Judith Ann Ritchie

Born August 8, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died peacefully in her sleep on January 7, 2022 in Laguna Hills, California. Cherished daughter of Elizabeth (Betty Jean) Ritchie and the late Presper A. Richie Jr.. Loved sister of Vincent M. (Gloria) Ritchie, Donna J. (late Philip) Scolieri and Diann M. (Anthony (Nino)) Fusca. Loved Aunt of Giovanna M. (Tyler) Foster and Francesca L. (Riley King) Ritchie. Also survived by an aunt and numerous cousins. Judy attended Saint Raphael Elementary School, Pittsburgh, PA, graduated with honors from Peabody High School, Pittsburgh, PA. and graduated with honors and awards for excellence in Architectural Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. Judy worked as a Telecommunications Specialist. She was a talented artist and animal lover, especially horses. Most of her adult life was spent living with a friend moving frequently throughout the South Western U.S.. Judy was named after St. Jude Thaddeus who holds her lovingly in his arms to heal her and give her rest. Judy was never forgotten or unloved by her family and will always be alive and happy in our hearts.