David J Gonyea
Nov 20, 2025
East Longmeadow- David J. Gonyea, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Springfield and raised also in East Longmeadow, to the late Leo and Lyla (Griswold) Gonyea, he was a proud Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps and went on to work for Hamilton Standard as Director of Engineering Records until retirement. Dave...
Shirley M. Hardcastle
Dec 30, 2025
Shirley M. Hardcastle passed away on December 30, 2025. She was 71 years old. Born in Springfield on April 9, 1954, she was an only child, born to the late Samuel and Shirley Hardcastle. She was raised in West Springfield and lived there until moving to Agawam with her life long partner Joseph Cristoforo 30 years ago.
Shirley obtained an Associates...
Gail P Dunham
Dec 21, 2025
Gail P. Dunham, 82, died peacefully after a short illness on December 21, 2025, at the Jewish Geriatric Center in Longmeadow, MA, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA on July 3rd, 1943, to Joseph Gazar and Eleanor Gazar, Gail was raised in Agawam and graduated from Agawam High School in 1962. She was a parishioner of St...
Patricia Cain
Dec 18, 2025
Patricia (Wells) Cain, 82, passed away December 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 9, 1943, daughter of the late Edward and Grace (Berberian) Wells. Pat graduated from Commerce High School and worked as an administrative assistant for Westvaco Envelope Company where she met and married her husband, Martin, who was a widower with 7 Children....
Mary Ann Argiro
Dec 17, 2025
Mary Ann Argiro, 65, passed away at home, December 17, 2025.
She was born in Springfield MA to Antonio (Pat) and Bernadette (Boulia) Argiro.
Mary Ann had lived in California and Florida but spent most of her life in West Springfield. She was a graduate of West Springfield high school and earned a degree at Worcester State University for urban planning. She...
Gloria M Tarantino
Dec 17, 2025
Gloria Tarantino, 70, passed away December 17, 2025, at home. Born in Brocton, MA, February 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Charlotte (Keith) Tarantino. Gloria graduated from Commerce High School and worked at Sodexo, the Springfield Lunch Program, American Linen and the Digital Corporation. Gloria enjoyed going to the movies and concerts with her sisters...
Candice L Phillips
Dec 15, 2025
Westfield, Candice L. (Barnes) Phillips, 77, passed away December 15, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, June 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Lee Barnes. She was a graduate of West Springfield High School the worked for the West Springfield School System for many years. She leaves her...
Lorraine M. Chaderjian
Dec 13, 2025
Lorraine M. Chaderjian passed away on December 13. She was 96 years old. Born in Agawam on May 17, 1929, she was one of 3 children born to the late Harris and Margaret (Pasini) Stewart, Sr. She was raised in Agawam and moved to West Springfield 75 years ago when she married her beloved husband, Myron Chaderjian.
Lorraine graduated from Agawam...
Lawrence L. Hammond
Dec 12, 2025
Lawrence L. Hammond, 81, died peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Born in Springfield to the late Floyd and Violet (Brown) Hammond, he was a proud Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam era.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Marilyn (Parisi) Hammond, their two devoted sons; Jeffrey and his wife Tazia...
Jean M. (Pickett) Francis
Dec 6, 2025
Jean M. (Pickett) Francis passed away on December 6 at Mercy Medical Center. She was 79 years old. Born in Springfield on November 27, 1946, she was one of 6 children born to the late Charles and Marie (O’Connor) Pickett. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart HS and lived many years in Springfield before moving to Wilbraham in 1981...
Eileen M Romani
Dec 6, 2025
Eileen M. (Fuller) Romani – 1930-2025, passed away on December 6th. Eileen was a twin daughter of Earl and Mary Fuller. She was predeceased by her twin Kathleen Harmon. Eileen was married to Dr. Bernard J. Romani who passed in 1996. She was the mother of Michael (Chicako), Richard, Theresa Skehan (Michael), Eileen Murphy (Timothy), Bernard (Lou) and Robert. Grandmother...
Gail Stone
Dec 5, 2025
It is with deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gail Stone, who left this world peacefully at home, surrounded by the comfort of her family. Gail was predeceased by her loving husband, Raymond Stone Jr., with whom she shared a lifetime of devotion, laughter, and countless cherished memories. Born to Ames Harry Slate and Helene...
Frederick M. Shannon, Sr.
Dec 4, 2025
Frederick M. Shannon, Sr. passed away on December 4. He was 91 years old. Born in Springfield on December 6, 1933, he was one of 5 children born to the late Walter and Mary (King) Shannon. In 1971 Frederick and the children moved from Palmer to West Springfield when Frederick married the love of his life, Mary.
Frederick was a Korean...
Lorraine Woods
Nov 29, 2025
West Springfield, Lorraine (Beaudoin) Woods, 98, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2025. Born in Chicopee, May 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Harvey and Mildren (Bourassa) Beaudoin. She grew up in Chicopee and moved to West Springfield in 1979. She was a graduate of Assumption Grammar School and Chicopee High School class of 1945. She worked...
Ronald L Gearing
Nov 29, 2025
Ronald L. Gearing, 88, passed away November 29, 2025, at the Veteran’s Home in Holyoke. Born in Chatham, NY, May 26, 1937, he was the son of the late Leon and Leta (Kirby) Gearing. Ron was a longtime liquor salesman for the Martignetti Company and other distributers for many years. He was a US Coast Guard Veteran. Ron was an...
Elizabeth L O'Brien
Nov 23, 2025
Elizabeth L. O’Brien (Bates) “Betty” passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA on Sunday morning November 23rd at the age of 90. She was born in Springfield, February 5th, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph P. Bates and Margaret A. Bates (McCormick) and was a 1953 graduate of the former Technical High School of Springfield. After graduation,...
Jean A. Dunn
Nov 22, 2025
Jean Anne (Broderick) Dunn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the ripe old age of 90. Born in Springfield on October 7, 1935, she was the only child of the late Ernest and Mary (Dudek) Broderick.
Jean was a wife of over 50 years to the late Edward M. Dunn, who predeceased her on...
Constance Wickman
Nov 22, 2025
Longtime West Springfield resident Constance (Northrup) Wickman, 89, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield to the late Herbert and Alice (Damon) Northrup. She was a physical therapist and beloved preschool teacher for many years until her retirement. An avid Bridge player, Constance enjoyed gardening in the sunshine, swimming and visiting...
Pasquale V. Albino, Jr.
Nov 20, 2025
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA --- Pasquale V. Albino, Jr. (Pat, Junior, JR, Beany), 85, passed away following a long illness on November 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Pat was born in Waterbury, CT on April 14, 1940, son of the late Pasquale V. Sr. and Agnes (Mucci) Albino. He graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury, CT in 1958. There...
Alma L Helsel
Nov 16, 2025
West Springfield, Alma L. (Roewer) Helsel, 70, passed away November 16, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Dorothea Roewer. Alma served in the US Air Force from 1977-1980. She worked as a veterinary technician for the Rowley and Boston Rd Animal Hospitals for many years. She leaves her...
