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JUDITH PEARCE Obituary

PEARCE--Judith Handler, 87, on May 9, after nine years with breast cancer. A resident of Manhattan and East Hampton, she was the beloved wife of Dr. Eli Pearce for 32 years. Mother of John Herfort (and Didi), the late David Herfort, the late Stephen Herfort, Michael Ruby (and Louisa) and Elizabeth Ruby Lyden (and John). Stepmother of Russell Pearce (and Michele) and Debra Pearce-McCall (and Scott). Grandmother of Karl, Grace and Clara Lyden; Charlotte, Emily and Natalie Ruby; Jamie Herfort; Seth and Jacob Pearce; and Kyle and Alexander Pearce-McCall. Sister of Antonia Handler Chayes. Special friend of Susan Ei. Judith was born in Manhattan, grew up in Woodmere, received a B.A. from Smith College, an M.A. in American History from Columbia and an M.S.W. from Rutgers. In her long career as a social worker, she helped Holocaust survivors, welfare recipients, minority schoolchildren, ex-addicts, foster-care families and the elderly. Funeral at Frank E. Campbell (81st and Madison) at 10am, Sunday, May 13. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y., 10532. Shiva on Sunday after 5pm and Monday after 4pm at 2 Fifth Ave., Apt. 14M. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the re-election of Barack Obama or the charity of your choice.

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Published by New York Times on May 11, 2012.

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Andy Morse

May 5, 2023

I am 77 years old. I remember Judy from age six! My mother and she lived in White Plains near each other and became friends. That was in about 1952 or 1953. She was smart friendly and welcoming by nature her whole life. I miss her and Eli as well. Andy Morse

Andrew morse

May 11, 2012

I will miss Judy who has known me since I was five years old!...That is sixty one years ago...she was a wonderful friend to my mother...and father...and I have nothing but wonderful memories...my condolences to Eli and all her loved ones..Warmly, Andy Morse

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