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...
Frances W. (Zielinski) Mahoney
Feb 2, 2020
Obituary Frances Wanda (Zielinski) Mahoney, 86 of Westfield, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 1st. Frances was born in Ludlow on September 3, 1933 daughter to the late William and Mary (Lazor) Zielinski. She grew up in Indian Orchard and settled in Westfield. She was a dental hygienist for many years before her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Peter’s...
Walter J. Chlastawa
Feb 1, 2020
Obituary Walter John Chlastawa, 89, of White Street passed away Saturday at home. He was born in Westfield on February 18, 1930 to the late Frank and Sofia (Kwapien) Chlastawa. He lived his entire life in Westfield. Walter worked as a tool grinder and spent 20 plus years at Berkshire Industries. He was an avid pool player and competed in...
Irene Dorothy (Martinelli) Wonsek
Jan 31, 2020
Obituary Irene Dorothy Wonsek, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 31st. Born in West Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Jeannette (Taborelli) Martinelli. She was a former communicant of St. Anne’s Church (West Springfield). She was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Wonsek Sr. and her daughter Sandra Russo. She...
Norman B. Clarke, Ii
Jan 29, 2020
Obituary Norman B. Clarke II, 63, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at home. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, July 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Lindsley and Martha (Nelson) Clarke. Norman worked at Hamilton Sundstrand for over 45 years. He loved hunting and fishing, motorcycles, car racing and was a member of the Pioneer Valley Sportsman’s Club....
Catherine M. (Robbins) Sherry
Jan 20, 2020
Obituary Catherine Mary “Kay” (Robbins) Sherry of Althea Street in West Springfield, MA, passed from this lifetime on January 20 after a courageous battle with Mesothelioma. She was surrounded by her family and their love. Kay was the daughter of the late William Robbins and Catherine (Clark) Robbins of Springfield. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Emilio, “Emil” Sherry...
Alfred H. Christopher
Jan 16, 2020
Obituary Alfred H. Christopher, 91, passed away January 16, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Agawam, November 6, 1928, he was the son of the late Enrico and Dehlia (Guidi) Christopher. Al graduated from Agawam High School and worked as a salesman for various food companies for many years and was a US Navy veteran. He loved golf and...
Ilene E. (Storey) Matteson
Jan 16, 2020
Obituary Ilene Elizabeth (Storey) Matteson, 92, of Cayenne Street passed away Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Chicopee on April 26, 1927 to the late Thomas and Eva (Rafay) Storey. Ilene lived most of her life in West Springfield and was a graduate of West Springfield High School. She was a secretary for Dr. Donald...
Norman J. Theriault
Jan 15, 2020
Obituary Norman J. Theriault, 95, passed away January 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicopee, July 11, 1924, he was the son of the late Ernest and Laura (LaBonte) Theriault. Norman worked for Western Mass Electric Co. for 31 years retiring in 1986 as a foreman. He was a Marine Corps veteran serving in the Asiatic Theatre...
Ann (Hudzikiewicz) Kulig
Jan 14, 2020
Obituary Ann (Hudzikiewicz) Kulig, 81, of West Springfield passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 surrounded by the care and comfort of her loving family. Born in Holyoke on July 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Mozgala) Hudzikiewicz. Ann was a graduate of the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing, she worked as a registered nurse...
Rodney Henry Payette
Jan 10, 2020
Obituary Rodney Henry Payette, 77, passed away on January 10, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Rodney was born on October 12, 1942 in West Warwick, RI, son to the late Henry and Idola "Annette" (Doucette) Payette. Rodney attended University of Rhode Island and later received his Master’s Degree in Business from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute He worked as a plant manager...
George S. Anamisis
Jan 10, 2020
Obituary George S. Anamisis “Little George the Chef” passed away at 90 on Friday, January 10, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Greece on July14, 1929 to the late Stelios and Kaliope (Stefanias) Anamisis. He lived his early years in Greece and has lived most of his life in West Springfield. He owned and operated Little...
Patricia M. Griffin
Jan 10, 2020
Obituary Patricia M. Griffin, “Aunt Pat”, 88, passed away Friday Jan. 10, 2020. She was born Oct. 15, 1931 to the late Simon and Annette Griffin. Pat was a graduate of Fitchburg State and the University of Hartford. She was a certified reading consultant and was a teacher in the Enfield School System and also taught in Chicopee. Pat loved...
