Croskey

Judith “Judy” Ann Croskey, 71, of Butler, passed away at her home Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, after a period of declining health.

Born Jan. 11, 1954, in Hampton Township to Eugene and Dorothy Croskey, Judy grew up with a passion for softball, the Steelers and the Pirates, especially Roberto Clemente. She had a deep love of the Lord and always kept a favorite verse or hymn nearby.

Judy spent most of her working years as a postal clerk, beginning in Parker before moving to Oil City and eventually relocating to Sarasota, Fla. Later in life, she returned to Pennsylvania to be closer to many of the people she loved the most. She cherished time with her sisters and enjoyed playing Yahtzee and cards, often sharing a game with her dear niece, Cindy, whom she considered a sister.

Her greatest pride was her son, Derek Black, and her four grandchildren, Ivy, Lily, Violet and James Black, who share her love of playing ball and whom she bragged about every chance she got. When she was healthier, she could often be caught at the latest softball/baseball game, cheering on her grandchildren.

Along with her son Derek, his wife, Sara and their children, all of Parker, she is survived by her sister, Diane Hoover of Spring Hill, Fla.; niece, Cindy Kulbacki of Gibsonia; nephews, Jeff Becker and his wife, Debbie, of Hampton, and Dave Becker, of Saxonburg. She also leaves behind her dear friend, Betsy Lohler of Shaler; and her former husband of 16 years, turned friend, Kenneth Black, of Parker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Dorothy Boyle, Sherry Glunck and Kathy Jespersen; brother, Jimmy Croskey; and her brother-in-law, Dan Hoover.

CROSKEY — A viewing for Judith “Judy” Ann Croskey, who died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at KING FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 2841 Woodland Circle, Allison Park, Pa., with a service immediately following.

In lieu of flowers, the family feels Judy would wish to honor her late brother, Jimmy, with donations to The Arc of Butler County or another Butler County organization that supports individuals with Down syndrome.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Judy's family at www.kingfuneralhome.com.

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