Jack R. Jonah

Jack Randall Jonah, 19, of Sean Louis Circle passed Wednesday at home. He was born in Springfield on July 14th, 1996 and has lived in West Springfield his entire life. He was presently a student at Holyoke Community College studying Biology and Art. He worked as a Medical Technician at Boston Road Animal Hospital. Prior to that, Jack worked as a dietary aide at Landmark Senior Living in West Springfield. Jack was a former member and organist at West Springfield United Methodist Church. He had many interests and talents which gave his life depth and fulfillment. He was a gifted artist and play writer. Jack co-directed and wrote the play �LABELS� which received high acclaim from local writers. Jack loved playing the guitar and piano. He enjoyed cooking for his family and hiking with Karle and Dan. Jack also volunteered at the Dakin Humane Society because of his love for animals. He will be deeply missed by all whose life he touched. He was the loving son of Kirk D. and Debra A. (Oski) Jonah, cherished brother of Daniel F. and Karlye A. Jonah all of West Springfield, beloved grandson of Anita Oski Barrett and her husband Walter of West Springfield, caring nephew of Mike and Sherie Jonah of East Longmeadow, Kim Jonah of West Springfield, Diane Shields of West Springfield, and Jim Shields of Feeding Hills, dear cousin of Nick, Matt, and Jake Jonah, Jessica and Jenna Jonah, and Brittany and Bryan Shields. The calling hours are this Sunday from 1:00-5:00 PM at the TOOMEY-O�BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield Street, West Springfield. The funeral and burial will be PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers donations in Jack�s name may be made to the DAKIN Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101-6307 or to the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club, 615 Main Street, West Springfield, MA 01089. For more information please visit www.toomeyobrien.com