May 31, 2026

Alexandra G. (Sopet) Orr, 103, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Nicholas and Bronislawa (Szuba) Sopet, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1940 graduate of Agawam High School. Alexandra worked as a receptionist at the former Dr. Rodman's Office in Springfield.  She...

May 29, 2026

Christine M. Lapinski 1985 – 2026

West Springfield – Christine Marie Lapinski, 40, a lifelong resident of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was the daughter of Leonard L. Lapinski and the late Nancy M. Lapinski. A graduate of West Springfield High School, Christine grew up...

May 29, 2026

Eva Jack, 78, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Germany, daughter of the late Richard and Erna (Wysske) Wedemeyer, she came to the United States in 1954 through Ellis Island.  She lived in upstate New York and then her family moved to Chicopee where she was a 1966...

May 28, 2026

Roger A. Nelson, 94, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center.  Born in Proctor, VT, son of the late Eni and Christina (Knudsen) Nelson, he worked in construction for Daniel O'Connell Construction for many years.  He was a member of the Shriners, a Marine Veteran of the Korean War, the Veterans...

May 24, 2026

Mark S. Scagliarini

April 24, 1952 - May 24, 2026

Holyoke- Mark Stephen Scagliarini, 74, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones at the Miriam Boyd Parlin Hospice Residence.  Mark grew up in Chicopee and was the eldest son of the late Renaldo "Pete" and Margaret (Barry) Scagliarini. Mark graduated from...

May 22, 2026

Lynn Fitzpatrick Smyth, 72, of West Springfield, MA, passed away on Friday, May, 22, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born on March 31, 1954 to Joseph and Irene (Whiteley) Fitzpatrick in Hartford, CT. After graduating from Windsor Locks High School in 1972, she went on to work for over 20 years at Hamilton Standard. On...

May 18, 2026

Dolores J. (Castelli) Vinesett, 94, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Born in Springfield, daughter of the late Silvio and Alma (Ferrero) Castelli, she was a lifelong resident of Agawam and a 1949 graduate of Agawam High School.  Dolores worked at the former Zayre and Ames Department stores in Agawam.  She enjoyed knitting, baking,...

May 17, 2026

Jason Lopez, 49, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at home.  Born in Springfield, he was a graduate of Fermi High School in Enfield and lived in Springfield most of his life.  Jason graduated with an Associate Degree from Springfield Technical Community College in X-Ray Technology and worked as an X-Ray Technician at Baystate...

May 13, 2026

Loretta Kashmanian passed away peacefully May 13, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her family. She joins her two daughters Helena Kashmanian and Karon Wojtkielo in heaven. Loretta was a hairdresser by trade and ran a successful business in West Springfield, Loretta Beauty Salon. She leaves behind a son Marcus Kashmanian and daughter Susan Kashmanian-Smith along with several...

May 4, 2026

Robert G. King, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 4, 2026. Born in Springfield, son of the late William G. and Mary R. (Mahoney) King, he was a 1957 graduate of Springfield Technical High School and moved to Agawam in 1975.  Robert had worked for Kaman Aircraft and was a dock supervisor for...

May 1, 2026

Stephen F. Barber, 54, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was born in Leominster to Lois Piepho and the late John Barber. Stephen was a graduate of West Springfield, Class of 1989. While in school, he was a member of the National Honor Society, the Student Senate and the Massachusetts Boystate Representative. He graduated from the UMASS School...

Apr 29, 2026

Lolita Aileen Hollenbeck, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Born on April 27, 1963, in Trenton, New Jersey, Lolita was the beloved daughter of Voncell (Grinstead) Jackson and Hilliard Jackson. Lolita grew up in Springfield Massachusetts. She attended Catholic schools for her early education. She moved to Northern California with her...

Apr 27, 2026

Mark Robert Belcher, 60, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 27, 2026 after losing his battle with depression and anxiety. Born in Springfield, son of the late Bernard and Gladys (LaMountain) Belcher, he grew up in Southwick and was a graduate of Southwick High School.  Mark lived in Florida for over twenty years, where he was a chef...

Apr 26, 2026

Barbara A. (Jones) Bradley, 85, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2026 in Baystate Medical Center. Born in Pittsfield, daughter of the late Raymond and Valerie (Krajza) Jones, she graduated from Pittsfield High School and moved to Agawam in 1970. She owned and operated the B.A. Bradley Accounting Company, which she founded in 1981. Prior...

Apr 26, 2026

Mark Kaplan, 63, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 26, 2026.  Born in Holyoke, son of the late Simon and Florence (Palys) Kaplan, he was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1981 graduate of West Springfield High School.  Mark worked for forty-four years as a lead person for the former DFF corporation, now Cadrex...

Apr 24, 2026

Vincent Rizzo, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, in the home he and his wife had built in West Springfield in 1956. Born in Manhattan, NYC he was raised in Springfield and was a graduate of Technical High School.

Vincent proudly served his country when at 17 years old he enlisted in the U.S....

Apr 18, 2026

William Joseph Heelon, 93, of West Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.  William was born in Springfield, on July 29, 1932, son of the late William and Irene (Gaudette) Heelon. He was predeceased by his mother Irene, his father William, his wife June Heelon, and his sister Eileen LaChapelle....

Apr 16, 2026

Edward J. Carrington, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Westfield, MA.  He was born in Ludlow, MA on March 2, 1947 to the late Ernest and Shirley (Wolcott) Carrington. He grew up in Westfield and was a 1965 graduate of Westfield High School.  Edward joined the Navy and was a veteran of the Vietnam...

Apr 6, 2026

Elizabeth "Betty" Norma (Zilli) Wescott, 99,  passed away on Angel Monday, April 6, 2026, a day of special significance in her faith, surrounded by her family. Born in Windsor Locks, CT, daughter of the late Alfred and Ernesta (Morini) Zilli, she moved to Agawam in 1937 and was a 1944 graduate of Agawam High School. Norma worked...

Apr 4, 2026

Charles "Chuck" Rodgers, 57, passed away in his home in Westfield on April 4, 2026. Chuck was born May 28, 1968 in Springfield, MA, and grew up in West Springfield and Agawam where he spent most of his childhood and young adulthood.

Chuck is survived by his partner-in-crime and love of his life, Lory, as well as...