Edward E. Dessereau
Aug 22, 2021
Obituary Edward E. Dessereau, 73, passed away Sunday August 22, 2021. He was born in Pittsfield on April 27, 1948 to Dolores (Holmberg) and the late John Dessereau and graduated from Pittsfield High School, Class of 1966. Ed proudly served in the US Navy. He worked for many years as the manager of the Friendly’s in East Longmeadow and the...
James M. Chojnowski
Aug 21, 2021
Obituary James M. Chojnowski, 75, passed away Sat August 21, 2021. He was born December 5, 1945 to the late Matthew and Margaret Chojnowski. Jim worked as a firemen for the Town of West Springfield for over 25 years. He was proud of his vast toolset and had a passion for cars and was the owner of Sterling Motors in...
Edwin R. Orwat
Aug 18, 2021
Obituary Edwin “Ed” Robert Orwat, age 90, of West Springfield Massachusetts was called to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, August 18th at 2:32 PM. He was born in Chicopee on September 24th, 1930, to the late Jozef and Victoria (Gwizdak) Orwat. His siblings Edward, Frederick, Henry, and Wanda preceded him in death. Edwin leaves behind his loving wife of 55...
Robert C. Wozny
Aug 16, 2021
Obituary Robert C. Wozny, 52, passed away suddenly on August 16, 2021. Born in Aliquippa PA., July 29, 1969, he was the son of Selma (Kalkau) Silvis and stepfather Howard Silvis of Agawam. Rob worked as a welder for C and C Canvas Company for over 17 years. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler Fan, pool player, fisherman, music and...
Joseph E. Beatty, Jr.
Aug 15, 2021
Obituary Joseph E. Beatty, passed away on August 15, 2021 after a life well lived. He was born in Charlestown, NH on 7/1/29. His parents were Ethel and Joseph Beatty, Sr. Joseph lived in Huntington for 50 years with the last 40 years in Westfield and Florida. Joseph was the last active charter member of the Huntington Lion’s Club for...
William H. Pappas
Aug 12, 2021
Obituary William H. Pappas, 68, passed away August 12, 2021. He was born May 30, 1953 to the late Harry and Louise Pappas. Bill graduated from West Springfield High School, attended UMASS and graduated from Western New England College. He worked for many years as a mechanical engineer for Pratt & Whitney. Bill enjoyed hiking, traveling and reading. He was...
Richard S. Rozkuszka
Jul 30, 2021
Obituary Richard Rozkuszka, 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 30, 2021, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born in Springfield, MA on Flag Day, June 14, 1935, to the late Ted and Regina (Dembrowski) Rozkuszka. Richard grew up in Russell, MA and was a 1953 graduate of Westfield High School. He graduated in 1963 from the...
Michele (Defalco) Newell
Jul 30, 2021
Obituary Michele “Gobmatz” (DeFalco) Newell, 74, passed away July 30, 2021. She was born Sept 24, 1946 to the late Joseph and Gladys DeFalco. Michele graduated from Agawam High School. She served as the first female president of rotary in Easthampton in 1997-1998. Michele was a paralegal and worked on passing a law against sex offenders and volunteered at CASA...
Richard T. Wright
Jul 24, 2021
Obituary Richard T. Wright, 65, passed away Sat July 24, 2021. He was born in Springfield, MA on Jan. 2, 1956 to the late Richard and Carol Wright. Richard graduated from UMASS with a BA in Education and taught in the Special Education Department in the Amherst School System. He enjoyed computers, bowling, NASCAR and going to the Barrett-Jackson car...
Barbara J. (Stetson) Wonsek
Jul 21, 2021
Obituary Barbara J. Wonsek, 93, formerly of West Springfield, died in Agawam at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive. Born in West Springfield, she graduated from West Springfield High School. After graduation she worked her entire forty-year career at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, starting as a telephone operator and ending as their first female insurance agent. She served on the ski...
Mark D. Lynds
Jul 16, 2021
Obituary Mark D. Lynds, 71, passed away July 16, 2021. He was born Jan. 19, 1950 to the late Douglas and Patricia Lynds. Mark had a 45 year career as a registered nurse. He loved the outdoors, including biking, hiking and canoeing. He also enjoyed playing the piano and photography. Mark leaves his loving wife Marlene (DiDonato), his three daughters;...
Gayle M. (Caron) Buynicki
Jul 13, 2021
Obituary Gayle (Caron) Buynicki passed away peacefully on July 13th at the age of 70 surrounded by her family. Gayle was born on February 10,1951 in Springfield, MA. She graduated from Cathedral High School and in 1984 was blessed with twin identical boys who were the center of her world. Gayle was the most caring, generous woman and lived her...
Jeannette D. (Sicard) Norton
Jul 12, 2021
Obituary Jeannette D. (Sicard) Norton, 95, passed away Monday July 12, 2021. Born in Northampton, October 15, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Lafountain) Sicard. She was a graduate of the former St. Michael’s High School in Northampton and worked for the Farmers Exchange for many years. Jeannette was a communicant of St. Thomas Church. Her beloved...
Irene D. (Daudelin) Chagnon
Jul 12, 2021
Obituary Irene D. (Daudelin) Chagnon, 90, passed away Monday July 12, 2021. Born in Vermont, September 15, 1930, the daughter of the late Calix and Josephine (Roberts) Daudelin. Her beloved husband Gerald Chagnon died in 2002 and her beloved daughter Karen Charrington died in 2017. She leaves her beloved sons, Michael and his wife Lori of West Springfield and Neil...
Stanley Fitch
Jul 11, 2021
Obituary Stanley W. Fitch, 86, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Bronx, NY. Born in Palmer, MA on October 11, 1934, Stanley was the son of the late Dr. H. Wilfred and Marion (Egar) Fitch. Stanley grew up in Springfield, attended local schools and was a graduate of Springfield College. He worked as a surveyor for many years....
Ronald S. Ewiany
Jul 6, 2021
Obituary Ronald S. Drewiany, 63, passed away suddenly July 6, 2021. Born in Springfield, he was the son of Dorothy (Bolduc) Drewiany of Agawam and the late Steven Drewiany (2010). He spent his early years in West Springfield where he attended St. Thomas church. He received a Batchelor's of Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, a Master's in Environmental Engineering from...
Robert R. Aubrey
Jun 27, 2021
Obituary Robert R. Aubrey, 85, passed away June 27, 2021, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Norwich, CT., July 21, 1935, the son of the late John and Alicia (Bellows) Aubrey. Bob grew up in Florence and was a graduate of the former St. Michaels High School in Northampton and the Hampden College of Pharmacy in Chicopee. He owned and...
Lora (Parzych) Oles
Jun 27, 2021
Obituary Lora (Parzych) Oles, 90, passed away Sunday June 27, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Gill, February 25, 1931, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Gawel) Parzych. Lora was a Licensed Practical Nurse working in various nursing homes in Greenfield. She worked as a deli clerk for Stop and Shop, United Technologies and owned and operated...
Timothy M. Malone
Jun 25, 2021
Obituary Timothy M. Malone of Agawam, MA passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021. Tim was predeceased by his wife, Denise (Jones) Malone, his parents, George Malone and Margaret (Moriarty) Malone and brother, Neal Malone. He was born in Springfield on August 11, 1958 and graduated from Cathedral High School and Western New England University. Tim spent 33 years in...
Robert Joseph Thomas Churchill
Jun 21, 2021
Obituary Robert Joseph Thomas Churchill, 28, passed away Mon June 21, 2021. He was born in Springfield on August 19, 1992. Robert had recently been working as a landscaper in Florida. He leaves his parents Douglas Churchill and his wife Celine of Ruskin, FL., and Dianne Foley of W. Spfld. He also leaves his two sons; Raxton Taylor and Connor...
