Kimberly R. (Williams), Sazama, 64, of Indian Orchard, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 13, 2019 at home, surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield on Nov. 18, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. & Patricia R. (Ashworth) Williams. Kimberly was a graduate of the High School of Commerce in Springfield. She worked as a waitress at the former Salvatore’s Restaurant in Springfield for 32 years. Kimberly was also a Certified Nurse’s Aide and proudly worked for...

Mark A. Kenyon, 63, of Springfield, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Arthur R. and Eileen B. (Buckley) Kenyon. Mark was a graduate of the Technical High School in Springfield and then received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Westfield State University. Mark served in the Navy and Air Force Reserves for 28 years retiring as a Technical Sergeant after having received numerous...

Rosalie F. Wajdula, 84, Entered into Heaven Tuesday November 19th while saying the Rosary with her daughter Lynn. She was the daughter of the late Paul A. & Rosalie F. (Szulc) Rohmann and lost a brother, Paul A. Rohmann Jr. in childhood. Her devoted husband John J. Wajdula passed away in 1989. Her loving son Paul A Driscoll passed in 2013. Rose leaves her caregiver daughter Lynn M. Driscoll with whom she lived; a step-son John L. Wajdula; her beloved grandson Adam Paul Knurek;...

Steven Christopher Hall passed away on November 7th 2019 at the age of 68. He was born in Springfield to the late Frank & Lottie Hall and was a lifelong loyal resident of the city. Steven graduated from Classical High School in 1969 and went on the UMass where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. He served his country honorably, reaching the rank of Lance Corporal in the Marine Corps. He then served the city of Springfield for 30 years as a firefighter, retiring as...

Peter S. Czajkowski, 75, passed away October 22, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Ludlow on October 31, 1943 to the late Stanley and Stella (Presz) Czajkowski, Peter was a 1961 graduate of Ludlow High School and lived most of his life in Ludlow. He worked in engine repair for many years at Rice Lawnmower in Wilbraham and most recently at Acres Power Equipment in East Longmeadow. For 14 years, he travelled the Northeast on the Drag Racing and Hill Climbing Circuits serving as a crew...

Frederick Joseph Baldyga, age 83, of Wilbraham, MA passed away on Nov. 1, 2019. Frederick, son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kopec)Baldyga was born in Wilbraham on July 10, 1936. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Marine Corps for three years. Frederick worked at Hamilton Standard in Windsor Locks, Conn. for 40 years, retiring in 1997. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Beverly (Gore) Baldyga, his daughter, Diane Marie Baldyga and his sister, Evelyn (Baldyga)...

Scott F. Boyer, 69, a Vietnam Veteran Bronze Star recipient, died peacefully on October 28, 2019. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 6, 1950. He served as an Infantryman in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Corporal and was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Parachute Badge and Army Commendation Medal.  Scott was an accomplished journeyman in forge steel manufacturing and was employed at Smith & Wesson and most recently at Storms Drop...

Anthony L. Minchella, 87, passed away October 12, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at the Jewish Nursing Home in Longmeadow. Born in Chelsea, MA to the late Carmine and Maria (DiGaetano) Minchella, he settled in Springfield in 1971 after traveling the world in the United States Air Force. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, he worked as a mechanic in the Air Force for 21 years, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. He had also worked as a manager at Boilard Lumber for 21 years and...

Gloria (Ochenkowski) Blais, 79, a lifelong resident of Springfield, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Born in Springfield, she was the daughter of the late Frank & Helen (Sledziewski) Ochenkowski. Gloria was a communicant of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church in Springfield. She enjoyed her summer vacations with her family in Hampton Beach, NH. Gloria also enjoyed a good BINGO game with family and friends at Foxwoods Casino. She also enjoyed hosting the...

Stanley Paul Kareta, 75, died Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. He was born on July 21, 1944. Following the death of his birth mother, Helen (Piecuch) Kareta, he was lovingly raised by his second mother, Sophie (Siakiewicz) Kareta and his father, Leo Kareta. He leaves his wife, of 53 years, Carole (Galica) Kareta; his son Kevin Kareta and his wife Tracy of Springfield; four grandsons, Tyler and Austin Kareta, both of Springfield, Brian Nasuta of Windsor CT and Eric Nasuta...