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...
Harlan B Ladd
Jun 17, 2021
Obituary LADD, Harlan Bolles. In loving memory of Harlan, a kind-hearted and loving man, who inspired all those whose lives he touched. Harlan, 96, of West Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born on July 28, 1924 in Amherst, Massachusetts, Harlan was the son of the late Everett Ladd and Grace Eddy Ladd. Harlan is predeceased by...
Alexis T. Bullen
Jun 16, 2021
Obituary Beautiful, loving, talented, funny, sometimes troubled, but always hopeful, Alex Thomas Bullen died in his sleep at the age of 32. Born in El Salvador and adopted as a baby, Alex happily spent his earliest years in Deerfield Massachusetts, moving to Baltimore, Maryland with his parents in 2000. He graduated in 2007 from Gilman School, where he found his...
Sophia M. (Paspatis) Deraleau
Jun 13, 2021
Obituary Sophia M (Paspatis) DeRaleau, 90, passed away Sunday June 13, 2021. Born in Springfield, October 12, 1930, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Tessie (Neffsky) Paspatis. She was a graduate of Springfield Technical High School. She met her husband Arthur Robert DeRaleau while roller skating at Babb’s Beach Roller Rink and were married for 60 years before his...
Mary Lou (Begley) Rivard
Jun 10, 2021
Obituary 88, passed away Thursday June 10, 2021. She was born in Everett, MA, to the late Dennis and Margaret Begley. Mary Lou was a graduate of Cathedral High School, Class of 1950. She worked for many years in the Town Clerk’s Office in West Springfield and for the Parks and Rec Dept. Mary Lou enjoyed sewing, music and going...
George E. Gendreau, Sr.
Jun 8, 2021
Obituary George E. Gendreau Sr., 94, passed away Tuesday June 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, December 18, 1926, the son of the late Prosper and Ella (Baron) Gendreau. George was a graduate of West Springfield High School and served in the US Navy during WWII as an underwater demolition specialist. He worked as a pipefitter...
Carl C. Scott, Jr.
Jun 7, 2021
Obituary Carl C. Scott Jr., 86, passed away Monday June 7, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ware, Arpril 2, 1935, the son of the late Carl C. Sr and Mildred (King) Scott. Carl was a graduate of Monson Academy, attended Purdue University and graduated from Western New England College. Carl retired from Hamilton Standard after 42 years...
William P. Clark
Jun 7, 2021
Obituary William P. Clark, 86, passed away Monday June 7, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, October 14, 1934, the son of the late William E. and Joan V. (Miarecki) Clark. He worked as a Metro Police Officer in Washington DC for many years and later for the US Postal Service in Springfield. He was a communicant...
Gifford I. Benjamin
May 26, 2021
Obituary Gifford Ian Benjamin, 62, of County Road passed away Wednesday at home. He was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia on May 23, 1959. He was a graduate of Westfield High School and lived most of his life in Westfield and Southwick. Giff worked as an Inspector for the Pratt and Whitney Wood Group in Bloomfield for over 33 years....
Walter Siermienski
May 25, 2021
Obituary Walter Siermienski, Jr., 76, of Lynne Drive passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Newport, RI on January 31, 1945 to the late Jean (Garlow) and Walter Siermienski, Sr. He was a graduate of Westfield Trade School. Walter worked as a machinist in this area for most of his life. He was a U.S. Navy...
Patricia G. Delo
May 20, 2021
Obituary Patricia "Pat" G. Delo, 80, of West Springfield, MA, an award-winning journalist who worked at The Republican and its predecessors including The Daily News in Springfield, MA, died May 20 at home. Pat was born in Gloversville, NY, on March 1, 1941, to the late Charles G. Delo Jr. and Edna "Pat" (FitzPatrick) Delo. Three months later she, her...
Michael P. Finnie
May 17, 2021
Obituary Michael P. Finnie, 78, passed away Monday May 17, 2021 at the Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Born in Pontiac, Michigan, September 29, 1942 the son of the late Edward and Helen (Keeler) Finnie. He was a graduate of Western New England University with a degree in business. Â Michael worked for the Greenough Paper Company in West Springfield retiring...
Karen L. Bognar
May 17, 2021
Obituary Karen L. (Larson) Bognar, 79, passed away Monday May 17, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. Born in Waltham, August 26, 1941, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Eleanor (Connor) Larson. Karen was a graduate of the former Chandler School for Women in Boston and worked for the United Carr Company in Newton for many years. She worked with special...
John M. Buffum
May 9, 2021
Obituary John M Buffum, 62, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday May 9, 2021. Born in Springfield, August 5, 1958, he was the son of the late Brainerd and Mary (Collins) Buffum. He grew up in West Springfield, was married there in 1984, and moved to Westfield in 1989. He worked for over 30 years at MassMutual, and for...
Helen J. (Celatka) Ryan
Apr 26, 2021
Obituary Helen Julia (Celatka) Ryan, 102, formerly of Brookline Avenue passed away Monday, April 26th at Heritage Hall West in Agawam. She was born in Hatfield, MA on February 22, 1919 to the late Peter and Julia (Niedzwiecki) Celatka and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She worked and retired from the former Third National Bank in West...
Cynthia A. (Hudson) Wrobel
Apr 24, 2021
Obituary Cynthia A. Wrobel, 73, passed away April 24, 2021 at Heritage Hall in Agawam. She was born in Bath, ME and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She worked for many years as a hairdresser at the former Steiger’s in Springfield. After that, Cynthia worked for Sally’s Beauty Supply in West Springfield. She was a communicant of...
