Judith Shurr Obituary – Birdsboro, PA

Judith A. Shurr, age 81, of Birdsboro, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 under the care of Reading Hospital. She was the widow of Gene P. Shurr, who died in 2012 after 50 years of marriage. Born to the late Charles F. and Lucy E. (Ulrich) Schlaybach, Judith attended Reading High School. Judith worked at Reading Laundry and as an assistant in the Exeter School District. She retired after more than 20 years at Boscov’s. She was a faithful member of Exeter Bible Church. She never missed a NASCAR race, a passion she shared with her husband. Known as the “Cat Whisperer,” Ella Judith adored cats, both her own and the neighborhood strays. Judith’s memory will be cherished by her daughter, Judi L. Perkins, widow of Steven Perkins of Exeter, and her grandsons Matthew R. Perkins of Indianapolis, IN and Michael J. Perkins of Exeter. In addition to her husband and her parents, she was predeceased by her sisters, Lucy J. Mangrum, Alice L. Young, Ruth E. Williams, and Aprile L. Schaeffer, and her brother, Frank C. Schlaybach. . In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Cat Works, 711 Spring St, Wyomissing PA 19611, or http://www.thecatworksinc.org/. A funeral service for Judith will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611, with an engagement to follow at Forest Hills. Memorial Park. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 10:00 a.m. until the start of services. In memory of Judith, wear her favorite NASCAR team or bright colors. Condolences may be expressed to her at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.