Judy Duffy

Judy Duffy, 85, of Clarks Summit, died Friday morning at her home.

Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Mary Fallon Tomes. She was a graduate of Dunmore High School and earned her bachelor's degree at East Stroudsburg University and her master's degree from Marywood University.  Judy taught Elementary Education at Abington Heights, then became a Special Education teacher and supervisor at NEIU19.

She was an accomplished concert pianist and a member of the Marywood Singers and Catholic Choral, as well as forming a choir with mentally-challenged adults. She was a member of Our Lady of the Snows, Clarks Summit, and formerly served as their choral director.

Judy was a board member of the Philharmonic, Mid-Valley Hospital, and Association of the Blind. She chaired the hospital's annual ball and Helen Keller Day and was a former Northeast Woman of the Week.

Judy loved spending time with friends and family. She was an advocate for children, a world traveler, bridge player, and avid reader who loved history, wine, scotch, and animals, especially her cats.

Surviving is a son, John Duffy and his wife Veronica of Archbald; four grandchildren: Conor, Hannah, Tori, and Alyssa Duffy; and her companion and best buddy, Mary Kopa.

She was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Duffy, who died in 2015.

A memorial mass will be held on Friday at 9:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 301 S. State Street, Clarks Summit, by Msgr. Joseph G. Quinn, pastor.

Friends and family may pay their respects on Wednesday from 4 pm to 6 pm at Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 418 S. State Street, Clarks Summit.