Doreen A. Iskill
Dec 23, 2020
Holland - Doreen A. (Walsh) Driskill, 70, of Holland, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at her home following an illness. She leaves her brother-in-law, Russell W. Egan, Jr. of Clinton, CT, and her nephew, Richard J. Dass of East Hartford, CT. She was predeceased by her sister, Christine A. Egan. She was born in Teaneck, New Jersey, daughter of...
Florence L. Ritzer
Dec 22, 2020
West Brookfield - Florence Lillian (Lampe) Ritzer, 93 years young, was born April 14, 1927 in Jersey City, N.J.  She eventually made her home in West Brookfield, MA. A founding member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, she was a woman of great faith. She loved being a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her saying was "My children are my sun, their...
Beverly J. Krasnecky
Dec 22, 2020
Ware - Beverly J.(Cady) Krasnecky, 81, of Ware died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Harrington Memorial Hospital. Beverly was the loving wife of Walter J. Krasnecky, also of Ware. She was born in Ware, daughter of the late Leslie and Jessie (Davis) Cady. In addition to her loving husband of 61 years, she is survived by her five children,...
Edward L. Robinson
Dec 22, 2020
Ware - Edward L. Robinson, 90, of Ware, died on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. He leaves his siblings, Blanche I. Carlson and her husband Donald of Ware, Robert Robinson of Palmer, William Robinson and his wife Sylvia of Port Charlotte, FL and Mary Jane Balcom of Ware; his many nieces and nephews as...
Pauline E. Gaudette
Dec 21, 2020
Ware - Pauline Elizabeth (Bisnette) Gaudette passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020. She was the cherished wife of Wilfred Gaudette. Prior to Wilfred's passing in 2013, they had spent 56 years of marriage together. Pauline was born in Belchertown and grew up in Palmer, Massachusetts, graduating from Palmer High School in 1952. She moved to Ware in 1956 where...
Leonard William Ackerman
Dec 18, 2020
West Brookfield - Leonard "Lenny" William Ackerman, 88, of West Brookfield died on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. Born in Springfield, MA, he was the son of the late Lourston and Marion (Murphy) Ackerman. Known by his family as "Pops," he is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan (Moquin) Ackerman. Having met at...
Deanna G. Boynton
Dec 16, 2020
Ware - Deanna Gayle (Kindberg) Boynton, 57, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Deanna was born in New Britain, CT, daughter of Leanna G. (Savage) and the late George C. Kindberg. She leaves behind those she loved so dearly, her husband, Daniel Boynton of Ware, her son, Richard Boynton of Ware, her daughter, Kayla Forte and her husband Joseph...
Mildred L. Silverberg
Dec 14, 2020
West Brookfield/Hardwick - Mildred L. "Millie" (Knox) Silverberg, 98, of Hardwick, died on Monday, December 14, 2020 at her daughter's home in Lexington, KY.  Millie's children are so thankful for the love, laughter and music that always filled their home. She was known for her happy personality and ability to make everyone feel loved and special. She leaves her son,...
Gerald T. Haley, Sr.
Dec 7, 2020
Ware - Gerald (Gerry) Haley, Sr., 87, was called home to his family by the Lord on December 7th, 2020. Born in Ware, MA in June of 1933 to James and Marion Haley, he worked the family farm with his older brothers Russell, James and Stuart, raising Hereford cattle until its sale in 1973. A graduate of Ware High School,...
Loretta J. Watson
Dec 7, 2020
Farmington/Ware - Loretta J. (Berthiaume) Watson, 83, of Farmington and formally of Ware, died on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Touchpoint of Farmington. She leaves her daughter, Melissa A. Novak and her husband Keir Novak of Windsor Locks, CT, as well as her sister, Gloria H. Primavera. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert A. Watson in 2000, her brother,...
Richard J. Szloch
Dec 2, 2020
Ware - Richard J. Szloch, 76, of Ware died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, after a long illness. He leaves his loving wife, Lillian Szloch of Ware; his children, Steve Fritscher of Wheelwright, Richard Szloch, Jr. of Ware and Annette Koczur of Gilbertville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; his brothers, Steven Szloch and David...
Robert W. Heim
Nov 26, 2020
North Brookfield - Robert W. "Bob" Heim, of North Brookfield, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at his home with his loving wife by his side. He leaves his wife of 14 years, Jean C. Ricardi; his two daughters, Carol Anne Polincandriotes and Susan Heim, and many former friends. Mr. Heim was a United States Air Force veteran serving in...
Douglas F. Bell
Nov 24, 2020
Spencer - Douglas F. Bell, 88, of Spencer died peacefully on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, after a long illness. He leaves his wife of 28 years, Joanne K. (Reavey) Bell of Spencer; his daughter, Laurie Bell of Southbridge; his son, Brian Bell and his wife Audrey of Spencer;Â two stepsons, Steve Anderson and his wife...
Liliane J. Imbier
Nov 19, 2020
Ware - Liliane J. (Chrysostome) Imbier, 96, of Ware, died peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020,  after being visited by each of her family members. She spent the last month of her life in assisted living at Cedarbrook Village in Ware. She enjoyed it so much: great care, great food and the company of others. We are grateful for that....
Brenda D. Quintal
Nov 17, 2020
Warren - Brenda D. (Sweet) Quintal, 56, of Warren, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at her home with her family by her side following a brief illness. She leaves her husband, Rodney Quintal; one son, Nicholas Quintal of Warren, her daughter, Jessica Carey of Ware; two grandchildren Kylee Howell and Ryan Carey, Jr.; her parents, James and Lucille (Arsenault);...
David A. Shepard
Nov 16, 2020
Warren - David A. Shepard, 83, of Warren, died on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Baystate Wing Hospital. He leaves his son, David W. Shepard and his wife Karen of Warren; his daughter, Pastor Deb Shepard and her husband Ron Fussell of Monson; five grandchildren, Benjamin Shepard and his wife Lindsay of Warren, Tyler Shepard of Warren, Lee Fussell of...
Irene E. Lapointe
Nov 14, 2020
Gilbertville / West Springfield - Irene E. (Ostiguy) LaPointe, 96, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2020.  She was born in New Braintree, MA on March 8, 1924 daughter of the late Azaire and Clara (Real) Ostiguy. She was the last remaining of sixteen children. Irene is survived by her two sons, Arthur LaPointe and his wife Karen of West...
Phyllis C. Jakshtis
Nov 12, 2020
Hardwick - Phyllis C. (Obertuck) Jakshtis, 91, of Hardwick passed away on November 12, 2020. She leaves her son, Richard Jakshtis, her daughter-in-law, Kim Denney, three grandchildren, Marlisa, Caroline and Sam, and two great-grandchildren, Iona and Ronan. Phyllis was predeceased by her husband Francis Jakshtis in 2002. She was born the daughter of the late John and Michalda (Leach) Overtuck....
Kathleen N. Berger
Nov 11, 2020
West Warren - Kathleen N. (Shifflett) Berger, 73, of West Warren died on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center. She leaves her sons, Charles Weller, III of West Warren and Kevin Weller of Arlington,VT; her daughter, Kimberly Campbell of Reading, OH, her step-sons, Chris Berger of Arlington, VT and Joseph Berger of Clinton; six grandchildren,...
Jeffrey W. Toppin
Nov 11, 2020
West Brookfield - Jeffrey W. Toppin, 58, of West Brookfield died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Harrington Hospital. Born November 7, 1962, in Ware, Ma., he leaves behind his parents John S. and Priscilla A. (Gresty) Toppin; his children; Jason Toppin, Josh Toppin and Olivia Toppin; his fiancé, Tonya Trabucco, her son Sean Welch and granddaughter Haylee Nash...
