Judith Marks Friedman, 90, passed away on Sept. 8, 2025. She was the devoted wife of 64 years to David, of blessed memory; loving mother of Amy Friedman, Jill (Brad) Helfman, Bruce (Stacy) Friedman and Ricky, of blessed memory; adoring grandmother of Jared (Laynie Kirsch), Lindsey, Justin Helfman, Ryan, Aaron and Andrew Friedman; and cherished sister of the late Alex Marks, Sam Marks and Mary Ann Minster.

Judy was also a special aunt, great-aunt and cousin to many. She shared a special relationship with her sisters-in-law, Leona Pollock and Gail Schlossberg. Judy was born in Akron, Ohio, to Ralph and Ada Marks and maintained lifelong friendships with many childhood friends

She received her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in counseling

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