Denise Kline (Derge)

Patti Lorette (Phillips (Sister Of Judy Lorette) Class Of 81)

Mike - Thank you so much for sharing such great memories of Judy. It made my heart smile :-) I remember you well too :-) Here is the full text of her obituary for anyone who is interested:

Judith Lorette Russell
  Mrs. Judith Lorette "Judy" Russell, 48,of 9029 Spring Valley Drive, Frederick, 
died on Friday Oct. 11, at her home.
  She was the Wife of J. Edgie Russell.
  Born in Merced, Calif., on April 29, 1954, she was the daughter of Richard J. 
Lorette, of Massanutten, Va. and Barbara Debnam Lorette, of Gaithersburg.
  Mrs. Russell earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from American 
University, her Masters in Nursing and Health Policy from the University of 
Maryland and was a certified Oncology Nurse.
  She was employed as a technical adviser for quality by the Centers for 
Medicare and Medicaid Services in Baltimore, where she had also served as a 
Special Assistant to the Acting Director and was a 1999 recipient of the 
Administrators Achievement Award. Judy had a long history of government and 
healthcare service having been a pediatric oncology nurse at the National Cancer 
Institute and a consultant for the law firm of Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen and 
Hamilton.
  Mrs. Russell also authored numerous articles in professional and business 
publications, including the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 
and was a contributing author to recent a book sponsored by the American Bar 
Association "Guide to Medicare Decision Making and Appeals" as well as 
contributing to a recent text book "Policy & Politics in Nursing and Health 
Care."
  She was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church and the great hall choir. 
She had formally also been a member of the Saint Marks Episcopal Church and 
choir, as well as serving as the parish representative to the Diocesan 
convention.
  Surviving in addition to her husband and parents are her twin daughters, 
Jennifer L. Collins and Christine E. Collins, both of Frederick, and step 
children, John Russell and Jessica Russell, also of Frederick; three sisters, 
Joanne Cato of Rockville, Jeanne M. Titus of Gaithersburg and Patricia A. 
Phillips, of Beavercreek, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.
  Judy will also be remembered by her step mother, Jan Lorette, of Massanutten, 
Va., and friends Ginny Dowski and Meg and John Waclawsky of Frederick.
  There were no hours of visitation at the funeral home.
  Memorial services were held on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at the All Saints Episcopal 
Church, 106 West Church St. The Rev. James Seale, rector of the church 
officiated. Inurnment will be private at a later date. Keeney and Basford 
Funeral Home handled the arrangements.
  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Southwest Indian 
  Foundation 100 W. Coal Ave., Gallup, NM 87305 or the American Cancer Society 
1395 Progress Way, Suite 908, Eldersburg, Md. 21784.

Pat Hobbs (Dillmore (Class Of 72))

I was very sad to hear Judy passed away.  She was always an inspiration for her athletic abilities and personality. I always thought she was so pretty, and just a friendly person.  I was, however, tickled to find out she had twins.  I thought it was just wonderful that God would give her two little Judys!  Rest in peace, Judy.

Kathi Russell (Russell-Rader (Class Of 1972))

1964-1964 Grade 4, St. Stephen @MHC

Judy and I attended Mary Help parochial school together along with Nicki Kelley, Peggy Francis, Pati Hobbs, Ann Carney, Meg Mooney, and Patty Colligan. We were all close friends and enjoyed Girl Scout activities, especially camping. Judy's dad was transferred after 4th grade, 1964. I did not know that she had return to Fairborn until I started HS (10-12) and we reconnected in Flyerettes. She piqued our curiosity, as she was now a grade ahead of us, although she was the same adorable and sweet little girl in HS that I remembered from parochial school. In our grade school class photos, she looks the same as she did the last time I saw her. During last minute Christmas shopping at De Clarke's in Town & Country Stopping Center, we bumped into each. We chatted briefly, as it was during the holidays and we had tons of errands. That was a few years after college, and she was living in Oakwood. Judy was a gentle soul and a genuinely lovely person. I was shocked when I heard of her death, especially after so many years. My memories of and with Judy are vivid...laughing, complaining about the nuns, chatting non-stop, and enjoying 4th grade.

Gene Brennan

ANY memory of Judy always puts a smile on my face.  She was a genuinely caring, warm hearted, upbeat person every time I had the pleasure of being in her presence.  My last contact with her was at the 10 year reunion I beleive and she needed a ride back to her hotel.  I drove her there and really enjoyed just talking about our classmates, the band, Flyerettes and life.  The drive was too short, she gave me a sweet hug and walked into the hotel.  That was my last contact with her and I will never forget how good it felt just to be in her presence and have her as a friend.  Such a sweet soul.  Just the thought of her puts a smile on my face and always will.  I am a richer person for knowing her.

Tim Garrigan

Judy had such a great spirit.  She would always laugh at my dumb jokes and really knew how to find and appreciate "fun!"

Patti Lorette (Phillips (Sister Of Judy Lorette) Class Of 81)

All - I have not checked this site for some time and I am so deeply touched by all the comments about my sister, Judy. Kathi, thanks especially for the picture of her from elementary school :-) I am going to share these posts with her daughters and my parents. Yes, my parents are still alive.  My mother who is now 86 moved to Beavercreek shortly after Judy passed away and has been here for ten years now. She lives on her own and is as sharp as ever. My oldest sister, Joanne, also moved here last year. Funny how we all left and somehow we  managed to end up back near Fairborn.  Sister, Jamie, is married and lives in Frederick, MD. Our dad has been remarried for over 40 years now and lives in Virginia. He has been burning up his Space A travel privledges to see a good part of the world and is doing well.  He is 85.  Judy's twins, Jennifer and Christine are both married and doing well also.  Jen married an Annapolis grad and is currently stationed in Japan. Christine is married with one adorable little girl named Quinn and lives in Columbus. As you can imagine, I can't look at Quinn without thinking how much Judy would have loved on her and tickled her and played with her.  Judy just had that playful personality. I love on Quinn for Judy though and know she watches us all every day. My family didn't nickname me "Little Judy" for nothing :-) Take care and thanks again for the great stories and wonderful memories you have of Judy.  Just the Best!  - Patti

Shelley Mancuso

i treasure the memory of our 20 some mile bike ride around the perimeter of fairborn, without water..... and the kindness of having agood friend near by who shared a drink of water with us..... a very good memory.... the last time i saw you..... until we meet again.... michelle mancuso