William F. Savard
Oct 17, 2017
Chicopee – William F. Savard, 72, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born in Holyoke on October 26, 1944, a son of the late Leo and Celeste (Shepard) Savard. He attended local schools and served his country in the U S Marine Corps. He is survived by his brothers, David and his companion Marie Tedder, and Gary,...
Judith A. Scotland
Oct 14, 2017
Springfield - Judith Scotland (nee Jones), age 62, leaves her mother Velma Jones, her sisters Teresa Jones of Connecticut and Beverly Moore of Maryland. She is predeceased by her father, Willie Jones, and 2 brothers, Willie Jones Jr. and Milton Jones. Judith graduated Magna cum Laude from Bay Bath College in Longmeadow where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in...
David P. Casinghino
Oct 12, 2017
Monson - David Paul Casinghino, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at UMass Memorial Hospital after a courageous fight against cancer. He lived in Monson, MA with his beloved dog Rico. David was born on July 3, 1954 to Enrico and Emma (Wright) Casinghino of Suffield, CT. He spent many years as a factory worker for Longview Fibre...
Earl G. Heath Jr.
Oct 10, 2017
Huntington – Earl G. Heath, Jr., 89, a sixty-one year Huntington resident, passed away at home surrounded by his beloved family on Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born in Thompsonville, CT on April 10, 1928 a son of the late Earl G. Heath, Sr. and Ida (Finkle) Heath. He attended local schools and served in the US Army during...
Anna L. Nascembeni
Oct 9, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Anna L. Nascembeni, 70, passed away on October 9, 2017 peacefully. Born in Springfield on September 15, 1947 to Carmino and Louise (Cogswell) Mastroianni, she was a loving, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She leaves her husband Dennis, daughters Kristin Wampler and husband Yvan of Feeding Hills, Leanne Fellion of Springfield, and her brother Robert Mastroianni and wife...
John J. Murphy
Oct 5, 2017
Springfield – John J. Murphy, 78, passed away at home on October 5, 2017. He was born on April 29, 1939 in Dublin, Ireland to Joseph and Eileen (Heron) Murphy and resided in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield working as a union electrician. John is predeceased by his parents, wife Joanne (Harte) Murphy and three sisters. He leaves sons...
Nancy May Nadeau
Oct 4, 2017
Ludlow, MA-Nancy M. (Peets) Nadeau, 73, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her beloved family on October 4th 2017. She was born in Springfield, MA to the late Edward and Rose Peets on October 28, 1943. Her life work consisted of serving others, most recently as a caretaker for St. Cecilia’s rectory, in Wilbraham, MA. Nancy is survived...
Alexander Lagunowich
Sep 30, 2017
Springfield – Alexander Lagunowich, 97, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2017. He was a devoted husband, caring father, and superhero to two adoring grandchildren. Alex served our country bravely in the Normandy Invasion, but humbly told only stories of the great Fish and Chips shops on the English coast. He then served his hometown selflessly as a firefighter for...
Richard L. Dias
Sep 28, 2017
Agawam – Richard L. Dias, 65, passed away on September 26, 2017. He was born in Cambridge, MA on June 24, 1952, the son of the late Richard and Emily (Smith) Dias. He was previously employed at New England Door Closer in West Springfield. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and marched to the beat of his...
Elaine C. Ohs
Sep 26, 2017
Springfield – Elaine C. (Thomas) Ohs, 79, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Trafford, PA on July 12, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (Divens) Thomas. Elaine enjoyed crafting, knitting, and community service. She retired from LeCroy as Human Resources Director and a bridal...
Linda Josephine Connolly Fitzgerald
Sep 26, 2017
Springfield - Who was ‘Jo’ Fitzgerald? Mother, grandmother, sister, wife, aunt, cousin, dear friend, daughter, educator, student; there were so many facets to Jo’s long life. She loved life and the adventures it brought, whether it be going to the beach with friends in her younger years, taking road trips to visit sites of interest with her family, or the...
Arthur W. Pennington
Sep 25, 2017
Springfield - Arthur William Pennington of Springfield, MA, Air Force veteran of the Korean War, devoted father and husband, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017, surrounded by his loving and faithful family. He was the beloved son of Louise and William Pennington. He was the beloved grandson of “Granny” Louisa and “Granpy” Samuel Smart. He leaves his beloved wife of...
Barbara E. Buffum
Sep 21, 2017
Longmeadow – Barbara E. (Hutcheons) Buffum passed away peacefully at Wingate of Hampden on September 21, 2017. Barbara was born in Springfield, the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Newton) Hutcheons. She attended local schools and was a 1953 Commerce Graduate. Barbara and her husband Richard met at a Saturday night dance at Wesley Methodist Church on November 18,...
David A. Karbone, Jr.
Sep 18, 2017
David Karbone, born April 3, 1982 to Deborah and David Karbon Sr., birth name David Karbon, Jr. David was Native American and a bright child who excelled in all courses throughout school and college earning an Associate in Science in Business Administration and a Associate in Liberal Arts and General Studies from STCC. Throughout childhood into adulthood he played the...
Dennis F. English
Sep 16, 2017
SPRINGFIELD – Dennis F. English, 77, passed away on September 16, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Easthampton, MA on April 12, 1940 to Paul and Mary (Duso) English, he was a veteran of the US Army. He was a case manager for the Alcoholism Services of Greater Springfield and worked at Northampton State Hospital. He loved rare coin...
Beverly A. Hewitt
Sep 14, 2017
Springfield - Beverly A. Hewitt, 83, passed away at a local nursing home on September 14, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.nefcc.net
Hazel E. Hutchins
Sep 14, 2017
Florence -Hazel Evelyn Boyle Muller Hutchins passed on September 14, 2017 at home in the loving presence of her family. Hazel E. Hutchins, nee Boyle was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on May 25, 1923 to Horace and Harriet Boyle. She was the eldest child of millworkers. Her mother joined the little Seventh-Day Adventist church in Burrillville, when Hazel was...
Joan F. Ratkiewicz
Sep 12, 2017
East Longmeadow – Joan F. (Magnani) Ratkiewicz, 73, passed away on September 12, 2017 in a local nursing home. She was a seventeen-year Port St. Lucie, FL resident, currently residing in East Longmeadow. She was born in Holyoke on December 21, 1943, a daughter of the late John and Doris (Peloquin) Magnani. She attended local schools and was previously employed...
Dominick Paul Figueroa
Sep 11, 2017
Springfield - Dominick Paul Figueroa earned his angel wings on September 11, 2017. New England Funeral & Cremation Center, LLC, 25 Mill Street, Springfield MA is assisting the family. Visit www.nefcc.net ?
Yvon J. Lusignan
Sep 10, 2017
South Hadley – Yvon J. Lusignan, 82, passed away on September 10, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Canada on June 15, 1935 to Wilfred and Blanche (Vachon) Lusignan, he had retired as a machinist from Mestek Inc. He and his wife Rosalie (Sheehan) Lusignan loved the Cape and spent many days biking on Martha’s Vineyard. He will be...
