Mary E Moriarty
Jul 13, 2024
Mary E. Moriarty of West Springfield, MA, was called home on July 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of C. Edward Sr. and Dorothy (Buckley) Guindon. She was a graduate of West Springfield High School. She worked in the nursing field for more than 20 years. Mary was a kind, loving, and charismatic spirit that would instantly...
John A Carey
Jul 12, 2024
John A. Carey, 81, passed away July 12, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, September 11, 1942, he was the son of the late Walter and Rose (Melillo) Carey. John was a graduate of St John’s University and worked for the First Manhattan Company for over 33 years. He was an avid...
Howard W Courtney
Jul 10, 2024
On Wednesday July 10th, Howard W. Courtney passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born December 3, 1948, in Springfield. Howard was a proud combat veteran, serving in the navy during the Vietnam war. He was a Plane Captain for Attack Squadron 75 on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Saratoga. After his service, Howard worked until retirement at the...
Cecile D Wood
Jul 6, 2024
Born April 14, 1936, in her parents’ living room in West Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the oldest of two children to Beatrice A. (Dupré) Apps and Charles R. Apps. She was predeceased by her parents, her brother John F. Apps, her grandson Christopher J. Elliott and great granddaughter Aislinn M. Fogerty. She met the love of her life, Norman “Sonny”...
Linda S. Saltmarsh
Jun 26, 2024
West Springfield- Linda Susan (Ryan) Saltmarsh, 71, of Belmont Avenue passed away Wednesday at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born in Springfield on August 18, 1952, to the late Marion (Kalis) and Henry Ryan. She lived most of her life in West Springfield and graduated from W. Spfld. High School and STCC, where she trained...
Yvonne M Polumbaum
Jun 20, 2024
Yvonne Polumbaum, her first grandchild called her “Ga” and so did almost everyone, died (she hated euphemisms) at home of cancer on June 20th surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. Yvonne was born in Detroit, MI to Roger and Pearl Roy and raised with her 5 siblings: Bill, Ron, Denise, Colette, and Chris. After graduating from Utica High...
Audrey Ann Kellerman
Jun 14, 2024
Audrey Ann Kellerman passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Friday, June 14, 2024, the day after her 17th birthday. Born in Springfield, she was about to complete her Junior year at West Springfield High School. Audrey was loved by all who knew her. Pure and unselfish, she loved unicorns, Disney princesses, swimming, dancing and spending time...
John Meldonian
Jun 13, 2024
John Meldonian, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Charlene Manor Extended Care in Greenfield, MA with his family by his side. Born in Springfield to the late Hachadoor and Haigohi Meldonian on January 17, 1935, he grew up in Springfield, lived in Manchester, NH and eventually West Springfield. John was a teller at Seabrook Racetrack in...
Rose M. Mancino
Jun 12, 2024
Southampton - Rose Marie Mancino (Ricci) passed away on Wednesday, June 12 in Pittsfield, MA. Born in Springfield on January 29, 1926 to the late Octtavio and Natalina (Bencivenni) Ricci, Rose was 98 years old. She grew up in Springfield, graduating from Sacred Heart High School in 1944. She lived in West Springfield for approximately 40 years. Rose retired from...
Carol A, Signet
Jun 10, 2024
West Springfield-Carol Ann (Sterlacci) Signet, 79, passed away Monday, June 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on October 14, 1944, to the late Filomena (Graziano) and Nicholas Sterlacci. She grew up in Springfield, graduated from Cathedral High School and has lived in West Springfield for over 50 years. Carol worked at National Amusements (Showcase...
Sandra "Sandy" L. Robertson
Jun 10, 2024
Southwick –Sandra L. "Sandy" Robertson passed away peacefully at home on June 10. She was 74 years old. Sandy was born to the late Claude and Edna (Slack) Brown on April 18, 1950 in Hammonton, NJ. She was raised in NJ, but eventually lived in NH, NY and MA. She and her husband Hammond "Skip" Robertson lived in Northfield before...
Wayne M. Soffan
Jun 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce that Wayne Michael Soffan, 71, passed away peacefully with his family beside him on June 8, 2024. Wayne was born in Springfield on July 11, 1952, the only son of the late Joseph and Gloria (Gould) Soffan. He grew up with three sisters, Liz Wellspeak (Ray) of Westfield, Mindi Doller (Rick Petryk)...
Steven M Scully
Jun 5, 2024
Steven M Scully, 69, passed away June 5, 2024. He was born in Boston, May 17, 1955, the son of the late Raymond B and Ann Lee (Barnes) Scully. He was a graduate of Holyoke Community College and worked as a mechanic for the US Postal Service for 30 years. Steve loved all sports and was an avid pilot, motorcyclist,...
Constance M Dempsey
Jun 2, 2024
Constance (Connie) M. Dempsey (Menesale) 82 April 15, 1942-June 2, 2024 died at Baystate Medical Center. The daughter of the late Joseph Menesale and Elvera (Apperti) Menesale was born on April 15, 1942 in Beverly, MA. Connie was predeceased by her husband, Donald R. Dempsey, Sr., her son, Donald R. Dempsey, Jr., her longtime partner, Frederick Amidon, her brother, Joseph...
Jean M. Thompson
May 29, 2024
Jean Mary Thompson, 77, died May 29, 2024 at home. She was born in Albany, N.Y. to the late J. Ralph and Lillian (O’Toole)Thompson. As a young child they moved to Boston, Worcester, Springfield, and then eventually settled in West Springfield where she graduated from West Springfield High School. She then went on to earn her bachelors degree at the...
Donna Merritt
May 29, 2024
Donna (Keller) Merritt, 89, passed away May 29, 2024. Born in Mohawk, NY, March 19, 1935, the daughter of the late Joseph and Delaphine (Burdick) Keller. Donna graduated from Mohawk Central High School in 1953 and the Potsdam State Teachers College in 1957 with a degree in elementary education. She married Ward Merritt Jr. in July of 1957 and taught...
Barbara F. Morin
May 28, 2024
West Springfield- Barbara Frances (Hambro) Morin, 78, of Canterbury Way passed away Tuesday. Born in Springfield, MA to Hilda A. (DeLoria) Hambro and William I. Hambro. Raised in Chicopee by her mother and “Nana” (Alice DeLoria) and assisted by her mom’s brothers and sisters. She grew up in Chicopee and later lived in Longmeadow and West Springfield. She received her...
Virginia Fredette
May 27, 2024
Reading, MA – Virginia (Mirabile) Fredette, 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones Monday at Lahey Hospital in Burlington. She was born in Messina, Sicily in Italy on January 24, 1934, to the late Salvatora (Gatto) and Francesco Mirabile. She grew up in Boston and spent most of her later years in West Springfield. She worked as...
Jill S. Perry
May 27, 2024
Jill S. Perry, 51, passed away May 27th,2024 peacefully at home. Born in Arcadia California, October 10,1972, she was the daughter of William and Judith (Woessner) Perry. Jill worked as a hairdresser for 20 plus years in various places. Allowing her to bring joy to many throughout her career. For her there was no greater joy than being with her...
Petru Taku
May 23, 2024
Petru Taku passed away Thursday at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield in the presence of his wife, daughter, and son. He was born in Moldova on September 14, 1954 to the late Antonia (Dron) and Gavril Taku. He came to Westfield in 2002 and lived most of his life in Agawam. Petru loved the Lord and was a member of...
