All Obituaries

Agnes A. (Bergiel) Dobosz, 94, of George Ave. died Tuesday at the Arbors in Greenfield. She was born in Turners Falls July 23, 1926 the daughter of Peter and Mary (Kestyn) Bergiel. Agnes attended local schools and was a graduate of Turners Falls High School Class of 1944. She worked for Couture Bros. for 30 years and retired from the Gill Montague School District in August 31, 1990 after 16 years. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Peace Church where she had been a member of the...

Lucille (Karpinski) Lincoln, age 92, passed Monday April 19, 2021.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Kostanski Funeral Home.  For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

Gregory Kilburn, age 61, passed away Monday April 19, 2021.  Arrangements under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home were incomplete at press time.  For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

Michael "Paul" P. Cote, age 60, passed Tuesday, April 13, 2021.  Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.  Arrangements  are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home.  For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com.

John Michael Watroba of Turners Falls passed away on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at the age of 65.  He was born in Greenfield to Chester and Marilyn (Warsawski) Watroba on August 14, 1955.  John attended local schools in Montague and was a graduate of Turners Falls High School, class of 1973. During high school, John excelled at basketball, assisting the team in winning the Western Mass Championship.   John worked at the Greenfield Tap & Die as a thread grinder from the...

Edmond L. Lachapelle, 91, died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Hospice of the Fisher Home, in Amherst, MA. He was born in North Adams, MA, on August 23, 1929. He was the son of Ferrier and Beatrice (Babeu) Lachapelle. Edmond was an amazing and intelligent man and left an unforgettable imprint upon those whom he touched. During his early years, Edmond attended Notre Dame, a Catholic school that taught in French in the morning and English in the afternoon....

William A. Woods, II, 57, died Monday 4/5/21. He was born in Greenfield July 22,1963, the son of William A. Woods and Vallely J. Stoddard. William "Billy" has moved on to the big fishing hole in the sky . Billy passed peacefully, likely while sleeping, on Easter Monday. Billy leaves behind his children Trisha J. Woods and Michael A. Woods; a granddaughter Cherish Innocent Tondryk; his loving mother and his many siblings. Billy was a devoted and loving father who cherished his...

Greenfield----John W. Helbig Jr., 75, of Greenfield died Sunday (4-4-21) at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. He was born in Greenfield June 20, 1945 the son of John and Laura (Darash) Helbig and was a graduate of local schools. John was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam war. He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golf, antiques and recently fishing with his wife. He loved spending time with his Westies. John was employed with Esleeck Paper Company and Southworth Paper Company for 50...

Robert J. Taylor, 79, died Friday 4/2/21 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield. Prior to his illness, Robert resided with his daughter Suzanne and Roger Hughs in Bernardston. He was born in Malone, NY on February 20, 1942, the son of Eugene and Margaret (Lamica) Taylor. Robert was a graduate of Franklin Academy, Malone, NY, class of 1961. Robert enjoyed drawing classic cars and listening to old country music. Hank Williams was his favorite. Among his survivors, Robert...

Dorothy H. (Phillips) Anderson, 90, died April 1 at the Buckley Healthcare Center in Greenfield. Dorothy was born in Greenfield on April 20, 1930, the daughter of Harold Wright and Olive (Hull) Phillips. She attended Greenfield schools, graduating in 1948. She lived in Greenfield for many years, moving to Bernardston Country Estates in 1988. She has been a resident of Buckley Healthcare Center for the last few years. Dorothy graduated from Emerson Hospital Nursing School as a Licensed...