Judith Ann Tomecsek, 68, of Walnutport, formerly of Allentown and Emmaus, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest. Judy was a mother, a spouse, a sister, a co-worker, a friend and most of all, an inspiration. She was the second-longest surviving heart transplant recipient from Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, N.Y. Judy taught us that laughter is the best medicine. She laughed when she was feeling well and laughed when she was in pain. Her smile and laughter were contagious. Once she started laughing it was impossible not to join her. She was strong, positive and unwavering in her faith. She was the wife of John Jr. of Allentown. Judy was born in Allentown on Oct. 25, 1946 to the late Paul and Mary (Kercsmar) Smith. She worked at the membership desk at Sam’s Club. She was a member of St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bethlehem, and St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown. Rarely are we blessed to meet such a kind, caring, cheerful and inspirational person.
SURVIVORS
In addition to her husband; her children: John III (Kyoko Yoshimoto) of Japan, Janna S. (Doug Bobenko) and James P. (Anna Talerico) both of Walnutport; siblings: Carolyn J. Ockovic of Allentown, Sandra L. Drosnock of Wind Gap, Barbara J. Dorn (David) of Saudi Arabia and Richard P. Smith (Julie) of Palm Harbor, Fla.; grand-dogs: Parker, Kensi; and many grand-cats.
SERVICE
Family and friends are invited to call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church, 617 E. 4th St., Bethlehem, PA 18015. The calling hour will be followed by the service at 11 a.m. Online expressions of sympathy can be recorded at www.Heintzelmancares.com.
CONTRIBUTIONS
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Windish Evangelical Lutheran Church.