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Pfeil Funeral Homes - Sandusky Chapel
617 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
Phone: 419-625-2655
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Judith R. Harp, 71, of Sandusky, died Wednesday evening, March 21, 2012 in the Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky following a lengthy illness.

She was born December 5, 1940 in Findlay, Ohio and had lived in Sandusky most of her life. Judy was a 1958 graduate of Sandusky High School, which was the first graduating class from the new high school. She also attended Bowling Green State University. She was a housewife and mother, and spending time with her family was very important to her. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Sandusky, a Girl Scout leader for 20 years and then became a Service Director with the Girl Scouts. Judy was also a Sandusky High School Band Booster and volunteered with the Erie County Board of Elections on Election Day for many years.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Matthew F. Harp, Jr., three children: Amy Keller of Gainesville, Fla., Jeffrey (Deanna) Harp, Kelly Harp, both of Sandusky, a special family friend: Peggy Riedy of Sandusky, two grandsons: Andrew and Seth, three step grandchildren: Rebecca, Kellan and Kelson, nieces, nephews and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas & Alma (Fondy) Fox and two sisters: Kay E. Bahnsen in 1999 and Diana G. Fox in 2009.

Friends may call from 2:00 - 5:00 PM today, March 24, 2012 (Saturday) and from 2:00 - 5:00 PM Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. On Monday, March 26, 2012, there will be a prayer service at 12:30 PM in the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM in St. Mary's Catholic Church, 429 Central Avenue, Sandusky. Father Jason Kahle will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Sandusky.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice Service, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Condolences may be shared with the family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.