Barbara S. McKenna, 90
ADAMS, Mass. —
Mrs. Barbara S. (Kozik) McKenna, 90, of Manchester, VT, a former longtime resident of Adams, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at her home.
She was born in Adams on July 2, 1936, daughter of the late Isadore F. and Adele (Rymarski) Kozik. She attended schools in Adams and graduated from the former Adams High School. She then graduated from the Wilfred Beauty Academy in Boston.
Barbara was a hairdresser in her mother’s salon, the former Adele’s Beauty Salon, taking over the business following her mother’s retirement. She continued working until her retirement in 1996.
She was a communicant of the Parish of St. John Paul II at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Poultney Garden Club and the Lake St. Catherine Lake Association. Barbara was the life of the party, always enjoying time spent with family, friends and the community. She was an avid gardener, baker and artist. She enjoyed reading but above all else she devoted herself to being the best mother and grandmother possible.
Her husband, James J. McKenna, whom she married on August 27, 1955, died on August 23, 2024.
She leaves behind her son James K. McKenna and his fiancée Lee Reinhold of Hampton, NH; daughters Wendy L. Murphy and her husband Scott of Bennington, VT and Bonnie J. Musto and her husband Edward of Westwood, MA; ten grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her parents and by her brother Donald Kozik.
The funeral will be held on Monday, August 3rd at 12:00 Noon in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, Adams.
Calling hours are Monday morning from 10:30 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. at the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams.
Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Food Project, PO Box 651, North Adams, MA 01247 or to VNA & Hospice of Southwest Region of VT, 7 Albert Cree Dr., Rutland, VT 05701.
To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.
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