Judith M. "Judy" Nikischer

Judith M. "Judy" Nikischer, 87 years, formerly of Delray Beach, FL, Allentown, and Macungie, passed away peacefully and with eternal joy at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown on January 17, 2025. Born in Allentown, on October 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Evelyn (McNabb) Savitz.
Judy attended Allentown Schools and graduated from Allentown High School in 1955.
She graduated from Cedar Crest College in 1959 with a degree in Sociology. Judy remained very active in the affairs of Cedar Crest as an Alumnae Assoc. Executive Board Member from 1991-1997, Alumnae Annual Fund Chair for three years, and Reunion Chair. Judy was a generous financial supporter of Cedar Crest College over the years, and as a Trustee she successfully challenged her fellow Trustees and Alumnae in 1996 to do the same.
In 2001, she was nominated by the then President of Cedar Crest College, Dorothy Blaney, for the "Outstanding Philanthropist Award". Judy has established a Charitable Remainder Unitrust to further support the college after her death.
An outstanding member of the community, Judy was very involved with Girl Scouts as a troop leader and serving on Council Committees; a volunteer in the public schools, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, and with Meals on Wheels; Board member of Friends of Parkland Library, and a member of Allentown Art Museum and the Lehigh County Historical Society. She also was very involved with the UCC Church as a member and in a leadership capacity as Consistory President, Elder, and Ordained Deacon.
Judy and John "Jack" Mohr of Fogelsville were married in 1960. Jack passed away in 1984 after 24 years of blissful and happy marriage. They had three daughters, Connie, Chris and Cathy.
In 1986, Judy and Frank Nikischer, Sr., of Allentown, were married. They were devoted husband and wife, with close family ties, for 39 years.
Judy and Frank proudly owned and operated Walp's Restaurant (a popular PA Dutch family restaurant in Allentown) from 1986 until they retired, and it was sold in 1999.
They enjoyed extensive world travel, in particular visiting relatives still living in Austria. Also visits to other European and Scandinavian countries, often by riverboat cruises, Caribbean and Central American countries, South America, Russia, Mexico, Canada, Alaska, Newfoundland, and most of the United States. Judy also had previously toured China.
Judy was pre-deceased by her parents, her first husband, her adopted daughter, Jacqueline "Jackie" Judith Nikischer, her sister, Sue Bright (Bob) of Reading; and her brother, Tom Savitz (Renee) of North Carolina. She was also pre-deceased by her first mother in law, Lottie Mohr who continued to be a significant part of her life.
Survivors: Judy is survived by her husband, Frank, Sr.; Connie Mohr (John Grassi) of Idaho; Chris Mohr Grenier of North Carolina; and Cathy Mohr Starkey (Doug) of Colorado; sister-in-law, Dolores Stoner (Herb) of Delaware; step-sons; Frank Nikischer, Jr. of Florida; and David Nikischer of North Carolina; step-daughter, Wendy Nikischer Knowles (Brian) of Pennsylvania; 3 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 5 step-grandchildren; 12 step-great grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Judy was lovingly called Nana and Grandma by her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services: A memorial service will be held at Jordan United Church of Christ, 1837 Church Rd, Allentown, on Thursday, January 23 at 11:00 AM with the Rev. Dr. David C. Smith officiating. Family and friends will be received at the Church from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., Fogelsville. Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to Jordan U.C.C., or to Cedar Crest College, care of Keller Funeral Home, PO Box 52, Fogelsville, 18051.