Judy A. Kauffman, 81 of Newark passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Licking Memorial Hospital.

She was born July 25, 1943 in Newark to the late Homer and Marian (Durkin) Castle.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Newark High School. She was a former member of the Cox United Methodist Church. She had been employed for fifteen years driving for Catholic Social Services. She was a consultant for Tupperware and was associated with House of Lloyd, Christmas Around the World. She traveled to several areas in her employment and different states during family vacations.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, John E. Kauffman; daughter, Michelle (Adam) Williams of Mt. Vernon; son, Greg Kauffman of Newark; grandchildren, Kody Williams, Evan Williams; great-granddaughter, Kenzleigh Williams; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas (Janice) Castle.

A Celebration of Life service will be held from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Friday June 13, 2025 at Wells Park, 812 Wells Avenue, Newark, OH.

The family requests memorial contributions in Judy's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html