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David A. Bogdahn
Jul 28, 2020
Obituary David Anthony Bogdahn, 56, died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late George and Janice (Tasker) Bogdahn, he graduated from Holyoke Community College-Phi Theta Kappa. He earned an Associate’s Degree in science and worked in the hotel industry. Most recently he worked as an auditor at the Inn at Boltwood in...
Evelyn Georgantas
Jul 25, 2020
Obituary Evelyn Georgantas 1925 – 2020 Springfield Evelyn Georgantas, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Sixteen Acres Healthcare Center. A lifelong Springfield resident, she graduated from the High School of Commerce and worked for the Internal Revenue Service until her retirement in 1986. She is survived by her son William Konstas and his wife Lisa of Freeland,...
David K. Ritchie
Jul 22, 2020
Obituary David Karl Ritchie, 80, died peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Springfield to the late Merrill and Irene (Schadee) Ritchie, he was a proud Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era. He received a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Business Administration from American International College. He was a Forms Analyst for...
Domenica (Fierro) Zeno
Jun 29, 2020
Obituary Domenica (Fierro) Zeno, 86, died peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2020, at home with loving family by her side. Born in Celzi, Italy to the late Gennaro and Elvira (Restaino) Fierro, she worked as a housekeeper at the Greater Springfield YMCA. She loved to cook and worked for many years at Silvano’s Restaurant and Two Guys Pizza in Springfield...
Robert Motley
Jun 28, 2020
Obituary Robert Motley, 86, died peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Orchard Valley in Wilbraham. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Olive (Jefferson) Motley, he served his country proudly in the US Air Force during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Bob continued his career in the Air Force as an Air Field Manager at Westover AFB,...
Harry Lee Goodrich
Jun 27, 2020
Obituary Harry Lee Goodrich, 79, of Wilbraham, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with pleural mesothelioma. Born in Springfield and raised in Hampden, Harry was the son of the late William and Winifred (Burt) Goodrich. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy on board...
Evelyn C. (Carlson) Auchter
Jun 17, 2020
Obituary Evelyn C. Auchter, 88, passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on May 20, 1932 to the late Oscar and Ida Carlson. Evelyn graduated from Classical High School and attended Endicott College. She taught kindergarten at Wilbraham United Church and worked for many years at the former Crocketts and Cock...
Dmytro "D" Shaban
Jun 14, 2020
Obituary Dmytro “D” Shaban, Jr., 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Vero Health and Rehab of South Hadley. Born in Chicopee to the late Dmytro and Rose (Woronka) Shaban of Shaban Nurseries, he served his country proudly as an Aviation Cadet for the Army Air Corps during World War II. D worked as a real estate...
William J. Farrington
Jun 11, 2020
Obituary William J. Farrington, 88, passed away June 11 at Baystate Medical Center. He leaves his loving wife of 65 years, Ethel M. (Wilder) and their 5 children, William B. and his wife Pauline of Brooklyn, Maire J. and her partner Christopher of San Francisco, Thomas J. and his wife Nicole of Cummington, John D. of Hanoi and Brendan S....
Lorene (Judkins) Perkins
Jun 10, 2020
Obituary Lorene Judkins Perkins passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 10, 2020 at the home she shared with her daughter and son-in-law for the past 9 years. She was born in Corinna, ME on December 27, 1921 to the late Wilbur and Leona (Smith) Judkins. She graduated from Corinna Union Academy in 1940 and Farmington Normal School in...
Jacob Thomas Cote
Jun 3, 2020
Obituary Jacob Thomas Cote, infant child of Daniel and Tara (Edson) Cote, crossed the rainbow into heaven unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in the loving arms of his parents. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his maternal grandparents Dean and SallyAnn Edson of East Longmeadow, paternal grandparents Peter and Ann Cote of...
Richard Martin Szydlowski
May 24, 2020
Obituary Richard Martin Szydlowski, 88, died peacefully on May 24, 2020 at Vero Health & Rehab of Hampden. Born in Enfield, CT to the late Martin and Helen (Motyka) Szydlowski, he graduated from Providence College in 1953 and went on to earn his MBA from American International College. He worked as an electrical engineer for many years until his retirement. ...
Mary Ann (Dolan) Bradstreet
May 20, 2020
Obituary Mary Ann Bradstreet, 86, passed away May 20, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield MA. She was born on April 22, 1934 in Jackson, Michigan to Thomas and Gertrude Whitikar Dolan. She grew up in Springfield, MA with her father and her uncle and aunt, Dave and Molly Mitchell. She graduated from Classical High School in 1951, and the University...
Amy Kathleen (Tuomey) Pasini
May 19, 2020
Obituary Amy K (Tuomey) Pasini, 59 years old, formerly of Belvidere Street in Springfield died suddenly at home Tuesday May 19, 2020. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Christopher Brooks and Mary (Jones) Tuomey. Amy had worked at Baystate Medical Center in many capacities. Teaching Prenatal classes, later retiring as Director of Trauma Services, at Baystate...
Harold George Davis
May 16, 2020
Obituary Harold “Harry” Davis went to be with the Lord after a heroic struggle with Covid 19. He spent the last year at the Lifecare of Wilbraham, where he so appreciated the care he received there from the many nurses and staff. He made everyone laugh each and every day. Harry, as he was fondly known, was born August 7,...
Eveline (Perry) Whyte
May 15, 2020
Obituary Eveline (Perry) Whyte, 94, died peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020. Born in Springfield on July 8, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Ellen (Clancy) Perry. She was educated in Springfield schools and graduated from Classical High School. She retired in 1991 from Wall Street Journal in Chicopee where she worked as a secretary....
Margaret Ann (Sessa) Cantalini
May 10, 2020
Obituary Margaret Ann Cantalini passed away on May 10, 2020, Mother’s Day, after a brief illness. She lived her entire life in Springfield. She was born on November 9, 1926 to Vincent and Jennie Sessa and had a sister Mary, who has preceded her in death. She married Cenze Cantalini in 1948, had two sons, and 52 years of marriage...
Margaret Rose (Gotta) Halgas
May 8, 2020
Obituary Margaret Rose Halgas of Wilbraham passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at Vero Health & Rehab of Hampden. Daughter of the late Joseph E. and Frances J. (Ferrero) Gotta, she was born in Springfield, MA on June 17, 1939. Margaret was raised in Springfield and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1957 and earned an associate’s degree from...
Mary C. (Myers) Scheurich
May 7, 2020
Obituary Mary C. (Myers) Scheurich, 84, died peacefully on Thursday May 7, 2020. Born in Millville, NJ to the late Walter and Anna (Corson) Myers, she was a longtime Ludlow resident. She worked for many years in retail sales for Steiger’s, Filene’s and Macy’s Department Stores. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband of 66 years John V....
Patricia P. (Palin) Shea
May 5, 2020
Obituary Pat (Patricia P.) Shea crossed the Sunlit Path on May 5, 2020 due to the Covid-19 virus. She was born in Gardner, MA on December 25, 1927 to Ulric and Agnes Palin. She moved to Springfield at the age of 13 with her Mother and younger brother Teddy when her Father passed away. It was there at 17 that...
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