Tributes & Obituaries

CHESTER - Barry “Tim” Braim, 72, passed away peacefully November 11, 2019. Born February 14, 1947 in Allentown, PA, he was a son to the late Lee and Dorothy (Ibach) Braim. Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country proudly at the Pentagon, and was also a graduate of Rider University. He was employed for 20 years at Springfield Technical Community College and later retired as Chief Financial Officer from Greenfield Community College following 18 years of service. Tim...

Southwick- Mary A. (Florek) Zomek, 104 years of age, passed away on November 9, 2019 at Noble Hospital. She was the wife for 63 years to the late Stanley Zomek, who preceded her in 1997. Mary was born in Westfield on July 21, 1915 a daughter of the late Ignacy and Salamea (Ciewiec) Florek. She spent her early years growing up on the family farm. After her marriage she settled in Southwick. Mary was a very talented cake decorator and for 20 years delighted customers at the Donut Shop in...

Nancy King Dean, 83, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2019 at Heritage Hall East, Agawam, MA. Born in New York, New York on October 9, 1936 to the late Thomas Boyce and Jenny “Jane” (Fitzpatrick) King, she grew up in Fairfield, CT and spent many wonderful years on the Connecticut shore with her family. She loved Long Island Sound and enjoyed swimming and collecting sea shells on the beach. She taught her two little girls to swim there too.   Nancy married her college...

Tae Hwa Lim Services Sunday, November 10, 2019 4PM Funeral Home Service Colonial Forastiere Funeral Home 985 Main St. Agawam, MA 01001 Tuesday, November 12, 2019 9-10AM Calling Hour 10AM Funeral Home Service Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery - Westfield, MA

Feeding Hills-Marguerite Messer, 90, passed away surrounded by family on November 7, 2019. She was born in Greenfield MA on December 31, 1928 to the late Raymond and Eunice (Wyatt) Messer. Marguerite grew up in Shelburne Falls, and worked as a Librarian for the City of Springfield for over 35 years. Marguerite was an independent spirit who loved books, golfing, writing, and family activities. She was predeceased by her two sisters Anne Peters and Marion Snead. She will be deeply missed by...

EAST LONGMEADOW – Anthony F. Keating, 91, passed away on November 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Franklin, NH on February 21, 1928 to the late Frederick and Mary (McMahon) Keating, he graduated from Franklin High School in the Class of 1947. From January, 1951 – January, 1953, Tony proudly served his country in the United States Army. He then attended New Hampshire Technical Institute in Portsmouth, NH, graduating in 1955. For 35 years, Tony was...

SPRINGFIELD – James F. O’Hara, Jr., 61, passed away suddenly on November 5, 2019. Jim was born on September 19, 1958 in Springfield, MA to Maureen and the late James F. O’Hara, Sr. He participated in Boy Scouts and Junior Achievement and was a graduate of East Longmeadow High School, class of 1976. He received his Bachelor’s and Teaching Certificate with a specialty in moderate special needs from Curry College in 1980. On November 1, 1981, Jimmy married his best...

Elmer T. Johnson, Jr., 75, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 with family by his side. Elmer was born in Springfield and was the son of Mary (Earley) and Elmer. T. Johnson, Sr. He graduated from Classical High School and the former Ricker College in Houlton, Maine. He was an Engineer at Pratt & Whitney for over 29 years before working at OMG. Elmer had many interests including fishing, hunting and being outdoors. He spent many hours golfing, gardening and doing yard work. He was a...

Springfield- Linda M. (Schuhlen) Bajumpaa, 65, passed away on November 3, 2019; surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of the late Richard and Aldine Schuhlen she was born in Springfield and was a lifelong resident. Prior to her retirement, Linda worked in Tech Support for Mass. Mutual Insurance Co., in Springfield. She was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church, Springfield. She enjoyed painting, Sunday drives, and exploring ancestry. She also made the best chocolate chip cookies! She...

Feeding Hills – Marilyn M. (Ray) Ashline, 75, passed away surrounded by family on November 3, 2019 at Baystate Medical Center. Marilyn was born on November 29, 1943 to the late Charles and Marion (Cosman) Miller. Marilyn grew up in Feeding Hills and soon after marrying, moved to Springfield to raise her family. There she worked as a School Bus Driver for 33 years until she was no longer able to. She loved being a Bus Driver for the school children and spoke about it fondly. After her...