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Judith Ann (Stouffer) Ray, 81, of Tyrone, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Tyrone, daughter of the late Robert and Verna M. (Eckley) Stouffer.
On Jan. 9, 1961, in Rockville, Md., she married Jesse Elwood Ray Jr., who preceded her in death on Sept. 21, 2000.
Surviving are three daughters: Deborah K. (Dave) Swartwood of Binghamton, N.Y., Denise K. (Chet Hagerty) of Martinsburg and Doreen K. (Alan) Walls of Tyrone; eight grandchildren: Nikki Schoch, April Law, Jesson, Jordon and Jaylon Beck, Zeth Hagerty and Rayann and Wyatt Walls; six great-grandchildren: Raina Schoch, Marrah and Aidan Smith, Abigail Law and Colton and Rayla Beck; five siblings: Janet Metzner of Patton, Robert Stouffer in Arkansas, James (Leona) Stouffer of Tyrone, Donna Cherry of Bellwood and Dennis Stouffer in Ohio; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Judith was a 1961 graduate of Tyrone High School and a member of Grazierville United Methodist Church, where she served as a former treasurer and helped out with congregational meals as well as Meals on Wheels. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as the Jaffa Shrine Hillbilly Clan.
She worked for Big Yank as a trimmer before becoming co-owner and vice-president of Rayco Transportation, driving bus and bookkeeping for 28 years.
Judith enjoyed preparing meals for family and anyone that stopped by, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, crafting, camping and baking. She loved watching her soaps and playing Candy Crush Soda. She also traveled to Colorado as a Christian youth group advisor.
A funeral service for Judith Ann Ray will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, at Feller Memorial Home, Tyrone, with Pastor Preston Hutchins officiating. Private interment will be at Seven Stars Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 862, Pittsburgh, PA 15106.
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