Betty L. Judge, 86, of Newton Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Laurie Ann Nursing Home after an extended, courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 18, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph and Charlotte (Mateyka) Panuska.
Betty graduated from John Hay High School in Cleveland, “Class of 1941.” She worked in the payroll department at Polson Rubber for 20 years. Then, along with her husband, she owned and operated the Twins Motel in Strasburg, Ohio for 12 years. Betty loved baseball and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan.
She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Norman, whom she married March 11, 1954; brother, Robert Panuska of Florida; and granddaughter, Tracey (John) Dean-Ayres of Lake Milton.
Calling hours are 3-5 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Oh. 44231 where funeral services will be held on Monday at 11 AM. Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Hiram.