All Obituaries

Stephan A. Forrette of Westfield, left us Tuesday July 16, 2019. Steph was born October 12, 1987. He was predeceased by his parents Lori Goodreau and William Forrette. Steph has left behind many loved ones, including Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, his beloved siblings Christopher, Kim and Katie, his cherished girlfriend Samantha her two children, Oliver and Stella, and last but not least his favorite boy Jax. Steph was truly unique and anyone who was fortunate enough to know him would agree....

 Henrique “Henry” S. Placido, 67, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on July 12, 2019 from complications from a motor vehicle accident.   Henry was born in Obidos, Port ugal, on February 24, 1952 to the late Joaquim and Adelaide Placido.  Henry moved to the United States in 1976, after exchanging letters to his pen pal, his future wife.  He fell in love and married Deborah J. (Williams) Placido, and were blessed with 42 years of...

Vincent J. Klonoski, 81, passed away peacefully at home July 1, 2019.  Vincent was born in Gardner, MA on April 21, 1938 to the late Harvey and Victoria Klonoski.  Vincent worked as a printer for many years before he retired.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  He was a member to the NRA and to the Westfield Sportsman Club.  Vincent was an avid fisherman, ,hunter, and enjoyed hunting with black powder.  He was a model car enthusiast and a...

Hernan De Jesus Ochoa-Montoya, 88, passed away Saturday at Baystate surrounded by his beloved family.  Hernan was born in Andes, Colombia to the late Fabricio Ochoa and Rosalina Montoya.  Hernan was a devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend. He enjoyed working at his farm in Colombia. He was also a skilled car mechanic and insisted on fixing not only his own cars but also those of all his children. Hernan enjoyed telling jokes and making people laugh.  Hernan is survived...

To say that Leo literally lit up the room would be an understatement and a misuse of the term “literally”, as he would be quick to point out. His larger than life persona was impossible to miss. His instinct to entertain and bring mirth to those around him was irrepressible. No matter the time or place -- a classroom, a stadium, a comedy club, a radio station, a church, a living room, a bus stop, a subway station, an elevator, or a median strip, if there was an audience, Leo made...

Kathryn (Kay) Degon, 90, wife of the late Howard H Degon passed away on June 6th peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Kathryn was born January 21, 1929 in Starkville, VT to the late Charles and Maude (Saunders) McLean. She lived in Vermont and Holyoke, MA for most her life before moving to Westfield. She worked at Spaulding for many years and Hallmark Distributors as a supervisor for over 10 years. Kathryn was a member of the American Legion and Moose Lodge of Bellows Falls,...

  William Brian Phelon passed away Wednesday in Granville after a long illness. He was 61 years old. Mr. Phelon was a Contracts Administrator in the defense industry, and received his Bachelor’s degree, majoring in Business Economics, from the State University of New York at Oneonta; and his Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University School of Law. He handled contracts at the Eaton Corporation’s AIL Division on Long Island; Edo Corporation (later acquired by ITT...

Nancy A. (Noble) Puskey, 83 of Westfield, passed away on June 4, 2019, after a brief illness, with her family by her side.  Nancy was born in Ware and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Rachel (Nimtz) Noble.  Nancy and her husband Edmund moved to Westfield in the late 1950’s.  Nancy worked at Buxton and Southworth Paper in Agawam and was a member of the First Congregational Church in Westfield where she taught Sunday school for a number of years.  Nancy had...

Aileen Rita Hanson, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at the Governor’s Center in Westfield.  Aileen was born in Truro, Nova Scotia, on October 10, 1928 to the late Lester and Eula (Biswanger) Weagle.  In 1950, Aileen graduated as a Registered Nurse from Pazant Memorial Hospital in Windsor, Nova Scotia.  She worked for  hospitals in Montreal and Toronto, and later moved to West Warwick, RI, in 1957.  Upon moving to Westfield in 1962, she...

Westfield - Marcia Louise Helland, 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 5, 2019 at Vibra Hospital in Leicester.   Marcia was born on December 15, 1934, daughter to the late William L. and Laura M. (Fernandes) Nelson. Marcia was raised in New Bedford and was a graduate from New Bedford High School and got her B.A. from Simmons College. She was a recipient of a College Club Scholarship and the Skirtball Scholarship and was also part of the Simmons Review staff. She lived in Oregon,...