Judith "Judy" Mae Nedwick (nee Yarsa), 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of Elyria.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a devoted member of both St. Jude and St. Mary Catholic Churches.

Judy's dedication to her community was reflected through her many leadership roles. Judy was honored to serve as Lorain County Recorder for 17 years, where her leadership and commitment left a lasting impact on the county she loved.

She served as President of the Lorain County Democrats, Chairwoman of the Elyria Democrats, President of Little League North Women's Auxiliary, and President of the Ohio Recorders Association, Vice President of the National Federation of Democratic Women, and member of the United Polish Club. Judy was involved in democratic politics for six decades and was also a proud member of the Kiwanis Club and Main Street Elyria. She was also involved in Lorain County Young Democrats.

Judy also worked for the Lorain County Auditor's Office as Supervisor of the Real Estate Transfer Office for 20 years. Judy was also instrumental in bringing The Pops concert series to Elyria—an enduring tradition that continues more than 30 years later.

Outside of her professional and civic life, Judy loved baseball, gardening, and spending time in Northern Michigan, especially Traverse City and Pickerel Lake. Above all, her most cherished moments were those spent with her beloved family, who will remember her warmth, determination, and generous spirit that her fun loving nature made her a magnet for good times and good people.

Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Wendell) Brown; son, Jeffrey (Tina Leister) Nedwick; sisters, JoAnn Nedwick and Debbie Sedar; grandchildren, Mandy (Cole) Jones, Michael Nedwick, Andy Brown, Alexander "Bubby" Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Francis "Sonny" Nedwick.

Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Road (at State Route 57) in Elyria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church 320 Middle Ave. in Elyria. (Please meet at church.) Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick, pastor will be the celebrant. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Elyria.

Memorial contributions in Judy's memory may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria or Little League North, 42313 Adelbert Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035. The family extends heartfelt thanks to Mercy New Life Hospice by Compassus for the compassionate care and support they provided to Judy.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.