Judy A. Catcott

Judith A. Catcott, 83, of Massillon, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born on November 20, 1941 in Canton, OH to the late Robert J. and Jane E. {Nehlen} Killian. Judy lived on Smith Street in Canton, Ohio, where she fondly talked about her grandparents living just a block down the street. After moving, she spent her youth in North Canton. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1959. Judy married and moved with her husband Gary to Massillon in 1960, and they shared 44 years of marriage before his passing on February 20, 2005.

Judy was a parishioner at St. Barbara's Catholic Church for 60 years. She was involved in church activities for many years, to including volunteering at bingo nights and other church functions. She was an avid reader, frequently visiting the library to check out stacks of books at a time. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and puzzles. Judy was a Tiger Swing band parent for 9 years, volunteering and chaperoning band events.

In addition to her parents and her husband Gary, Judy was preceded in death by her brother Richard Killian.

Judy is survived by her loving children Michael Catcott, Donna Hemphill, Karen (Rick) Allen and Joseph (Larisa) Catcott; grandchildren Taylor, Samantha, Matthew, Sabrina, Mark, Samantha, Matthew, Jarret and Zoe; brothers Carl (Carol) and Robert (Linda) Killian; sister Susan (Bob) Spirakus; sister-in-law Debbie Killian.

Family and friends are invited to visit at St. Barbara Catholic Church, 2813 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, OH 44647 on Friday, May 9th at 12:00 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. with Father Tom Cebula officiating. Interment to follow the service at Calvary Cemetery, where Judy will be laid to rest with Gary. To share a memory of Judy or leave a special message for her family, visit the guest book below.