Judith E. Patterson

Judith E. Patterson obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Judith E. Patterson

Judith Patterson Obituary

Visit the William Slater II Funeral Service website to view the full obituary.

Judith Patterson 83, known to her friends and colleagues as “Judy,” passed away peacefully Saturday evening, August 2, 2025, after a long illness. Judy graduated from the College of Wooster and was a teacher before receiving her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She had a long career as a lawyer representing dependent youth in family court and was passionate about helping those who could not speak for themselves. She is survived by her husband, Paul; children, Meghan, Andrew, and Jennifer, as well as daughter-in-law, Lori; and grandchildren, Avery and Brady.

Family and friends are welcome from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 412-563-2800. Her Celebration of Life service will take place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 1:30 PM at Unity Presbyterian Church, 1146 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220.

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William Slater II Funeral Service

1650 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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