Josue Rodriguez, 33, passed away June 21, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico on October 27, 1988 to Herminio Rodriguez and Carmen Esquilin, he grew up in Springfield, MA. Josue graduated from Springfield High School of Science & Technology. A car and motorcycle enthusiast, he belonged to a Jeep Club and Motorcycle Club. Josue was a talented interior designer, painting and decorating often to make his home beautiful. He enjoyed...

Antonio Serra, 84, of Westerly, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2022 at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. He was born in Sobral da Lagoa, Portugal to the late Daniel Isidoro and Francisca Rosa. Antonio loved the outdoors and spent many years working as a gardener. He leaves behind his wife, Maria Do Rosario Serra and many beloved family members. Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 4-6PM at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow...

  Lorraine “Lori” C. Wagner, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center with her daughter by her side. She was born in Springfield, MA to Michael and Sylvia (Lak) Gentile.  Lori wed the love of her life, the late James “Jim” W. Wagner. They were married for 68 years. Jim served in the U.S. Military for 20 years - together they were stationed throughout the country where they made many...

After World War II a baby boom exploded across America as the soldiers came home from war.  On a very hot and sunny August 6, 1947, Theodore, named after the Patron Saint of his grandfather’s hometown, San Mango Sul Calore, was born to Emilio and Dora (Fiorentino) Sibilia.  Ted attended Trade High School in Springfield and got his first job at a fledgling hamburger joint named McDonald’s.  He then worked for many years at the family business, S & S...

William John Bergmann, 88, passed away June 10, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on July 28, 1933 in Springfield, MA to the late John and Estelle (Beaulieu) Bergmann. He worked as a crane operator at Joseph Freedman Co. for 50 years. He leaves a daughter, Diane Dieters of Chicopee and grandchildren Kristi and Kyle Dieters.  Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Marie (Poe) Bergmann. Services are private and entrusted to Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services.

Michelle Elizabeth (Strong) Rivard, 41, was called home on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Born in Springfield on May 15, 1981, she is the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Strong of Ludlow, MA. Michelle was a graduate of the Springfield High School of Science and Technology and Holyoke Community College. She leaves behind to always cherish her memory, her husband Steven and her incredibly loved daughter Avery, both of East Longmeadow, as well as her stepson Noah of Hatfield. She will also be...

James C. Schofsky, 44, passed away May 19, 2022 at home. Born in Springfield to the late William Schofsky and Deborah (DeFalco) Schofsky, he was a lifelong Springfield resident. He was a 1996 graduate of Cathedral High School. Jim worked as a loader for C & S Wholesale. He liked to golf and religiously watched Jeopardy every night. He leaves his brothers, Christopher Schofsky of Chicopee and Matthew Wood of Springfield; his uncle, Bob Schofsky of Springfield and his aunt, Cheryl...

Jennie A. Stejna was a beloved great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 105 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, May 11th, 2022. She was married to Theodore "Teddy" Stejna for 52 wonderful years. Family and friends could always find Jennie at home on Lake Loraine hosting one of her many family cook-outs while listening to her beloved Red Sox, all the while patrolling the beach keeping everyone in line. She loved...

Richard Stejna, 82, passed away May 5th, 2022, at Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Abington, MA near his family. He was a proud Army Veteran. A long-standing member of the Marksmen Drum and Bugle Corps, he performed at venues throughout the country including the storied Carnegie Hall. He was an avid hockey fan and attended countless Springfield AHL games. Later he worked as a staff member of USA Hockey chaperoning teams throughout Europe. In his free time, he had a passion for...

Laureen E. (Dion) Smith, 75, passed away May 13, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center surrounded by her loving children.  She was born in Brockton, MA on January 21, 1947, to the late Milton and Natalie (Prunier) Dion.  Laureen grew up in Taunton MA and graduated from Taunton High School in 1964.  For the past 20 years, she resided in Indian Orchard.  She retired from dispatching for 5 Star Logistics, an industry she loved.  An avid and voracious reader, she would read...