Judith Lepke

Judith Lepke obituary

Judith Lepke

Judith Lepke Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by George M. Holt Funeral Home from Dec. 25 to Dec. 26, 2025.
Judith (Hansen) Lepke, age 83, born Jan 20, 1942, passed away peacefully on Dec 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by family and under the loving care of Debra and Mike Fette. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Judith was a devoted mother and grandmother whose love and care were the foundation of her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the deep love she had for those closest to her.

She is survived by her children, Douglas Harold Leight (wife Wanda), Debra Ann (Leight) Fette (husband Mike), Susan (Leight) Young (husband Pete), and Anthony Natale Gambino (wife Stephanie) and by her six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Alice Hansen, and siblings Richard Hansen, Barbara (Hansen) McCoy and Marlynn (Hansen) Runnalls.

Funeral visitation will be held on January 9, 2025 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the George M. Holt Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at 12:15 pm at Mount Repose Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Holt Funeral Home.

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