All Obituaries

CHICOPEE-Joanne D. Champigny, 75, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020, at Chicopee Gardens in Chicopee, MA.  Joanne was born on October 4, 1944, in Westfield, MA to Bernard J. Drummond and Frances (Eskerka) Drummond. Joanne graduated from Putnam Trade class of 1964.  She continued her education at Holyoke Community College where she earned an Associates Degree in Medical Secretary.  In her spare time, Joanne enjoyed reading, swimming, and bike riding.  There was...

  WESTFIELD- Lorretta Lombardo-Kline, 79, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Genesis Westfield Center in Westfield, MA.  Lorretta was born February 15, 1940, in Clay Center, Kansas to Harry M. Bauer and Enid D. (Jones) Bauer. Lorretta was a Scholl Bus Driver for Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District for 15 years.  Lorretta was a member at Living Hope Church in Southwick, MA.  Her faith was a formative inspiration in her life.  She enjoyed...

WESTFIELD – Danny A. Monfette, 50, passed away on Thursday 26, December 2019, at Holyoke Medical Center in Holyoke, MA.  Danny was born on April 11, 1969, in Holyoke, MA to Joseph Maurice Monfette and Shirley M. (Gagnon) Monfette.  Danny had worked in construction and paper manufacturing for many years.  Danny’s life passion was fishing.  He enjoyed spending countless days casting his line from his boat or from shore.  In his spare time, he also...

Norma J. Pidgeon, 89, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019.  Avalon Life Celebration Center & Cremation Services, LLC 691 College Hwy. Southwick, MA is assisting the family with arrangements.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  SOUTHAMPTON-Gerald G. Scholl, 89, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Elaine Center in Hadley. Gerald was born on August 11, 1930, in New York, New York to Arthur Scholl and Bertha W. (Rebhahn) Scholl.  As a young man, Gerald played on the New York Bombers baseball team. Mr. Scholl proudly served his county in the United States Navy.    Gerald and his family were longtime residents of East Otis, MA.  As young parents, Gerald and his wife Betty spent a...

  Sheldon Porter Faunce, 79, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at his home in Westfield, MA.  Sheldon was born on October 28, 1940, in New Bedford, MA to Chester A. Faunce and Sarah (Hindle) Faunce.  Sheldon graduated from Westfield Trade class of 1959.  Soon after graduation, he started working for Old Colony / National Envelope in Westfield, MA where he completed more than 40 years of service ending his career as a production supervisor.  Sheldon was an...

SOUTHWICK-Joan Norine Solek (Lamb), 87, of Southwick, Ma, died December 15, 2019 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Joan is predeceased by her husband John Solek of 69 years and her parents Franklin and Edna Lamb.  Joan is survived by her three children Robert (Bobby) Solek and his wife Ruth-Ann, Richard (Ricky) Solek and his wife Carrie, and Sondra (Cindy) Solek Pendleton and her husband James (Jimmy). Joan is also survived by 9 grandchildren Carol Lisella, Deric Solek,...

Liz G Schasfer passes away on Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Services are pending and a full tribute will be published.  Avalon Life Celebration Center, Southwick, MA visit www.avaloncelebrations.com

WESTFIELD-Keith E. Phillips, 63, a lifelong resident of Westfield, MA passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, with his sisters by his side.   Keith was born on August 18, 1956, in Westfield, MA to Edward J. Phillips and Floy E. (Williams) Phillips.  Keith graduated from the Westfield Technical Academy class of 1975. Keith earned a Class A CDL from New England Tractor Trailer Training School.  Always ready to hit the road, Keith found great enjoyment riding the 18 wheels of...

WESTFIELD-Lisa Marie Morrissey, 51, passed away in Westfield, MA on December 3, 2019. Lisa was a life-long area resident. She graduated from Chicopee Comprehensive High School class of 1986. Lisa raised 2 kids as a single mother all the while working a full-time job to put her self through LPN training. After earning her certification, Lisa worked for over 27 years in the Springfield area. Lisa was a friend of Bill. During the warmer months, she enjoyed being outside gardening. Dance and...