Judith "Judy" E. Walters

Judith “Judy” E. Walters, 85, of Massillon, passed away on December 31, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Donald and Lillian (Krauss) Ryan.

She was a graduate of South High School in Columbus, Ohio.

Judy loved all things outdoors. She especially loved fishing, mostly at Indian Lake, and enjoyed gardening.

For many years Judy loved playing bingo and reading.

Family was very important to her, and she loved hosting family gatherings where she would showcase her cooking skills.

Above all, Judy was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her sense of humor.

She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Harold E. Walters; children Lisa (Ted) Welch, Joy (Todd) Alishusky, and John (Valerie) Walters; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and her goddaughter Carla Bender; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her two brothers, Donald and Jerry Ryan and her twin sister, Joy Slover.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 5th from 12pm-2pm at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon.

Funeral services will begin at 2pm and burial will be at Rose Hill Memorial Gardens.