All Obituaries

  SOUTHWICK – Frank P. Sulewski, Jr., 77, passed away at his home on Monday, January 11, 2021. Frank was born on August 19, 1943, in Westfield, MA to Frank P. Sulewski, Sr and Lena (Dudek) Sulewski. Frank graduated from Westfield Trade Class of 1961.  He earned his Bachelor of Engineering from Western New England College.  Frank worked for many years as a Mechanical Engineer at Westvaco Envelope, retiring in 2005.  Frank was a travel enthusiast, a passion he...

HOLYOKE - Robert David Bruenick, 96, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021.  A private burial will be held.  Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  WEST SPRINGFIELD – Bob Barrett, 48, passed away on Tuesday, January 5th, 2021, in West Springfield, MA.  Bob was born in Worcester, MA on October 30, 1972, and graduated from Oxford High School, Oxford, MA class of 1991.  Before joining the Navy Bob was an avid skier having won various races at Ski Ward, where he also served as a ski instructor and National Ski Patrol. Bob honorably served his country for over 5 years in the United States Navy.  Bob joined the...

WESTFIELD - Ram Darjee, 78, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home in Westfield, MA leaving her family and many friends.  Ram was born on January 1, 1943, Khalikhola, Bhutan. There will be a private viewing and funeral service at Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA.   A private burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery, Westfield, MA.   Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

After a brief illness, Danielle Arlene Loiko, 35, passed away on December 20, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. Danielle was born on January 18, 1985, in Ft. Hood, Texas to Cynthia E. (Byrne) Putnam and  David A. Putnam, Jr, (deceased). Danielle graduated from Westfield High School, Class of 2003 and has worked at Landmark at Monastery Heights for the past 3 years. Danielle dedicated herself to caring for others, be that her boys, who were always her first priority,...

SPRINGFIELD - Keshab Mainali, 24, passed away on December 16, 2020.  A private service for the immediate family will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the funeral home followed by cremation.  Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA is assisting the family.  Please visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

SOUTHWICK-Katherine Ann Gunn, 41, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020.  Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA 01077 is assisting the family.  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

SPRINGFIELD - Karna Maya Bhattarai, 92, passed away at her home in Springfield, MA on Thursday, December 10, 2020.  Karna leaves her son, grandchildren, along with many other family members and friends.   The family will have a private viewing and funeral service at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020.  Avalon Funeral & Cremation Services, 691 College Hwy, Southwick, MA is assisting the family with arrangements,  Visit www.avaloncelebrations.com 

  Elizabeth “Betsy” Cowles (Ross) passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth was born on December 14, 1954, at St. Elizabeth’s hospital in Brighton, MA to her parents Paul D. Ross and Norma M. Ross (Keefe). She attended school at St. Columbkille’s in Boston until her family moved to Holyoke, MA where she graduated from Holyoke High School in 1972. Betsy, also affectionally known as Liza, Lidi, Lid,...

  WESTFIELD-Sha Bir Bhujel, 73, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA.  Sha was born on January 1, 1947, in Samchi, Bhutan to the late Santa Bir and Mon Maya Bhujel.  Sha worked supporting his family and community as a farmer in Bhutan.  Sha and his family immigrated to the United States in 2012, becoming United States Citizens.  Sha enjoyed working in catering while living in Westfield.  Sha leaves his wife...