All Obituaries

  Jeffrey Vanden-Bulcke, resident of Westfield, MA, died peacefully in his home on May 15, 2021 at the age of 69.   Jeff was born and raised in Mount Kisco, NY on December 19, 1951. Graduating from Yorktown Heights high school. Jeff came to western mass to go to college, Western New England University, where he learned he was much better suited as a jack-of-all trades. Jeff worked at Franconia Golf course in Springfield, Ma, as a Ground Forman. Jeff married Jaqueline Sullivan,...

Richard F. Beasley passed on to eternal life on Saturday May 15,2021. The son of Fredrick and Ruby Beasley nee Matchett, Richard was raised in West Springfield, where he had nothing but happy memories of his childhood. He loved the people in his community and made many cherished friends. As a West Springfield High School Class of 1951 graduate, Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force. In 1956, he married Jean Beasley nee Morey and was happily married for over 64 years. Family...

Lorraine K. (Case) Alaconis, 87 years young, a longtime resident of Westfield was called peacefully home in God’s arms on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 with great grace, dignity and bravery dealing with her illness. Lorraine was born at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT on April 26, 1934, daughter of the late Royce and Katherine (Munson) Case. She and her siblings were raised in Avon, CT. Lorraine receive her education in her hometown of Avon. She than met the love of her life, Edward C....

 Judith L. Murphy passed away peacefully Tuesday May 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She is the daughter to Mable (Emerson) and the late Howard Johnson. Judy spent her professional career as a realtor for Park Square Reality Company in Westfield and also was the Town Clerk in Montgomery for many years. She loved going to the beach with her daughter Felicia as well as sitting by the pool, swimming and gardening in her yard. After a long day she enjoyed relaxing outdoors and...

Nicholas J. Pescitelli, 36 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 10, 2021. He was born in Springfield, MA on August 12, 1984.  He was a lifelong resident of Westfield and attended local schools and was a 2002 graduate of Westfield High School.  He graduated from Connecticut Culinary Institute and International Culinary Institute Cesar Ritz.  Nicholas was a culinary chef at The Tavern Restaurant in Westfield and the Knox Trail Inn in Otis. ...

Barbara Ann (Reeves) Christenson, 78, of Park River Circle, Westfield, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Bruce S. Christenson. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 20, 1943, Barbara was the daughter of the late Ralph and Anna Catherine (Anderson) Reeves. She was a legal assistant at Bulkley, Richardson and Gelinas, LLP, retiring in 2006. Besides her husband, she leaves her son Brian McDonald of Pittsburgh, PA, three stepchildren, and her three nieces – whom she...

Edgar L. Williams, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Governor’s Center. He was born in Westfield to the late Archie and Beulah (Loomis) Williams. Ed served his country in the United States Navy during Korea from 1948-1952, serving aboard the U.S.S. Newport News and attaining the rank of HM-3 and working as a corpsman in a Navy Hospital. He attended Mount Herman School, was a graduate of American International College in Springfield and received his Master’s degree from...

Dorine A. Lasky, 68, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. She was born in Hartford, CT to the late Nicholas and Jane (Comorski) Lasky and was a graduate of Agawam High School Class of 1970 and Westfield State Class of 1991. Dorine retired as an accountant for the Springfield Public School System in 2016 after many years. She was a world traveler and her favorite places were Norway and Point Judith. She enjoyed sewing and crafts, especially making wreaths. Dorine loved to attend concerts and...

Kathleen L. Collins was called to rest on Thursday, May 6, 2021 while at home with her loving family. Kathy was a dedicated wife, mom, and Mema/Grandma Kath first and foremost. She treasured her family and embraced every moment with them until the very end of her life.    Kathy had a vivacious personality and always made people around her feel loved and special.   She enjoyed spending time watching the Red Sox, games at Bullens Field, and every St. Mary’s High School...

Nancy J. (Hallett) Wozenski, 86, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2021 at Vero in Hampden. She was born in Bennington, VT to the late Carl and Florence (Brooks) Hallett. She was employed as a solderer for Artted Coil Company and retired in 1976. Nancy enjoyed arts and crafts, like to bake and was active in a club for the hearing impaired. Nancy was predeceased by her husband of 43 years on August 18, 2019 and a grandson Kris Hilditch. She is survived by her daughter, Joanne Hilditch of...