Kenneth G. Gladu
Jul 8, 2022
Obituary Kenneth G. Gladu, 81, passed away July 8, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in South Hadley on January 20, 1941, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (L’Esperance) Gladu. Ken worked for many years for the Johnson Insulation Company. He was a union member for decades and a forever member of the Chicopee Elks. Ken...
Robert E. Anti
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Robert E. Anti, 82, died July 7, 2022, at Mercy Hospital. Born in Springfield, March 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Adam and Anna (Maffini) Anti. He worked as a purchasing agent for the Springfield Armory for many years. He was a former communicant of St. Thomas Church and a member of the Marine Corps Reserves....
Thomas Edward Burke Sr.,
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Retired West Springfield Police Chief, Thomas Edward Burke Sr., 77, lost a long and hard-fought battle when he passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was predeceased by his parents Edward and Doris (Binns) Burke, as well as his late siblings Timothy and Margaret. Thomas was born in Buffalo, NY...
Bridget D. Nostin
Jul 7, 2022
Obituary Bridget Nostin, 63, passed away July 7, 2022. Born in Springfield, February 23, 1959, she was the daughter of the late Thomas A. and Margaret (Padden) Nostin. Bridget was a graduate of the former Immaculate Conception School in West Springfield and a graduate of the West Springfield High School. She worked at the Christmas Tree Shop for many years....
Ruth E. (Dudley) Dudley
Jul 2, 2022
Obituary Ruth E. Dudley, 89, passed away July 2, 2022. She was born July 28, 1932 to the late Lawrence and Alice (Albritton) Dudley. Ruth was a graduate of Easthampton High School. She went to nursing school at Westfield State Sanatorium, now known as Western Mass Hospital. Ruth worked at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home, Chestnut Knoll and the Sisters of...
Phillip E. King, Jr.
Jun 23, 2022
Obituary Phillip Edward King, Jr., 49, died on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Born in Springfield, he was the son of Phillip E. King, Sr. of Wilbraham and the late Mary (Camyre) King. An Eagle Scout, Phil was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School and a member of the Swim Team. He served his Country proudly in the US Marine...
Kevin J. Claffey
Jun 19, 2022
Obituary Kevin Joseph Claffey, 67, of West Springfield died on Sunday, June 19 after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Kevin grew up in Springfield and was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Springfield Technical Community College, University of Massachusetts Amherst, and Western New England College School of Law. From childhood, Kevin was involved with the Springfield Newspapers. He was...
Lawrence A. Sherlaw
Jun 10, 2022
Obituary Lawrence “Larry” Sherlaw, 82, passed away June 10, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Westfield, May 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Marion (Peabody) Sherlaw. Larry attended local schools in Agawam and was a graduate of Agawam High School. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts and his Master’s Degree...
Carol A. Cote
Jun 9, 2022
Obituary Carol A. Cote, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, MA. Carol grew up in Hampden, MA., under the loving care of the late Leon and Yvette Cote. She graduated from Cathedral High School and was a long-time Springfield and Palmer resident. Carol was a gregarious and warm soul,...
Anne M. (Shea) Korbut
Jun 5, 2022
Obituary Anne Marie (Shea) Korbut of West Springfield, MA, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and retired registered nurse died on June 5 at the age of 91 surrounded by her family. Anne was the loving wife of the late Frank Korbut. Anne was born in Westfield, MA, the youngest child of Eugene Shea and Hannah (Crean) Shea, both of...
Katherine P. (Burke) Pendleton
Jun 4, 2022
Obituary Katherine “Katy” (Burke) Pendleton, 77, received her Angel Wings June 4, 2022, in the comfort of her home. Born in Greenfield, June 2, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Geraldine (Melanson) Burke. Katy attended local schools in Greenfield and was a graduate of Greenfield High School. She worked as a beauty consultant for Sears, Steigers...
Carolyn (Fogg) Calabrese
Jun 4, 2022
Obituary Longtime West Springfield resident, Carolyn (Fogg) Calabrese, 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield to the late Walter and Barbara (Chapin) Fogg, she was a graduate of Agawam High School, Class of 1955 Valedictorian. Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family. She loved being at home baking pies for her boys...
Cheryl A. (Rosso) Nelson
Jun 4, 2022
Obituary Cheryl Nelson, 75 passed away unexpectedly on June 4. Cheryl was the daughter of Francis J. Rosso and Sally Rosso (Zeleinski) She graduated from Agawam High School in 1964. After high school, her first job was as a secretary for Mass Mutual Insurance. It was during that time that she met her future husband Philip. After the birth of...
Nancy M. (Bowman) Demateis
Jun 2, 2022
Obituary Nancy M. (Bowman) Demateis, 73, passed away June 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, February 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Cosgrove) Bowman. Nancy worked for the Disney Company for over 20 years in various positions in human resources. She loved to help others in...
Arthur W. Leigner
May 31, 2022
Obituary Arthur W. Leigner, 77, passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2022. He was born Feb. 1, 1945 to the late Arthur and Barbara Leigner. Arthur proudly served in the US Navy Seabees during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a crane operator for Lane Construction before going to work as a groundskeeper for the Town of...
Howard L. Silvis
May 30, 2022
Obituary Howard L. Silvis, 82, passed away May 30, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Kellettville, PA, January 30, 1940, he was the son of the late Archie and Ruth (Nelson) Silvis. Howard worked for various construction firms including Forish Constuction where he retired as a foreman. He was a US Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. He was...
John J. Lanczycki
May 29, 2022
Obituary John J. Lanczycki Jr., 80, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022. He was born in Lawrence, MA on January 30,1942 to the late John and Katherine (Olejasz) Lanczycki. He leaves us to join Lynn (Vickery) Lanczycki, his beloved wife of 57 years. John graduated from St. Anselm College and received a MBA from Rivier University. His professional career...
Jane M. (Fontaine) Coulombe
May 29, 2022
Obituary Jane M Coulombe (Fontaine), 65, of West Springfield, passed away on Sunday, May 29th peacefully at home with her husband, David (Dave) Coulombe, Sr. by her side. Jane and Dave celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary the week prior, and also celebrated her last round of chemo treatment on Friday. She fought through this latest life challenge admirably and was...
Fira (Depopolo) Depopolo
May 28, 2022
Obituary Fira Depopolo, 77, a longtime resident of Westfield, passed away May 28, 2022. Born in Westfield, October 19, 1944, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Roach) Depopolo. Fira worked at the Olympic Manufacturing Company in Westfield and was a member of the Springfield Hobby Club. She leaves two good friends, Shirley and Mary, and...
Joan L. (Tovet) Carlon
May 25, 2022
Obituary Joan L. (Tovet) Carlon, 87, passed away in Haverhill, MA on May 25, 2022, after a long illness. A long-time resident of Longmeadow, West Springfield, and Northampton, MA, she was born in Springfield, MA to Alma E. and Earl J. Tovet. She was predeceased by her husband of 26 years, Donald C. Carlon. Joan graduated from Springfield Technical High...
