Judith “Judy” Victoria Straface, 73, passed away peacefully at the Shadyside Care Center on May 15, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1952 in Wheeling, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Joseph Katherine (Premivilch) Straface.

Judy retired from being a home health caregiver. She was an artist who loved to paint. She enjoyed being in nature. She was an avid Steelers fan. She loved spending time with family and friends.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Anthony Straface.

Left to cherish her memory are her siblings, Maria Johnson, Joanne (Dave) West, Lorraine Bosworth, Kathy Zinn, Joseph (Christina) Straface; plus many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held in Wilson Funeral Home, 920 National Rd., Brookside on Thursday from 10 am till time of service at 11 am. with burial at Linwood Cemetery Blaine.

The family would like to send a special thanks to all the staff at Shadyside Care Center for their wonderful care of their sister, Judy.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made the Belmont County Animal Shelter, 45244 National Road W., St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 or the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org