Barbara M. (LaScala) Kuras, age 85, passed away on Aug. 4, 2021 from the Willimansett West Nursing Center. She was born on Oct. 30, 1935 in Holyoke, a daughter of the late Bruno and Rhea (Guerin) LaScala. Barbara was a communicant of St Rose de Lima Parish. She was a member of the Dominican 3rd order Sacratat at St Rose de Lima. Barbara worked as a housekeeper for Mother House Monastery for many years before she retired. She is predeceased by her husband Joseph E. Kuras. She is survived by her children, Ann Ledger of Agawam, Claudia Bonafilia of Chicopee, Darlene Sesco and her husband Robert of Hampton, VA , Janet Rodrigue and her husband Scottie of Schriever, LA and Joseph D. Kuras and his wife Lisa of Clayton, NC; She also leaves her 9 beloved grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, August 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM in St Rose de Lima Church, 600 Grattan St, Chicopee followed by burial in St Rose de Lima Cemetery. The Grise Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.