CONNEAUT —
Judith Anne “Judy” Whitford, age 68, of Burrington Heights, passed away at her home, on Friday, June 29, 2012, surrounded by her loving husband and children.
She was born Oct. 26, 1943, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of the late Edward and Marie E. (Schultz) Dunlap and had been a Conneaut resident since 1983.
A loving wife and mother, Judy worked at various plastics factories including Helphins Plastics in Erie, Pa., Springfield Plastics in Springfield, Pa. and Wayne Dalton Plastics in Conneaut prior to her retirement in 2005.
She enjoyed reading, puzzle books, gardening, ceramics and her extensive collection of movies. She was also an extensive collector of Elvis memorabilia and mice.
Her survivors include her husband, Duane H. Whitford, whom she married Dec. 30, 1982; three children, Gene Turner and Cheri (Wayne) Howard, both of Erie, Pa. and Shawn (Chris) Mackey of Conneaut; her husband’s children whom she thought of as her own, Bruce (Rose) Whitford, John (Kim) Whitford and Sharon (Ken) Merchant, all of the Erie, Pa. area; a sister, Marie E. Graham of Erie, Pa.; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a lifelong friend, Charlotte Hague and her husband Mike.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Rosella Nicosia, Mabel Jean “Jeanie” Smyers and Kathryn Thompson.
No calling hours will be held and no funeral services will take place at this time per Judy’s request.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Animal Protective League, 5970 Green Road, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com.
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