Obituary

Judith Ann Kuentzler, age 72 of Goodyear, AZ died December 9, 2019, in Glendale, AZ. She was born October 16, 1947, in York, PA to Harold and Madeline (Bryer) Crumling. She graduated from West York High School and received a degree in accounting from ITE. Judy worked as a waitress at the Sunflower Restaurant as a teenager, then at the Town Tavern when she turned 21. After receiving her degree, she worked as a shipping clerk for Sullivan Graphics where she was responsible for ensuring that the right coupon inserts were delivered to the right newspapers. She later worked in the Assessor’s Office at the York County Courthouse. After being diagnosed with MS, Judy began working in a home-based business as a customer representative for Market America. She excelled as a virtual shopper and was able to retire at the age of 50.

Judy was an avid shopper. She would spend hours visiting multiple stores patiently hunting for the exact item that she needed. Christmas was her favorite holiday because she loved the thrill of searching for and finding precisely the right gift. Greeting cards were equally as important to her as gifts. If a card didn’t express her complete sentiment, she would give multiple cards to ensure that her feelings were clearly articulated. Her habits earned her numerous Gold Crown points from Hallmark Cards over the years.

Judy loved with all of her heart and cared for life-long friends and adoptive kids with equal dedication. She volunteered as a child advocate and served on several boards for at-risk children. Intelligent and very determined, she never let the disabilities that came with MS get in the way of her living a full life on her terms.

Judy is survived by her husband and best friend of 47 years, Elwood C. Kuentzler; daughters, Melissa Fry and Christine Brooks; sisters, Patricia Detwiler and Linda Sullivan; brothers, James, Robert, and Kenneth Crumling; and six grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at a date and time yet to be determined. The family suggests that donations be made to the National MS Society.org. Condolences for the family may be left below.