Mar 17, 2017

Joan M. (Paulin) Charpentier-Sankey, 66, died March 17 at home in Palm Coast, Florida surrounded by her family. She was born in Pottsville, PA, daughter of the late George and Mary (Lutza) Paulin. After high school, Joan worked at Texon Inc. in South Hadley for five years as a secretary before taking a break to be a homemaker for...

Mar 14, 2017

Mary Bara

1937 - 2017

WEST SPRINGFIELD - Mary (Brozini) Bara, 79, of Annie's Way died Tuesday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Springfield and has lived in West Springfield most of her life. She was a 1955 graduate of West Springfield and received...

Mar 14, 2017

Frederick Frank Groll 1930 – 2017

Fred Groll, 86 of West Springfield, passed away peacefully after a short illness on March 14 th . He was married to Marlyn Dearborn of Springfield for 62 wonderful years. Marlyn predeceased him in 2013. Fred was born in Springfield MA to Frank and Gertrud Groll. Fred was a 1947 graduate of Springfield...

Mar 14, 2017

Warren P. Cowles, 59, died Tuesday in a tragic accident in Longmeadow. He was born in Springfield, grew up in West Springfield and has lived in Longmeadow since the 1970's. He was a foreman at the DPW for the Town of Longmeadow. Warren was a sports enthusiast and longtime season ticket holder for the Springfield Falcons and Thunderbirds. He...

Mar 11, 2017

Edward F. O'Brien Jr. passed away peacefully on March 11, 2017. He was born in Holyoke in 1935 and predeceased by his parents, Edward Sr. and Minnie O'Brien and siblings, Jim and Ann. He will be missed by his loving wife, Luvia Martinez O'Brien, who took wonderful care of him during his years of declining health; his children Tom...

Mar 10, 2017

Bonnie (Taylor) Michel, 82, died Friday at Wingate West Springfield. She was a Town Meeting Member, Precinct One & Two  Neighborhood Committee member for the Town of West Springfield. Bonnie served as treasurer of the Oxford Place Tenants Association and served as one of the co-ordinators of the WS chapter of the food program SERVE. She was a member...

Mar 8, 2017

Olga J. (Diamond) Lake, 89, died Wednesday at the Jewish Nursing Home. Olga was raised in Harrisburg, PA where she graduated from John Harris High School and later continued her studies graduating from Lasell College in Boston. She relocated to Springfield working as a saleswoman in several woman's apparel specialty shops and as writer at her brother-in-law's Springfield radio...

Mar 6, 2017

Janet Rose Simpson, 77, died Monday, March 6, at Baystate Medical Center. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking delicious dinners for her family, spending winters in Las Vegas, and dealing in antiques and collectibles. Many of her best days were spent walking the fields of Brimfield Antique Shows. Most of all...

Mar 5, 2017

Jean Ann (Paolino) Michaud, of Chicopee, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2017.  She was born April 22, 1934 in Springfield, Mass., daughter of the late Albert and Margaret (Sullivan) Paolino.  She was raised in Springfield and was a 1951 graduate of Cathedral High School.  She lived in Springfield until moving to Chicopee in 1963...

Mar 3, 2017

Born June 27, 1923, the daughter of Alexandré & Alice Beaulieu. Bea passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters Irene & Blanche and her lifelong best friend Rita McKay. She was also  predeceased by the love of her life Ted after 53 years of marriage,...

Mar 2, 2017

Mario A. Pioggia, 70, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, March 2, 2017.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Mario and Dorothy (Thompson) Pioggia, he was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1964 graduate of Agawam High School where he was also a gymnast.  Mario worked for fifteen years as an iron worker for Local 57 of...

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...