All Obituaries

Marjorie Ann (Tirrell) Muri, affectionately known as Marge, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, at Oakdale Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in West Boylston at the age of 90. Marge was born on April 2, 1932, in Framingham, MA, to James and Anne (Grelotti) Tirrell. She grew up in Framingham surrounded by a large and loving Irish-Italian family. She graduated from Framingham Union Hospital School of Nursing in 1953. Marge met and fell in love with Richard (Dick) Muri during...

It is with deep sadness and broken hearts that we mourn the loss of Euphemia (Phoebe) Boyko, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She died peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 101.   Predeceased by her parents Anthony & Catherine Libera, she was 1 of 7 children. She was a life-long resident of Thorndike, MA, never living more than a mile from where she was born on September 21, 1921.   For 69 years Phoebe lived in the house her...

Bethann Dorothy (Forcier) LaValley, age 61, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, with her husband by her side.  She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Dennis and Joyce Forcier on September 22, 1961.  She previously worked as an inspector for Aerospace Company Whitcraft in East Hartford, CT.  Bethann was a free spirited person, who loved spending time by her camp fire.  She was talented in both music and art. ...

Mark Victor Critelli, age 66, passed away peacefully with his family at his side in Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Mark was born on July 30, 1956, son of the late Victor and Sadie (Pardue) Critelli. He has been a Ware resident for 30 years, prior long-time Springfield resident.  Mark was employed as a maintenance person for the Town of Ware working in the town hall, prior to an early retirement.  Mark was a loving husband, father and friend.  He will be...

Edwin Frank (Ed) Szczepanik, Sr., age 95, passed away peacefully at home the morning of Friday, February 10, 2023, in the love and comfort of his family.  Ed was born in Ware on May 30, 1927.  He was the son of the late Frank and Nellie (Misiaszek) Szczepanik. Ed was raised and educated in Warren, MA, graduating Warren High School Class of 1946. Ed attended Chicopee Auto Trade School and retired from Monsanto as a Lab Analyst.  Ed also retired, after 34 years of service,...

Lucille Rosalia (Roy) Martineau, age 82, passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, January 21, 2023, in the love and comfort of her family.  Lucille was born in the Quebec Province of Canada, in the town of Roxton Falls, on May 6, 1940.  She was the daughter of M. Joseph Roy and Lydia (Lavoie) Roy.  Lucille was raised and educated in Roxton Falls.  At the age of 20 she moved to Massachusetts, first living in Springfield, Massachusetts and then residing in Ware,...

Warren -  Marino "Reno" Steven Piazzo, age 96, entered into Eternal Rest on January 18, 2023, 39 days after his beloved wife passed away.  Marino was the son of the late Casimiro Piazzo and Mary (Vercellio) Piazzo, Italian immigrants. Marino was pre-deceased by his wife of 74 years, Mona (Sekula) Piazzo, who died on December 10, 2022. Marino was pre-deceased by his brother, Robert Piazzo and his sister, Theresa Mary (Piazzo) Foley.  He is also survived by...

Edward Charles Pelis, age 76, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday morning, January 13, 2023 in the Soldiers' Home in Holyoke.  Edward was born in Ware, Massachusetts on September 19, 1946, son of the late Edward W. Pelis and Antonina V. (Midura) Pelis.  He was raised and educated in Ware, a graduate of Ware High School, Class of 1964, and was also a graduate of STCC in Springfield.  Edward enlisted in the United States Air Force on August 11, 1966...

Ware - George C.(Sluggo) Slattery, Sr, 84, of Ware, passed away on January 9, 2023 after a brief illness He was born on March 1, 1938 and was a life-long resident of Ware. His parents were the late George H. and Mildred A. (Szadek) Slattery. He attended Springfield Tech and graduated from Ware High School. George was an accomplished mason/stone setter and was a member of Bricklayer Union 1 for over 50 years. He was recipient of the Golden Trowel Award, a prestigious highly coveted award only...

Patricia Anne (Auld) Bouthellier, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, three days shy of her 66th birthday in Palmer Healthcare Center.  Patricia was born on January 6, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm G. Auld and Norma M. (Fisher) Auld.  Patricia has been a resident of Ware, Massachusetts for the past eight years, prior to that she was a resident of Tolland, Massachusetts.  She is survived by her only daughter, Sarah L....