Barbara Jane Murphy

LEWISTON – Barbara Jane Murphy, 86, of Monmouth, passed away, Monday, May 12, 2025, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, following a lingering illness. She was born Nov. 13, 1938, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Salvatore J. Tartaglia and Rose Marie (Capalbo) Tartaglia.

She was a 1956 graduate of Fontbonne Hall Academy in Brooklyn, N.Y. Barbara continued her education, earning her master’s in education. On June 25, 1966, she married Daniel J. Murphy. They enjoyed 41 years together before his passing on Nov. 21, 2007.

Barbara worked as an educator from 1960 to 2002. She worked doing Language Arts at Dover High School, Reading Specialists at Hopatcong High School, under Governor Cahill, Reading Aide to the Catholic Schools at Our Lady of the Lake in Mt. Arlington; Sparta Public Schools as Supervisor of Reading (K-12) from 1973-1983, Teacher of English grades 7 and 8 from 1983 – 2002. Receiving several awards throughout the years. Notable Americans in 1976, Who’s Who in Education, Who’s Who in Supervision, 1991 Governor’s Teacher Recognition, and Teacher of the Year. 3-year Building Rep. Delegate SMS to the National Education Convention Florida, Chicago and Los Angeles, 3-year Delegate to the Retired NJEA Convention, and Retired Educator Delegate to the TPAR Convention for Sussex County. She was a member of the NJEA-R, NEA-R, SCREA, AARP, Hardyston Seniors, American Legion Auxiliary, and Senior Bowling.

She is survived by her children, Martin S. Murphy of Monmouth, Maine, Sean P. Murphy and wife Tara of Branchburg, N.J., and Christopher D. Murphy and partner Staci Fergerson of Sandyston, N.J.; grandchildren, Jillian Murphy, Zachary Murphy and Blaze Bell; her sister, Joanne Weiss of Belvidere, N.J., sister-in-law, Laurie Tartaglia of N.J.; nieces, Lisa Demeter and husband Danny of Belvidere, N.J., Niya Tartaglia of Belvidere, N.J, nephews, Anthony Tartaglia of Belvidere, N.J., and Louis Massetti and wife Debbie of Stockholm, N.J.; great-niece Sophia Demeter of Colorado, and great-nephew Romin Demeter of Belvidere, N.J.

She was predeceased by her parents; husband, brother Nicholas Tartaglia, sister-in-law, Mary Anne Christoffersen and brother-in-law, Robert Weiss. Messages of condolence may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.com

Local visiting hours will be held from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m., on Friday, May 16, at BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine.