Elizabeth L O'Brien
Nov 23, 2025
Elizabeth L. O’Brien (Bates) “Betty” passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA on Sunday morning November 23rd at the age of 90. She was born in Springfield, February 5th, 1935, daughter of the late Joseph P. Bates and Margaret A. Bates (McCormick) and was a 1953 graduate of the former Technical High School of Springfield. After graduation,...
Jean A. Dunn
Nov 22, 2025
Jean Anne (Broderick) Dunn passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the ripe old age of 90. Born in Springfield on October 7, 1935, she was the only child of the late Ernest and Mary (Dudek) Broderick.
Jean was a wife of over 50 years to the late Edward M. Dunn, who predeceased her on...
Constance Wickman
Nov 22, 2025
Longtime West Springfield resident Constance (Northrup) Wickman, 89, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Springfield to the late Herbert and Alice (Damon) Northrup. She was a physical therapist and beloved preschool teacher for many years until her retirement. An avid Bridge player, Constance enjoyed gardening in the sunshine, swimming and visiting...
Pasquale V. Albino, Jr.
Nov 20, 2025
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA --- Pasquale V. Albino, Jr. (Pat, Junior, JR, Beany), 85, passed away following a long illness on November 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Pat was born in Waterbury, CT on April 14, 1940, son of the late Pasquale V. Sr. and Agnes (Mucci) Albino. He graduated from Crosby High School in Waterbury, CT in 1958. There...
David J Gonyea
Nov 20, 2025
East Longmeadow- David J. Gonyea, 87, passed away at home on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Born in Springfield and raised also in East Longmeadow, to the late Leo and Lyla (Griswold) Gonyea, he was a proud Veteran serving in the United States Marine Corps and went on to work for Hamilton Standard as Director of Engineering Records until retirement. Dave...
Alma L Helsel
Nov 16, 2025
West Springfield, Alma L. (Roewer) Helsel, 70, passed away November 16, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Rochester, NY, she was the daughter of the late Waldemar and Dorothea Roewer. Alma served in the US Air Force from 1977-1980. She worked as a veterinary technician for the Rowley and Boston Rd Animal Hospitals for many years. She leaves her...
Edgar Berube
Nov 14, 2025
Edgar Berube passed from this earthly life to his eternal home on November 14, 2025 at the age of 92. Born on November 28, 1932 in Lawrence, Mass., he was the son of the late William Berube and Alida (Parent) Berube. He joined the Air Force in 1956. Edgar started working for the State of Connecticut Department of Corrections in...
Donald Arthur Hansen
Nov 4, 2025
Donald Arthur Hansen, 93 years old, passed away peacefully, after a long illness, surrounded by family on November 4, 2025.
He was a lifelong resident of West Springfield, attending West Springfield schools where he was a multi-sport athlete but came to love golf at an early age.
After high school Donald began his post-secondary education at Bryant College but left before matriculation...
Donald M. Laduzenski
Nov 2, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Donald Michael Laduzenski on November 2, 2025 of West Springfield, MA and Cape Elizabeth, ME. Don was born on September 13, 1942, to Alexander and Genowefa (Jane) Laduzenski in Holyoke, MA. At a young age he spoke only Polish as he lived with his grandparents while his...
Robert J. Malvezzi
Oct 29, 2025
Robert James “Bob” Malvezzi passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at his West Springfield home on October 29, 2025. He was 92 years old. Born in Springfield, MA on March 22, 1933, he was one of three sons born to the late Louis and Vilga (Dionisi) Malvezzi. He was predeceased by his brother Salvatore Malvezzi.
Robert graduated from Springfield Technical High...
Gary E. Girard
Oct 29, 2025
Gary E. Girard
1953-2025
West Springfield- Gary Edmund Girard, 71, of Wolcott Avenue passed away Wednesday at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on December 28, 1953, to the late June (DeBlois) and Raymond Girard. He grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield Trade High School. He has lived in West Springfield the last 35 years. He worked in...
Lindsay K. (Waterman) Trask
Oct 28, 2025
It is with immeasurable sorrow that Sandra and Paul Seymour of West Springfield share the passing of their daughter, Lindsay K. (Waterman) Trask, 38 of West Springfield who passed away at Baystate Medical Center on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from complications from pneumonia. Lindsay was born in Springfield on January 15, 1987, and graduated from West Springfield High School and...
Carolyn A Bigos
Oct 25, 2025
Carolyn Bigos, a lifelong resident of West Springfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Born in January 1950 to Stephen and Annie (Vershon) Granger, Carolyn was the eldest of eight children and a cherished daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.
Carolyn’s greatest joy was her family. She was the proud mother of four wonderful children — Tara Pendergast (with Mark),...
Brian Joseph Harvey
2025
Brian Joseph Harvey passed away in Springfield on October 21, 2025, at the age of 85. Born at the family home in Somerville on April 30, 1940, he was one of four children born to Charles Roland and Mary Josephine (O’Brien) Harvey.
Brian was a Vietnam-era US Army veteran serving in France as an Engineer Supply Specialist. Brian worked for more...
Angela E. Cross
2025
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved daughter/sister Angela E. Cross on October 19, 2025. Born in Springfield on April 17, 1979, Angela was the daughter of Stephen and Deborah (Parent) Cross of West Springfield. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Psychology and her Master of Education in Psychology/School Guidance and Counseling from Springfield College. She worked...
Carol C Whitman
Oct 13, 2025
Carol passed away on October 13, 2025. She grew up in Chicopee until moving to West Springfield in 1983. Her parents were Fred Kokoszka and Catherine (Zuchowicz) Kokoszka who passed away when she was very young. She was raised and nurtured by a very special uncle, Robert Kolasz, and aunt, Emily (Kokoszka) Kolasz. She also had a very special aunt,...
Margaret J Hardaker
Sep 25, 2025
Ludlow, Margaret J. “Peggy” Buoniconti Hardaker, 72, passed away Thursday September 25th, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, December 24, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Margaret Shedd Melaney. Peggy’s second husband and father of her children, Joseph Buoniconti died in 2001. She leaves her beloved husband, David Hardaker,...
Jean A Paro
Sep 24, 2025
Jean Audrey Paro (Tucker) of Southwick, Massachusetts, departed peacefully at her home on September 24, 2025 surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 87 after her battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on August 8, 1938 to her late parents, Frank Tucker and Jessie O’Rourke (Buchanan).
Jean shared 65 wonderful years married to her beloved husband,...
Dorothy M. Rogalski
Sep 23, 2025
Dorothy (Janik) Rogalski, 88, of West Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 23 at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive in Agawam. Born on December 14, 1936, she was the daughter of Joseph Janik and Mary (Padykula) Janik. She lived in West Springfield for 68 years and was a communicant of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
Dorothy was a homemaker, devoting her...
Allan P. Collins
Sep 21, 2025
Allan Paul Collins passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21st. He was born in Springfield on July 18, 1936, to the late Carl A. and Alice (Arieti) Collins. He leaves his wife Debra A. Collins of 33 years, his daughter Alicia DeJesus and her husband Christopher, their daughters, Trinity and Brooke, his son, Jason Biagetti and his partner,...
