OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Carol A. Logsdon

Carol A. Logsdon

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

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...

Joan R. FitzGerald

Joan R. FitzGerald

Mar 16, 2026

West Brookfield - Joan Ruth FitzGerald of West Brookfield, Massachusetts passed away in Hospice care at home on March 16, 2026, surrounded by family after a long struggle with heart disease.

She leaves her husband, David of West Brookfield, a sister, Cheryl Prior of Torrington, Connecticut, a son, Richard Fiske of Rockwall, Texas, a daughter, Lauren Fiske of Jamestown, Rhode Island,...

John S. Cembura

John S. Cembura

Mar 12, 2026

Ware - John S. Cembura passed away on March 12, 2026, at the age of eighty-three. Born in Ware on September 25,1942, the son of the late Stanley and Helen Cembura. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia M. Cembura for 40 wonderful years.

He graduated from Springfield Technical High School in 1960 and then joined the Laborers Union....

Francis H. Beaudry, III

Francis H. Beaudry, III

Mar 9, 2026

Warren – Francis H. Beaudry, III, 65, of Warren, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday evening, March 9, 2026, following a brief period of declining health. 

He leaves his sister-in-law, Andrea S. Beaudry of South Carolina, and his nieces and nephews, Samantha Cardaropoli of Westfield, Jonathan Beaudry of Virginia Beach, Nicholas Beaudry of Louisiana, Elizabeth Beaudry of Ludlow, Benjamin...

Shirley L. Hissem

Shirley L. Hissem

Mar 6, 2026

West Brookfield / Richmond -Shirley Lorraine Hissem, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was born on October 25, 1931, to Georgie McPhee Curtis. At the age of four, Shirley was placed on a trolley with her siblings and brought to the House of the Angel Guardian in Roxbury, Massachusetts. She...

Carol A. Bloem

Carol A. Bloem

Mar 3, 2026

West Brookfield – Carol A. Bloem, 74, of West Brookfield, died early Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026, at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center.

Carol was born in and grew up in Whitinsville, daughter of the late Frank and Audrey (Noble) Bloem. She worked as a contracting officer with the United States Fisheries and Wildlife Service for several years. She procured...

Thomas S. Schoenfeldt

Thomas S. Schoenfeldt

Feb 24, 2026

Warren - Thomas S. Schoenfeldt, 79, of Warren, died on Monday, February 24th, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves his beloved wife of 60 years, Louise (Hesse) Schoenfeldt. He also leaves his son Dennis Schoenfeldt and wife Nicole of Concord, North Carolina and his daughter, Jean Carlson and her husband Gregory of Colorado Springs, Colorado; his...