Port Allegany – Judith L. Eaton, 81, of Smethport, formerly of Eldred, passed away Sunday (January 4, 2026) at Sena Kean Manor, Smethport. 

She was born March 16, 1944 in Wellsville, NY, the daughter of Allen and Kathryn “Dolly” (Stahlman) Aiken. 

Judy was a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School Class of 1963. She was the class secretary, voted best looking and was a member of the yearbook staff.   

She spent many years at home raising her family, dedicating herself to their care and well-being.  Later, she worked as a clerk in the Controllers Office at the McKean County Courthouse before retiring in 1990. 

Judith was a member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Church in Eldred and a member of their Altar Rosary Society.  She was creative and artistic, expressing herself through drawing and painting.  Music filled her days and found satisfaction in sewing and knitting. She loved spending time with her grandchildren 

She is survived by: Three sons: Scott Eaton and Patrick (Lisa) Eaton, both of Eldred, and Michael (Betsey) Eaton of Sacramento, PA Two daughters: Kathy (Andrew) Coscia and Brenda Medeiros, both of Eldred Nine grandchildren: Amanda, Dakota, Kevin, Bethany, Alaina, Drew, Seth, Jenna and Ethan, Six great grandchildren

Two sisters: Cheri Ambrose of Severna Park, MD and Kimberly (Nick) Lyman of Eldred and several nieces and nephews 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Sandra Harris, Pam Holly and Bonnie Kovac  

Visitation will be held privately with the family. Friends and family are invited to attend a graveside service to be held on Saturday, January 10, at 12:30PM at St. Raphael’s Catholic Cemetery, Eldred, with the Rev. James Cannistraci, officiating. 

Memorials, if desired, may be made to Huntington’s Disease Society of America (hdsa.org), or a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of the Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes, Inc., Port Allegany.