Judith Patterson

Judith Rae (Turner) Patterson, 82, of Berwick, died peacefully at her home and with her family at her side Sunday, April 6, 2025. Born in Phillipsburg on May 31, 1942, she was a daughter to the late Wilton R. and Levoy (Hummel) Turner.

Judith was a graduate of Phillipsburg Osceola High School, Class of 1960. She continued her education and received licensure as an LPN. She enjoyed a long career in nursing, often providing end of life in-home care. Judith was an avid reader and enjoyed word searches. She loved spending time with her beloved family, of whom she was fiercely protective of.

Surviving Judith are her children: Larry Patterson and wife, Sheri, of Ventura, CA, Laurie Vasbinder and husband, Michael, of Pittsburgh, Patrick Patterson and wife, Laurie, of Belleville, and Wannette “Neta” Hartig and husband, William, of Berwick; grandchildren: Erica, Christy, Nick, Nathan, Shanna, Corey, Rodney, Gavin, Rhiannon, and Gabriel; several great-grandchildren; siblings: Bill Turner, Tom Turner, and Rhonda Benton, and former spouse, Lawrence Patterson.

In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by an infant son, Wendell Patterson, and siblings: Robert Turner, Marilyn Turner, and Peg Kephart.

Judith’s memorial service will be announced at a later date. The Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the Patterson family. Online messages of comfort and support may be left at www.kelchnerfuneralhome.com.