Judy (Dupar) Sturdevant

William Snyder Funeral Home

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | May 27, 2025

Judy (Dupar) Sturdevant, age 86, of Irwin, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Alfred and Marion (Biggs) Dupar – “Meme and Pop.” To the family, Judy was the most devoted and caring wife and mom, always making time for the ones she loved. She was known fondly as “Mema” to her grandchildren and “Aunt JuJu” to her nieces and nephews. Judy loved life and shared her joy and kindness with many wonderful friends. She and dad loved to travel, especially beach vacations with the family at Outer Banks and Myrtle Beach. She had a strong faith in God and was a long-time member of West Hempfield Presbyterian Church. She loved to golf in the “Loosey-Goosey” women’s golf league at the Madison Club. Judy had a love of animals and always had hugs and treats for her “grand dogs” Casey, Flurry, Ranger and Maggie. She worked for over 30 years as a stenographer and owned her own business, SmartCounsel Court Reporters. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister Nancy Harter. She is survived by her loving husband of over 67 years William “Bill” Sturdevant; children Susan (Michael) Gogol of Irwin, Craig Sturdevant of Godwin, North Carolina and Shelley (Mark) Verdun of Irwin; grandchildren Stephen (Wendy) Gogol, David (Laurie) Gogol, Cory Sturdevant and Julia (David) Haak; and great grandchildren Benson and Archer Gogol and Emma and Elly Sturdevant; and many close nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to join Judy’s Celebration of Life at the West Hempfield Presbyterian Church on Friday, May 30th from 3 p.m. till time of memorial service at 6 p.m. Her dear friend, the Reverend Peggy Shannon will be officiating. After the service, all are welcome to share food and fellowship in the church hall. Arrangements are being handled by the William Snyder Funeral Home, 521 Main Street, Irwin, 724-863-1200. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the West Hempfield Presbyterian Church, 8 West Hempfield Drive, Irwin, PA 15642. For online condolences please visit www.snyderfuneralservices.com.

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Originally published May 27, 2025.

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