Judith ‘Judy’ Ann Minthorn

Judith “Judy” Ann Minthorn, 76, of Ralston, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2019, at Broad Aces Nursing Home.

Born in Williamsport, on Sept. 8, 1942, Judy was the daughter of the late John Frey and Elizabeth “Nellie” (Bolt) Phillips. On Jan. 30, 1984, she married Darren Minthorn in Kingman, Arizz. Judy was a very talented crafter and avid reader. She loved the Lord and enjoyed ministering by making greeting cards and prayer blankets for people who were ill or in need of comfort. Judy’s main interest in life was spending time with her family and friends. Judy attended the Mountain View Fellowship Mennonite Church in Bodines.

Surviving are her husband, Darren Minthorn, of Ralston; sons, Gary (Cindy) Black, of Canton, Darryl (Kim) Black, of Ralston, David (LeAnn) “Mick” Black, of Canton, Norman “Corky” (Ellen) Black, of Ralston; step-children, Diana Reasor, of Chicago, Ill., and Dennis Minthorn, of Springfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Corrin Rockwell, Kyle, Rachel, Emily, Alyssa and Nyan Black; step-grandchildren, Zachary, Micah, Vincent, Jennifer and Amber; great-grandchildren, Carson and Stella; a sister, Barbara Miller, of Williamsport; and special friends, Dennis Austin, Kay Collister and Cindy Clark Black, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Besides her parents, Judy was predeceased by her brothers Jim Frey and John Frey, a brother-in-law, Steve Miller, and her step-father Arthur “Bill” Phillips.

In lieu of flowers consider a donation in Judy’s memory to Paralyzed Veterans of America, P.O. Box 758593, Topeka, KS 66675-8593.

Friends and family are invited to call Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Mountain View Fellowship Mennonite Church, 202 Old Barn Road (Bodines), Trout Run, PA 17771. Rev. Herbert Eby will officiate a memorial service to celebrate Judy’s life at noon with a luncheon to follow. Burial will be private.

Pepper Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Canton is assisting the family with arrangements.

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