Judith B. "Judy" Smith

Judith B. "Judy" Smith obituary, Newton, NJ

Judith B. "Judy" Smith

Judith Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Iliff-Ruggiero Funeral Home on Jun. 14, 2024.
Smith, Judith B. "Judy" age 77 of Fredon Twp., NJ passed away peacefully at home with her loving family at her side Tuesday November 28, 2023 following a long illness. Born in Sussex, NJ Judy has been a resident of Sussex County all her life.
Daughter of the late Caleb and Mary (nee VanHoof) Talmadge, Judy enjoyed traveling in her younger years especially to California and Tennessee. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed arts and crafts. A loving mother at heart, she had served as a foster mother for many years.
Judy was predeceased by her son Geroge Smith as well as a sister Jo-Ann Fansler. Survivors include her daughters Kelsey Smith and Jasmyne Smith both of Fredon Twp., her brother Ralph Talmadge, and his sister Edna Talmadge both of Sussex, NJ as well as her granddaughter Rachel Dvorak and two great granddaughters.
Private arrangements and online condolences through www.iliff-ruggierofuneralhome.com.
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