Judy Bender


Judy Bender, 66, of S. River Rd. Ellwood City (Franklin Twp.) died on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at the Ellwood City Hospital following a brief illness.

Born June 2, 1945 in Ellwood City, she was the daughter of the late Virgil A. and Dorothy Blanche Chapman Newton.

She was married to Frederick M. Bender Jr. who survives.

Judy had formerly worked at the Ellwood City Knitting Mill, Kimpel's Bakery and the Kwik-Fill Station. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1963. She was affiliated with the Providence Baptist Church where she assisted in their Vacation Bible School. Judy was a member of the Tuesday Morning Koffee Klatch and the Thursday Night Hits and Misses Bowling League. She was also an avid bingo player.

In addition to her husband, Fred, she is survived by three sons - Tom (Heidi) Beeler of Ellwood City, Tim Beeler of New Castle, Dave (Kari) Bender of Fombell; seven grandchildren - Josh Davis, Darryl Main, Austin Beeler, Taylor Beeler, Lee-Ann Beeler, Jax Bender, Avalee Bender; four sisters - Joyce (Ronald) Kraynak, Emily Weaver, Roxanne (Randy) Gwilt, all of Ellwood City, Charlene (Ted) Bohizic of Hyde Park, NY; and two brothers - Leonard (Mary) Newton of Fairfield, PA, Russell (Carol) Herko of New Galilee.

She was preceded in death by two nephews - Danny Lumley and Jeff Campbell.

Visiting hours will be held from 7 -9 on Tuesday and from 2-4 and 7-9 on Wednesday at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City.

Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:00 am with Rev. Andrew Pepe officiating.

Interment will follow in Slippery Rock Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Providence Baptist Church, 201 Chapel Dr. Ellwood City, PA 16117.

 

In Loving Memory


Tom & Heidi – I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris & Gary MacDonald


You surely will be missed! With love, Jeannie and Chad


Dave,

We are sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Penske Truck Leasing


I don't know all of the family members, but I do know Tom (and Heidi) and Dave. So sorry for your Mom's passing, be comforted that she is in a much better place and at peace.


So so Sorry for your lost of a wonderful mother ! Our prayers are with you & the families in this very sad time !

Love
Karen & Dave Newton


Heres a poem :

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...

But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.

I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.

Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.

Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.

That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,

God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.

As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.

I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.

There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.

And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.

And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.

God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years

Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.

But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.

Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.

But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.

But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.

I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;

But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.

It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...

That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,

Then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."

And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,

Knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,

Just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.

When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;

I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... From that body to be free,

Remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

~Author~

Ruth Ann Mahaffey


I'm truly sadden by the loss of cousin Judy.
I regret I could not make it to Ellwood for the funeral.
Please accept my apology. As I type this my thoughts
and prayer our with you.
I will miss her distinct laughter!
Cuz'n, Ken

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