Judith A. Shanahan, 80, of Fremont, OH passed away at Valley View Healthcare on Thursday, July 22, 2021. She was born on September 24, 1940 in Port Clinton, OH to Herbert and Helen (Schaffer) Cook. Judy married Patrick J. Shanahan on February 8, 1958 at St. Ann Catholic Church and he preceded her in death on August 14, 2014. Judy was a homemaker and was a member of Women of the Moose and various card clubs. She enjoyed crafting, being by the water and spending time with her grandchildren and will be missed dearly by all who loved her.
Judy is survived by her children, Debora Hirt (Ed Fitzgerald), Port Clinton, OH, Jeffrey (Glenda) Shanahan, Helena, OH, Robert (Jodi) Shanahan and Patrick (Sara) Shanahan, all of Fremont, OH; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Michael, Ruthie Meek, both of Fremont, OH, Vickie Cook, Clyde, OH, Violet Cook of Michigan; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-four great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Harold Swartz; husband; siblings, Frank, Herbert, Kenny and Ronald (Ruth Ann) Cook and Faye Miller.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 10:00 am to Noon at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH 43420.
Services will follow at Noon at the funeral home with Deacon James Heyman officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made in Judy’s honor to American Heart Association.
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Violet and family
Hi everyone. So sorry to hear about Judy. We always got along so good. Condolences from all of us in Michigan. Love and hugs to all.
Don & Ginny (Ayres) Goedde
Debbie & Family,
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this sad and difficult time. I have wonderful memories with your family during our high school years!
Patricia Bibler Damschroder
So sorry for your loss. I remember her fondly when we lived on the same road way back when.
Women of the Moose, Fremont Chapter
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Judy’s family. Judy was a member of our chapter for 29 years.
Women of the Moose
Fremont Chapter
Bob Shanahan
So heartbroken but at the same time so happy for mom. She finally got to go home and she is resting peacefully. Some day we’ll all be together agian. Debbie, Jeff and Patrick, I love you all.
John & Debra Nicholas
Sorry for your loss
Many Memories of her and your dad while Camping and at The Moose Club