Judith Finley Nuhfer, 74, of Sheffield, PA., died Wednesday
evening, February 21, 2018, surrounded by her family after a
courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 29,
1943 in Warren, PA., to the late Edward and Elaine Lytle Finley.
On August 19, 1972 she married Gerald Nuhfer who survives.
Judy graduated from Warren Area High School Class of 1961 and
Clarion University. She taught 4th grade at South Street
Elementary School, for the Warren Head Start Program, and was
a learning support teacher at Warren High School before retiring
in 2004.
Judy was a member of St. Anthony’s Church where she was
active in the CCD Program as elementary coordinator, former
Eucharistic Minister and helped on funeral luncheons.
She was also a member of the Sheffield Progressive Women’s
Club and served on the scholarship recipient committee.
Judy followed all kinds of sports and especially liked watching
football and college basketball. She was quite the athlete herself,
bowling in the Sheffield Coffee League and she once bowled a
perfect 300 in a “no tap” game. Affectionately called “Nana or
Bubba” she was proud of her children and grandchildren’s
accomplishments and liked to watch their sporting events.
It was common to see Judy reading on the front porch of her
home or knitting one of her traditional baby blankets for the
grandchildren.
Besides her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her son,
Darren at birth, a brother, Richard Finley, and sisters Peg Yaegle
and Jo Ann Finley.
Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry and children,
Michele (Jason) Barner of Kane, PA., Jennifer (Dennis) Wang of
Fayetteville, N.Y., Rebecca (Chris) Riggle of Downingtown, PA.,
and Daniel (Rachelle) Nuhfer of Rochester, N.Y., seven
grandchildren – Alaina Barner, Curtis Barner, Blake Riggle, Cole
Riggle, Sammy Wang, Owen Wang, and Isaac Nuhfer. Also
surviving are children of her brother, Richard, Dirk (Diane) Finley
of Clarendon, PA., and Maryanne (Tom) Simon of St. Simons
Island, GA, along with many other nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304
East Street, Warren, PA., on Sunday, February 25, 2018 from 6 to 8
P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 5:45 P.M. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, February 26, 2018
at 10:00 A.M. at St. Anthony’s R.C. Church, with Fr. James
Gutting, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Mausoleum
of the Ascension in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to
place memorials may do so through Special Olympics, Warren
Cancer Center, Sheffield V.F.W. Hospital Equipment, St.
Anthony’s Church or a charity of your choice. E-mail
condolences may be sent by visiting
Jerry and family: Please accept my sincere condolences on the recent loss of your wife, Judy
Jerry and family – I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayer.
Dannette (Ronan) Terhune and family.
I remember Judy as a special education teacher at WAHS. What a dedicated and caring teacher she was. She was always smiling and pleasant to everyone. I am sorry for your loss.
Nuhfer Gang,
We are so very sorry about Judy. She will be sincerely missed. Please know, that we send you our love and our prayers.
Mari, Darin, Joey, Becky and Michael
Jen and Nuhfer family: Please accept my deepest condolences during this time. I pray that fond memories and the support of family and friends comfort you during this time. With love, Danielle Evirgen
Jerry: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you and your family mourn your loss. May God sustain you at ‘tis difficult time.
Joyce Johnson Ranade
Jerry and family – Judy will be missed very much in our neighborhood. May your memories of her bring you comfort.
Love, Jack and Ellen
Jerry and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Know that you and the family are in our prayers. I know that she will be so missed.
Ann L. Monroe and family.
Jerry and family. Heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Wish I could get out to the services, but I’m shut in.
Jerry and Family- Received word about Judy. I am so sorry. She “fought the good fight”. She was a faithful member of St. Anthony Church right up to the end. As her former Pastor, when times got rough for her, she provided inspiration and a witness to her faith in Christ. May God grant her rest in peace. Know of my prayers for you all.
Jerry, so sorry to read of the passing of Judy as we checked the news while in South Carolina. We send our support, prayers and sympathy to you and your family. May you remember the fond and funny family times shared as you go through this time of loss. Mark and Karen Davis.
Dear Jerry and family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you at this your time of loss. May you hold Judy and fond memories of her ever closely in your heart and find comfort in the assurance that she is now at peace.
With Love, John, Judy and Robert Borland
“My Deepest Condolences go out to the Nuhfer family, I hope you find comfort in these words, “He will swallow up death forever,……And will wipe away the tears from all faces. Isaiah 25:8. Trust in Jehovah’s promise of the resurrection hope. jw.org