Judith Ann Roy

Judith Ann Roy obituary, Akron, OH

Judith Ann Roy

Judith Roy Obituary

Visit the Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron website to view the full obituary.

Judith Ann Roy, 84, of Ravenna, passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on September 20, 1940 to Russell and Myrtle (Lance) Hewitt at Billington, WV. She worked for KWA for over 20 years. Judy was an avid reader. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Judy is survived by her loving son, James Roy; sister, Patty Williams; grandchildren, Megan Underwood, and Trey Nolte; great-grandchildren, Caleb Underwood, and Arinna Underwood; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Jo Nolte; grandson Christopher Nolte, sister Violet Williams, and brother Don Hewitt.

Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there are no services. To leave an online condolence or share a memory, view the guestbook below. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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