Ann Judge Ardoline

Ann Judge Ardoline's obituary continued from Thursday, August 2, 2018. Ann was a superb cook, had artistic flair, enjoyed a wide circle of special friends, and managed to make even the most ordinary events feel special. She could turn a warm summer evening into a celebration for her daughters with popcorn and root beer floats, and actual holidays were unforgettably magical . She was funny, fun , thoughtful, loyal, and happy to talk to everyone. Seriously. She talked to everyone! She was the best travel companion on mother-daughter trips and she created indelible memories at her home on Longboat Key. When she was given an extremely difficult medical diagnosis, she made the best of it; she actually enjoyed her time at the infusion center and became friends with the wonderful nurses and fellow patients. She had that ineffable quality known as "charm" and her life genuinely was well-lived. She cared so deeply for her family and her last thoughts were of concern for her daughters. Her family loves her right back and feel nothing but gratitude and admiration for being part of her universe. Her daughters would give anything to have just one more silly conversation with their mom, and they both might occasionally call the home phone just to hear her voicemail message. However, perhaps this happy, lasting image will be enough : Ann and Harry are getting ready to go out for the evening. Ann is running late, as usual, and Harry calls up to her that he will be waiting in the car. Ann rushes down the stairs in a whirl of elegant dress, perfume, and the signature sound of her heavy gold charm bracelet, her beautiful face smiling with anticipation. Then, after reminders to Mary Ann and Kathy to behave, and giving big hugs and goodnight kisses, she is gone.... Ann Judge Ardoline leaves behind: daughter Mary Ann Ardoline and husband Gregory Kuritz; daughter Kathleen Ardoline and Robin Charles Metzler; sisters-in-law Kathleen Judge, GraceAnn Colarusso, and Lucille DeGraba; brother-in-law Joe "Shag" Ardoline; special grandchildren and adored great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces, and treasured friends. She was pre-deceased by siblings Alice Judge Costello and Robert J. Judge, Sr. Ann Judge Ardoline's family would like to express a sincere thank you to the splendid Dr. Yacoub Faroun, who cared for Ann for six years, and to Linda Long; the incredible nurses at the St. Luke's Infusion Center, who became family; JD Devine for his devotion to Ann and Harry; and St. Luke's Hospice House. Without the life-sustaining blood products donated by ordinary heroes and handled by Miller-Keystone Blood Center, Ann's journey would have ended years ago. If you would like to remember Ann, please consider donating blood in your community or making a donation of blood or a monetary gift to: Miller Keystone Blood Center 1465 Valley Center Parkway Bethlehem PA 18017 800- B -A-DONOR (223-6667). The need is critical and the impact is life-saving. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, August 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Saviour Cemetery Linden Street Bethlehem. Send online condolences to www.connellfuneral.com