Julie T. Ludka

1975 - 2024

Julie T. Ludka, South Abington Twp., passed away peacefully with her family by her side Sunday morning in the Allied Services Hospice Center after a courageous and hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Her devoted husband of 17 years is Michael Ludka.

Born Aug. 21, 1975, in Scranton, she was the daughter of Val and Julie Revta Larioni of Jefferson Twp. and was a 1993 graduate of North Pocono High School. She went on to earn both her Bachelor of Science degree as well as a Master of Science degree in physical therapy from the University of Scranton. Julie was a well-respected, knowledgeable and caring physical therapist in the Greater Scranton area for nearly 25 years. She worked at Mercy Hospital, Caregivers of America and was currently employed by Compass Home Health. She was a member of the Church of St. Gregory.

Julie's greatest joy and purpose came from being a mother and a wife. She lived to create a loving home for her children and loved supporting them in their many activities and accomplishments. As long as she was with her children, she was happy and their contentment was her priority. She was also a devoted wife who was never far from her husband's side. Family was simply her passion.

Also surviving are the lights of her life, daughters Maeve and Celia Ludka; her beloved sister and best friend, Chrissy Ludka and her husband, Thomas, of Jefferson Twp.; and her father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Joan Ludka, of Florida.

She was preceded in death by paternal and maternal grandparents.

The family would like to offer their sincere thanks to the caring doctors, nurses and staff at Geisinger CMC, Hematology and Oncology of NEPA and Allied Hospice. Also, a special thanks to the family, friends and colleagues that have generously supported her fight over the past year.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Gregory, 330 N. Abington Road, Clarks Summit, PA 18411.

Friends may call Friday morning from 9:30 to 10:50 a.m. in the church.

Interment, private and at the convenience of the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages and requests memorial contributions in Julie's memory and honor be made to Allied Services Hospice Center, 511 Morgan Highway, Scranton, PA 18508.

To share a fond memory or to express your sincere condolences to Julie's family, please visit www.vanstonandjames.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to and are under the care and direction of the Vanston and James Funeral Home, Scranton.