Judy E. Oosterkamp

Judy E. Oosterkamp obituary, Erie, PA

Judy E. Oosterkamp

Judy Oosterkamp Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2025.

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Judy "Jude" Ellen (Chadwick) Oosterkamp, age 62, of Harborcreek, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born in Erie on August 19, 1963, daughter of the late James and Kathleen Chadwick.
Jude was a 1981 graduate of Harbor Creek High School. She earned a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse first working at St. Vincent Hospital, Dr. Dudenhoefer-Allergy and Immunology, and retired from the Ball Pavillion. Over the years, Jude enjoyed walking her dogs, Sundance, Mickey, Dixie and her most recent companion, Trigger. She also had a love for her many cats. She was gifted in photography and enjoyed "junking" and camping at Hemlocks Lake. One of Jude's greatest joys was playing with her grandson, Rhyatt.
In addition to her parents, Jude is preceded in death by her brothers, Kevin Chadwick and Larry Chadwick, as well as several aunts, uncles, and nephews.
Jude is survived by her husband, John Oosterkamp; two sons, Chris Oosterkamp and Brendan Oosterkamp (Kendra); two sisters, Maureen Montero (Elvin) and Kathleen Bull; two brothers, James Chadwick (Maureen) and Joseph Chadwick; one grandson, Rhyatt Oosterkamp and one on the way; mother-in-law, Dolores Oosterkamp; sister-in-law, Patty Chadwick; and nieces and nephews.
Friends may call at the Dusckas Funeral & Cremation Services Harborcreek, 5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.) on Sunday, October 5th, from 2 pm until the Time of Sharing at 5:30 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to Judy's family. Condolences may be sent to www.dusckasfuneralhomes.com.

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Dusckas Funeral and Cremation Services Harborcreek

5151 Buffalo Road (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek Twp.), Erie, PA 16510

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