Elaine G. (Valente) Bisson
Sep 15, 2021
Obituary Elaine Gloria Bisson (Valente), age 74, passed away on September 15, 2021, unexpectedly at Baystate Medical Center. Elaine was born on June 19, 1947, in Hartford, Connecticut to her parents, Frank and Shirley Valente. She graduated from Enfield High School in Enfield, Connecticut in 1965. Elaine worked primarily in the legal field as a paralegal, including MassMutual Insurance Company....
Frederick C. Colbert
Sep 14, 2021
Obituary Frederick Christopher Colbert, 73, of Oakland Street passed away Tuesday at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. He was born in Springfield on September 18, 1947 to the late Daniel and Frieda (Borak) Colbert. He was raised in Springfield and settled in West Springfield 40 years ago. He was a graduate of Cathedral High School and later studied Horticulture at...
Sophie (Bruecklmeier) Augsberger
Sep 7, 2021
Obituary Sophie (Bruecklmeier) Augsberger, 97, passed away at home Tuesday, September 7, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Munich, Germany, June 12, 1924, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Brummer) Meier. Sophie grew up in New York City and lived most of her life in West Springfield. She was a former member of the Grace Lutheran Church...
Phyllis J. (Pitoniak) Casey
Sep 2, 2021
Obituary The daughter of Stephen J. and Sophie (Swotchak) Pitoniak, she was born in Westfield, MA in 1935. She was the wife of William A. Casey of West Springfield, who predeceased her in 1982. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, Kenneth and Eileen (Casey) Hall of Gainesville, VA; Col. Michael and Theresa (Napolitan) Casey of Woodbury,...
Brett D. Sapowsky
Aug 30, 2021
Obituary Brett D. Sapowsky, 27, passed away August 30, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Holyoke on March 29, 1994 to Lawrence “Larry” Sapowsky and Shirley Weibel. Brett grew up and attended West Springfield High School. He recently was working at Meredith-Springfield Associates in Ludlow. Brett had a love for animals. He enjoyed video games, fixing cars...
Alma N. (Monachesi) Fox
Aug 30, 2021
Obituary Alma N. Fox (Monachesi) 93 of West Springfield passed away on August 30, 2021 at West Minster Point Pleasant Convalescent Home in Bradenton, Florida. Alma was the beloved wife of the late John F. Fox a long-time fire fighter in West Springfield where they lived. Alma grew up in West Springfield where she lived her entire life. Oxford Place...
Alice Mary (Doyle) Bouchard
Aug 29, 2021
Obituary Alice M. (Doyle) Bouchard, 94, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 24, 1927 in Springfield to the late John and Lea (Lemire) Doyle. Alice is predeceased by her former husband, Wilfred Bouchard; siblings Henry Doyle, Raymond Doyle and Jackie Doyle; sons John W. Bouchard and Steven C. Bouchard...
Carolyn M. (Coburn) Marsano
Aug 29, 2021
Obituary Carolyn C. Marsano, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 29 at her home in Westfield, with her family by her side. She was born March 10, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA to William H. Coburn and the former Marian Miller Couch. Carolyn is survived by her sons, Derek (Shanda) of Menlo Park, CA and Timothy of Boise, ID;...
John J. Lonergan
Aug 26, 2021
Obituary John J. Lonergan passed away peacefully at home with family on Wednesday, August 26, 2021. He was born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Anna (Delaney) Lonergan in 1929, the youngest of 5 children. He leaves behind his loving wife of 45 years, Millie (Tighe) Lonergan, along with three step-children, Ann Bramucci (Angelo) of Windsor, CT, Paul Henderson...
Anita I. Bouchard
Aug 24, 2021
Obituary Anita I. Bouchard, 100, passed away August 24,2021 at Mission Care in Holyoke. A lifelong resident of West Springfield she was born June 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Florida and Laura (Marcille) Bouchard. Anita worked for over 30 years as a chief board clerk for the US Government. She was a communicant of the former St. Louis...
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...
