All Obituaries

Nellie Victoria (Lak) Crevier age 99, passed away in the comfort of her own home on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.  She was one month shy of her 100th birthday.  Nellie was born in Ware on October 20, 1923, daughter of the late Leopold and Victoria (Gaj) Lak.  She was raised in Ware, and was a life-long resident. Nellie was a loving wife and mother of 9 children. Some of her jobs that she had outside of the home were cleaning houses, working at the Ware River News, and she was...

Sylvia W (Olszowy) Castledine, 98, of Palmer passed away peacefully in her home on Sept 17, 2023. She was born on Dec 21, 1924 in Ware, and lived her adult life in the home her & her husband had built in Palmer. Following over 60 years of marriage, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Joseph (Bob) in 2012. She leaves her devoted children, Diane Birchenough of Palmer and Robert Castledine & his wife, Jackie of Deerfield; grandchildren, Patricia Birchenough, and Robert...

For years, Eva Jasiekiewicz has proclaimed that she is “ready for the boneyard”!  In recent months, she has prayed that she would be able to join her beloved husband Joseph Jasiekiewicz, her son John Jasiekiewicz, and her granddaughter Lacey Jasiekiewicz in heaven.  She also hoped she would be able to join her “buddy” Lorraine for another asti spumante and orange juice. On September 16, 2023, her prayers were answered. Eva Auger came into the world on April...

A Memorial Funeral Mass will be held jointly for William "Bill" Skutnik and Ruth Skutnik, on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 10 AM in St. Mary's Church, 57 South St., Ware.  Bill passed away on July 16, 2023 and Ruth passed away on October 23, 2022.  All are welcome to attend.

Antonio Joseph "Whitman" Palano, III, age 74, passed away in the comfort and loving care of his family,  on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at his son's home.  Antonio was born in Ware, Massachusetts on August 1, 1949, son of the late Antonio Joseph Palano, Jr. and Rita Theresa (Klimavich) Palano.  He was raised and educated in Barre, Massachusetts.  Antonio earned his Bachelor's Degree from Clark University in Worcester.  He moved to Ware in 1973. ...

Francis L. "Frank" Frew, age 93, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Thursday, August 3 2023. Frank, son of the late Joseph and Rosa Frew, was born in Ware and raised in West Brookfield. He leaves his four daughters, Kathleen Prynoski and husband Guy of Ware, Susan Brogna and husband Henry of West Brookfield, Brenda Frew of Prattville, Alabama, and Nancy Lagrant and her husband Marc of Hardwick. He also leaves six grandchildren, Josh Paquette, Bekie Berg, Tory...

Barbara Ann (Starzyk) Yestramski, age 81 passed away at her home, in the early morning hour of Wednesday, July 26, 2023.  Barbara was born in Ware on August 25, 1941, daughter of the late Charles J. Starzyk and Helen M. (Koziara) Starzyk.  She was raised and educated in Ware.  Barbara was employed as an LPN for the former Mary Lane Hospital in Ware for many years.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  Barbara will be sorely missed by all those who...

Laurie Ann (Robertson) Eisenhauer, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Laurie was born in Boston on October 26, 1960, daughter of Loretta (Viveiros) Gardner  and the late Lawrence Robertson Sr. She was raised by her biological parents as well as her late stepfather, Edward Gardner, who loved her dearly.   She resided in Quincy, Massachusetts through her childhood, graduating from Quincy High School in 1978. She later...

 Joseph John Bak, age 77, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 at 7:27 am in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.  Joseph was born on April 26, 1946 to the late John J. Bak, Sr., and Mary V. (Cichon) Bak.  He was raised and educated in the Bondsville section of Palmer.  Joseph was a resident of Ware for 51 years.  He was employed for many years as a machinist and copper wire drawer.  Joseph leaves behind his children, son, Timothy Bak of Loxahatchee, Florida, and...

   William Stanley Skutnik, age 88 passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 6:55 pm, in Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer.  Bill was born in Ware on October 22, 1934, he was the only son of the late Stanley F. Skutnik and Anna (Lukaskiewicz) Skutnik.  He was raised and educated in Ware.  Bill enlisted in the United States Navy in July of 1954 and honorably served his country for four years.  He was Honorably Discharged with the rank of E-1.  On October 31,...