Obituary for Judy Bear

Condolence From: Melanie Masi, Winston-Salem, NC
Condolence: Oh Dan, Matt and Mike, so sorry to hear this news so many years later. Back in 1980 we were running buddies as neighbors and Judy was a dear friend. So sorry to hear of the Alzheimer's she suffered as did the rest of the family. I know I will see her again. May God bless you all.

Condolence From: Fonda Fichthorn, Washington Court House, Ohio
Condolence: I just learned of Judy’s passing this morning. She was my “Big Sister” at Otterbein College, and I am forever grateful for her help navigating through freshman year. I am fortunate to have considered her a friend throughout our lives. My sympathy to her family.

Condolence From: Jack Hartman, POWELL, US
Condolence: Dear Family, I grew up with Judy Gebhart in Ashland, Ohio, attending many school classes and functions with her and graduating together. When I saw her at a reunion a decade or so ago, we had a great conversation and she was the same brilliant and caring Judy with which I grew up. I was sad to learn that she was ill and very sad to learn of her passing. I always liked Judy and we were both kind and friendly toward one another. Her goodness will live on through her family and friends, I am sure. I will always remember her fondly. You have my deepest sympathy.

Condolence From: nancy edwards, Columbus, OH
Condolence: Dan, so sorry to hear you lost your dear wife. What a long journey you had together. Alzheimers makes good-byes especially hard. Prayers for you. Nancy Edwards

Condolence From: Cheryll Welch, Ashland, OH
Condolence: So sorry to hear of Judy’s death. I always enjoyed seeing her at our AHS reunions. Sincere sympathy to the family.

Condolence From: Tonya Mathias, Westerville, Oh
Condolence: I had the pleasure of meeting Judy at various company functions she and Dan attended. Such a lovely woman who will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy Dan to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers

Condolence From: John & Joyce Falk, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: Our prayers of healing are offered to the Bear Family on the loss of Judy. May you take comfort in the many good memories from years past.

Condolence From: Doug and Natalie Scott, Ashland, Oh
Condolence: So sorry to read of our classmate, Judy’s, passing in this am TG. She was an awesome friend to me in school and a great roll model. Our sympathies to the family

Condolence From: Larry Portner, Ashland, Ohio
Condolence: So sorry to read about Judy, she had a long struggle and she will be missed. Condolences to the family. Larry Portner

Condolence From: Jack Zercher, Ashland, Oh
Condolence: So sorry to read of Judy’s passing. I hadn’t seen her in a long time, but remember what a nice person she was at AHS. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Condolence From: Ron Buxton, Nampa, Id
Condolence: Sympathies to the Bear family on the passing of your wife and mother. Judy and I were classmates in the great class 1963 of Ashland High School and she will be missed. RIP Judy!

Condolence From: Vennis Williams, Beavercreek, OH
Condolence: May fond memories of your mom bring you comfort during this hard time in your life. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family.

Condolence From: Jeanette McDonald, Grove City, ohio
Condolence: I worked with Judy in the 1980's on Sunbury Road. She was multi talented in therapy, Crafts (especially step baskets), and keeping me "broke" buying them. I remember that girl LOVES her children. May the love of God surround you as Judy ascends to the Heavens.

Jeanette McDonald