Judith Gerich Levine passed away on September 29, 2018. The daughter of Stephen and Anna Gerich, Judy was married to our classmate, Milt Levine. Although they divorced after 27 years of marriage, that change in their lives was followed by another 27 years of good friendship and respect- a relationship much appreciated by their family. She leaves behind a sister, Annette, and two daughters, Tracy and Jodi, two granddaughters, and a great granddaughter due to arrive very soon. A formal obituary will follow in the next few days.
Judith A Levine
March 28, 1943 – September 29, 2018
Judith “Judy” Ann Levine, 75, passed away surrounded by family at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor on September 29, 2018. After a recent diagnosis of lung cancer, she chose her final act of living with comfort, care and dignity.
Judy was born in Bridgeport, CT and preceded in death by parents, Anna and Stephen Gerich. She raised a family in York, PA and later graduated from York College with a B.S. Degree in Education.
She relocated to Florida to be near family and dedicated 25 years to the Pinellas County School System, Adult Education Centers. Many of her students knew her as “Miss Judy”, and she made a significant difference in their lives, propelling them to earn their General Equivalency High School Diplomas. After retiring, she continued to volunteer as a teacher.
Survivors include former spouse and devoted friend Milton Levine, their daughters, Tracy Lesh (Jun) and Jodi Johnston (Dennis), sister Annette Olenoski (Bob), and granddaughters Megan Hoffman (Bobby) and Julia Johnston.
A memorial service will be held on October 27th at 10:00 am in the Peacefield Chapel of Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759 with a gathering immediately following. Please wear cheerful and colorful clothing in honor of Judy’s personality. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Suncoast Hospice or charity of your choice. https://suncoasthospicefoundation.org.
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Roberta L. Schine
So sorryfor your loss, Milt. Your friendship with your former wife sounds unusual.
Sharon N. Smethurst (Schwab)
Milt and family, I want to express my sincerest sympathy to you all. The closeness you all shared will be a source of comfort in the days ahead. I hope all the memories you all shared will one day replace your grief with comfort. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you all.🙏🙏
Arlene G. Tomatore (Fazio)
Dear Milton
we were so sorry to hear of Judy's passing, she was one of the people I looked forwad to seeing again at the Florida reunion.
we had some fun times together when she lived on Nichols Ave. We shared having worked in the same office together and had
many shared friendships. Judy was always so down to earth, a brave soul for sure.
I know how much she will be missed, please accept our sympathy
Tony and Arlene Fazio
Gloria V. Williamson (Moreau)
Judy and I were friends in elementary school, but lost touch in high school. It made me sad to hear of her passing, but knowing that she was so very loved by both her family and her students was cause for the joy she left behind. It was especially wonderfull to hear from Milt that the two of them remained good friends even after a divorce. That is a tribute to the good hearts of both of them. Rest in peace my old friend.