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...
Priscilla G. (Talbot) Russo
Feb 24, 2020
Obituary Priscilla (Talbot) Russo, of West Springfield, beloved wife and soulmate of Patrick F. Russo, who predeceased her in 2011, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Priscilla was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Pearl Talbot. Priscilla was the devoted mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Irene Russo...
Evgeni S Matvejuk
Feb 21, 2020
Obituary Evgeni S. Matvejuk, 71, passed away Feb. 21, 2020 in Mercy Hospital. He was born in Belarus on Dec. 27, 1948 to the late Stepan and Maria Matvejuk. Evgeni enjoyed gardening, fixing things and had a great sense of humor. A devoted Christian, he played the guitar, sang in the church choir and was a good father to his...
George J. Alevras
Feb 17, 2020
Obituary George James Alevras, 69, passed away Monday unexpectedly at home. He was born in Springfield on July 16, 1950 and has lived in West Springfield all of his life. He was a graduate of West Springfield High School. George worked as an ironworker and was a member of the Ironworker Union Local #365 in Springfield. He also owned and...
Brenna R. Murray
Feb 14, 2020
Obituary Brenna Rose Murray, 26, of 18 Robin Ridge Drive, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, 2020. She was born October 5, 1993, the second daughter of the late Sean Patrick Murray of Glasgow, Scotland, and Caroline (Daley) Murray, originally of West Springfield. Brenna attended St. Thomas the Apostle School, West Springfield High and Elms College. She leaves her mother,...
Roger W. Haskins, Jr.
Feb 13, 2020
Obituary Roger (Buddy) Haskins Jr., 75 of West Springfield, MA passed away peacefully with family and friends by his bedside on Thursday February 13, 2020. He was predeceased by his father Roger Haskins Sr. and his mother Mae (Kunasek) Haskins, his sister Deborah (Haskins) Zetterholm, his brother in law Willy Zetterholm and a nephew Mark Zetterholm. Roger’s love and dedication...
Gary S. Trench
Feb 12, 2020
Obituary Gary S. Trench, 65, passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, September 11, 1954 to Irene (Morrissey) Trench and the late Harold Trench. Gary worked for the May Institute in West Springfield for over 20 years. He was a US Navy veteran serving on the nuclear submarine (USS Lafayette). Besides his mother...
Nancy Harris (Hansmann) Steffens
Feb 6, 2020
Obituary Nancy Harris (Hansmann) Steffens passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020 at home. Nancy was born on May 28, 1928 in Albany, NY, the second daughter of Sydney and Helena (Lane) Harris of Birmingham, England. Her childhood was spent in Albany. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and master’s degrees from The State University of New...
Barbara C. (Bills) Audet
Feb 6, 2020
Obituary Barbara C. (Bills) Audet, 93, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Springfield, October 31, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Streeter) Bills. Barbara was a graduate of the Dean Academy in 1944 and worked as a billing clerk and secretary for the former H.R. Hunting Co and later as...
Joseph J. Beggetta
Feb 4, 2020
Obituary Joseph “Joe” J. Beggetta, 80, of Hillcrest Avenue passed away Tuesday at home with Roberta and Dino by his side. He was born in Springfield on June 28, 1939 to the late James and Helen (Kahalalis) Beggetta. Joe has lived in West Springfield his entire life and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. He worked as a...
Rita M. (Lebeau) Mutti
Feb 3, 2020
Obituary Rita Marie (LeBeau) Mutti, 92, formerly of Calvin Circle, West Springfield passed away Monday at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. She was born in West Springfield on May11, 1927 to the late Omer and Anna (Chastenay) LeBeau. Rita lived most of her life in West Springfield. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, but worked for several...
William Ahern
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary William Ahern died February 2, 2020 at the age of 96 at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke after a brief stay. He was born April 7, 1923, the eldest of eight children of Bridget (Donovan) and William Ahern, both who had immigrated from Ireland. He resided in West Springfield for 57 years before enjoying some well-deserved retirement years at...
