Margaret J Hardaker
Sep 25, 2025
Ludlow, Margaret J. “Peggy” Buoniconti Hardaker, 72, passed away Thursday September 25th, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, December 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Shedd Melaney. Peggy’s second husband and father of her children, Joseph Buoniconti died in 2001. She leaves her beloved husband, David Hardaker,...
Jean A Paro
Sep 24, 2025
Jean Audrey Paro (Tucker) of Southwick, Massachusetts, departed peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87 after her battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 8, 1938 to her late parents, Frank Tucker and Jessie O’Rourke (Buchanan).
Jean shared 65 wonderful years married to her beloved husband,...
Dorothy M. Rogalski
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy (Janik) Rogalski, 88, of West Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 23 at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in Agawam. Born on December 14, 1936, she was the daughter of Joseph Janik and Mary (Padykula) Janik. She lived in West Springfield for 68 years and was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
Dorothy was a homemaker, devoting her...
Allan P. Collins
Sep 21, 2025
Allan Paul Collins passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21st. He was born in Springfield on July 18, 1936, to the late Carl A. and Alice (Arieti) Collins. He leaves his wife Debra A. Collins of 33 years, his daughter Alicia DeJesus and her husband Christopher, their daughters, Trinity and Brooke, his son, Jason Biagetti and his partner,...
Rolf R Siller
Sep 16, 2025
West Springfield, Rolf R. Siller, 85, passed away September 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Germany, the son of the late Hugo and Frieda (Wernet) Siller. Rolf worked at Precision Tool Company in Westfield for many years. He loved to collect vintage Jaguars and enjoyed Jägermeister. "Back in the day" he was part of the Crazy Eight...
Nancy J Rumplik
Sep 16, 2025
West Springfield, Nancy J. Rumplik, 76, passed away September 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, March 22, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Phyllis (Cross) Rumplik. Nancy was very proud of her 50 year career as a registered nurse. She received her Masters Degree from The University of Massachusetts, Boston, and worked...
Betty J Prenosil
Sep 15, 2025
Betty J. Prenosil, 89, of West Springfield, Massachusetts, entered into eternal peace surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2025. Born in Rutland, Vermont, daughter of the late Wilfred C. and Kathleen M. Shackett, Betty was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, John “Ed” Prenosil. Both were lifelong members of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. She was...
Audrie M Hastings
Sep 15, 2025
West Springfield, Audrie M. (Zografos) Hastings, 94, passed away Sept 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Medford, April 10, 1931, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Lillas (Basler) Zografos. She worked for the Baystate Elevator Company for over 20 years. Anyone who knew Audrie knew she was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. She enjoyed...
Lori-Ann Amsden
Sep 14, 2025
West Springfield, Lori-Ann (Beauregard) Amsden, 63, passed away, peacefully on September 14, 2025. Born in Holyoke, March 9, 1962, the daughter of Lawrence Beauregard of East Longmeadow and the late Estelle (Dumas) Beauregard. Lori-Ann was a graduate of West Springfield High School. Besides her father, she leaves her beloved husband, of 45 years, Robert Amsden Jr., her loving daughters, Christine...
Paul James Klorer
Aug 26, 2025
Paul James Klorer, born on May 18, 1945 in Cambridge, MA, passed away on August 26, 2025 with his loving wife of 56 years, Betsy Klorer, by his side. Paul was the son of the late Frances and James Klorer. He was raised in Winchester, MA, where he attended school and met his future bride. He and Betsy settled in...
Timothy W. "Tim" Mayo
Aug 25, 2025
Feeding Hills, Timothy W. “Tim” Mayo passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025. He was 31 years old. Born in Springfield on November 24, 1993, he was the son of Michael and Jennifer (Roberts) Mayo. He lived most of his life in Feeding Hills. After graduating from Agawam High School in 2012, Tim obtained his CDL and worked for AeroMed....
Ruth Beatty
Aug 22, 2025
Ruth Beatty, 89, died peacefully at Bethesda East Hospice Care in Boynton Beach, FL on August 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Ruth was born in Bennington, Vermont to Walter and Ruth Ostrander. She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers Walter and William as well as two of her sons, Joseph LaFlamme (2023) and David LaFlamme (1990) and...
Michael A. Lim
Aug 18, 2025
Michael Lim, 55, of Agawam, MA passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18th after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Springfield, Michael was the son of Eva Polon, also of Springfield. He is survived by his brothers Alex of Springfield and Anthony of New Hampshire. Michael also leaves behind his former wife and friend Kelly Lim,...
Ronald P Thompson
Aug 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Ronald Thompson (Ronnie) who departed this life on August 16th. Ronnie was known for his generosity, compassion, work ethic, humor, and unwavering focus on family. Born on 12/11/38 in Turners Falls, MA to Alfred Thompson and Mary Thompson (nee St. Germain),...
Loida Burnett
Aug 2, 2025
Loida Burnett of Westfield Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2025. She was a devoted, beloved mother and grandmother who brightened the lives of many. Born on July 8, 1944, Loida was a strong and fearless woman. Predeceased by both her parents, her older sister, and her younger sister at a very young age she bravely left the Philippines...
Thomas J. "Tom" Green
Jul 31, 2025
West Springfield - Thomas J. “Tom” Green, passed away on July 31, 2025. He was 67 years old. Born in Springfield on October 10, 1957, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Doherty) Green. Tom earned degrees from UMass and Western New England College. He was the founder of Rental Solutions and later founded Green Publishing Company...
John P Tetreault
Jul 26, 2025
John P. Tetreault, 92, passed away July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in North Troy, VT, he was the son of the late Robert and Marie (Lavigne) Tetreault. John worked as a Purchasing Manager for the Conversion Chemical Company (3M) for 30+ years. John loved the outdoors, camping, hunting and working in his yard. His beloved wife,...
Russell P Lafrance
Jul 25, 2025
Russell P. LaFrance, 77, passed away July 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, August 12, 1947, he was the son of the late Leopold and Yvonne (Gagnon) LaFrance. Russ worked for Verizon for over 32 years. He leaves his loving wife, Katherine “Kathy” (Martelli) LaFrance, his beloved sons, Joseph and his wife Lynn and Keith and...
Leanne Kellerman
Jul 23, 2025
Agawam - Leanne Kellerman, 78, of Agawam, passed away on July 23, 2025, in Springfield Born on October 14, 1946 in Springfield to Joseph and Eleanor (Geissler) Gazar, Leanne lived a full and loving life, centered around her family. She was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and beloved sister and friend. Leanne primarily dedicated her energy to raising her family...
Joseph W Demarco
Jul 23, 2025
Joseph W. DeMarco, 75, formerly of West Springfield, died July 23, 2025. Born in Albion, NY, the son of the late Warren and Josephine DeMarco. Joe was a graduate of West Springfield High School, received his B.A. from AIC and his Masters in Education from Springfield College. He was manager of operations for Goodwill Industries and was a Resource Management...
