All Obituaries

Jeffrey Thomas Tela, 30, a resident of Greenfield and formerly of Turners Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday 10/14/19 at the Baystate Medical Center. He was born in Greenfield on July 23, 1989, the son of Eileen (McCarthy) and Thomas Tela. Jeff was a graduate of Turners Falls High School Class of 2008, where he participated in baseball and football. Jeff continued his education at Westfield State College, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. He was most recently a...

John "Jack" A. Cominoli, 64, of Dell Street passed away on Monday October 14, 2019 at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He was born in Montague on August 23, 1955 and was the son of John and Barbara (Carignan) Cominoli. Beloved by his wife, Barbara, of forty two years, he also leaves a son Jay and his wife Becka and their children Britton, Ari and Owen; a daughter, Maggie Smarr and her husband Ryan and their children Ethan, Austin and Cameron; his mother, Barbara (Carignan)...

John J. Birch, 69, of Loomis Road died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the Poet Seat Nursing Home in Greenfield. He was born in Greenfield on May 11, 1950, son of Joseph and Joanne (Wisnewski) Birch. John attended Greenfield High School, graduating in 1968. He also attended Greenfield Community College. He worked at a variety of local businesses in warehouse facilities at printing and media businesses. He was employed at Coca Cola, The Book Press and Franklin County News, among other...

Marianne (Schlaufmann) Bourbeau, 84, died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Buckley Health Care Center in Greenfield. She was born in Lingenfeld, Germany on March 3, 1935, the daughter of Louis and Anna (Hildegard) Schlaufmann. Marianne attended local schools in Germany and grew up in Germany during World War II. She was a Head cook at the Bement School in Deerfield for thirty five years before her retirement. She considered the Bement School students and staff as her second family and...

Ellen (Duncan) Tompkins, 81, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on October 2, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Greenfield, Ma on August 13, 1938, the daughter of Ralph and Lucy (Bresciano) Duncan. She married Thomas Tompkins on April 11, 1975 and they spent 44 happy years together. Ellen and Tom adored each other and spent precious time eating at their special places, strolling through the Bridge of Flowers hand in hand or car drives exploring...

Christine Marshall Ainsworth, 69, died unexpectedly on Monday evening (Sept. 30) at her home in Deerfield. She leaves her sister Patty Pacelli of Littleton, a son Mathew and his fiance Annie Adams both of Deerfield, daughter April Greene and her husband Corey Greene both of Northfield, and two grandchildren, eight-year-old Chase and six-year-old Carter, whom she called the loves of her life. She is pre-deceased by her mother Nellie Marshall and father MSP Sgt. James H. Marshall, who died...

Irene L. (Turner) Bruffee, 90, of Congress St. died Friday (9-27-19) at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. She was born in Lowell, MA April 30, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Lucy (Amitage) Turner. Irene was a graduate of Arms Academy. She was a chamber maid at the former Howard Johnson’s Motor Lodge for many years. Irene also was a crossing guard. Irene enjoyed knitting, bingo and having coffee with her friends at Dunkin Donuts. She was an avid Patriots and Red Sox fan. Most of all...

William S. Kostanski, 101, of James Street died Thursday 9/26/19 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. He was born in Greenfield on February 23, 1918, the son of Stephen and Anna (Orlander) Kostanski. Bill attended local schools in Greenfield. Bill served in the United States Army during the attack on Pearl Harbor. He was also a Bronze Star recipient from deployment in New Guinea. Bill was a hard working laborer for many years, working construction at Northfield...

Phillip J. Szenher, 76, died Sunday 9/22/19 at home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday 9/25 at 1pm at the Kostanski Funeral Home, 1 Kostanski Square, Turners Falls, MA. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Millers Falls. There will be no calling hours. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

Sheila (Olson) Kasky, 77, of East Colrain Road died Thursday 9/19/19 at the Elaine Center at Hadley. She was born in Waltham, MA and was the daughter of Cecil and Mary Trewhella. Sheila attended local schools and was a graduate of Turners Falls High School. Sheila was a project planner at the Greenfield Tap & Die from the time she graduated high school until her retirement at the age of sixty seven. Sheila enjoyed skiing and horseback riding when she was younger. She loved persian cats....