All Obituaries

Marsha Edna (Lemon) McManus, age 70, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed  away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  Marsha was born in Ware on February 18, 1952, daughter of the late Edwin Lemon and Marguerite E. (Cady) Lemon.  She was raised and educated in Ware, and was a life-long resident of this town.  Marsha was employed for many years at the former Dornan Mills in Ware.  She retired from the Town...

Very Rev. Senior Fryderyk S. Banas, 33 year pastor of the Holy Cross Polish National Catholic Church of Ware, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2022 in the parish rectory.  Fr. Senior Banas was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts to the late Stanley Banas and Valaria (Szczepanek) Banas.  He was a 1947 graduate of Chicopee High School.  Fr. Senior attended Savonarola Theological Seminary in Scranton, Pennsylvania.  On October 19, 1950 Fr. Senior was ordained to the holy...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Brittni Ann Motyka on July 10, 2022.  Brittni was born in  Ware, Massachusetts and resided in Weare, NH, she leaves behind her precious daughter, Olivia Grace St. Hilaire and beloved Eric St. Hilaire.  Brittni was the loving daughter of Thomas and Denise Motyka of Hardwick, MA.  Brittni was  raised in Hardwick and leaves behind her brother Thomas D. Motyka and his wife Elaine, and her...

Jarid Evan Niejadlik passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 after a life long struggle with physical and mental health issues. Born September 21, 1993, Jarid was the youngest son of Ann Marie and Timothy Niejadlik. As a young child, Jarid moved from foster home to foster home before finding his forever home and family with Tim and Ann Marie. Jarid loved his family and continuously strived to overcome his disabilities and prove himself to those around him. Jarid loved family gatherings and...

Joseph C. Knight 1977   -   2022 Ware - Joseph Charles Knight, age 44, of Ware, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends, after a 3 year battle with cancer.  Joe was born in Ware to Kathleen (Kulas) Knight and the late Edwin L. Knight.  Joe attended Ware Schools and Western New England University.  He worked for Aerus Electrolux since 1997 and was a franchise owner much of that time.  Joe could also be found helping out on the family farm...

Sharon Jean Harris (Lindamood), a loving wife, step mom, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, and nana, passed away peacefully and comfortably at the age of 62 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 7, 1959, in Greenville Ohio and was the daughter of Joseph Plessinger (deceased) and Shirley Plessinger of Winchester, Indiana. Sharon leaves three sisters, Cathy Kirtley, Husband Art Kirtley of Lynn,...

On Monday, July 4, 2022, Stephen Edward Podkowka, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and grandfather passed away peacefully at the age of 91 surrounded by his beloved family.  Stephen was born in Ware, MA on May 9, 1931 to his father Stanley Podkowka, Sr. and his mother Katherine (Wajdula) Podkowka.  He was the third youngest of 10 children.  He was a life-long resident of Ware.  Stephen enjoyed spending his youth going to the beaches, swimming at Snow's Pond...

Ware - Deacon Gilbert “Gibby” M. St. George-Sorel, age 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He returned to his Lord and Savior on Monday, June 27, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield following a brief illness.      Gibby was born in Ware on July 24, 1950, beloved son of the late Romuald A. Sorel and Mildred (Rymarski) Sorel.  He was raised and educated in Ware, a 1964 graduate of the former St. Mary's School, and...

June Ivy (Harrington) Lenkarski, age 91, passed away on Monday night, June 27, 2022 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.  June was born in Ware on December 23, 1930, a daughter of the late Clarence and Birgie (Hubert) Harrington.  She was raised and educated in West Warren, and has been a resident of Ware for 73 years.  June was employed for many years in the accounts payable department of the William E. Wright Company.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved...

Irene Carolyn (Machnik) Baronas, age 93, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield.  Irene was born in Ware, Massachusetts on February 13, 1929, daughter of the late Stanley Machnik and Stephanie (Mazurek) Machnik.  She was employed for many years at the former Monson State School as a health care worker.  Irene is survived by her children; son, Larry Audette, and daughter, Nancy Guinn, her brothers, John Machnik and James Machnik, 3...