OBITUARIES

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

Serving West Brookfield and Ware

Clifford M. Rutter

Clifford M. Rutter

Mar 28, 2023

Clifford M. Rutter, 89, of Warren, died on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his beloved friend, Barbara C. Mouriguart of West Palm Beach, Florida.  He also leaves his sister, Betsy J. Rutter and her husband Larry Tuttle of Monson, his brother, Alden B. Rutter and his wife Joan of Belchertown, his sister-in-law,...

Joseph Lionel Taylor

Joseph Lionel Taylor

Mar 25, 2023

Palmer - Joseph Lionel Taylor, 80, of Palmer, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Joe was born on March 16, 1943 to the late George and Lilian (Goudreau) Taylor in Ludlow. He will be forever missed by his wife of 42 years, Wendy (Dubay) Taylor.  Joe will be...

Russell Paul Smith

Russell Paul Smith

Mar 15, 2023

Ware - Russell Paul "Calico" Smith, of Ware passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center at the age of 53. He was born to the late William and Beverly (Charron) Smith on August 14, 1969 in Ware. He will be deeply missed by his daughter, Kayla Smith and son, Sean Miller. Russell will be mourned by...

Paul V. Weinheimer, Jr.

Paul V. Weinheimer, Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

Worcester- Paul V. Weinheimer, Jr. of Worcester, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester at the age of 66. He was born in Worcester, on September 25, 1956 to Paul and Suzanne (Butler) Weinheimer. Paul was born in Worcester where he lived for many years on Academy Street until his family moved to their...

Ruth J. Lizak

Ruth J. Lizak

Mar 15, 2023

Warren - Ruth J.(Mitchell) Lizak, 83, of Warren passed away peacefully at home with her nephew, Bobby and his poodles, Wil and Grace by her side, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.  She was born to her most beloved parents, the late Robert G. and Gertrude G. (Mackechnie) Mitchell, also of Warren, on April 19, 1939. Ruthie will be deeply missed...

Bernadette M. Pothier

Bernadette M. Pothier

Mar 8, 2023

Ware - Bernadette M. (Charron) Pothier, 87, of Ware passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at East Longmeadow Skilled Nursing Center. She was born on May 10, 1935 to the late Ernest and Marie A. (Morin) Charron. Bernadette leaves her brother, Andre Charron of Ware; and sisters, Yvonne Kriesak of Westfield, Anne Crawford of Michigan, Theresa Cote of Holyoke,...

Duane J. Robinson

Duane J. Robinson

Mar 7, 2023

West Brookfield - Duane J. Robinson, 80, of West Brookfield, passed away one day after his birthday, at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on March 7, 2023, after a long battle with cancer.  He was born in Spencer, son of Harry G. Robinson and Doris M. (Boisjolie) Michajlou. He will be forever missed by the love of...

Edgar H. Buck, Jr.

Edgar H. Buck, Jr.

Mar 3, 2023

Warren- Edgar "Ted" Buck, 93, entered into Eternal Life on March 3, 2023. Born in Troy, New York, son of Edgar and Marie (Doppmann) Buck, he grew up in Warren, MA. He taught history at Woodbury High School in Woodbury, CT for many years. More recently, he taught at Magnificat Academy in Warren and St. Thomas Aquinas School in West...

Suzanna Nimtz

Suzanna Nimtz

Feb 26, 2023

Suzanna Nimtz, 73 Hardwick - Suzanna (Soos) Nimtz, 73, of Hardwick, passed away at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Sunday, February 26, 2023. She entered this world on October 19, 1949 to the late Laszlo and Maria (Muller) Soos in Vienna, Austria. She will be mourned by her husband of 50 years, Vernon Paul Nimtz of...

Karen M. Hannah

Karen M. Hannah

Feb 25, 2023

Ware - Karen M. (Chakuas) Hannah, 75, of Ware, died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at her son Derek's home in Warren following a battle with cancer. She leaves her two sons, Derek B. Hannah and his wife Susan, and  Sean M. Hannah and his wife Darcie of Springfield, IL; seven grandchildren, Darion, Grace, and Emily Hannah of Warren, and...

Geraldine B. Heffner

Geraldine B. Heffner

Feb 21, 2023

Springfield - Geraldine B. (Pelletier) Heffner, 59, of Springfield, died on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 following an illness. She leaves her husband, William C. Heffner; a sister, Lynn Conteh of North Carolina; her brothers, Robert Pelletier of New Hampshire and Brian Pelletier of Vermont; her sister-in-law, Jacqueline L. Heffner of Springfield; her best friends, Sylvia Cusson and Brown, as well...

Kenneth J. Mcdonell

Kenneth J. Mcdonell

Feb 20, 2023

Ware - Kenneth J. McDonell, 77, of Ware, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 at home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born to the late Fredrick McDonell and Doris (Schimmel) Monroe in Utica, NY, on May 14, 1945. Ken will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 47 years, Ann Marie (Dygon) McDonell. He also...

Jean E. Tamm

Jean E. Tamm

Feb 17, 2023

West Brookfield- Jean Elizabeth Tamm, 77, of West Brookfield passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester following a brief illness. Born in Webster on May 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Winnifred Jean (Loggie) Bray. A loving and devoted woman for whom family meant everything, Jean was selfless, putting...

Phyllis I. Adams

Phyllis I. Adams

Feb 16, 2023

West Brookfield - Phyllis I. (Reim) Adams, 97, of West Brookfield, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Center. She was born to the late Roy and Clara (Vilandri) Reim in West Warren on June 17, 1925. Phyllis leaves her sons, Mark H. Adams and his companion Eileen of West Brookfield, and Kenneth R. Adams...

Roberto Dematté

Roberto Dematté

Feb 14, 2023

Ware - Roberto Dematté of Ware, MA passed away surrounded by love, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer, MA. Roberto was born to the late Filiberto and Livia Dematté on July 25, 1952 in Trento, Italy. He leaves behind his loving wife of 40 years, Linda (Smith) Dematté from Ware. Roberto is survived by his...

Norman B. Labonte

Norman B. Labonte

Feb 13, 2023

Brookfield - Norman B. Labonte passed away surrounded by family, at West Roxbury Veterans Medical Center, on February 13, 2023, at the age of 75. Norman was born to the late Germain and Ruth (Bates) Labonte in Putnam, CT on November 6, 1947. He will be mourned by the love of his life and dancing partner, Cynthia Labonte of Brookfield....

Harold F. Smith

Harold F. Smith

Feb 13, 2023

Ware - Harold F. Smith of Ware passed on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Vantage Health & Rehab at Hampden at the age of 94. Harold was born to Wayne and Esther (Tucker) Smith on December 10, 1928 in Palmer. He will be missed by his wife of 38 years, Jacqueline R. Smith of Ware. He will also be mourned...

Henry C. "Sonny" Ostrout, Jr.

Henry C. "Sonny" Ostrout, Jr.

Feb 4, 2023

Henry C. "Sonny" Ostrout, Jr., passed away peacefully on February 4, 2023 after an illness. Sonny leaves his son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Pamela Ostrout of East Brookfield, his daughter and son-in-law Lynn and Matthew Collins of Westfield, and his daughter and son-in-law Christine and Daniel Lavin of East Brookfield. He also leaves his brothers, Reynold and his wife Annie...

Phyllis N. Casey

Phyllis N. Casey

Feb 3, 2023

Phyllis N. (Mendala) Casey, 79, of New Braintree passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on February 3, 2023. Phyllis was born on March 13, 1943 to the late Stanley and and Edna (Orszulak) Mendala. She will be forever mourned by her daughter, Irene Perry of Woonsocket, RI and her son, John Casey of Danielson, CT. Phyllis will also...

Richard Jon Rossman

Richard Jon Rossman

Jan 31, 2023

Richard Jon Rossman, 83, died suddenly and peacefully on January 31, 2023. Richard was born in College Point, NY to Elsie (Deisinger) and James Rossman. Dick married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Jane (Beach) and enjoyed 63 years of laughter and adventure together. He graduated from LaSalle Academy and later obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from C. W. Post College...