Judith J. Dearth

1942 - 2021

Judith J. Dearth

Age 79, born Jan. 13, 1942 in Canton Ohio to the parents, Roy and Mary Helen Rennie. Graduate of Sandy Valley, class of 1960. She left Ohio at the age of 21, and lived in California until age 31. She attended Glendale Community College for two years. She was the widow of George C. Dearth. They had one child together, Joy Jaleen Dearth. She leaves a son-in-law, Michael Harris; two step daughters, Kathy Fernandez of Florida, and Debbie Chance, also of Florida. She has two sisters, Phyllis Merriman, and beloved brother-in-law, Mike Merriman, of the home place in Magnolia. Another sister, Katy Singleton, of Dover; two nephews, Quentin Singleton, of Dover, and Derrick Clere of East Sparta.

Judy will be remembered for her generous heart. She was a great "people person". Her hobbies were Watercolor paintings, making Greeting cards, and studying Metaphysics....a life long pursuit. She was past president of the Waynesburg Area Business Assoc., former member of the Sandy Valley School Board. Also secretary of the Sandy Valley Chamber of Commerce. She was retired from Dearth Ins. Agency, after serving as President for 16 years after the passing of her husband and founder of same. She was well traveled having been to Tahiti, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe three times. She made many trips across country. She also leaves a young gentleman whom she was proud to mentor, Jimmy Grossi of Canton.

No calling hours. Cremation is her choice. Schneeberger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. To share a memory or send condolences to the family, visit us at www.SchneebergerFuneral.com

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