Feb 27, 2017

A beautiful angel departed this world on Monday, February 27, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.  Frances Morales was born in New York City on December 2, 1961 and lived in Springfield, MA most of her life. She was the firstborn daughter to Angelo and Martha Morales.  She would soon be followed by three younger sisters who she helped...

Feb 26, 2017

Lorraine A. (Versiglioni) Geren died Sunday, February 26, at Heritage Hall in Agawam.  Lorraine was born to Duilio and Marina A. (Augusti) Versiglioni on November 16, 1924. She was a 1942 graduate of West Springfield High School.  At an early age, Lorraine became a very accomplished ballet dancer whose talent was widely recognized. She was regularly featured in local publications...

Feb 25, 2017

Sharon passed on February 25 th , in the Holyoke HealthCare Center, in Holyoke. She was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma, daughter of Frederick J. and Marie W. Stevens. She was a graduate of Holyoke Catholic High School, had worked for Nonotuck Wire and was a self-employed handyman. Sharon was predeceased by her parents, her partner Sharyn Jones, sister Lisa...

Feb 23, 2017

Edward G. Dzuris, 63 passed away on February 23 rd . He was born in Holyoke, and was a lifelong resident of South Hadley. He graduated from South Hadley High School and attended Springfield Technical College.   He worked as an electronics technician in CT.   He loved boating, Hampton Beach, cars and electronics.  He leaves his dad Edward F. Dzuris...

Feb 23, 2017

Gail Lee Chmiel, 74, of Chicopee passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017.  She was the devoted wife of 53 years to Francis Chmiel; beloved mother to her two sons Bob and his wife Lori and Mark and his fianceé Renée Pouliot; her two granddaughters Marissa and Samantha; her sister and best friend Roberta Kozak and her husband Hank;...

Feb 21, 2017

William G. Izatt, 74, passed away February 21 at home, following a valiant year-long battle with laryngeal cancer. Bill was born in Holyoke on June 24, 1942.  His childhood nickname, "Chick," followed him throughout his life.    Bill grew up on Maple Street in South Hadley, where he spent countless hours hunting deer,...

Feb 21, 2017

Francis L. Pappaceno, 73, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017.  Born in Springfield, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1964 graduate of Agawam High School.  Frank worked for twenty-six years for the PVTA, retiring as a shop foreman.  He was a member of the NRA, and enjoyed painting, the New York Giants and watching the UCONN Huskies. ...

Feb 20, 2017

Homer F. Hanscom, Jr., 90, went to be with his beloved wife, Carol (Walker) Hanscom, who predeceased him in 1991, on Monday, February 20, 2017 at the Soldier's Home in Holyoke. Born in Springfield, son of the late Homer F. Sr., and Winifred K. (Blair) Hanscom, he lived in West Springfield since 1941. Homer was a Naval Veteran of World...

Feb 18, 2017

John William Cross

1926 – 2017

West Springfield – John W. Cross, 91, died Saturday morning in a local nursing home surrounded by his loving family.  John was born in Springfield, son of the late Lewis and Viola Cross.  He grew up in the Memorial Avenue section and has lived in...

Feb 17, 2017

Alvah Jay Goss, 93, went to be with the Lord, on Friday, February 17, 2017 after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Malden, MA and grew up in Springfield, MA moving to Ware thirteen years ago. He was known for his rendition of the Lord's Prayer in Indian sign language that he learned in Boy...

Feb 17, 2017

Robert F. Noret Sr.

1936 – 2017

West Springfield – Robert F. "Chief" Noret Sr., 80, died Friday in Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was the youngest of nine children born in Springfield to the late Charles and Anna Noret....

Feb 15, 2017

Kristina Lee Cooley

1993 – 2017

Key West, FL –Kristina Lee Cooley, Petty Officer Third Class of the United States Coast Guard, formerly of Feeding Hills died Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017 in Florida.  Kristina was born in Springfield July 13, 1993, grew up in Feeding Hills and is the daughter of...

Feb 13, 2017

Joseph O. Selvatico

1919 – 2017

West Springfield – Joseph O. Selvatico, 98, of Hillside Avenue died Monday in a local nursing home surrounded by his loving family.  Joe was born in West Springfield and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield.  He served on the West Springfield Police Department for...

Feb 12, 2017

Judith A. (Gagne) Levreault (Judy), 75, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2017.  She passed peacefully at home, with her family by her side.  Born in Holyoke, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Theresa (McGough) Gagne.  A lifelong resident of South Hadley, Judy graduated from South Hadley High School in 1958...

Feb 10, 2017

Alice M. (Owen) Auclair, passed away peacefully at her home in Westfield, Friday, Feb 10, 2017. She was a wonderful mother --- family meant everything to her.  Alice was a loving, giving person, always putting others before herself.  She was a vibrant 85-year-old - still driving and liked dressing in the latest fashion.  A great seamstress, she loved gardening,...

Feb 9, 2017

Marjorie E. (McKissick) Ortensi, 87, passed away on Thursday, February 9 at her home in Granby. A native of Holyoke, she was the daughter of George and Emma (Achnick) McKissick. A graduate of Holyoke High School and the Holyoke School of Nursing, she was employed as an emergency room nurse at Holyoke Hospital. After taking a break to raise...

Feb 7, 2017

Ralph Lawrence Webster, 91, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Son of the late George and Phebe (Simmons) Webster, he was born at home in Agawam in the house where he lived all his life. He was a 1943 graduate of Agawam High School, attended Suffield Academy and was a 1952 graduate of Bucknell University. He...

Feb 7, 2017

Ismael Garcia, 57, died Tuesday Feb. 7, at home. He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico and spent much of his childhood in between Puerto Rico and Hartford, CT. He was a retired machinist for Stanadyne Automotive in Windsor, CT where he worked for over 25 years. He married Angelina Gonzalez of Springfield on March 7, 1981. They raised...

Feb 2, 2017

James R. Scheer

1956 – 2017

West Springfield – James R. Scheer, 60 of Bradford Drive died Thursday at home.  James was born in Springfield the son of Lorraine (Gurly) Quinn and the late Arthur Scheer.  He was a graduate of Classical High School and has lived in West Springfield for...

Feb 2, 2017

Robert Calabrese

1993 - 2017

West Springfield - Robert "Bobby" Calabrese, age 23, of Ely Avenue entered into eternal rest on Thursday February 2, 2017 after a long battle with a congenital heart condition. Bobby leaves behind his mother Sheri (Welch) Calabrese of...