All Obituaries

WESTFIELD - Michael King passed away on March 23, 2024.  Westfield - Avalon Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Lucie R Carley passed away on January 22, 2024.  Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 is assisting the family.  

WESTFIELD - James John Fitzgerald, 66, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.  Westfield Funeral Home, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 is assisting the family with arrangements.  

WILBRAHAM – David M. Melnyck, 66, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023, at Vantage of Wilbraham.  David was born on October 31, 1957, in Springfield, MA to Michael Melnyck and Judith Egan.  David graduated from Westfield High School, Class of 1975 and continued his education at Holyoke Community College.  David had worked for many years as a professional exterior house painter and as a security officer. David was an avid Sox fan.  He enjoyed listening to...

WESTFIELD - Michael P. Lingaitis, passed away on December 27, 2023,  after a brief illness. He is preceded in death by his father, Peter J. Lingaitis, mother, Dolores M. (Walkowski) Lingaitis and brother-in-law, John A. Spaid. He is survived by his sister, Karen (Lingaitis) Spaid of Virginia, and longtime friend, Lynn.  Michael was extremely proud of his Lithuanian Heritage and he loved the City of Westfield.  Throughout the years, he enjoyed all types of outdoor...

WESTFIELD – Timmothy William Rushlow, 45, passed unexpectedly on November 29, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Timmothy was born on November 26, 1978, in Springfield, MA to Arthur William Tatro, Sr and Faith Rushlow.  Timmothy attended Southwick High School and was employed as a prep cook at Applebee’s Grill & Bar in Westfield, MA. He loved fishing with his children, the outdoors, nature, and he had an incredible knowledge of plants and...

Sam Tiwari passed away on December 24, 2023.  A full tribute will be published soon.  Visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com

WHATELY – James A. LaFrance, 63, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at his home in Whateley, MA.  James was born on September 26, 1960, in Northampton, MA to Richard J. LaFrance and Florence E. (Hoftman) LaFrance.  James attended Southwick High School and worked for many years as a truck driver.  James was a talented storyteller, woodworker, and an avid Cowboy’s Fan.  He always looked forward to his Saturday afternoon tradition of playing Uno,...

WESTFIELD - Margaret Louise Graham, 78, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.  Funeral arrangements are private and have been entrusted to Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085  

WORONCO - George DePina, 77, passed away peacefully on December 1 at Noble Hospital. George was born on September 25, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY to the late George DePina and Anna (Niemczynski) Matthews. He joined the United States Marine Corps at age 18 and proudly served for 4 years, including a tour of duty in Vietnam. After years of working in sales, George found his true calling as a fitness trainer and spent the last 20 years training and encouraging seniors to pursue lifelong fitness....