All Obituaries

Ware - Joseph Michael Kwasniewski, age 60 passed away on January 5, 2022 in the Holyoke Medical Center.  Joseph was born in Ware on November 19, 1961.  He was the son of the late Michael J. Kwasniewski and Julia (Pazdriara) Kwasniewski.  Joseph was employed for many years at the Ware Big Y.  He is survived by his wife, brother, niece and nephew.  Joseph was pre-deceased by his brother Michael Kwasniewski in 2007.   Cebula Funeral Home was entrusted with the...

Genevieve E. (Ciurczak) Arsenault, age 91, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Genevieve was born in West Warren on March 29, 1930, daughter of the late Tadeusz Ciurczak and Rosanna (Kardys) Ciurczak and was a life long resident. Genevieve was a 1948 graduate of the former Warren High School. She was employed in the Billing Department for the William E. Wright Company in West Warren for 22 years. Genevieve was also a loving homemaker...

Neftali Bedoya Vasquez, age 85, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Neftali was born in Medellin, Columbia on May 22, 1936.  He was the son of the late Augustin Bedoya and Cruzana Vasquez.  Neftali emigrated to the United States of America in 1971, and has been a resident of Palmer since 1985.  He was employed as a painter for Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley from...

Vincent Charles Pulchtopek, age 97, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 26, 2021 after a long life.  Vincent was born in the Town of Ware on November 16, 1924, one of 11 children born to the late Jacob and Anna (Kutt) Pulchtopek, and he was a life long resident.  Vincent graduated from the former St. Mary's Polish Grammar School in 1938 and in 1942 from Ware High School.  A month after graduating high school Vincent enlisted in the United States Navy.  He...

Michael B. Guzik, best known as Butch and most importantly Big Dziadziu, passed away on December 17, 2021 after enduring respiratory complications due to Covid. Butch was predeceased by his loving wife of 52 years, six months, and six days, Judith C. Guzik, his daughter Lynn Marie and his son Brian M. Guzik. Butch leaves behind his son Chris and his wife Dawn Guzik, and his sons David Guzik and Michael Guzik of Ware. Also, his grandchildren Dakota Guzik, Dylan Guzik, Christopher Guzik and...

Full obituary will follow when completed by her family.   Services are being planned for March of 2022.  

  Stephen Michael Messier Born on May 7th, 1964 at Mary Lane Hospital,  Stephen was a life long resident of Ware.  He graduated from Ware High School and finished his senior year as co-captain of the football team.  Stephen was a member of the Aspen Street Rod and Gun Club, and also the Knights of Columbus.  Stephen was the go-to man of our family.  You could always count on him to be there when something needed to be fixed, or work needed to be done, whether...

                   Robert Clifton Beer, 91, of Ware, was called to heaven surrounded by loved ones on December 2, 2021. Robert is survived by his wife of 68 years, Joan McCausland Beer. He was the son of Herbert L. and Ethel Beer. Shortly thereafter, the family moved from California to Spencer, Massachusetts and raised a family of 11. He is survived by four children, Robert and his wife Sharon of Paxton,...

Lauretta R. (Arventos) St. George-Sorel, 81, of Ware was called Home on November 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She succumbed to complications from Covid-19. Lauretta was born to Christos and Cecelia (Parker) Arventos on April 8, 1940 in Palmer, MA.  She spent her childhood in Monson before moving to Ware, residing there for the remainder of her life.   Following high school, Lauretta began pursuing her dream of becoming a dance teacher while working for...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Polka Hall of Famer Louis "Louie" G. Dusseault, belovedly known as "Happy Louie", of the celebrated polka band, Happy Louie and Julcia.  Louie passed away on November 26, 2021, in the presence of his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Julcia, and eldest daughter, Denise. A true legend and inspiration in the Polka music community who touched so many lives, Louie will be deeply missed, but his legacy and music...