Deahl

Judith “Judy” Black Deahl, a lifelong resident of Butler, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, just weeks before her 90th birthday, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of faith, family, music and love.

Judy was spirited, spunky, full of fun and blessed with a personality that could brighten any room. She was a woman of God, a Christian, who lived with a joyful spirit, a generous heart and an unwavering devotion to her family.

Music was one of Judy’s greatest gifts. An accomplished violinist, she played in the Butler County Symphony Orchestra for 50 years on the violin gifted to her by her parents in high school, and on the violin handmade by her devoted husband, Mickey, who aged the wood in his wood shop for 20 years. She played in church and in the community. She sang with her daughters in the Deahl Quartet for 40 years, singing and playing on their three CDs.

She was an excellent golfer, winning the title with her husband for the esteemed Fletcher tournament twice and vied for club champion one year. She golfed this summer.

A registered nurse, Judy worked at Butler Memorial Hospital until the birth of her first child. She maintained her RN license for many years and continued the friendships with her fellow nurses for the rest of her life. For all of her accomplishments, Judy’s most cherished role was that of wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her son, Chuck Deahl; her three daughters, Evie Deahl Barnes, Dede Wishing (Lee) and Chris Powell (Scott); her 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles “Mickey” Deahl; and an infant grandson, Donald Deahl.

DEAHL — While her family grieves her passing, they invite family and friends of Judith “Judy” Black Deahl, who died Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, to the visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.

A celebration of life service will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the North Main Street Church of God, 1201 N. Main St. Extension, Butler.

All who knew Judy are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to her unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.