Susan I. Palmer
Oct 13, 2018
Obituary The world is forever changed as Susan "Susie" Irene (Klassanos) Palmer passed away on a rain-soaked Saturday, October 13, 2018. Born February 25, 1951 to Ted and Lucille Klassanos, she was the second youngest of her siblings Peter, Anne (Brown), Martha (Richard), Karen and Brian. Susie attended St. John the Baptist School and graduated from Cathedral High School. She...
Kathleen M. Shea
Oct 12, 2018
Obituary It is with great sadness at the unexpected loss of our kind, loving sister Kathy. Kathy grew up in Indian Orchard, graduated from Cathedral High school and attended STCC. She was predeceased by her father, John D. Shea of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and her mother Shirley A. Moynihan from Springfield, Ma. She served proudly in the US Air...
Jennifer M. (Scott) Guzik
Oct 11, 2018
Obituary Jennifer M. Guzik, passed away in Baystate Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1972 to Brian Scott and Donna (Daszkiewicz) Kolodziej. Jennifer enjoyed cross stitching and cooking. She was predeceased by her husband Gary Guzik in January of 2016. Besides her parents, she leaves her stepfather Donald Kolodziej, her three children; Shelby, Owen and Hayden Guzik, her brother...
Edward T. Smart
Oct 11, 2018
Obituary Edward T. Smart, 81, passed peacefully with his family by his side on October 11, 2018. Ed was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident of West Springfield. Ed proudly served his country in the US Marine Corp. Ed was a graduate of the former Springfield Trade School. He was a long time Little League Coach and was...
Joanne E. Mccarthy
Oct 7, 2018
Obituary Joanne McCarthy or “Joellie” as she was known, passed away quietly on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was the daughter of the late John E and J. Frances McCarthy. A 1969 graduate of West Springfield High School, she received her Masters from A.I.C. Joellie worked as a Social Worker & Special Ed Teacher in Springfield school system for 20...
Lillian E. (Chistolini) Vigliano
Oct 4, 2018
Obituary Lillian (Chistolini) Vigliano, 98, passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at Mt. Saint Vincent Care Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Agawam, she was the daughter of Carlo and Lena (Caderola) Chistolini. Lillian was a communicant of the former St. Anthony of Padua Church in Agawam and enjoyed golfing and bowling. Her beloved husband of 63 years,...
Joseph R. Cotton
Oct 4, 2018
Obituary Joseph R. Cotton, 87, passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. Born in Newton, March 5, 1931, he was the son of the late John and Louise (Terrio) Cotton. He was a longtime resident of West Springfield and a graduate of West Springfield High School. Joe owned and operated the iconic Cotton’s Mobil in West...
Ruth M. (Melbourne) Blanch
Oct 2, 2018
Obituary Ruth M. Blanch, 92, passed away Tues Oct. 2, 2018. She was born Feb. 6, 1926 to the late Sydney and Ruth (Tredo) Melbourne. A collector of Teddy Bears, she was also an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. Ruth was a member of the Agawam Congregational Church and the Agawam Golden Agers, Chapter 2. She was married...
Brian M. Kennedy, Sr.
Sep 29, 2018
Obituary Brian M. Kennedy, Sr., aged 67, died Saturday 9/29/2018 at his home surrounded by his loving son joe and his sister and brother. Brian fought fiercely and bravely but, in the end, he lost his battle with throat and head cancer. Through all his struggles, Brian never lost his faith in God. Brian was born in West Springfield, son...
Roger R Bibeau
Sep 28, 2018
Obituary Roger R. Bibeau, 85, passed away Fri. Sept. 28, 2018. He was born July 23, 1933 to the late Aimee and Anna (Landry) Bibeau. Roger grew up in Springfield and was an altar boy at the former St. Joseph’s Church. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Abbot DD-629 as it crossed...
Alice A. (Eaton) Dobosz
Sep 19, 2018
Obituary Alice (Eaton) Dobosz, 89, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 at a local nursing home. Born in Chicopee, October 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Rose (Labonte) Eaton. She was a communicant of St Thomas Church. She leaves her beloved husband, Henry Dobosz, her loving children, Christine and Mitchell Cauley of Holyoke, Rose Dobosz...
Geneva M. (Lajoie) Demers
Sep 17, 2018
Obituary Geneva M. Demers, 100, passed away Sept. 17, 2018 in Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She was born Aug. 25, 1918 to the late Emery and Margaret Lajoie. An avid bingo player, she enjoyed playing baseball with her grandkids. Geneva was predeceased by her husband Roy Demers Sr., her three sons Roy Sonny Demers Jr., Joey and Eddie Demers, her...
Marion (Macaulay) Ranstrom
Sep 14, 2018
Obituary Marion Ranstrom, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday at Wingate in West Springfield. Marion was born January 5, 1927 in Belmont to the late Charles and Anne (Batton) Macaulay. Marion grew up in Boston and attended Sargent College. She moved to West Springfield in 1968. She worked for the West Springfield Library for many years before she retired. She...
Richard J. Larose
Sep 13, 2018
Obituary Richard “Dick” Larose, 80, of West Springfield, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (Kent) Larose (2011), passed away on September 13, 2018 at the Elaine Center in Hadley, surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 11, 1938 in Holyoke, MA, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Clarinda (Durand) Larose. Richard was a graduate of Holyoke...
Ruby D (Pease) Milanese
Sep 12, 2018
Obituary Ruby Della (Pease) Milanese, 96, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 12th, 2018. She was born in Holyoke to the late Rupert and Constance (Fitzek) Pease. Ruby called West Springfield her home and was a longtime communicant of St. Thomas Parish. She was proud of her sharp mind and long cherished memories and always...
Frances M. Granger
Sep 9, 2018
Obituary Frances M. Granger passed away September 9, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on January 19, 1954 in Springfield, MA. She was the fourth of eight children born to the late Stephen and Annie (Vershon) Granger. She was raised in West Springfield and graduated from West Springfield High School in 1971. After graduation, she studied at...
Kimberly S. (Waterman) Lavalley
Sep 7, 2018
Obituary Kimberly S. LaValley, 60, passed away on 9-7-18 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer which she fought courageously. She was born 8-10-58 to the late H. Earl Waterman and Beatrice Rossi Hoar. She was creative in her hobbies and loved to cook from scratch, her eggplant was coveted by all. She was the proud recipient...
Paul F. Alexander, Jr.
Sep 2, 2018
Obituary Paul F. Alexander Jr., 92, passed away Sept. 2, 2018. He was born Jan 31, 1926 in Barre, VT., to the late Paul and Gertrude Alexander. Paul was a 1943 graduate of Chester High School in Chester, MA. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during WW II in the Pacific Islands from 1943-1946 and then the...
Gary H. Thomas
Aug 30, 2018
Obituary Gary H. Thomas, 69, formerly of Westfield, passed away at his home in Little River, SC, Thursday, August 30, 2018. He was born in Springfield, MA on November 13, 1948 to the late Howard F. and Doris I. Thomas. He graduated from West Springfield High School in 1966 and served his nation proudly during the Vietnam conflict as a...
Peter J. Pashko
Aug 20, 2018
Obituary Peter J Pashko, 88, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family. Pete was born in Lewiston, ME, May 15, 1930, the son of the late Vangel and Mary (Zguro) Pashko. Pete was a graduate of Cathedral High School where he was a star football, baseball and basketball player and...
