All Obituaries

Westfield-Judith L. (Hoynoski) Rodriguez, 52, died Friday, July 12, 2019 in a local nursing home. She was born in Westfield on October 2, 1966. She was a lifelong resident, attended local schools and was a 1984 graduate of Westfield High School. She attended Holyoke Community College and Westfield State College. She worked at the former Abdow’s Restaurant in Westfield and Westfield Bank. She enjoyed reading and was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. She leaves her husband...

Khara Lynn Wozniak, 40, of Chicopee joined her mom, Kathy, on July 10, 2019 after along and courageous battle with brain cancer. Khara was born and raised in Westfield MA. She was a graduate of Westfield High School, class of 1997. Khara is loved by many. She leaves her loving wife Michelle Wozniak and their beautiful daughter Kadence Kathleen. She also leaves behind her father Joseph Wozniak, brothers Michael & Joey, sisters Melissa & Robin. Father-in-law Richard Yvon,...

Victoria (Hoti) Herman, 57, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Italy to Lula (Papaj) Hoti and the late Pjeter Hoti. Victoria was the co-owner of Progress Enterprises in Westfield. She enjoyed reading, her dogs, and traveling. She is survived by her mother, Lula Hoti of Satellite Beach, FL, her brother Mark Hoti and his wife Bruny of West Palm Beach, FL, two sisters, Lucy Mullenski and her husband Gary of Raleigh,...

John C. “Jack” Tierney, 87 of Westfield, Massachusetts passed away on Tuesday, July 9th at the Soldier’s Home in Holyoke surrounded by his family. Jack was born and raised in Cherry Valley (Leicester, MA) on March 16, 1932, the fifth of six children of Mildred Shaughnessy and Joseph Tierney.  He graduated from St. John’s High School of Worcester in 1950 and served as a tank driver during the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954.  Corporal John Tierney returned...

On Monday July 8, 2019, Bernard (Bernie) F. Bedor, loving husband and father of 2 children passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 68. Bernie was born on September 22, 1950 in Westfield MA to Herman W. Bedor and Agnes R. (Doviak) Bedor. He went to St. Mary’s School and then on to Westfield Trade School prior to working for Commercial Distributing Co. for over 30 years. After his “retirement” he went on to work for Grimaldi Trucking of Agawam Ma until...

Even into his eighties, Stepan Fyodorivich Lozko would pedal his bright blue tricycle through the streets of Westfield. Wearing his trademark cap and suspenders, he usually had a fishing rod to use at nearby spots along the Little and Westfield Rivers. One of thousands who arrived in Western Mass. after the breakup of the Soviet Union, he was truly a living relic – from a different time, different place, different conditions that many of us could not imagine. Fortunately, being in...

Seth A. Kusnick, 19, passed away at Baystate Medical Center on July 5, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born in Holyoke to Eric and Shauna (Romanko) Kusnick and attended Westfield and Gateway Schools. Seth enjoyed playing basketball, hanging out with friends, listening to music but mostly loved spending time with his son, Ryker. He also enjoyed travelling, and exploring new places. He had a vivid sense of humor, and really enjoyed movies. He is survived by his parents, Eric and Shauna...

Russell-Esther E. (Hague) Avery, 96, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Governor’s Center Nursing Home. She was born in Russell, MA to the late Alfred and Marietta (Theboto) Hague. Esther was very active in the VFW Auxiliary in Russel for many years and loved to play bingo. She is survived by a son Michael J. Avery of Westfield, a sister Audrey Whitman of Feeding Hills, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Sadly she was predeceased by her...

Paul J. Miemiec, 63, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Westfield to the late Charles and Florence (Godzind) Miemiec. He was employed as an electrical technician for Hamilton Sundstrand for 40 years, a proud member of the union there, and a member of the RIG Builder crew. Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Joan M. (Wojtowicz) Miemiec, his two cherished daughters, Megan Miemiec and Mary Miemiec, both of Westfield, four...

Tina M. (Greenia) Onofrey, 57, passed away at home on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born in Northampton, MA to the late Peter and Dorothy (Rice) Greenia.  Tina is predeceased by her sister Debbie Pease.  For many years she enjoyed caring for the elderly.  While Tina loved her time with friends and family, her most cherished moments were spent with her beloved grandchildren.  Her hobbies included coloring and scrapbooking but most of all making people laugh.  She...