Judith C. (Ribblett) Gardner

GARDNER – (Ribblett), Judith C. “Judy”, 61, Windber, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Jan. 14, 2015 at home. Born Sept. 25, 1953, in Johnstown.  Daughter of John and Selena Jean (McGuire) Ribblett. Preceded in death by her father; father-in-law Gene Gardner; brothers-in-law Tom Gardner; and Ben DuBreucq. Survived by her husband of 31 years, Gary; children Nicole, wife of TJ Angelo, and Dan; sisters Patty, wife of Ken Vogel, Cindy DuBreucq, Nancy Hipp; Lyle, husband of Leslie Ribblett; mother-in-law Pat Gardner; sisters-in-law Patsy Cook, Gayle Gardner, Garyl, wife of Rick Manges, and Beverly, wife of Jerry Richards. Judy is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, where she enjoyed the fellowship of her Bible study groups. Her passions were vacationing, flowers, food, shopping, and reading. Her loving-kindness always made her friends feel like family. Judy’s greatest loves were her family and church. Family will receive friends from 2-8 p.m. Saturday at Meek and Dalla Valle Funeral Home Inc., Windber, and from 1:00 until time of service at 1:30 p.m., Sunday at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Luther Road, Johnstown, the Rev. Ray Streets, pastor.  Interment Stahl Mennonite Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, family request that donations be made to Hillman Cancer Center Patient Care or Research at www.upmccancercenter.com/giving, or to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 425 Luther Road, Johnstown, Pa. 15904 in memory of Judy. www.meekfuneralhome.com