin was born in Springfield and lived in Agawam most of his life before moving to Chicopee 15 years ago. He was one of the founding employees of the Genetics Lab at Baystate Medical Center and has worked as a geneticist there for 30 years. He leaves...