Helen T. Scagliarini
Apr 11, 2020
Obituary Helen Therese Scagliarini, age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Helen was born in Adams, Massachusetts on May 19, 1933 to Cesare and Ellen (McDonald) Scagliarini. Helen grew up in Westfield, Massachusetts and was a graduate of...
Emanuel G. Asinas
Apr 11, 2020
Obituary Emanuel “Manny” Galicia Asinas passed away at Holyoke Medical Center, Holyoke, Massachusetts on the 11th of April 2020. He was 69 years old. Manny was born on the 15th of December 1950, in Catbalogan City, the capital of the Province of Samar, Philippines. He grew up in Manila, and was graduated from Mapúa University, the Philippines' premier engineering and ...
Carole E. (Brown) Fulvi
Apr 10, 2020
Obituary Carole E. (Brown) Fulvi, 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10. She was born in Springfield on April 23, 1945, she was the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Archambault) Brown. She was a graduate of Commerce High School and a communicant of St. Thomas Church. Carole was the lunch director for St. Thomas School and worked...
David R. Lareau
Apr 8, 2020
Obituary David R. Lareau, 76, passed peacefully at home on April 8. Born in Chicopee, June,21, 1943 the son of the late Leo and Mildred (Kintgios) Lareau. He owned and operated the Cup and Saucer Restaurant in Springfield with his former wife Theresa. He will be sadly missed by his daughters, Catina Lane and her fiancé Richard Guta and Celeste...
Alan W. Howe
Apr 3, 2020
Obituary Alan Whitney Howe, 88, of Great Plains Road passed away Friday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Westfield on April 14, 1931 to the late Milton and Edna (Whitney) Howe. Al lived in West Springfield all of his life and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. He owned and operated the former...
Helen T. (Flanagan) Dibble
Mar 30, 2020
Obituary Helen Theresa (Flanagan) Dibble, 81, formerly of Chestnut Street passed away Monday at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. She was born in Galway, Ireland on January 17, 1939 to the late Michael and Ellen (Collins) Flanagan. She has lived here since 1956. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Springfield and a member of their Over...
Rebecca Baker
Mar 28, 2020
Obituary Rebecca (Ashenhurst) Baker of West Springfield, MA, “Ruby”, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Newtownstewart, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and was the daughter of the late William and Annie (Devane) Ashenhurst. She attended schools in Co. Tyrone; and later lived and worked in the Clyde Valley in...
Joann F. Hennessey
Mar 24, 2020
Obituary JoAnn F. (Skok) Hennessey, 61, passed away March 24, at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, October 16, 1958, she was the daughter of the late John and Helen (Chiusano) Skok. JoAnn was a graduate of West Springfield High School and worked for many years at the Riverdale Gardens Nursing Home. She loved to donate to many charities including...
Doris A. (Hoves) Cebula
Mar 21, 2020
Obituary Doris Ann (Hoves) Cebula 91, passed away Saturday, March 21. Born in West Springfield November 29, 1928 daughter of the late Gustaf and Beatrice (Plumadore) Hoves. She retired in 1989 as a payroll administrator. She was an avid bowler and loved to play cards. She was a former communicant of St. Peter the Apostle Church in Provincetown and prior,...
Christine (Cannamela) Menard
Mar 18, 2020
Obituary Christine (Cannamela) Menard, 80, passed away March 18 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, December 26, 1939, daughter of the late Louis and Mary Ellen (Liberto) Cannamela. Christine worked as a chef for various restaurants including Antonio’s, Amanda’s and Little George’s and also was a nanny. She was a former communicant of Mt. Carmel and the former...
John V. Rattelsdorfer, Jr.
Mar 12, 2020
Obituary John (Jack) Rattelsdorfer, Jr, 46, passed away unexpectedly at Baystate Medical Center on March 12. He leaves behind his loving parents John and Loretta Rattelsdorfer, brother Steven and his wife, Paige. He also leaves his sister, Tracy Laurino, and a nephew, Beckett, in addition to numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was born on May 8, 1973 and grew...
James F. Millett
Mar 11, 2020
Obituary James “Sweaty, Bimbo”Millett was born in a blizzard on February 18, 1958 to Henry “Hank” Millett and Nancy (Lonergan) Millett (both deceased). Sweaty graduated from West Springfield High School in 1975 and went on to join the USMC. After his discharge, he went on to become a licensed plumber, one of his greatest accomplishments. Sweaty owned and operated Millett...
Phyllis A. (Washburn) Austin-Bertera
Mar 10, 2020
Obituary Phyllis Arloine (Washburn) Austin-Bertera, age 81, of West Springfield, died peacefully in her home on Monday, March 9, 2020. Phyllis was born in Gouverneur, NY on June 29, 1938, to the late Brayton and Helene Washburn. Phyllis’ life was full of accomplishments. Her family moved from New York to Ludlow, VT in 1941 where Phyllis graduated from Black River...
Donna J. (Dascanio) Perry
Mar 8, 2020
Obituary Donna (Dascanio) Buoniconti Perry was called home on March 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on Feb. 19, 1946 to the late Peter D. and Gloria (Taddei) Dascanio. Donna was a lifelong resident of West Springfield and a 1963 graduate of West Springfield High School. She was a homemaker and in addition to...
Edwin G. Hill
Mar 8, 2020
Obituary Edwin Glenn Hill, “Ed”, Age 57, beloved husband of Julianna Hill, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Sunday March 8th, 2020. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Edwin and Loretta Hill. Ed was a graduate of West Springfield High School, Class of 1981 and was currently employed at Sealed Air in Danbury, CT. Ed married his sweetheart Julianna Hill...
Mary D (Frenette) Wielgus
Mar 6, 2020
Obituary Mary Delores Wielgus, 92, of West Springfield passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Baystate Medical Center on March 6th, 2020. Born July 14th, 1927. She was the daughter of Hector and Catherine Frenette. She worked at K&M and was lovingly known as the “candy lady” during her 30 years as a hostess at Wendy’s. She is survived by...
Richard A. Austin
Feb 29, 2020
Obituary Richard A. “Dick” Austin, 85, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. Born in Franklin, MA., April 15, 1934 he was the son of the late Robert A. and Evelyn (Parmenter) Austin. Dick was a graduate of the University of Vermont, receiving his engineering degree and was a US...
Robert "Cappy" Asselin
Feb 26, 2020
Obituary Robert R. Asselin, 66, passed away Wednesday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. He was also known as Bobby, Cappy and Captain Bob. He was born in Springfield to the late Armand and Claudine (Bolduc) Asselin. Bob graduated from West Springfield High School in 1973 and lived in West Springfield for 50 years before moving to Southwick. Bob...
Frank "Ted" T. Koehler
Feb 24, 2020
Obituary Frank “Ted” Koehler Jr., 88, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 at the Mont Marie Healthcare Center in Holyoke. Born in Holyoke, May 1, 1931, he was the son of the late Frank T. Koehler Sr. and Katherine (Smith). Ted was a graduate of South Hadley High School in 1948 and graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 1953...
John "Jack" P. Butler
Feb 24, 2020
Obituary John P. Butler 1960-2020 Windsor Locks- John “Jack” Philip Butler, 59, passed away unexpectedly Monday at home. He was born in Springfield and lived most of his life in West Springfield. He was a 1978 graduate of Cathedral High School. Jack worked at Yale-Genton and later as a manager at Macy’s Department Store. He was formerly a communicant of...
