Judith A. McKee

Judith A. “Judy” Mckee, 85, of New Eagle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Judy was born October 15, 1939 in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late John Daniel and Betty Jean (Hardisty) Barkemeyer. She was married to her high school sweetheart Joseph W. “Joe” McKee for 22 years, who passed away February 13, 1980. Judy loved to love on people! She quilted many beautiful quilts. Her hands were barely still. She was an avid collector of Precious Moments and anything mouse related. As her husband lovingly nicknamed her “Mouse”. Judy was a member of the Church of the Nazarene. She worked at Central Medical Hospital in the gift shop until it closed. Everyone there and at the Civic Arena that knew her loved her! She loved watching the Penguins play and win during the 1990s. Her life was a living example of her favorite Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ” She is survived by her sons, Jeff (Vera) McKee of Pleasant Hills, Jerry (Lisa Pago) McKee of New Eagle, and John (Amy) McKee of Pittsburgh; grandchildren, April, Taylor, Ian and Tory; 5 great-grandchildren, and nephew, Dan (Michelle) Barkemeyer of Ligonier; cousins, Dianne Cook Harmick of DuBois and William (Gerry) Kohler of Parkersburg WV, and numerous cousins. In addition to her parents and husband she was preceded in death by her brother Robert C. Barkemeyer, sister-in-law, Linda (Peterson) Barkemeyer, niece Susan (Barkemeyer) Nasri, and cousin Mary (Kohler) Pickar. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Heart Association. As per Judy’s wishes there will be no visitation. Inurnment will take place Friday, March 14, 2025 at 2:30 pm at Mount Vernon Cemetery, Elizabeth Township, (PLEASE MEET AT CEMETERY). Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township, (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, Director. Condolences may be made at GilbertFuneralHomeandCrematory.com