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Obituaries Lena A. Marcionek WESTFIELD - Lena A. (Wychorski) Marcionek, 90, died Monday, March 3, 2014 at Governors Center surrounded by family. She was born in Holyoke on September 27, 1923 to the late Jan and Agnes Wychorski. She grew up in Holyoke attended local schools and was a graduate of Rosary High School in Holyoke. She has been a resident of Westfield for the past 65 years. Lena worked for Torrington Needle, Photon Chroma, was a homemaker and worked at home making floral arrangements for Patricia Reach. She also was a parishioner of Holy Trinity Church. She enjoyed attending the Senior Center and spending time with her husband in the garden. Lena was predeceased by her husband, Wallace in 1993. She leaves her son, David Marcionek and wife Deborah of Newburyport; her daughter, Linda Steglinski and her husband George of Huntington; her grandchildren, Anna and Jamie Steglinski and Jamie’s Fiancé Ryan Carvahlo, Adam Marcionek and his wife Cara, Benjamin and Samuel Marcionek. Lena also leaves one great-grandson, Cameron Marcionek; her sister, Ann Adamczyk of Westfield and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings, Julie Dessureu, Josie Fulkerson, Jenny Sienkiewicz, Joseph and Henry Wychorski. The family would like to thank the Noble VNA and Hospice and the staff at Governors Center for their kindness, care and support. The funeral for Lena will be held on Friday, March 7th at 10:30 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. firtionadams.com
Robert J. Deyette WESTFIELD - Robert J. Deyette II, 46, of Westfield died peacefully Thursday, February 27, 2014 in Hartford Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Northampton on February 26, 1968 to Robert J. Sr. and Doris Deyette. He was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School. He leaves his beloved wife, Lori (Morissette) Deyette and his children, Robert J. Deyette III, and Michael A. Deyette of Westfield. He also leaves two grandchildren of Westfield. Robert leaves three brothers, David, Alan & Ed Deyette and four sisters, Dorrice, Barbara & Lisa. He also leaves several nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held on Thursday, March 6th at 6:00 p.m. at the Italian Fraternal Club, 57 Katherine Street, Westfield, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Deyette family, 55 Katherine Street, Apt 21, Westfield, MA 01085. Flowers can also be sent to the Italian Fraternal Club. To honor Rob’s Wish we are asking that only casual attire be worn. firtionadams.com
Talent Show SOUTHWICK - Anna Pickard, President of the Southwick Rotary Interact Club, announced that the school-based club will host a talent show on March 6 at 7 p.m. in the Southwick Tolland Regional High School auditorium. The talent show will consist of acts by high school students demonstrating their various talents and skills. Tickets are available at the door at $6 for adults and $4 for students. Anyone willing to donate a nonperishable food item in support of the Southwick Food Pantry will receive $1 off their ticket. Please help support the local Interact Club and Rotary Club sponsored event. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit various local community projects of the local Interact Club. For more information, contact Pickard at (413) 654-7179 or annapickard@ymail.com.
Fire Prevention Presentation WESTFIELD - As part of the Westfield Council On Aging’s ‘Retire the Fire!’ program, Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Egloff will present ‘Fire Prevention and Safety Basics for Seniors‘ at the Westfield Senior Center. Deputy Egloff will discuss how to remain safe while cooking in the kitchen, using electrical appliances, keeping warm at home and using home oxygen. In addition, he will share stories and examples from his many years as a firefighter. Join us at the Westfield Senior Center on Thursday, March 6 at 12:45 p.m. for this extremely informative and enlightening discussion. No advance signups are necessary. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot behind the Bank of America. For more information, call 562-6435.
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Judith B. Zomek WESTFIELD - Judith B (Bernaquer) Zomek, 70, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at home. Born and raised in Westfield, Judy was a lifelong resident of Westfield. Judy was a graduate of Westfield High School and a communicant of Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church. She was a former employee of the Westfield District Court and the Creative Learning Center of Westfield. She was also an Avon representative for 30 years. She enjoyed bowling, golf, and shopping. She leaves her husband of 50 years, Frank Zomek Jr.; her daughter, Kimberly Sulek and her husband Andrew of South Hadley; a granddaughter, Delaney; her brothers-in-law, David Zomek and his wife Dorcas of Southwick and Larry Zomek of Florida; her sister-in-law Elizabeth Bernaquer of Westfield; her nieces and nephews Kevin Zomek of Ct., Tammy Zomek-Deni of Chicopee, Marie (Bernaquer) Bushor of Huntington, Brenda Bernaquer of Florida, Melissa Skrodski of Westfield, and Jessy Zomek of Tolland. She was predeceased by her son, Jeffrey in 2007 and by her brother, Robert in 2006. Funeral services for Judy will be private with burial at the convenience of her family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the M.S. Foundation New England Chapter, 101A First Ave, Waltham, MA 02451. The Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, Westfield, is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald B. Bodendorf WESTFIELD - Donald B. Bodendorf, 80, of Westfield died Monday, March 3, 2014 in Noble Hospital. He was born in Westfield on June 17th 1933 to William H. and Anna (Bernard) Bodendorf. Don was a lifelong resident of Westfield and a 1952 graduate of Westfield High School. He was the owner of Don Bodendorf Plumbing and Heating in Westfield and served in the US Army. Don leaves his wife of fifty-nine years, Barbara F. (Bessette) Bodendorf and his children, David Mark Bodendorf of Westfield and Dona Mae Kozak of Suffield, CT. He also leaves five grandchildren, Kiya, Jalen, Seth, Cameron and Cole. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert W. Bodendorf. The funeral will be Thursday, March 6th at 11:30 a.m. from Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield with burial and military honors to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours will precede the service on Thursday from 9:30-11 30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Noble Hospital VNA and Hospice, 77 Mill Street, Westfield, MA 01085 or the Pastoral Care Fund at Noble Hospital, 115 West Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085. firtionadams.com
WESTFIELD – 2014 dog licenses will not be available for purchase until April 1 at the Westfield Police Department located at 15 Washington Street, Monday through Friday from 9-4 and the Animal Control Office located at 178 Apremont Way, Monday-Friday from 12-4 and Satruday from 10-4.
WSU Graduate Program Information Sessions WESTFIELD- The Division of Graduate and Continuing Education at Westfield State University will be hosting graduate program information sessions throughout the Spring 2014 semester. The sessions are as such: Master of Science in Accountancy: Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 3-6 p.m., Master of Public Administration: Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 3-6 p.m., and Master of Science in Criminal Justice: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 3-6 p.m. Sessions will take place in the Garden Room B in the Horace Mann Center at 333 Western Avenue. Advanced registration is not necessary, but individuals may RSVP at www.GoBackNow.com. For more information about our programs, contact the Outreach Team at (413) 572-8020 or DGCEadmissions@westfield.ma.edu.
Athenaeum Presentation WESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum is proud to host naturalist John Root for an informative presentation on crop circles. Join us on March 5 at 7 p.m. in the Lang Auditorium as Mr. Root returns to the athenaeum to introduce attendees to the captivating designs found in farmers’ fields all over the world. John Root has been presenting nature and gardening programs at libraries, nature centers and senior centers for almost a decade. This program is sponsored in part by the Westfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The program is free and all are welcome. For more information, please call the athenaeum at 413-562-0716.
Dr. Seuss Storytime SOUTHWICK - Celebrate Dr. Seuss with us on Wednesday, March 5. Children, along with their parents or caregivers, are invited to come to the Children’s Room at 6:30 p.m. to listen to some Seuss stories read by special guest Lynda Daniele, Trustee Emeritus of Southwick Public Library. Since this is a bedtime storytime, children may wear their pajamas. A makeand-take craft will be available. Registration for this program is not necessary.
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