June 06 1953 September 16 2019
Judith’s Obituary Judith A. Jones, 66, of Clarks Summit, formerly of Scranton, passed away on Monday at home. She was the wife of John H. Jones. The couple had been together over 50 years and were married for 44 of those years. Born in Scranton, she was the daughter of the late Erwin and Marie Basalyga Asch. She was a graduate of Central High and Broome Technical Community College where she earned an AS in Dental Hygiene. Judi had a varied career as a dental hygienist, reflexologist, and belly dancer under the name “Moondance.” She practiced yoga long before it became popular, and was a member for most of her life of the Temple Israel of Scranton. Judi learned to swim in her thirties and loved swimming for hours in Gravel Pond. She had an uproarious laugh and was a great conversationalist. She had an inherent love for animals and all living things. Her family will dearly miss her and will always cherish the openheartedness, kindness, and generosity she showed to people from all walks of life. Surviving are daughters Tara B. Jones and her fiancé Steve Kane, Long Beach, CA, and Dallas W. Jones and her husband Peter Karel; grandsons Hudson Wilder Karel and Rowan Banks Karel, Larkspur, CA; brothers Bruce Asch, Charlotte, NC, Richard Asch, Scott Twp, PA, and Robert Asch, Coral Springs, FL; cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 10 am from the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 428 S. State St., Clarks Summit with services by Pastor Earl Cassel. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-7 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Indraloka Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 155, Mehoopany, PA 18629. Read More
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Judith A Jones June 06 1953 September 16 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Clarks Summit, state: Pennsylvania