Nov 19, 2016

Norbert S. Adamski, 91, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, peacefully at home.  Born in Springfield, son of the late Anthony and Victoria (Leonowicz) Adamski, he grew up in Springfield and was a 1944 graduate of Springfield Trade High School.  He moved to Feeding Hills in 1957.  Norbert worked at the former Rexnord Tool, a division of Chain...

Nov 19, 2016

Newell E. Boober, 84, died Saturday in Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield and lived most of his life in West Springfield. He was retired from the Town of West Springfield Public Works department and was a member of the Pioneer Valley Baptist Chapel in Chicopee where he also helped out as janitor. Newell loved to do...

Nov 19, 2016

Wayne A. Walton, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2016 at the age of 71. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Robert and Mary (Mazurowski) Walton, he moved to South Hadley at the age of 9. After graduating from South Hadley High School in 1964, he joined the Navy and was stationed in Virginia on the USS Independence...

Nov 18, 2016

Marya Martinell, 72, of Westfield, died Friday surrounded by family and friends at Baystate Medical Center. She was born to the late Olivia and Harold L. Robinson Jr at Fort Jackson, Columbia, South Carolina, on March 20, 1944. Marya grew up in West Springfield and lived most of her life there...

Nov 17, 2016

Robert F. Blasko, Sr., 73, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, November 17, 2016 in Holyoke Hospital. Born in Holyoke, son of the late Frank S. and Yvette (Raciot) Blasko, he lived in South Hadley most of his life and had attended Chicopee Comprehensive High School. He received his Associate Degree in Law Enforcement and was a police officer...

Nov 15, 2016

Eleanor W. Lollis

1949 – 2016

West Springfield – Eleanor W. (Thompson) Lollis, 67, formerly of Adrian Avenue died Tuesday, November 15, 2016 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family.  Eleanor was born in Portland, ME and has lived in West Springfield most of her life.  She was a graduate...

Nov 12, 2016

Richard B. Cecchetelli Sr. 1932 – 2016 CHICOPEE – Richard B. Cecchetelli Sr., 84, of Gelinas Drive died Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in the Bronx, February 16, 1932, the son of the late Domenico and Ada (Carboni) Cecchetelli. He lived in Springfield before moving to Chicopee in 1962....

Nov 11, 2016

Marcelino A. Mirolli 1936 – 2016 West Springfield – Marcelino A. "Charles" Mirolli, 79, of Belle Avenue passed away peacefully with family by his side on Veteran's Day. Charles was born and raised in West Springfield. At a young age he had a gift and passion for electrical engineering. Charles served in the United States Army and was involved in...

Nov 10, 2016

Shelley D. Valentine, 58, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at home. Born in Buffalo, NY as a child in an Air Force family she lived in numerous states, went to 16 different schools and graduated high school in Europe. As an adult, she lived in Utah and Colorado, moving to South Hadley in 1988 and...

Nov 9, 2016

Nancy A. (Joubert) Palmer, 83, died Wednesday in the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield for most of her life. Nancy worked for the West Springfield School Department as a secretary and teacher's aide. Nancy was a devout Christian woman; a member of First Baptist Church in West Springfield where she was...

Nov 9, 2016

Bernard B. Shaw 1934 – 2016 West Springfield – Bernard B. Shaw, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 09, 2016 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late James and Euphemia (Smith) Shaw. Bernie was a 1951 graduate of Holyoke High School and then earned his Bachelor's Degree from Westfield State College in...

Nov 9, 2016

Joseph E. Conniff, 85, of Westfield and Hemet, CA, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2016 in California. He was born in Westfield to parents Joseph and Irene (Arkoett) Conniff and was educated at St. Mary's Grammar and High School. He served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Korean War. He worked for 40...

Nov 8, 2016

Siglinda (Gindy) F. Belden 1966 – 2016 FEEDING HILLS – Siglinda "Gindy" Belden, 50, died Tuesday, November 8th. Gindy was born in Springfield the daughter of the late Wayne and Carol (Socha) DeGray and has lived in West Springfield and Agawam most of her life. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the Elms College. Gindy loved her children and her...

Nov 5, 2016

Michael R. Finn 90, died Friday night at the Holyoke Soldiers Home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born and raised in Springfield, the son of the late Michael J. and Elizabeth (Barlow) Finn. He graduated from Springfield Technical High School and the University of Detroit and has lived in West Springfield for the past 48 years. He served...

Nov 5, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" J. (Hicks) Conlon, 94, died peacefully Saturday, November 5, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 14, 1922 in Chicopee Falls and has lived in Agawam since 1969. She was predeceased by her husband Richard of (58) years, in 2006. She leaves her son Richard J. Conlon Jr. and his wife Susan of Agawam, her daughter...

Nov 5, 2016

Leslie E. Carpenter Jr. Obituary Oct. 4th 1932 -- Nov. 5th 2016 My dying is probably a good thing. I think it has done some things for me and some friends that I would never have been able to do on my own. First, I believe I have probably the most wonderful family that any man could ever have. I...

Nov 5, 2016

Gary A. Bonavita, 62, died peacefully at his home in South Hadley surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, son of the late Victor and Antoinette (Gagliarducci) Bonavita, he grew up in Agawam and was a 1972 graduate of Agawam High School. He also lived in Springfield before moving to South Hadley. Gary worked at the bulk mail center...

Nov 4, 2016

Marie R. (Charpentier) Fournier, 96, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Holyoke Medical Center. Born in Holyoke, daughter of the late Joseph A. and Grace (Roy) Charpentier, she attended the former Precious Blood Grammar School before moving to Northampton. She graduated the 8th grade from the former Sacred Heart School and then was a 1938 graduate...

Nov 3, 2016

Brian B. Cummings 1959 – 2016 Feeding Hills – Brian B. Cummings, 57, died Thursday in Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born and raised in Springfield and has lived in Feeding Hills for the last 19 years. He co-owned B&P Heating and Air Conditioning. He also worked as a HVAC Tech for Punderson Oil Company...

Nov 2, 2016

Tomasa Sanchez,86, died Wednesday at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Puerto Rico and moved to Springfield in 1976. She was a communicant of All Soul's Church. Her husband Pedro Negron predeceased her. She leaves five sons, Eugenio, Adan, Miguel, Jorge and Orlando all of Springfield, seven daughters, Marta, Eva, Margarita Negron and Migdalia Rosado all of Springfield, Brunilda...