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Judith Harvey Obituary

HARVEY, Judith I.
Age 64, of Lancaster, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, October 29, 2008, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Judith was the wife of Duane H. "Hank" Harvey. They celebrated 45 years of marriage on May 25th. Born in Elmira, NY, Judith was the daughter of Maxwell H. Wales of Jackson Summit, PA, and the late H. Marie (Lounsbery) Wales. Judith was a graduate of Williamson High School of Tioga Junction, PA. A homemaker, Judith was the owner of Pastabilities, making homemade sauces and pasta, in Decatur, AL. During the 1980's, Judith was a Welcome Wagon Hostess, The Coterie volunteer and assisted with their cook books, and Gourmet Club member. Judith loved entertaining family and friends at her home. She enjoyed golf, painting (oil and watercolor), traveling the world, and collecting dishes and glasses on her travels. She was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church. In addition to her husband and father; Judith is survived by her daughters, Kellie M. Shepherd, wife of Elliot, of Lancaster, and Holly I. Ruof, wife of K. Randy, of Lampeter; granddaughter, Madalyn M. Ruof; brothers, John M. Wales, husband of Susan, and Jim M. Wales, husband of Balinda, of Jackson Summit, PA; and sisters, Jayne M. Huber, wife of Rick, of Elmira, NY, and Joyce M. Tanner, wife of Sonny, of Jackson Summit, PA; six nephews, four nieces; and her best friend for over 60 years, Marlene, wife of Tom Baiz. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home and Chapel, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Ted G. Mingle officiating. The family will be receiving guests from 1 until 2 p.m. Flowers will be received, or memorial contributions may be made to Highland Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 1801 Oregon Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601. To send online condolences, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Star-Gazette on Oct. 30, 2008.

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Vonda Copley

November 4, 2008

Our Family is rich in all the wonderful memories we have of Aunt Judy. We will all miss her, but she will never be forgotten.

Louis Aiello

November 2, 2008

We are saddened to hear of your loss.

Marge Puryear

October 31, 2008

Duane, sorry to hear about Judy, I will miss her. It was nice that we could get together at our reunion.

joyce wood

October 31, 2008

Duane and girls, So sorry to hear about Judy,it saddens me but I know she is looking down on us smiling, I am glad we got together for our last class reunion.

Jodi Hamby

October 30, 2008

We send our love and prayers.

clarice low

October 30, 2008

duane so sorry to hear about judy, thouth of you both i know what your going throuth lost both mom and my husband last year.

Donna J. Stone

October 30, 2008

Duane and Family
So sorry to read about Judy.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Frankie Towner Giragosian

October 30, 2008

Duane,
I was so sorry to read of your loss. I remember playing the piano at your wedding. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Clifton Collins

October 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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