All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Donald Recor, 54, passed away at home on Saturday, March 2, 2019.  Bob was born in Springfield on October 30, 1964 to Robert George Recor and Barbara (Lamoureux) Browder.  He was a born and raised in Springfield only to return to Massachusetts after living in South Carolina for many years.  Bob was the proud owner of Recors Siding and Roofing for many years.  His mother was his universe and was proud of the home he built just for her.  He...

On February 26, 2019, Jesse F. Slatcher Sr. passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Springfield on December 12,1956 to his parents David and Virginia (Phelps) Slatcher. He worked at Bulk Disposal for over 8 years, and was also a roofer and a mechanic.  He loved helping others with their cars, and home improvements.  He was an avid  NASCAR fan and enjoyed having drinks with his friends at the City Hotel. He is survived by...

Frances Katherine (Marcionek) Baran, 87, passed away peacefully Friday, February 8th at home surrounded by the love of her family. Franny was born in Westfield on March 13, 1931 to the late Ladislaw and Mary (Kowalczyk) Marcionek. Her brothers and sisters nicknamed her Dolly. She was a lifelong resident of Westfield. She worked in tobacco and at the Sundown theater before becoming a full-time homemaker and mom. She returned to work at Valley View Nursing Home for over 20 years before...

Bryan Andrew Lulek, 56, passed away after a long-term illness on February 5, 2019. Bryan was born April 24, 1962 in Hartford, CT to John and Joann (Zenzick) Lulek.  He grew up in Suffield, CT and attended Suffield High School. Bryan resided in Westfield, MA for the past 7 years. He worked many years in customer service including service manager for local auto dealerships. His hobbies and joys included cooking, sewing, crocheting, gardening, woodworking, camping and watching classic...

Judith L. Bard, 76, passed peacefully into God's arms at Noble Hospital on Saturday, February 2 with her family by her side, after a brief illness.  Judith was a 1960 graduate of Westfield High School.  She is survived by her loving son Bryan S. Bard, brother Francis Bard, sisters Rachel Wellspeak, Eleanor Houghton, Priscilla Bard, and Linda Perez (James).  Also neices Wendy Petrucelli, Jeanne Faria, nephews Jeffrey Bard, Kevin Bard and many many more whom she dearly...

Melanie Curran, 98, passed away peacefully Monday, January 28th at Armbrook Village.  Melanie was born September 21, 1920 in Southwick to the late Alexander and Valeria (Osewska) Kaczman.  She was a life-long resident of Southwick and Blandford.  At the age of 22, Melanie joined the WAVES in 1942 and was an Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class.    Melanie worked for Southwick Public Schools as a teachers’ assistant before she retired in 1984.  She was a...

Jessie C. Organek, 99, passed away Monday, January 28th at the Genesis Nursing Home in Westfield surrounded by her loving son John and daughter Susan.  She was born in Westfield to the late Michael and Sophie Sadowski on March 22, 1919.  She retired from the Westfield School Lunch Dept, and enjoyed over 40 years of retirement.  She was a gourmet cook and enjoyed cooking her whole life, especially her famous breads. She was a member of the Polish Women’s Alliance, the...

Victoria E. Moquin, 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 15, 2019.  Victoria was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 13, 1952 to Robert and Helen(Cullen) Brady.  She was a graduate from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1970 and later attended Trinity College in Vermont where she received her Bachelors Degree.  She was a bank teller for many years at the former Woronoco Bank before she retired.  She loved her Irish...

Donald E. Clancy, 94, passed away Friday at home, surrounded by family.  Donald was born on November 21, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Eugene and Lillian (Clash) Clancy. He was a New Yorker his whole life until the last few years, when he moved to Westfield, MA to be with his daughter's family.   He served his country in the United States Navy with honor, during WWII as a gunner.  He flew in 57 combat missions and was awarded numerous medals including; the...

Francis “Pete” Murphy, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Tuesday.  Pete was born January 24, 1931 in Schenectady, NY to the late Chauncey and Verna (Tinklepaugh) Murphy.  Pete was a truck driver for many years then worked at Amerigas before he officially retired.  Pete then, of course, needed something to do after retirement so worked part-time at Roselli’s Machine Manufacturing for several years.  He was a member of the...