All Obituaries

Sandra J. Niedzwiedz, 69, of Goodell Place passed away unexpectantly at home on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was born in Greenfield on May 3, 1954, the daughter of Bernard and Gertrude (LaMountain) Waryas. Sandi attended Turners Falls High School and Mahar Regional High School, graduating from Mahar Regional High School in the class of 1972. Sandi worked in the Erving Elementary School system as well as the Gill-Montague Regional School district in the Food Service Department.  Over...

Eileen Mae (Conway) Frederick, 100, of Millers Falls, MA was welcomed home by the lord on April 9, 2024. She was born in Turners Falls, MA on February 24, 1924 to Beatrice (LaPierre) and Joseph Conway. Eileen married her husband, Harold (Hank) Frederick in 1943. They purchased their home in Millers Falls however as an Air Force family they moved to many states through the years. They finally settled back in Millers Falls in 1963. Eileen loved caring for her family as a stay at home mother....

Matthew J. Osofsky, 38, died Saturday 4/6/24 at the Baystate Medical Center in Springfield from injuries sustained from a car accident.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 8, 1986, the son of Susan Stafford and the late Michael Osofsky. Matt attended local schools in Greenfield and was a graduate of Greenfield High School, Class of 2006. Matt was a store manager for Dominos Pizza in Springfield.   He was an avid sports fan, including the New York Yankees and the Boston...

Robert J. (Zum) Zamojski, age 88, of 14 Dell Street, Turners Falls, passed away on April 5, 2024.  He was born in Turners Falls, November 26, 1935.  He was the son of Joseph and Stephanie (Konikiewicz) Zamojski.  He graduated from Turners Falls High School, class of 1953, and had been a lifelong resident of Turners Falls. He was originally employed by the Franklin County Trust Company of Greenfield, which, eventually merged with Shawmut Bank, for 37 years.  He served in...

Elaine R. (Engelhard) Zimmerman, 91, of Hillside Ave passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born June 28, 1932 in Montague, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Fisette) Engelhard. Elaine attended local schools and graduated from Turners Falls High School. She was an administrative assistant at the former Montague Rod and Reel where she became acquainted with George “Bama” Zimmerman on the company bowling team. They married in 1955...

Greenfield----Karen L. (Varner) Bresciano, 78, of Phillips St. passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center. Arrangements are under the direction of Kostanski Funeral Home. For condolences, please visit www.kostanskifuneralhome.com

Kenneth J. Miner, 87, of Highland St, Millers Falls passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday April 2nd, 2024. Ken was born in Turners Falls, the son of Arthur and Lillian (Foster) Miner, the 8th of 12 siblings growing up on 7th Street.  On August 5, 1961, Ken married Teresa Greenleaf.  Ken and Terri enjoyed 61 years of marriage prior to her passing on September 21, 2022.  He was educated in the Montague Public school system, graduating from Turners Falls High School...

Holly Ann Elmer, 55, of Hastings Street died Easter Sunday 3/31/24 at Baystate Franklin medical Center in Greenfield. She was born in Greenfield on December 30, 1968, the daughter of Herbert Elmer and Lorraine (Doucette) (McNamara) Elmer.  She graduated from Franklin County Technical School in 1988.  Holly participated in the Special Olympics for years. She was proud of the many medals she received for swimming and bowling.  Music and dancing were very important to Holly...

Kathryn (Bartos) Parda, 96, formerly of South Deerfield, died on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at the Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility in Greenfield.  Born in South Deerfield on January 7, 1928, she was the daughter of Alexander and Katherine (Burek) Bartos.  Kathryn attended local schools in South Deerfield and was a graduate of Deerfield High School, Class of 1946. Kathryn loved her family; she was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was predeceased by her beloved...

Diane H. Overstreet (Glazier) of Greenfield succumbed to a short battle with cancer on Wednesday March 27th, 2024, at the age of 75.  Born June 2nd, 1948, in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Warren and Bernice Glazier.   Diane grew up in Leverett and graduated from the then Amherst High School in 1966.  She continued her education at UMASS Amherst completing 2 years before marrying.  Diane spent her working career as a medical biller in both the hospital (Baystate) and...