Judy Jernigan, 80, of Butler, formerly of Fenelton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Born on April 10, 1946, to Ray and Ann (Casper) McLaughlin, Judy lived an amazing, full, and beautiful life.
Beginning in high school, Judy worked as a model for Kaufmann’s and other local department stores. After graduating from Chartiers Valley High School, she went on to work for the Pittsburgh Pirates during their 1970s World Series era. Her job with the Pirates led her to meet the great love of her life, Frank.
Together, the two owned and operated Jernigan’s Tobacco Village and Hallmark stores throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Judy ended her storied professional life by retiring from the Office of Personnel Management to embrace her most favorite title: full-time “Meemaw” and “Yia Yia” to her five grandchildren, who were the lights of her life.
Spending time with her grandchildren, daughter and son-in-law, baking cookies, doing crafts, and making as many memories as possible with her family brought her the greatest joy.
Judy is survived by her daughter, Breane, and son-in-law, Ivan Schiebel, and her five loves: Levi, Corrin, Zachary, Finnigan, and Addyra. She is also survived by a brother, Denny (Lil) McLaughlin of Fenelton, as well as several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
At Judy’s request, there will be no formal services. Her family will hold a celebration of life at a later date. All arrangements were made through SPENCER D. GEIBEL FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 140 NEW CASTLE RD. BUTLER, PA 16001. WWW.SPENCERDGEIBEL.COM.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you hug your children and grandchildren and make as many memories with them as you can.