All Obituaries

AGAWAM – Jennifer L. Woessner, 60, passed away on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023, at her home in Agawam, MA. Jennifer was born in Verona, PA on September 22, 1962, to Johnny Brown and Dorothy (Madden) Brown.  Jennifer graduated from Penn Hills High School Class of 1980.  Jennifer proudly served 10 years in the United States Air Force.  Most of her service was spent in Germany.  While serving, Jennifer fell in love with German food and culture, especially Oktoberfest....

WESTFIELD – Helen Regina Beaudry, 96, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Westfield Gardens in Westfield, MA. Helen was born on October 21, 1926, in Holyoke, MA to the late Michael Suchocki and Feliska (Kisielewsky) Suchocki both immigrants from Poland.  Helen and her husband Ernest had lived in North Carolina for 40 years.   While living in North Carolina they built and sold several houses in the Rocky Mount area.  Helen returned to New England and...

HOLYOKE - James Warren McAvoy, 69, passed away on September 15, 2023, at his home in Holyoke, MA.  Westfield Funeral Home and Cremation, 4 Princeton St, Westfield, MA 01085 is assisting the family.  Please visit www.westfieldfuenralhome.com 

George Thomas Morris, 67, of Westfield, passed away at his home on September 6, 2023, after a long struggle with COPD.  George was born on October 10, 1955, in Weymouth MA, the son of the late George M. Morris of Springfield MA, and Ann Fletcher of Cohasset MA. George played many musical instruments but was best known for his harmonica skills.  He enjoyed ‘jamming’ with friends and attending open mic nights.  His harmonica playing was often heard through the halls...

WEST SPRINGFIELD – Harold Warren passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Harold was born on November 30, 1960, to the late Frederick Warren and Phyllis R (Gibbs) Warren.  He is survived by his brothers Fred Warren of Pittsfield, MA and David Warren and his wife Arlene of Westfield, MA, his sisters Janet Warren of Chicopee, MA and Grace Galazka of Holyoke, MA, his special caregivers Maritza and Barry Manchester of West...

Westfield - Our beautiful mother Ann A. Perry 91, was called to eternal rest on August 17, 2023 at home with her daughter and caregiver at her bedside. Ann was born March 3, 1932 in Ludlow, MA to the late Manuel Augusto and Joaquina (Morgardo) Augusto, immigrants of Portugal. Ann attended Ludlow schools. Ann is predeceased by her husband Lawrence (Bud) who died in 2015, her sister Diane Dominique, her brothers Joseph and Ralph Augusto and her eldest son Michael Perry who died in 2022. Ann...

SOUTHWICK - James “Too Tall” Pendleton, 67, of Southwick, passed away on August 12th, 2023 surrounded by his family. James was raised in Granville, MA by the late Donn Cameron Pendleton and Betty Barnes Pendleton. James worked as a machinist for many years at Hamilton Standard and for the wonderful family at Advance Manufacturing Co. He loved to play sports, mostly basketball growing up and all through adulthood where he went on to coach his children. He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Rosalind "Roz" Gwozdz, 86, of Westfield, MA passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2023, after a brief illness. Roz was born Rosalind Cecilia Larkin in Waterbury, CT on April 1st, 1937, and grew up in Milford, CT where her childhood home was a five minute walk to the beach, igniting her love of the ocean. She spent most of her adult life in Westfield where she raised her family. Roz leaves two children, Linda Elgin, of West Springfield, Brian Gwozdz, of Westfield, and her...

SPRINGFIELD – Wayne Scott Jones, 68, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA Wayne was born on July 20, 1955, in Bennington, VT to DeForest Wayne Jones, Jr and Barbara Beatrice (Makis) Caron. Wayne graduated from Classical High School in Springfield, MA class of 1973, and continued his education at Holyoke Community College.  Wayne had worked for many years in sales and marketing retiring from Gerber Garment Technology Inc. Throughout...

WESTFIELD – Nancy J. (Avery) Katalina, 82, passed away peacefully at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA after a brief illness.  Nancy was born on November 8, 1940, in Westfield, MA to the late Welcome Avery and Isabell (Miles) Avery. Nancy had worked as a housekeeper at Western Mass Hospital and retired after 25 years of service.  She was also the co-owner of the Brass Lantern Café. Nancy was a part-time sports handicapper.  She enjoyed watching the...