All Obituaries

Kenneth J. Premny, age 71, of Westfield, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 6th, 2026. Kenneth was born in Westfield, Massachusetts, on December 29th, 1954, the beloved son of Joseph H. and Rose M. Premny. He graduated from Westfield High School in 1972, marking the beginning of a life devoted to his community and loved ones. Kenneth dedicated 30 years of his career to Waste Management, earning the respect and friendship of his colleagues. He was also a proud life member ...

Ludmilla “Millie” Tokartschuk, 86, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Poland to the late Vasyl and Efimia (Nowak) Tokartschuk. Funeral Service Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11AM in St. Peters/ St. Casmir’s Church, 50 State St. Westfield, MA followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd. Westfield. Arrangements under the direction of Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. www.firtionadams.com

Carol A. (Gogol) Soto, 67, passed away on March 6, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Westfield on April 25, 1958, to the late Michael and Jenni (Petros) Gogol. A lifelong resident of Westfield, Carol was a graduate of Westfield High School. Carol dedicated 50 years of service to the Westfield Athenaeum before retiring in 2018. She enjoyed scrapbooking and especially looked forward to her many trips to the casino. She leaves her beloved husband of 49 years, Luis ...

Patricia A. (Kozaczek) Lajewski, 75, passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2026 at home. She was born in Westfield on September 24, 1950, to the late Michael and Sophie (Florek) Kozaczek. Patricia attended local schools and graduated from Southwick High School. Patricia worked for several local businesses throughout her life including Westfield Bank, Edwards Food Stores, the Western Massachusetts Electric Company Credit Union, and most recently Big Y on East Main Street in Westfield, where ...

Margaret “Margie” L. (Wilk) Abrams 78, unexpectedly passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on Friday, February 27, 2026. She was born in Westfield, MA on September 27, 1947, to the late Edwin and Stella (Osowski) Wilk. She graduated from Westfield High School in 1965. During her younger years she was employed by Kellogg Brush Manufacturing Company (produced various brushes) in Westfield, MA and Easthampton, MA. She later held jobs at Fipco (Fuel Injection Products ...

Ed Frigo—never Edward, and certainly not Eddie (except when it came from his sister) —passed away on February 26, 2026. Born in Torrington, Connecticut, to the late Adelina and Stefano Frigo, Ed was a proud lifelong resident of Torrington until 2023. He was a graduate of Torrington High School, class of 1963. A proud Army veteran, Ed served his country at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, as a cook. He was the owner of Frigo’s House of Cheese and Ed Frigo’s Deli, and later worked at Marandino’s ...

Arlene M. (Melesko) Roselli, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Baystate Medical Center. She was born in Westfield to the late John and Mary (Puza) Melesko and received her nursing degree from Our Lady of the Elms. She was a registered nurse working for Noble Hospital, Country Estates, Heritage Hall, Westfield Gardens and Governor’s Center Nursing Homes and also did home health work. She loved her trips to the casinos and Traveling to the Cape with her husband, Albert. ...

Bill passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2026, at Baystate Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 73 years old. A lifelong resident of Westfield, MA, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith Andras. He was predeceased by his parents, as well as his brother, Edward Jr., and his sister, Lori. A graduate of Westfield Vocational High School, Bill’s natural aptitude for all things mechanical and electronic led him to a 35-year career as an electronic technician for ...

Patricia Ann Six, 94, died at her home in Westfield, Massachusetts, on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was predeceased by her husband, Wayne Anthony Six, who died in November 2025.  Pat was born on March 16, 1931, the eldest child of Raymond and Edith (Stevens) Brinkman.  Her beloved sisters included Mary Lee (Mimi), and then Cynthia, who entered religious life with the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Sr. Cynthia Brinkman, SSND. Next came Katherine (Kathie), later Mrs. Jerry Wilper ...

WESTFIELD, MA-James Paul Meagher 92, of Westfield passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children, following a long illness. Paul was the son of the late Sylvester and Marion Meagher of Westfield, MA. Paul was born on April 9, 1933. Raised in Westfield, he attended Prospect Hill Elementary School and Westfield High School, graduating in 1951. He excelled in high school sports, proudly representing Westfield on the baseball team and the 1948 & 1949 Peanut Bowl football championships ...