OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in West Brookfield, and Ware, Massachusetts

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Mary D. Runge

Mary D. Runge

May 8, 2026

EAST LONGMEADOW: Mary (Ballard) Runge, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 8, 2026.  She is survived by her sons: Robert and Thomas Runge; her brother David Ballard and his wife Nancy; her sisters: Kathy Desmond and her husband Paul and Barbara Hanson and her husband George; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, all of whom she adored....

Lorraine Cora Rousseau

Lorraine Cora Rousseau

May 5, 2026

Warren, MA – Lorraine C (Sweet) Rousseau, 95, a lifelong resident of Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the only child of George B. Sweet and Cora B. (Gagnon) Sweet and attended local schools.

On April 24, 1954, Lorraine married the love of her life, Eugene...

Patricia C. White

Patricia C. White

May 4, 2026

Patricia (Clow) White - beloved wife, devoted mother, and spirited soul, lived a life rich in warmth, curiosity, and an unmistakable zest for connection. To know Patti was to be welcomed, loved, and often delightfully entertained. She leaves behind a loving family who will forever cherish her laughter and love: her devoted husband of 65 years, Frank; their children, Eric,...

Camille I. Koss

Camille I. Koss

May 1, 2026

Ware, MA- Camille I. Koss, 102, of Ware, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Cedarbrook Village surrounded by her loving family. 

Camille was born on August 19, 1923, to Peter and Sophie (Witalisz) Imbier. She leaves her son Kevin (Lisa) Koss of Palmer, her daughter Nadine (Philip) Wojcik of West Brookfield, her grandchildren Daniel and Michael Koss, Jessica...

Elaine Kokoski

Elaine Kokoski

Apr 29, 2026

Ware, MA — Elaine Kokoski passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Elaine Center in Hadley.

Born in Hardwick, Elaine was the daughter of the late Williams Homans and Irene (Clark) Homans.

Elaine worked at the former Dorman Mills in Ware and later devoted herself to caring for others as a home health aide, providing compassionate care to those in...

Florence E. Henry

Florence E. Henry

Apr 29, 2026

West Brookfield- Florence E. Henry, 85, of West Brookfield, lovingly known as Pinky, Flo, and Nana, passed away at Rose Monahan Hospice Home on April 29, 2026 with her daughters Gail Giguere and Karen Oberg by her side. Born July 9th, 1940, she was the daughter of Evelyn and John Silas of Lowell, MA.

She was the proud Mother of four...

Carol A. Logsdon

Carol A. Logsdon

Apr 14, 2026

Carol A. Logsdon, 82, of Ware, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, of natural causes. Born on May 9, 1943, in Waltham, Massachusetts, Carol was the daughter of the late Edgar Sicotte and the late Ida M. Sicotte.

Carol grew up in Waltham, where she graduated from St. Mary's Catholic High School. It was there that she built the...

Thomas L. Furgal

Thomas L. Furgal

Apr 12, 2026

CHESHIRE, CT — Thomas L. Furgal, 75, of Cheshire, Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2026.

Born on December 30, 1950, in Ware, Massachusetts, he was a son of the late Leon C. Furgal and Thelma A. (Dougdale) Furgal. Thomas was raised and educated in Ware and went on to build a lifelong career as a skilled tradesman, specializing...

Stephanie Black

Stephanie Black

Apr 12, 2026

Oakham – Stephanie Black, 81, of Oakham, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Melrose, MA, on April 20, 1944, to the late Frank L. and Thelma (Staples) Morse.

She attended local schools and obtained an Associate of Science degree from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture, later becoming a veterinary technician....

Vincent Joseph McCaughey

Vincent Joseph McCaughey

Apr 11, 2026

Vincent J. McCaughey passed away on April 11, 2026 following a battle with pulmonary disease. He was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on March 15, 1948 to Vincent T. and Jean (Klepaczek) McCaughey, the youngest of three siblings. The family moved to Warren, Massachusetts in 1950, where he eventually settled with his own wife and children. They called Warren home...

Marilyn L. Lamb

Marilyn L. Lamb

Apr 10, 2026

Marilyn L. Lamb, of Warren, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be deeply missed by her devoted sons, Michael Lamb and his wife Karen of Brookfield, and Jeffrey Lamb and his wife Brenda of Winthrop, Maine. Marilyn was a cherished grandmother to Robert Lamb and his wife...

Gloria H. Primavera

Gloria H. Primavera

Apr 8, 2026

With great sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria Primavera, who passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of April 8th, in the arms of her loved ones, after a brief illness.

Mom loved to cook, go for walks, shop for antiques, and watch birds. She especially enjoyed dining at the Black and White, where...

Jane L. Fountain

Jane L. Fountain

Apr 3, 2026

Warren- Jane L. Fountain, 95, of Warren passed away on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at Baystate Wing hospital in Palmer, with her loving family by her side. Jane was born in Ware to the late Morton and Marjorie (Adams) Sampson. Jane graduated from Warren Highschool in 1948, and attended Springfield Community College where she earned a degree in business. She...

Anthony F. Staiti

Anthony F. Staiti

Apr 1, 2026

GILBERTVILLE - Anthony F. “Tony” Staiti, Sr., 84, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at Jewish Healthcare Center in Worcester.

Anthony is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Patricia A. (Lazarick) Staiti. He leaves his two children: his daughter Christine Palmer and her husband Darren of Ware and his son Tony Staiti, Jr., and his wife Kathy of...

Mary D. Cressy

Mary D. Cressy

2026

Mary Dickson Cressy, 92, of Warren, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Weston, Massachusetts, Mary was a daughter of the late Brenton H. Dickson III and Helen S. (Paine) Dickson. She earned an Associate of Arts degree from the Butera School of Art in Boston, and in 1954 she married Joseph...

Raymond A. Pinsonnault

Raymond A. Pinsonnault

Mar 24, 2026

Ware / Granby - Raymond A. Pinsonnault, aged 70, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his care home in Granby. A long-time former resident of Ware, Raymond’s life was marked by enduring warmth and a gentle spirit.

Born on January 16, 1956, Raymond faced developmental disabilities since birth. Despite these challenges, he maintained a joyful...

Phyllis M. Hubacz

Phyllis M. Hubacz

Mar 24, 2026

North Brookfield – Phyllis M. Hubacz, 89, a former long-time resident of North Brookfield, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in Palmer HealthCare Center with her family by her side.

She leaves her sons, Jeffrey G. Hubacz and his wife Felicia of Barre, Michael J. Hubacz and his wife Joanna of Barre and Thomas A. Hubacz and his wife Lisa of...

Edward A. Waldron

Edward A. Waldron

Mar 23, 2026

West Warren- Edward A. Waldron, 75, passed away peacefully on March 23rd, 2026, with his loving wife by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah (D’Andrea) Waldron, and his two daughters, Brittany Waldron and her partner Craig of Leominster, and Karyn Waldron and her partner Connor, of West Warren. He also leaves his sister Barbara Abramowski and...

Harriet A. Griffiths

Harriet A. Griffiths

Mar 21, 2026

Warren – Harriet A. Griffiths, 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at UMass Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge.

Born in Quincy and raised in the Taunton area, Harriet was the daughter of the late Wolcott and Evelyn (Miller) Griffiths. She lived a long and fulfilled life, most recently surrounded by her "extended care family" at her group home....

Robert J. St. George

Robert J. St. George

Mar 17, 2026

Hampden / Warren - Robert J. St. George, 96, died on Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, in the Vantage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hampden. He was just one month shy of his 97th birthday. Robert lived a very long and well fulfilled life, remaining active up until just a few years ago.

He leaves his loving and caring sons, Christopher...