Judith Kean Obituary
Judy passed away on February 21, 2026. Born July 11, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Dorothy (Moll) and Leo Burkhardt. Judy and her husband, Donald, celebrated 60 years of marriage in September 2025.
Judy was a LPN retiring from Holy Family Manor. She enjoyed crocheting and traveling with her husband and spending time with her family, friends, and grandchildren. She was a former volunteer with Meals on Wheels (MOW) and a member of Knits Wits.
Survivors: husband Donald Kean, sister Dorothy Tewell, daughters Karen Nordai and husband William and Stacey Becker and husband Steve, grandchildren Mackenzie, Julia, and Katelynn Nordai, Carly, and Cameron Becker. Judy was preceded in death by a son Christopher Scott Kean.
Donations can be made in her honor to the American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
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