Norma Berozsky
Jan 22, 2026
Norma Jean “N.J.” (Wall) Berozsky, 87, of West Springfield, MA passed away at home on January 22, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on August 27, 1938 in Westfield, MA, Norma was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Kubacki) Wall. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Shirley Kirtycz, her mother-in-law Josephine Berozsky, sister-in-law...
Cliffie M Thompson
Jan 22, 2026
We are saddened to announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great & great-great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Cliffe Mae Thompson (nee Felton) who departed this life on January 22nd. Cliffie was known for her unwavering focus on family and great conversation skills. Born on 11/10/38 in Turners Falls, MA to Fred Felton and Alfreda Felton (nee Peterson), Cliffie...
John A Reopelle
Jan 17, 2026
John Anthony Reopelle, 73, passed away January 17, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, October 9, 1952, he was the son of the late Theodore and Beatrice (St. Dennis) Reopelle. John was a graduate of West Springfield High School Class of 1970 and worked for the Praxair Company for 30 years, retiring in 2007. He was an avid...
Sharon E. (Paige) Turner
Jan 17, 2026
Sharon E. (Paige) Turner passed away in Hartford, CT on January 17. She was 77 years old. Born in Springfield on July 28, 1948, she was one of 2 children born to the late Sam and Edith (Miner) Paige. She was a lifelong West Springfield resident. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1967.
Sharon worked as a bookkeeper for...
Ann Arbour
Jan 16, 2026
Ann Arbour, long-time West Springfield resident passed away peacefully at her Davis St., Springfield home on January 16. She was 81 years old. Ann was predeceased by her parents, Roland and Florence (Reagan) Arbour and her sister Joan Tatro. She will be missed by her loving niece Jennifer Tatro of Springfield. Arrangements were entrusted to Toomey-O’Brien Funeral Home.
Richard David Ardizoni
Jan 16, 2026
Richard David Ardizoni passed away unexpectedly on January 16, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. Born in Springfield on April 15, 1952, he was one of 3 children born to the late Robert and Muriel (Nims) Ardizoni. He was raised in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High in 1970 before earning a degree from...
Robert F Amsden
Jan 12, 2026
Robert (Chick) Amsden Sr. entered into eternal rest Monday, January 12th, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Springfield on November 5th, 1931, to the late George and Belle (Elmer) Amsden. Robert dedicated 12 years to the United States Marine Corps.
Robert and his wife Barbara founded the Open Pantry of West Springfield in the early 1970’s. The Open...
Philip A. Gould
Jan 9, 2026
Philip Alan Gould was born at 8:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 30,1943 in Springfield, MA to Maxine (Hardy) and Donald Gould. He grew up and attended Agawam schools before completing his Masters Degree at Springfield College in 1966. Philip then served our country in the U.S. Army from July 31, 1967, until July 1, 1973. Upon his discharge, he resided...
James G. Geren
Jan 6, 2026
West Springfield, James G. Geren, 77, passed away January 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, July 31, 1948, he was the son of the late James A. and Lorraine (Versiglioni) Geren. Jim was a 1966 graduate of West Springfield High School and a graduate of Worcester Polytech Institute and Western New England College. He was employed...
Paul V. Gilbert
Jan 1, 2026
West Springfield, Paul V Gilbert, 73, passed away January 1, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Hartford, March 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Raymond and Clara (Boucher) Gilbert. Paul graduated from Buckley HS in Hartford Connecticut and Johnson and Wales College for Accounting, where he had a much-earned scholarship for...
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...
