Judythe F. Roach, 79, of Bellefontaine and formerly of West Mansfield, passed away at 11:58 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in West Mansfield on Aug. 20, 1940 to the late John Robert and Eileen R. (Kraus) Gordon.
Her son, Mark Roach in 2006; a sister, Penny McCarthy; a brother, Mike Gordon; and the father of her children, Paul T. Roach, also preceded Judy in death.
She is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Kim) Stevenson, Dianna (Chris) Brown, and Jane Roach; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; a sister, Diane (Howard) Brubaker; brother-in-law, Robert McCarthy; sister-in-law, Jean Gordon; and several nieces and nephews.
Judy worked for Mary Rutan Hospital in Credit and Collections for over 20 years. She volunteered with the Bokescreek EMS in West Mansfield. Judy loved drag racing cars, shopping, reading, playing cards and swimming. She especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Judy would chase trains with her grandchildren and read and watch movies with her great-grandchildren. All who knew and loved Judy will miss her.
Visitation will be Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019 from 2 to 5 p.m.at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 321 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine.
Pastor Jeffory Willetts will officiate a funeral service at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in West Mansfield.
Memorial contributions may be made to Universal Home Health & Hospice, 701 South Main Street, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Bellefontaine and online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.edsfh.com.