Judith G. Schwitzer Trask, 70, of the Rouse Manor, Youngsville, PA. passed away Friday, November 25, 2011 at St. Vincent Health Care Center, Erie, Pa. after an extended illness. She was born in Punxsutawney, PA. on January 30, 1941 to the late Charles L. and Edna Spindler Schwitzer. Judy moved to Warren in 1952 with her family. She was a graduate of Warren High School Class of 1959. She was employed at the former New Process Company for 24 years where she was a supervisor in the mailing dept. Judy most enjoyed being at home, providing special meals for her family, crocheting, sewing, reading and working on puzzles. She was a blue ribbon winner for her French bread at the California State Fair. Prior to her illness, she enjoyed volunteering at First Lutheran Church’s senior fellowship, TAP program, and helping in the kitchen for banquets and special dinners.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Anneliese Marie Bailey and her partner, Curt Haight of Youngsville, PA., and Andrea Michelle Trask and her partner, Ronald Bartlett of Warren, PA., three sisters, Vonda Lee Hedges and husband, Dennis of Warren, PA., Carol Lynn Schwitzer of Altoona, PA., and Neva Dawn Rambish and husband, Larry of Warren, PA., three grandchildren – Leslie, Danielle and Julia Bailey all of Youngsville, PA., 1 great grandson, Carson Rutherford, all of whom she took great pride in and adored with all her heart, several nieces and nephews also survive.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by grandparents, and 1 brother, Vaughn at birth.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA. on Monday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M.
and at First Lutheran Church on Tuesday from 10:00A.M. until 11:00 A.M. when a funeral and committal service will be conducted by Rev. David M. Blank, Senior Pastor and Rev. Jeffrey Ewing, Associate Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Warren County Memorial Park. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through the First Lutheran Church or a charity of choice. Those wishing to submit e-mail condolences may do so by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
Neva, Annaliese & Andrea, It is with sadness, I express my deepest sympathy for the passing of your sister/mother, Judy. May the grief and sadness you feel now, over time, be replaced with only fondest memories of her. God Bless your families and help you through this sorrowful time.
Vonda, Neva, Carol and families:
We try to keep up with neighbors – via the internet paper – how sad we were to read of Judy’s passing.
We have so many wonderful memories of our times at St. John’s and our times in the choir.
May you all find peace and comfort with all the memories and good times shared.
Our thoughts and prayers and love are with you all –
Annaliese,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers, during this time of sorrow.
Hugs,
deb
Andrea and Annaliese,
So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She was a great lady. I know my mom always likes her with the time they spent together at St John’s. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn
I was sorry to read about Judy”s passing. I attended warren high and graduated with her in 1959. I am certain she lead a wonderful life. please accept my sympathies.
Annaliese, Andrea, Vonda, Carol, Neva, and Families,
So sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother and Sister. Judy was a special person and will
be missed by all who knew her. I am sorry that we never kept in touch after she retired. May all
your memories of her help you get through this difficult time and ease your pain. You are all in
my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!!
Andrea and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Judy was a wonderful person and was a pleasure to work with her at Blair. She never gave up and always wanted to work no matter what. She was always there with a helping hand. My sincere sympathies to you and your family…