Sara Strait Egan passed away on August 8th, 2024, with her family by her side, after a nearly two year battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bradley Charles Egan, who passed away on April 29th, 2022, at their home in Madison, CT.

Sara was born on September 20th, 1965, to Charles “Sandy” Strait and Joan Sommer (Strait) Kratky, and was raised in Fairfield, CT with her older siblings, Don and Jody. Sara attended Fairfield University for two years before transferring to Skidmore College, where she majored in English. After graduating in 1988, she worked in various editing roles for publications and magazines in CT.

Brad was born on December 11th, 1959, to Paul and Ruth Egan, and was raised primarily in Norwalk, CT and Wilmington, DE with his older sister Sara. Brad attended Connecticut College, where he played on the hockey and tennis teams, as well as spent a year studying abroad in England. He graduated in 1982 with a degree in Economics and Political Science, and embarked on a successful career in management consulting, commercial real estate lending, and real estate development.

Brad and Sara were introduced by mutual friends in the summer of 1987 and started dating long distance, with Sara finishing up school at Skidmore before she moved to Stamford, CT after graduating. Brad proposed on the rocks in Rowayton, CT in December 1989, and they were married in Westport, CT on September 29th, 1990. They had their first son, Kyle, in 1993, and moved to Madison, CT a couple of years later, where Blake was born in 1996. They loved the town of Madison and their neighborhood, instantly making lifelong friends. They were very active in their community, including as local business owners, being involved in Madison Little League, and helping to organize the annual neighborhood charity golf tournament. Brad loved coaching the boys’ Little League teams, and when Blake and Kyle later went on to play soccer, tennis, baseball, and football, Brad and Sara never missed a game. They were immensely proud of their sons and found great joy in the boys’ accomplishments through sports, school, and in their careers.

Brad and Sara were not just partners but best friends for their nearly 32 years of marriage. They made each other laugh and found entertainment in the little, everyday things. Together they enjoyed tennis, skiing, reading, spending time at the beach, cooking new recipes for their family, walks with their dogs, and spending summers with their family in Maine. They had so much fun together, and brought the same infectious joy to everyone around them.

Brad had a quick wit and sharp mind, assessing any situation quickly and accurately and delivering hilarious one-liners. He was confident and self-assured, and was the life of every party. He had a great mind for real estate, and found success in commercial real estate, flipping houses, and owning and running Shoreline Modular Homes in Madison. Throughout his career, he always put his family first and prioritized spending time with them over his work.

Sara was loving, patient, and kind, and lit up every room with her bright and gentle spirit. She was the best cook, whether it was Eggs Benedict every Easter and Christmas morning, or lobster dinners for birthdays spent in Maine. She adored all animals, especially her four Springer Spaniels throughout her life: Freckles, Cocoa, Bailey, and Colby. Following Brad’s sudden passing and her cancer diagnosis just 5 months later, she showed incredible strength and tenacity in the face of unimaginably painful circumstances and fought her cancer until the very end.

Above all, Brad and Sara loved their family unconditionally and devoted their lives to each other and their sons. They will be endlessly missed by Kyle, Blake, Sara’s mother Joan, stepmother Agnes, sister Jody, brother Don, Don’s wife Debbie and children, Brad’s sister Sara, Kyle’s wife Laura, Blake’s girlfriend Emily, their beloved Springer Spaniel Colby, and countless friends and neighbors.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society Relatives and friends are invited to attend Brad and Sara’s memorial service on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, at 11:00 am at St. Margaret Church, 24 Academy Street, Madison, CT 06443.

May 21, 1967 — December 20, 2025

Kelly K. Houseman (nee McCormack), 58, of Buffalo, NY, entered into rest on December 20, 2025.

Beloved wife of David Houseman, and formerly Paul Higgins Jr.; devoted mother of Patrick Higgins (Brittney Fahnestock); stepmother of Matthew and Daniel Houseman; loving daughter of Corley (nee McDonald) Gordon and the late Maxwell L. McCormack Jr.; daughter-in-law of Richard and Judy Houseman; former daughter-in-law of Carolyn Higgins and the late Paul Higgins Sr.; dear sister of Patty (Brian) Elwell, Patrick (Jackie) McCormack; sister-in-law of Mark Higgins, Katherine (Brian) Huck, Kevin (Kimberly) Higgins, and Christopher (Michelle) Higgins; adored aunt of Jake (Jamie) Elwell, Madeline Elwell (Jacob Smith), Maxwell McCormack, Connor, Blake, Tyler Huck, Russell, Ryan, Justin, Stephen, and Timothy Higgins; special friend of Ian Leach. Also survived by cousins, family, and friends.

Kelly earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Rochester Institute of Technology and was an active goalie for the women’s hockey team. She excelled as a paralegal for various Buffalo Law Firms, before finding rewarding work as a Human Resource Assistant for Belmont Housing Resources for WNY.

A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at a time convenient to the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Kelly’s memory may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo at www.hospicebuffalo.com

Jody S. Gottlieb, of Petoskey, Michigan, passed away on October 1, 2025 due to an unexpected medical condition. Jody was an accomplished professional, but also a remarkable colleague, mentor, and friend to so many.

Nancy Ellen Warsawski passed away peacefully March 26, 2025 surrounded by family at Baystate Springfield, after a long battle with Cancer.

Nancy is survived by her husband Joseph Warsawski, sons Jake and Sean Boyle, stepson Jonathan Warsawski, stepdaughter Rebecca Warsawski, brothers Kevin Archbald and wife Diane, Robert Archbald and Cathy, Patrick Archbald ’79 and Kathleen, Michael Archbald ’76 and Montserrat. Several nieces and nephews, 8 grandchildren and one great grandson.

When Nancy was growing up in Pottsville, PA, she excelled in sports. Nancy was on the swimming and diving team where she won trophies. When Nancy moved back to Massachusetts after her mother passed Nancy still excelled in sports. Her lacrosse team from Williston Academy traveled to England to play a team from there, never told me who won. From there Nancy went to HCC where she got her degree in Medical Secretarial, from there she was Senior Regent and a college of Regent at Greenfield Moose Family Center 316 , and a former member of Yarmouth Moose Family Center 2270 and a long time member of the Millers Falls Rod and Gun.

Nancy loved to travel with her husband to Old Orchard Beach, Las Vegas and Cape Cod.

There will be a celebration of her life on May 4, 2025 at 12pm at the M.F.R.&G. located at 210R Turners Falls Road, Montague, MA 01351. If you want to donate make checks out to M.F.R.&G. Building fund.

James (Jay) Francis Wzorek III, son of Capt. James Francis Wzorek Jr, USMC, and JoAnn (Shurigar) Wzorek, was born September 17, 1971, in Milton, FL. He passed away in Ogallala, NE on November 7, 2024 at the age of 53 years.

At the age of 2, the family moved to Easthampton, MA. Later he moved with his mother and sister, Anya, to Gillette, WY, and later to Lander, WY. The family moved to Anchorage, AK, where he attended school through the 8th grade. For his high school years, he attended Williston Northampton in Easthampton, MA.He graduated there as Salutatorian of his class. He attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He graduated in 1994 with a degree in Material Science Engineering.

Jay enjoyed sailing and his love of the water continued throughout his life. Later he moved to Montreal, Canada, where he worked with companies in the technology field. He left Montreal to work with technology companies around the world. He retired and resided in Denver, CO, and Ogallala, NE until his death.

He was survived by his partner Christina Workman, Ogallala, NE, his parents James Wzorek and step-mother Sue Lacy of Sun City West, AZ and JoAnn Shurigar of Kenesaw, NE, sister Anya Compton (Joe Lewis) Hastings NE, nephew Jonathan Compton, Hastings, NE, step-brother Mark Napier, Goodyear, AZ, step-sister, Nicole (Rob) Preble Rapid City, SD, and many relatives and friends.

The Celebration of Life will be held on April 12, 2025, in Kenesaw, NE at the Senior Citizen Center.

James “Jim” Kevin Manfield, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 in Nashua. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on May 12, 1970, son of James J. Manfield and Therese (Gignilliat) Manfield.
Jim attended Williston Northampton Middle and High School, class of 1988; Boston College where he received his BS in Marketing, class of 1992; and the University of New Hampshire Whittemore School of Business and Economics where he received his MBA, class of 1994.
Jim was a loving and dedicated father. His pride and joy, Javin, will forever cherish their backyard football, ‘lawn shots’ hockey games, fantasy football battles, grilling sessions, sports bonding, and multi-hour-long Yahtzee tournaments. Javin will miss their father son vacations whether for hockey or fun.
Jim worked as a business analyst and program manager for many years for various companies in Colorado and New Hampshire including Sun Microsystems, Fidelity Investments, Lawson Software, Kronos, and Deloitte Consulting.
Sports were an important part of Jim’s life. As a talented athlete, Jim grew up playing youth sports and spent much time playing football, hockey and baseball throughout high school. He was also a passionate sports fan and especially enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins, the New England Patriots, and all Boston College sports. Through his love of sports, Jim made numerous acquaintances and friends who shared his passion. Over the course of his life Jim spent countless hours playing, attending, and watching sports, creating lasting memories and bonds with family and friends.
Jim is survived by his son, Javin T. Manfield, his father James J. Manfield, and his sister and brother-in-law Christine ’85 (Manfield) and Mike Reading along with many nieces, cousins, and other close family. Jim is predeceased by his mother Therese Manfield. Jim also leaves behind many friends who knew him as a loyal friend, captivating story teller and life of the party.
Services: Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024 from 10 AM to 12 noon at Davis Funeral Home One Lock St., Nashua, NH 03064. Family and friends are invited to attend. Those who wish to make a memorial contribution in Jim’s memory may do so to the college scholarship fund for his son, Javin T. Manfield. Checks can be made out to Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and mailed to Jim’s sister Christine Reading, 89 Maple Street, West Newbury, MA 01985.

It is with overwhelming sorrow that we announce the passing of Meg (Ciak) Papalegis, who died suddenly and unexpectedly while touring British Columbia, Canada on October 15th, 2023. Born March 1st, 1963 in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of Frank and Elaine Ciak of Easthampton, Mass. Meg was a graduate of the Williston Northampton School, class of 1980. After losing her beloved mom Elaine in 2001, and with the grit and determination she was well known for, Meg re-entered school and earned her degree in Nursing at Southern Maine Community College, South Portland Maine at age 42. As a registered nurse, she worked tirelessly in the substance-abuse treatment field, providing care for thousands of patients in the NH Seacoast area. She was a beacon of light that shined brightly in so many lives. Meg loved and enjoyed the tranquility of nature, so much so the she and her husband retired to their cabin in the woods of northwestern Maine. Meg loved walks in the woods or the beach, rides in the country, travelling to Nova Scotia, searching for heart-shaped stones, music and her local library. She was an expert cribbage player, and a fiercely loyal fan of the Boston Bruins. Meg is survived by her loving husband, Todd Papalegis of Weld, her brother, David Ciak ’79 of Boston, Mass., her aunt Marilyn Gorski of Chicopee, Mass., and countless cousins, extended family, and friends including a very special group of friends from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. A celebration of life is being planned, the date TBD.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Meg’s name can be made to the Weld Public Library, P.O. Box 120, Weld, Maine 04285.

“There is no path to happiness, happiness is the path”.

Charles Enver Jabri, of Springfield, Massachusetts, passed away on December 15, 2022 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital in Northampton. Son of the late Marwan Jabri and Mary Lee (Sands) Jabri ’55, Charles was born April 10, 1965 on Staten Island, New York. Growing up in Longmeadow and East Longmeadow, he graduated, in 1983 from the Williston Northampton School, Easthampton, and attended the University of Massachusetts and the University of Minnesota. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Western New England College, Springfield. Charles was active in the alumni associations of WNEC and Williston Northampton School and gave of his time to the Boys and Girls Club and Shriners Hospital for Children, both in Springfield, and the Holyoke Soldiers Home. He was also a long-time supporter of the Springfield Library and Museums Association. He leaves a cousin, Walter Pinto, and his wife Pamela, of Cobalt Connecticut; cousins of the Jabri family in Aleppo, Syria, the Elchelebi family in Melbourne, Australia, and Cafazzo family in Maine and Connecticut; and dear friends the Joseph Dennis family of Enfield, Connecticut. Gracious thanks to the staff at Capuano Home Care, East Longmeadow, for their caring services the past many years and for the attentive and compassionate care of the Nurses and Doctors at Cooley Dickinson. A private burial will be held at the Founders Cemetery of Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. There are no calling hours. Byron Keenan Funeral Home of Springfield is attending to arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Springfield, 481 Carew St, Springfield, Ma 01104 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 561 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104.

Richard John Harris Jr., 57, of Medway, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, August 25, 2022. Born in Vernon, Connecticut, he was the son of Joanne (Kells) and Richard Harris Sr. He was the loving husband of 29 years to Jane (Urlage) Harris and the devoted and proud father to his four children, Taylor, Emily, Meghan, and Alyssa of Medway.
Rich was a graduate of Saint Michael’s College in Vermont. He spent his earlier years at Eaglebrook Boarding School and Williston Northampton School. He enjoyed working as an IT system administrator for several technology companies for over 30 years, including Digital, Thompson Financial, Intel, Raytheon, Draper, and most recently, Stevenson Technology Corporation.
Rich was an avid spectator of New England sports and loved watching NASCAR and going to races with his father and son. Most importantly, he spent hours watching his children play at all competitive levels. Rich even volunteered as President of the Girls Hockey Board. Rich enjoyed working as a ski ranger at Wachusett Mountain, playing lacrosse, and playing hockey well into adulthood, including several International hockey tournaments. He always looked forward to kayaking with his family down to Secret Beach in Mashpee. He loved barbecuing, grilling and smoking meats for friends and family.
Everyone who knew him saw him as a genuine, caring friend and loved his sense of humor. Rich was your go-to-guy who put everyone ahead of himself and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Most importantly, he loved his family and his time spent with them.
Rich is survived by his sister, Debbie Dalkas; his nieces and nephews, Courtney, Amanda, Sarah, Nicholas, Jessica, Reagan and Ryland and his beloved dog, Colby.
Rich will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him and will never be forgotten.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 29th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Chesmore Funeral Home of Holliston, 854 Washington St. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 30th at 12:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph’s Parish in Medway. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery on Oakland St.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Harris Children education trust. In care of Middlesex Savings Bank 81 Main Street Medway, MA. 02053

Geoffrey A. Lewis, of Bronx, NY, passed away on January 8, 2022.