Judy was born in Canton on October 13, 1936 to the late Elmer P. and Doris M. (Luce) Ross. She graduated from Canton South High School. On September 3, 1955, Judy married her first husband, Kenneth G. Forster who then preceded her in death on August 2, 1974. On September 18, 1977, she married her second husband, Herbert L. Deibel, who preceded her in death on June 4, 1993. Judy was a member of F.O.E 306 as well as a member of the Chapel in Marlboro. She had a great passion for spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending all of their sports matches. Judy enjoyed playing cards and bingo, as well as visiting the casino every now and then. She loved to quilt, decorate for the family Christmas parties, and take care of her family’s dogs and cats. Judy also loved to go on her annual camping trips and be on her riding lawnmower. One of Judy’s proudest accomplishments was that she had visited all 50 states.
Judy is survived by her four children: Raymond (Mary) of Rushville and Deborah, MaryAnn (Donny), and Wayne (Sandie) of Alliance; four siblings: Cynthia Louise Stoll of New Philadelphia, Arthur Ross of Dover, Shirley Ann Ison of Apache Junction, AZ, and Noreen Kay (Ray) Cassidy of East Canton; nine grandchildren: Zachary (Kayla) of Lancaster, Crystal of Wadsworth, Brytani (Shawn) of Galloway, Trevor of Gahanna, Shelby (Mike) of Hilliard, Luke of Gahanna, Josh (Mandy) of Beloit, Mike (Rachelle) of Atwater, and Haley (Courtland) of Alliance; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Per Judy’s wishes, she will be cremated and laid to rest privately at Sunset Hills Burial Park. Due to the Corona Virus, a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
For those who wish, a memorial contribution can be made in Judy’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org/donate or to the charity of their choice.
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