Judith Lynne (Astleford) Gallis passed away peacefully, with her devoted family by her side, on Thursday, October 22nd. She was born at Uniontown Hospital on November 18, 1939. The only child of the late William Henry Astleford, Jr. and Charlotte Pauline (Taylor) Astleford. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband, Anthony Michael Gallis to whom she was married for 43 years. Judith graduated from Uniontown Area Joint Senior High in 1957. She was previously employed by the Uniontown Water Company and Ross Radio and TV.

She is survived by her only child, daughter, Heidi Lynne Gallis-Mears, and the loves of her life, twin grandsons, Alex Michael Mears and Max Anthony Mears and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was a member of St. Mary Nativity Church in Uniontown and member of The Ladies of Charity of the Roman Catholic Churches of South Fayette.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and family, reading, and volunteering for local charities and her Class of 1957 reunion committee. Judith was a 60 year Lifetime member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority 114 Torchbearer Alpha Chapter, Member of Uniontown Chapter of Eastern Stars #163, Lifelong Member of the Fayette County Historical Society, Member of Breast Cancer Support Group-Bosom Buddies, Nana’s Red Hatters Hopwood Chapter, and the Laurel Highlands Academic Foundation. She volunteered at the Uniontown Library and at the State Theater Center for Arts in Uniontown.

Visitation will be held at the Stephen R. Haky Funeral Home, 603 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, on Sunday, October 25th from 2 to 8 PM. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 26th with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM. Interment will follow in Mt. Macrina Cemetery.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedysis Hospice, especially Maranda, Martha, Alexis, and Lexi, who cared so lovingly for Judy and gave her the gift of comfortable, meaningful time with family and friends at home. Heartfelt gratitude to Cathy James who was the most devoted caregiver that has become a member of the family and the Caring Mission Caregivers; Jamie, Carla, Eve, and Jenn who genuinely loved Judy. Additionally, many thanks to Judy’s lifelong friends and family, JoAnn Arminas, Grace Cavalier, Rosemary (Gallis) Olson, Terry Olson, and TJ Olson, Bobbi Skovera, and Patty Tobal. Judy’s family appreciates you being there with them through this journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Judy’s name to the American Cancer Society or teamiancharities.org

Your personal written tributes and memories are welcome and encouraged at www.hakyfuneralhome.com