Joseph P. Mussi
Sep 10, 2021
Obituary Joseph P. Mussi, 77, died peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021 at home watching the New York Mets vs. Yankees game. Born in New York City to the late John and Rose (Zanellotti) Mussi, he worked as a sanitation engineer for the City of New York for over 40 years until his retirement. Joe was a faithful communicant of...
Lois J. (Blair) Motley
Sep 4, 2021
Obituary Lois J. Motley, 85, passed away Sept 4, 2021 in Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Queens, NY to the late George and Madeline (Veith) Blair. Lois worked for many years at Valley Real Estate. She enjoyed trips to the casino and watching the game show network. But most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren....
Edward M. Smith
Sep 1, 2021
Obituary Edward M. Smith, 98, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Aberdeen, Scotland to the late Edward and Margaret (MacGregor) Smith, he served proudly in the US Naval Air Corps during World War II. He worked as owner and salesman of the former A. R. Reid, Inc. of Springfield for most of his...
Kathleen M. (Miller) Ginman
Sep 1, 2021
Obituary On September 1, 2021, Kathleen (Kosh to those closest to her) found safety and peace in the arms of her grandparents. Kathleen was born in Springfield on July 23, 1962 and raised in East Longmeadow with her four siblings. She inherited her dad's keen sense of humor and her+ mom's talent as Kathleen was a gifted artist and florist....
Dorothy (Totten) Buzzelle
Aug 25, 2021
Obituary Dorothy (Totten) Buzzelle, 100, died peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Care One at Redstone. Born in Springfield to the late Thomas and Mary (Stevenson) Totten, she worked as a secretary in the Alumni Office at Western New England University for many years. Dorothy was predeceased by her beloved husband Lloyd Buzzelle. She is survived by her children;...
Janet T. (Davignon) Belli
Aug 23, 2021
Obituary Janet T. (Davignon) Belli, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on August 23, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at home following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, Robert; daughter Gina Whipple and her husband Jim of Longmeadow, MA; daughter Julie (Laptas) Nelson and...
Richard J. Binney
Aug 19, 2021
Obituary Richard John Binney, 88, died peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at home. Born in Hingham, MA to the late Joseph G. and Doris (Baker) Binney, he served proudly in the US Army. He attended Bridgewater Teachers College and graduated from Western New England University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting. He was an accountant for Agway...
Bob Jude Wrinkle
Aug 6, 2021
Obituary Never Robert, only Bob Jude Wrinkle, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 with his family by his side. Born July 14, 1956, he was the fifth of six children. His late parents Lawrence and Catherine (Rehor) Wrinkle were held close to his heart throughout his life. Bob had many talents and facets: stay at home dad to his...
Edward P. Seery
Aug 5, 2021
Obituary Edward Patrick Seery, 91, died peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Anna Novak and William Seery, he served his country proudly as an Electrician’s Mate First Class in the US Navy for four years. Upon honorable discharge, Edward worked as an electrician for Bell Telephone Company for 14...
Carol Jane (Spinney) Hewitt
Jul 30, 2021
Obituary Carol Jane Hewitt, 91, died peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Care One at Redstone. Born in Bangor, ME to the late Albert and Mary (Tracey) Spinney, she was a 1948 graduate of Technical High School in Springfield and graduated from Bay Path College in 1951. Carol worked for CIGNA Life Insurance Co. in Springfield and East Hartford,...
Ramona Bonés
Jul 26, 2021
Obituary Longtime Wilbraham resident Ramona Bonés died peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021. She was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico to the late Casiano Rodriguez and Susana Dones Mulero. Ramona enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling to casinos and vacationing on cruises. She will be sadly missed by her six devoted children: Marcial Bonés Jr. and his...
Elaine F. (Coope) Desanti
Jul 24, 2021
Obituary Elaine F. DeSanti, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the home she shared with her daughter in Hooksett, NH. Born November 9, 1926 in Adams, MA to the late Charles and Helena (Les) Coope, Elaine graduated from Cooley Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing in Northampton, MA as a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career at...
Jeffrey A. Warner
Jul 24, 2021
Obituary Jeffrey A. Warner, 61, died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021, surrounded by family at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield, he was a graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School. He worked as a Service Manager in the transportation industry for many years until his retirement. Jeff was active in the Boy Scouts, a proud hockey coach for WTM,...
John Edward Fournier
Jul 21, 2021
Obituary John Fournier passed away, unexpectedly but peacefully, at his home on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. Born in Holyoke, MA on July 1, 1962, John was the son of Marguerite (Provost) and the late Robert Fournier. John grew up in Chicopee and was adored by his entire family. He completed his education at Chicopee Comp, spent many years at Sunshine...
Maryanne A. Haggerty
Jul 19, 2021
Obituary Maryanne A. Haggerty, 66, passed away July 19, 2021. She was born on March 29, 1955 to the late Vincent and Dorothy Haggerty and was a 1973 graduate of Minnechaug High School. Maryanne worked for many years in sales and the restaurant industry. She was a free spirit who enjoyed painting, traveling, antiques and going to the beach. Maryanne...
Elizabeth M. (Fiandrino) Rogacz
Jul 12, 2021
Obituary Elizabeth (Betty) Rogacz, formerly of Andrews, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday July 12th after a period of declining health. Betty, the daughter of Jean and Mary Fiandrino, was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1927. She attended West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School graduating in 1945. After high school she met (and worked for) her future husband, John,...
Joanne R. (Smelcer) Gumlaw
Jul 11, 2021
Obituary Longtime Springfield resident Joanne Ruth Gumlaw died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home. Daughter of the late Roy and Ruth (Fackenthall) Smelcer, she worked at Monarch Life Insurance Co. for many years. Joanne was a faithful member of Foster Memorial Church in Springfield. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 67 years Joseph I....
Richard Kimball Jennings, Md
Jul 9, 2021
Obituary Born in Belfast, Maine, January 16, 1928, Richard spent his early life there and in Lewiston, where his father, George H., managed the Hotel Littleton, a long-gone four-story structure on the bank of the Androscoggin River. There were many visits to grandparents, Henry and Pearl Hills, in Northport Maine, with his brother George and sister Janey, then and in...
Ella Mae (Penney) Harlow
Jul 9, 2021
Obituary Ella Mae “Penny” Harlow, 91, died peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at Glenmeadow Assisted Living in Longmeadow. Born in Lowell, MA to the late Hugh and Marcia (Burrill) Penney, she was a graduate of Northfield Mt. Herman School and the New England Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Boston. Penny worked as a Registered Nurse at New Britain...
Nancy R. (Petrie) Pauze
Jul 4, 2021
Obituary Nancy R. Pauze, 82, died peacefully on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home. Born in Ludlow to the late John and Rhoda (Frennier) Neish, she was a longtime Ludlow resident. She worked in Human Resources at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. from 1988 – 1999. Nancy was a faithful member of Grace Union Church in Wilbraham. She was predeceased...
