Judith C. Hovis

Judith C. Hovis, 78, of Clintonville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Dec. 11, 2020.

Judy was born Aug. 12, 1942, in Imperial, where she attended Scott Township High School. She was the daughter of the late James H. Black and Bertha M. Boling Black.

After graduating from high school, Judy worked as a lab technician at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh.

While visiting family in Kennerdell, she met Clifford (Cliff) Hovis at a local swimming hole. On Dec. 7, 1963, the couple were married, and soon settled into an old stone house in Clintonville. Together, they raised two sons, Clifford and Curtis.

Judy loved raising her boys on the old farm, always placing their needs above her own. She had a passion for horses and enjoyed raising and showing Appaloosas with her sons.

Judy loved to tell stories of driving the boys in the motor home all over the country. Later in life, she enjoyed traveling the world with many of her great relatives and friends.

Judy’s grandchildren brought her great joy, and she was always in attendance at their events and activities.

She was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church and, in later years, Union Presbyterian Church. She loved her church families.

Judy will be remembered for her unfailing love, and most importantly, her love for the Lord, which she always taught her family.

Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her sons, Clifford J. “Kip” Hovis and his wife, Lynn, of Grove City and Curtis D. Hovis and his wife, Kristen, of Grove City; her grandchildren, Clifford D. Hovis and his wife, Addie, Grace Hovis, Jacqueline Hovis, Nichole Hovis, Curtis C. Hovis and Brooke Hovis; her brothers, Richard J. Black and his wife, Pat, of Ohio and Daniel R. Black and his wife, Ruth, of Georgia; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Judy was welcomed into heaven by her parents, James and Bertha, and Judy’s husband, Cliff.

HOVIS — Funeral services for Judith C. Hovis, who died Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, will be private because of the COVID-19 restrictions.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The Larry E. McKinley Funeral Home in Clintonville is assisting the family with Judy’s arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Clintonville Volunteer Fire Department, 185 Emlenton St., Clintonville, PA 16372.

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.mckinleyfuneralhome.net.