Walter M. Harriman
Oct 14, 2010
SPRINGFIELD--Walter "Harry" Morton Harriman, 72, died October 14,2010 at the Chapin Center in Springfield, MA. Born in Brockton, MA to the late Walter and Ruth (Hathaway) Harriman, he was a lifelong area resident who enjoyed working on cars and lending a listening ear anytime he could help people out with their problems. Predeceased by his brother, Ralph Harriman, and his...
Edward W. Sporbert
Oct 6, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Edward W. Sporbert died October 6, 2010 at Mercy Medical Center. Born on April 11, 1944 in Portland, ME to the late Paul and Mary (Brouillard) Sporbert, he had lived in Springfield since 1998 and had worked at the former James River Graphics as a shift supervisor for many years. In the year 1995 he was the co-arthur of a...
Michael C. Harris
Sep 24, 2010
SOUTH HADLEY-Michael C. Harris, 60, died suddenly September 24, 2010. He had a gentle, caring personality and had made many lifelong friends along the way. Michael had retired from the Local 63 Sheet Metal Workers Union with 31 years of service. He loved retirement and enjoyed working around the house and yard. He was especially close to his mother and...
Kenneth P. Harvey
Sep 21, 2010
Springfield--Kenneth P. Harvey, 59, died September 21, 2010 at Wingate at Springfield. Born on January 1, 1951 in Palmer, Massachusetts to James and Marion (Moulton) Harvey, he had worked for many years at Ace Molding as a machine operator. He enjoyed hiking and camping. Predeceased by his parents , brother, Wayne, and sister, Patricia, he leaves his son, Shaun, daughter,...
Patricia A. Giordano
Sep 15, 2010
1959-2010 SPRINGFIELD--Patricia A. Giordano died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Patty dedicated her life to social services and provided foster care for over 100 children. She had also worked for a disability services program in Connecticut helping disabled people prepare for employment. In 2000 Patty earned a Bachelor of Science degree in social work...
Arthur H. Bigelow
Sep 9, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Arthur H. Bigelow, 90, died September 9, 2010 at Country Estates of Agawam. He was born on September 18, 1919 in Springfield, MA and worked as an aerospace technician for Hamilton Standard. A lifelong area resident and a WW II veteran, he was predeceased by his parents, Vernal Bigelow and Lillian (White) Bigelow, and his wife, Anita (Houde) Bigelow. He...
John Masiuk
Sep 6, 2010
LUDLOW-John Masiuk, 89, died September 6, 2010 surrounded by his family at the Soldiers Home in Holyoke. Born in Springfield to the late John and Mary (Dulevich) Masiuk, he served in the United States Army during WW II in Italy and North Africa. Mr. Masiuk worked as a barber in the Springfield area for many years, including John’s Barber Shop...
Jerome V. Penna
Sep 6, 2010
SPRINGFIELD- Jerome “Jerry” V. Penna died September 6, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on January 15, 1930 in Springfield, MA and worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (LaFleur) Penna, his parents, Girolamo and Antoinette (Maziarz)...
John J. Conway
Sep 5, 2010
Jack was born on October 9, 1935 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, the oldest of seven children of John and Lillian (Woods) Conway. Jack graduated from Sacred Heart Parochial School in Holyoke. Preceded in death by his sister Peggy Kaplan, he leaves behind his wife, Nancy, of 13 years, his three sisters: Marcella Lowe, of Holyoke, Betty Young, of Idaho, and Beatrice...
Bonnie Lee Charest
Aug 28, 2010
Bonnie Lee Charest died Saturday, August 28, 2010. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC is assisting the family.
Walter M. Sokolowski
Aug 24, 2010
HAMPDEN - Walter M. Sokolowski, 64, died August 24, 2010 at home surrounded by his family. Walter was a loving, caring family man who was loved by all. A United States Army veteran, Mr. Sokolowski served his country during the Vietnam War. He was an active member of a local sportsman club, enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, NASCAR racing and his...
Edward A. Pitts
Aug 19, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Mr. Edward A. Pitts, 72, died August 19, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center. A lifelong area resident he had been employed as an inspector at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft where he was a serious blood donor, having given over 8 gallons of blood over the years. He served his country in the United States Army as a sharpshooter during the...
Lamar R. Gerver
Aug 19, 2010
FLORIDA - Mr. Lamar R. Gerver, Sr., 83, died August 19, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. An area resident since 1969 he had been employed for 15 years as a branch manager for SIS Bank in Chicopee, Massachusetts. He served his country as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force during World War II. He...
Timothy D. Knighton
Aug 7, 2010
SPRINGFIELD- Timothy D. Knighton, 30, died tragically on August 7, 2010. A lifelong resident, he owned and operated Strait Way Cuts and was a member of the Strait Way to Heaven Church of God in Christ. Mr. Knighton loved basketball and fashion. Predeceased by his mother, Sandra Knighton, and his uncle, William Crawford, he is survived by his father, Percy...
Linda A. Wilson
Aug 5, 2010
PALMER- Linda Wilson passed away suddenly on August 5 from injuries sustained from an accident at home. Living most of her married life in Three Rivers, she worked at the CITGO station. She loved the Rhode Island shore, clamming, camping and her many cats. Predeceased by her mother, Ann M. (Gundersen) Wilson, she leaves her husband, Thomas, and son, Bryan,...
Lucille W. Lyons
Jul 31, 2010
AGAWAM-Ms. Lucille W. Lyons, 73, died on July 31, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving children. Born in Glens Falls, NY on August 26, 1936 she had lived in Agawam since 1968 coming from Enfield, CT. Lucille was predeceased by her parents George and Pearl (Rivers) Golden, her son, William A. Lyons, five brothers and four sisters. Ms. Lyons...
Gary L. Ware
Jul 29, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Mr. Gary L. Ware, 59, died July 29, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on May 16, 1951. At the age of 15 he traveled around the United States, settling in Utah where he attended the Job Corps. Living in Springfield since 1968, he had been employed as a machinist at WESTVACO for over 20...
Elizabeth Hart
Jul 26, 2010
EAST LONGMEADOW-Ms. Elizabeth Hart, 77, died Monday July 26, 2010 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born May 28, 1933 she was a lifelong area resident who enjoyed traveling. Predeceased by her parents, John and Evelyn (Milhas) LeNoir and her husband Harold H. Hart Jr., she is survived by her daughter, Lynn Lombardi, of Center Conway, NH, a son, Raymond...
Anthony Underwood
Jul 25, 2010
SPRINGFIELD-Mr. Anthony Underwood, 89, died Sunday July 25, 2010 at his residence in Springfield. Born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1920 Anthony grew up with a love for fishing and shooting pool. Mr. Underwood worked for the City of Montgomery as a sanitation worker before moving to Springfield where he spent the last 35 years of his life. He is predeceased...
