Norma Bandarra
Aug 14, 2026
Norma (Rezendes) Bandarra, 90, died peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in New Bedford, MA, to the late Mary (Viveiros) Rezendes and was a longtime Wilbraham resident.
Norma lived a life defined by service and commitment to her community. Whether volunteering her time, organizing community initiatives, or simply lending a hand to a...
Olga Iris Maldonado Romero
Aug 13, 2026
Olga Iris Maldonado Romero, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 5:53 PM, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loving family.
Olga was a beautiful, strong, courageous, and deeply loving woman whose life was defined by family, sacrifice, service, and an unwavering desire to help others. She gave so much of herself throughout her lifetime, not only...
James J. "Jim" Mell
Aug 28, 2026
James “Jim” Mell passed away on August 28 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief and sudden illness. He was 69 years old.
Born in Springfield on January 21, 1957, he was the second of three children born to the late Joseph and Frances (Kukulka) Mell.
A lifelong resident of Wilbraham and communicant of St. Cecilia’s, Jim graduated from Cathedral...
Rose M. Malysz
Aug 21, 2026
Rose Mary Malysz, 96, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 21, 2026. Born in Springfield to the late Stanley and Stella Lazarz, Rose was a long time Wilbraham resident.
Rose grew up singing. She and her sister recorded several songs with their father’s orchestra in the 1940’s. Many years later, Rose sang with the Wilbraham Choral Society Mixed Chorus,...
Dr. James M. Leone
Aug 15, 2026
James M. Leone, 67, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2026, after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. He was surrounded by his loving wife and children. Jamie was born in Bronx, NY; son of the late Martha (Arnone) Leone and Dr. Salvatore Leone. A U.S. Army veteran, Jamie served as a paramedic in the Special Forces/Green Berets. He began...
Richard S. Midura
Aug 13, 2026
Richard Stanley Midura was born on August 12, 1935, in Chicopee, Massachusetts, to the late Stanley and Nellie (Kowal) Midura. He grew up in Chicopee, attended Chicopee High School, and remained deeply connected to the Western Massachusetts community throughout his life. Richard peacefully passed away on August 13, 2026, at the age of 91.
Richard proudly served in the United States...
Elaine B. Broderick
Aug 12, 2026
Elaine B. Broderick, 97, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 12th, surrounded by her loved ones. Born in 1928, exactly one year before the stock market crash, she lived with her two older sisters, Virginia and Gloria, and her amazingly resourceful parents, Arthur and Evelyn Springer. In spite of financial hardships, she enjoyed a happy childhood. Although a...
Roy William Bourgeois
Aug 10, 2026
Roy William Bourgeois of Buda, Texas, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10th, at the age of 83. Roy was born on December 30th, 1942, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Roy Joseph Bourgeois and Sophie Ann Bourgeois. He grew up in nearby Wilbraham, Massachusetts, where he spent his early years surrounded by family and friends.
After graduating from high school in 1959,...
Camron M. Gray
Aug 6, 2026
Camron Montgomery Gray, 36 passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 6, 2026. He was born in Coral Springs, Florida, on April 11, 1990, and lived the majority of his life in Hampden, East Longmeadow, and Wilbraham, Massachusetts.
Camron was a graduate of Minnechaug Reginal High School. He was a hardworking and versatile man who spent his working years in...
Timothy John Murphy
Aug 2, 2026
Timothy John Murphy, 75, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 at home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous ten-year battle with Ewing Sarcoma. Born in Ludlow, Massachusetts, Tim was the youngest of three sons born to the late Philip E. and Helen (Palin) Murphy. He grew up in Wilbraham, graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School (1968), and earned...
Andrew E. Schiavi
Jul 30, 2026
Andrew E. Schiavi passed away at Bay State Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Leopold and Anna (Fusara) Schiavi. He grew up on the family farm in Framingham, where he developed the strong work ethic, curiosity, and practical outlook that would remain with him throughout his life.
Andrew...
Christopher "Chris" Boyer
Jul 30, 2026
Christopher Boyer passed away peacefully July 30th with his family by his side.
Born in Springfield on August 19th, 1949, he was the oldest of five children. His parents were Anthony Boyer and Alice (Robert) Boyer.
A resident of Wilbraham his entire life, he graduated from Minnechaug Regional High School. During his high school years he was a star gymnast, excelling in...
Willard W. Boss
Jul 26, 2026
Willard Wilcox “Bill” Boss, 92, died peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones, at home. Bill was born, at home, on November 13, 1933, in Ware, MA. He was the youngest of six sons born to the late Gilbert H. and Alice M. (Wilcox) Boss. The family moved from Ware to Springfield in 1939, where Bill’s...
Florence F. Rondinelli
Jul 18, 2026
It is with very heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Florence Filomena Rondinelli (nee Panetta) on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Born and raised in Springfield, MA she most recently resided at Brownstone Gardens in East Longmeadow, MA for the past 20+ years. Florence was the daughter of Michael Panetta and Catherine Panetta (nee Raschilla), as well as...
Marjorie A. Kenney
Jul 16, 2026
Marjorie Anne Kenney, 94, died peacefully on July 16, 2026. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Robert and Edith (Askerberg) Allan, she was a lifelong Springfield resident, until moving to SC later in life to be near family. A graduate of Springfield’s High School of Commerce, Marjorie worked at Mass Mutual Life Insurance Co. as a secretary and Administrative...
Harry Setian
Jul 11, 2026
Harry Setian, 91, died peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at home. Born to the late Nishan and Mari Setian and educated in Springfield schools, Harry grew up in the Indian Orchard section of town. He was a student and graduate of the former Technical High School. He attended Fitchburg State Teachers College where he was an Epsilon Pi Tau...
Ramona Dawn Russell
Jun 21, 2026
Ramona Dawn Russell, 76, died peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Gloria E. Tomassetti
Jun 19, 2026
Gloria E. (Gerrard) Tomassetti, 94, died peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Detroit, MI, she was daughter of the late Dr. Henry C. and Mary (Pezzini) Gerrard and was a graduate of Springfield High School of Commerce. Gloria filled many roles in the workplace, always advancing her career due to her initiative-taking work...
Peter J. Boden
Jun 11, 2026
Peter J. Boden, 79, died peacefully on June 11, 2026. Born in Springfield to the late Frank and Jayne (Bronislawa) Boden, he attended the former Cathedral High School in Springfield, American International College in Springfield and Husson College in Bangor, ME. Peter's first job was at the former Forbes & Wallace department store in downtown Springfield. He later began his...
Jon P. Abrahamson
Jun 1, 2026
Jon Peter Abrahamson, 86, died peacefully on Monday, June 1, 2026 in Portland, ME. Born in Northampton, MA to the late Bertil and Glennie (Peterson) Abrahamson, he served his Country proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam era. Jon founded Enfield Auto Restoration in the early 1970s, owning and operating the business until 2016. He was an active member...
