All Obituaries

Monson- Douglas C. Warka, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 11, 2019. Doug was born in Palmer, February 19, 1944 to the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Murphy) Warka. He attended Monson High School and completed his graduating year at Monson Academy. Doug Served in the US Army from 1965 and was Honorably discharged in 1968. Doug was the Senior Facilities Manager for the University of Massachusetts in Amherst for many years. Additional information...

Monson- Douglas C. Warka, 74, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, January 11, 2019. Doug was born in Palmer, February 19, 1944 to the late Charles J. and Catherine T. (Murphy) Warka. He...

Judith Puliafico Monson

Monson-Judith L. (Duval) Puliafico, 71, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Judith was born November 11, 1947 in Ware, MA. She was a graduate of Hardwick High School and retired from Monson Developmental Center in Monson. Judie was a direct care attendant in their program center. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, spend time at the beach and was a race fan. Her greatest joy came from being with her family and her pets. Judith leaves her loving husband, Charles S....

Monson-Judith L. (Duval) Puliafico, 71, passed away Friday, January 4, 2019. Judith was born November 11, 1947 in Ware, MA. She was a graduate of Hardwick High School and retired from Monson...

Pamela Keough Holyoke

Holyoke-Pamela J. Keough, 68, passed away suddenly Friday, December 28, 2018. Pamela was born August 30, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Allen C. Keough and Anna M. (Beane) Keough-Ingoldsby. Pam was raised in Monson and attended Monson High School. Pam leaves her seven siblings; Allen Keough of Chicopee, Lynne Keough of Ware, James Keough of Ohio, Bonnie Keough of Ohio, Michael Keough of Monson, Thomas Keough of Brimfield and Raymond Keough of Honolulu and many nieces...

Holyoke-Pamela J. Keough, 68, passed away suddenly Friday, December 28, 2018. Pamela was born August 30, 1950 in Washington, DC to the late Allen C. Keough and Anna M. (Beane)...

leonard Grimes Monson

Monson- Leonard E Grimes, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Leonard was born in Ludlow, June 3, 1934 to the late Arthur and Agnes (Brown) Grimes. He was a high school graduate and served in the Army from 1957-1959. Leonard was a truck driver for many years and prior to his retirement he was a driver for NAPA in Palmer. He enjoyed model train building, race cars and making bird houses. His greatest joy came from being with...

Monson- Leonard E Grimes, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. Leonard was born in Ludlow, June 3, 1934 to the late Arthur and Agnes (Brown)...

David Brothers Brimfield/Monson

Brimfield/Monson- David W. Brothers, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. David was born in Stafford, CT, June 12, 1947 to Theodore W. and Phyllis E. (Matchett) Brothers. David was a graduate of Springfield Trade School and then owned and operated Precise Machine Tool for over 50 years in Monson. For many years David and his wife Lynn wintered in Florida. Upon his retirement in 2013 they lived in Florida before moving to Brimfield in 2017....

Brimfield/Monson- David W. Brothers, 71, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 surrounded by the love of family. David was born in Stafford, CT, June 12, 1947 to Theodore W. and Phyllis E....

Blanche Hodge Monson

Monson- Blanche K. Hodge, 91, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center where she had been residing for the last several years. Blanche was born February 8, 1927 in Middletown, CT to the late Dwight and Nellie (Spencer) Hodge. Blanche lived in Monson for many years and worked at Blatchley's Printers for several years. She later cooked at the Monson Senior Center where she was very active until moving to West Brookfield. Blanche...

Monson- Blanche K. Hodge, 91, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center where she had been residing for the last several years. Blanche was...

Alice Stockman Monson

Monson- Alice M. (Ackley) Stockman, 96, a longtime resident of Monson passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Alice was born in Worcester, February 22, 1922 to the late Willis S and Gladys I (Partelo) Ackley. Alice taught nursery school and kindergarten for many years before she retired. Mrs. Stockman was a member of the First Church of Monson, Congregational. She was a member of the Hearts Willing at First Church and was active with the former Rebekah's Lodge #169 in...

Monson- Alice M. (Ackley) Stockman, 96, a longtime resident of Monson passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Alice was born in Worcester, February 22, 1922 to the late Willis S and Gladys...

Frederic Warman Monson

Monson-Frederic F. Warman, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Fred was born in Norristown, PA to the late Henry J. and Retta M.(Montgomery) Warman. He was a graduate of South High School in Worcester. After graduation he enlisted in the Army Reserves. He was accepted at Springfield College and completed a 4-year degree in education and then completed his Master's in Education. Fred was a teacher at Monson High...

Monson-Frederic F. Warman, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Fred was born in Norristown, PA to the late Henry J. and Retta M.(Montgomery)...

Barbara Hornacek Monson/Wales

Monson- Barbara L. ( Royce) Hornacek, 97, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. Barbara was born in Wales, MA to the late William and Cora (Winn) Royce and was a longtime resident of Wales before moving to Monson. Barbara enjoyed gardening, bird watching and cats. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Stephen J. Hornacek in 1993. She leaves her daughters; Shirley A. Bohacik of Monson and Linda M Phillips of Ware; a sister, Grace I. Bradway of Stafford, CT; five grandchildren,...

Monson- Barbara L. ( Royce) Hornacek, 97, died Sunday, November 18, 2018. Barbara was born in Wales, MA to the late William and Cora (Winn) Royce and was a longtime resident of Wales before...

Jennifer Foisy Monson/Springfield

Springfield- Jennifer S. Foisy, 45, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Jennifer was born in Springfield, August 9, 1973 and was a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School. She lived in Monson for many years before moving to Springfield. Jennifer enjoyed reading and traveling the coast of Maine. Her greatest joy came from the love of family and friends. Jennifer loved her family's traditions for...

Springfield- Jennifer S. Foisy, 45, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, surrounded by the love of family. Jennifer was born in Springfield, August 9, 1973 and was a graduate of Pathfinder...