All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alberta “Berta” Fournier of Westfield. She died at Western Massachusetts Hospital on January 18, 2021, at the age of 89 and after a long battle with dementia.  She was born Alberta Fernandez Mendez on November 26, 1931 in the tiny village of Tapia de Casariego, Asturias, Spain, the oldest of seven children, the daughter of a fisherman and his wife. Due to the economic conditions of the time Berta was forced to leave...

Betsy Anita Gemme, 62, was a caring spouse, mother, grandmother, and friend. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born June 28, 1958 in Springfield, MA to the late Lawrence and Dorothy Conlon, Betsy was raised in Monson and ultimately settled in the Hilltowns where she raised her four children. She enjoyed time with her dog Lily and cat Baxter, fly fishing, playing cribbage, and listening to John Denver, but most of all she loved being with her family, especially at Lake...

Eric Charles Butto, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Eric was born February 15, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA, son to the late Natle and Angelina (Cianci) Butto.   Eric was raised and educated in Philadelphia, and enlisted in the United States Army in May 1953, proudly serving his country honorably during the Korean Conflict.  Eric worked as a crane engineer operator for over 35 years before he retired from the Philadelphia Local 542.  He was an avid...

Chester-Rachel Rose Doyle Meher, 97, passed away peacefully in Noble Hospital January 12, 2021 with family by her side.  Rachel was born September 11, 1923 to John and Doris (Turner) Rose and was a lifelong resident of Chester, attending the local schools. She was a dedicated resident of Chester serving as its Treasurer, Tax Collector, Town Clerk and Assessor over her lifetime. She was a founding member of Chester’s Senior Citizen group.  Rachel also served as the scholarship...

Jacqueline Pappas, 86, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on December 24, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.  Jacqueline was born on March 9, 1934 in Westfield, daughter to the late Edward and Dorothy (Aldrich) Gafga. Jacqueline was raised in Russell and educated at Cooley Dickinson School of Nursing.  She worked for many years as a Registered Nurse before she retired from the Gateway School District.  She was also the owner of the Russell Package Store...

Jerome “Jerry” Malcovsky Jr., 44, passed away at home on December 20,2020.  Jerry was a life long resident of Westfield, graduating from Westfield High School in 1994.  Hiking, camping and four wheeling were his favorite activities, he also enjoyed RC cars.  Jerry would make anyone laugh, it was hard not to smile when he was around.  He is survived by his mother Mary Ellen Sutherland, his father Jerome Malcovsky Sr., two younger sisters Emily Malcovsky...

Shelley Ann Curtin, 67, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Care One Redstone in East Longmeadow.  Shelley was born on December 31, 1952 in Hartford, CT, daughter to the late Sebastian Lombardo and Pauline (Veillette) Villwock.  She was raised and educated in East Hartford, CT, and was a graduate of East Hartford High School.   She was a member to the Westfield Concerned Citizen, and to the USO.  Shelley enjoyed dining out, wrapping any present with an...

Sean Martin Noonan was born on November 26,1950 in High Gate, London, England and died at home in Worthington on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, due to complications from polycystic kidney disease.   A few months after his birth, Sean and his mother returned to her native Ireland and he was raised in Ennis, County Clare on the west coast of Ireland. Later, he worked in an eye glass factory in Ennis after being trained to do lens grinding in Germany. He realized quickly that an indoor...

George H. Johansmeyer Jr., 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 9th at Hillcrest Commons Nursing Home.  George was born on July 6, 1955 in Bronx, NY, son to the late George Sr., and Carol (Johnson) Johansmeyer.  George was raised and educated in Ardsley, NY and was a graduate of Ardsley High School He was a graduate of Concordia College with his bachelors degree.  George was proud to be a life long member of the Eagle Scout Association, and was a Mason.  He...

Earl Stone, 60, passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Earl was born on February 2, 1960 in Chester, son to the late Richard Stone and Barbara (Stotz) James.  Earl was raised in Chester and was a graduate of Westfield Vocational School.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for over 40 years on the Chester Volunteer Fire Dept, and also was a part time police officer in Chester.  For those who knew Earl, he had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. ...