Judith R. Smith, 81, of Hermitage, PA, passed away on August 24, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on March 14, 1944, in Yuba City, CA, to the late James and Doretha (Deinert) McIntyre.
Judith graduated from Slippery Rock High School in 1962. She then decided to enlist in the Army, where she served her country for 2 years, where she worked as a Medic. After separating from the Army, Judith went on to work for Butler Memorial Hospital for 36 years as a Surgical Technician. She was a longtime member of the Sewbroke Quilters, the Coins Bowling League, and the Jolly Girls Bowling League. Judith enjoyed sewing, quilting, crafting, bowling, watching the Pittsburgh Pirates, as well as spending time with her loving family.
Judith is survived by her daughter, Michele Malis; her two sons, Kenneth Gilley and Kevin Gilley; her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her sister, Jean Wilson; her beloved pets, Marty and Malu; as well as her numerous friends, nieces, and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband James Smith; as well as her brother, James R. McIntyre, Jr.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001.
A Military Service will be held immediately after the visitation, at 1:00pm on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc., 124 East North Street, Butler, PA 16001; followed by a Funeral Service with Reverend Bob Edmundson, of First United Methodist Church, officiating.
A private burial will take place at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Judith’s memory to the Butler County Humane Society, 1015 Evans City Road, Renfrew, PA 16053, https://butlercountyhs.org/make-a-donation
All who knew Judith are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.