From Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory
Judith Spilko, 92, Erie, P.A.
March 17, 1929 – September 25, 2021
Judith Spilko, 92, of Erie PA, passed away in Vero Beach Florida on September 25, 2021
She was born Judith Louray Gibbons on March 17, 1992 in Franklin PA. Her parents were Frank and Irene Gibbons.
She had a lifelong career in nursing, graduating from Hamot School of Nursing in 1951 and working as an RN in several cities. She worked in the postpartum unit at Hamot from the 1960s to the 1990s, serving as head nurse for much of that time, and also taught childbirth education classes.
After retiring from Hamot, she worked as night supervisor at Christ the King Manor in DuBois PA.
She was a member of Coastal Community Church of Sebastian and DuBois Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Frank Gibbons, and sister Barbara Burkhardt.
Survivors include five children: Deborah Spilko of Erie, Gregory Spilka (Greta) Hendersonville TN, Tanya Spilko (James) Palm Bay FL, Stephanie Rindosh (DuBois PA), Jeffrey Spilko (Hendersonville TN); nine grandchildren: Jackie Goldsmith Young (Justin) and Seth Goldsmith (Christa) both of Fellsmere FL, Nick Spilka (Megan) of Hendersonville TN, Gabriel Rindosh of Reynoldsville PA, Nathan Goldsmith (Jeni) of Hunstville AL, Kristi Skaggs (Jon) of Greensburg PA, and Jade Spilka of Hendersonville TN 13 grandchildren, a brother Lawrence “Pat” Gibbons, and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial ceremonies will be private (family and close friends) as per Judy’s wishes. She has also requested there be “no bawling,” as she is happy to be going home.
Memorial contributions can be made to: VNA & Hospice Foundation, 1110 35th Lane, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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