Robert R. Deforge
Oct 10, 2019
Obituary Robert “Bob” Raymond DeForge, 95, of Clematis Road passed away Thursday at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. He was born in Agawam on August 8, 1924 to the late Jasper and Catherine (Connor) DeForge. He was a graduate of Agawam High School and lived there his entire life. Bob worked at the Agawam Post Office for 42 years and retired...
Lois A. (Kolonoski) Lachtara
Oct 7, 2019
Obituary Lois Ann Lachtara, 72, passed away Oct. 7, 2019. She was born Aug. 26, 1947 to the late Stanley and Priscilla Kolonoski. Lois worked as LPN in the area for many years. She was extremely proud to be a nurse, and felt it was a true privilege to care for the sick and suffering. A selfless person, she was...
Thomas William Kolb
Sep 26, 2019
Obituary Thomas William Kolb, 83, passed away Thursday Sept.26, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born and raised in Buffalo, NY and was the son of the late Mary A. (McKenna) and William P. Kolb. Tom graduated from Canisius College in Buffalo. He resided in West Springfield since 1978. He was the Head Buyer for A & P and...
Daniel M. Mester
Sep 24, 2019
Obituary Daniel Martin Mester, 62, of West Springfield, MA and formerly of Shelton, CT, passed away on Tuesday, September 24th at his group home in Westfield, MA, surrounded by his caring staff. Daniel was born with Down Syndrome, on June 5, 1957 in Bridgeport, CT to the late John M and Evelyn (Tolster) Mester. He attended special education classes within...
Stephen M. Pessimato
Sep 23, 2019
Obituary Stephen” Pikey” Michael Pessimato, 74, passed away Monday, September 23, 2019 at home. Born in Springfield, July 28th, 1945, he was the son of the late Helen Polykarpous and Louis Pessimato. Upon earning his high school diploma from Springfield Trade High, he immediately enlisted in the United States Army. He was stationed in Mannheim, Germany and proudly served his...
Stella P. (Prusaczyk) Smith
Sep 22, 2019
Obituary Stella (Prusaczyk) Smith, 102, passed away Sunday, September 22. She was born February 5, 1917, to the late Stanley and Bertha (Tobol) Prusaczyk. Stella worked as a hostess in the Forbes & Wallace Department Store's "Top of the Town" restaurant in Springfield. She then worked as an operator for 40 years at AT&T in Springfield. She was devoted to...
Joseph J. Scott
Sep 20, 2019
Obituary Joseph J. Scott Sr., 82, of West Springfield, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. Born Nov. 21, 1936 in St. Croix, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Charles and Annie (Grass) Scott. Joe was a railroad worker in his younger days before he joined the U.S. Navy, where he honorably...
Linda M. (Davis) Strange
Sep 16, 2019
Obituary It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of an angel on earth, Linda Strange. Linda was a giver. She worked for many years taking care of patients in their homes. No one went hungry in her Sixteen Acres neighborhood and no child went without a gift at Christmas. Her door was always open to...
Salvador "Sal" Villar
Sep 15, 2019
Obituary Salvador J. “Sal” Villar, 84, passed away Sunday September 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Porrua, Spain, August 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Joaquin and Eloisa (Tames) Villar. Sal lived in Cuba before moving here in 1961. He owned and operated Villar Real Estate Company with his brother Joaquin for over 40...
Beverly J. (Snyder) Sciarra
Sep 13, 2019
Obituary Beverly J. Sciarra, 84, of Orange, CA passed away on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was the daughter of Floyd and Marian Snyder. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, S. Frank Sciarra, her son Derrik Sciarra and her daughter Cristine Sciarra. Beverly was born in Springfield, MA on February 1, 1935 and attended local schools. She...
Edward A. Ventulett
Sep 13, 2019
Obituary Edward A. Ventulett, 37, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2019. Born in Springfield, March 8, 1982, he was the son of Gorden D. and Mary Ann (Wellman) Ventulett Sr. of West Springfield, sister Christine Buckley and her husband Jay and their son Connor of Belchertown, brother of Gorden Ventulett Jr. who passed away in 2011, longtime companion...
Glenn E. Zabek
Sep 11, 2019
Obituary Glenn E. Zabek, 64, the youngest son born on July 7, 1955 to Edward and Irene Zabek. He leaves his two older brothers, Kenneth W. (Patricia) Zabek of West Springfield and Richard A. (Gloria) Zabek of West Springfield. He also leaves his nephew Jesse A. Zabek of West Springfield. He lived most of his life in West Springfield and...
George Nagle
Sep 8, 2019
Obituary George J. Nagle, 78, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a battle with cancer. He was born Mar. 8, 1941 to the late Christopher and Adeline Nagle. George proudly served in the US Air Force where he enjoyed boxing. He graduated from American International College and worked as a salesman in the area for many years and...
Helen R. (Pasneau) Mitta
Sep 5, 2019
Obituary - Helen R. Mitta left this earth on September 5, 2019 after many wonderful years. She was born on November 25, 1921 and was 97 years old at death. Helen, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, formerly of West Springfield, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She moved to Palm Beach Gardens, FL, following the death of her husband,...
Theresa P. (Moran) Miller
Sep 1, 2019
Obituary Theresa (Moran) Miller, 90, passed away Sunday, September 1st, surrounded by loved ones at Armbrook. Born in Westfield on April 18, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Ruth (Fox Moran, also of Westfield. She worked in management for the Telephone Co. then became a Supervisor until she retired. Theresa was a 1948 graduate of Westfield...
Margaret E. (Bondi) Blanchard
Sep 1, 2019
Obituary Margaret E. Blanchard, 92, passed away Sept. 1, 2019. She was born Mar. 30, 1927 to the late Joseph and Margaret Bondi. Margaret worked as a teacher in the Ludlow School System. Her husband Thomas Blanchard Jr., predeceased her in 2011. She leaves her son Thomas Blanchard and his wife Desiree of Chicopee, her 2 grandchildren Caitlyn and Aaron...
Carole Ann (Nicholson) Thompson
Sep 1, 2019
Obituary Carole A. (Nicholson) Thompson, 82 passed away Sunday Sept. 1, 2019 at Linda Manor in Northampton. Born in Springfield, Dec. 7, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Leah (Lavoie) Nicholson. Carole was a graduate of W. Springfield High School and worked as the food manager for the Farm Credit Bank for many years. She was...
Robert J Demaio
Aug 30, 2019
Obituary Robert John DeMaio, 58, passed away from pancreatic cancer on Aug. 30, 2019. He was born in Holyoke, MA on November 21, 1960 and raised in the Forest Park section of Springfield. He graduated from Cathedral High School, served honorably in the U.S. Coast Guard for four and a half years, and worked for the U.S. Postal Service for...
Kenneth C. Macdonald
Aug 28, 2019
Obituary Kenneth C. MacDonald, 62, passed away suddenly in his wife’s arms on Aug. 28, 2019. He was born Aug. 6, 1957 to Beverly (Barber) and the late Kenneth MacDonald. Ken was a graduate of Westfield Vocational. He worked as an independent owner/operator truck driver for United Van Lines for 40 years. Kenny enjoyed building fires at his camp in...
Robert W. Gordner
Aug 28, 2019
Obituary Robert W. Gordner, 74, passed away Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ft. Dodge, Iowa, August 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Lorence and Margianne (Coyle) Gordner. He attended schools in Washington State and attended Springfield Technical Community College. Bob was an Air Force veteran during the...
