Dorothy E. Mineau
May 27, 2026
WARE: Dorothy E. Mineau, 63, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her brothers: Clifford E. Mineau and his wife Corinne of Florida and Christopher J. Mineau and his wife Colleen of Ware; her cousin Daniel Breault of Ludlow and her aunt Lucille Congdon of Chicopee.
Dorothy was born and...
David Paul Madigan
May 25, 2026
David Madigan, of Ware died suddenly on Monday, May 25th at his residence. He leaves his brother Kenneth Madigan of Chesterfield, MA and his God Son Brian Madigan of NH. He is predeceased by his brother Richard Madigan, and his Parents Paul and Janice (Barbeau) Madigan.
David worked as a truck driver for Lehigh Gas Company and ended his career path...
Lorena Alice Obrzut
May 21, 2026
WARE: Lorena A. (Crimmins) Obrzut, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, with her children by her side. Her husband of 40 years, Stanley S. Obrzut predeceased her in 2020. She is survived by her children: David S. Obrzut of Ware, Jessica E. Burrows and her husband Daniel of Westfield, Elizabeth A. Obrzut of Ware and Catherine L....
Nellie E. Soule
May 17, 2026
Nellie E. Soule, 71, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026. She was born and raised in Ware, MA the daughter of the late George C. and Rita (Charbonneau) Abbott. Nellie graduated Ware High School and worked as a teacher for many years. She is survived by her sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service for Nellie will...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 the 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
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...
