Judith A. Collingwood

April 24, 1938 ~ August 27, 2020
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Judith A. Collingwood, 82, formerly of Franklin, passed away in the morning of Thursday, August 27, 2020 at The Caring Place in Franklin.Born April 24, 1938 in Franklin, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Mabel B. (Quinn) Smith. On August 26, 1954, she married the love of her life, David H. Collingwood; he preceded her in death on November 21, 2011. For part of her career, Judith worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant at Polk Center.With a passion for art, Judith enjoyed painting, especially with oil and acrylic paints, and was an active participant of the Waterloo Art Studio. She also enjoyed quilting, making porcelain dolls, reading, and taking care of her plants and flowers. Left to cherish her memory is her son, Michael Collingwood and his wife, Sandy Dingman, of Los Angeles, CA; her three daughters, Laurie Collingwood, and Tami Brock and her husband, Roger, both of Oil City, and Karen Newman and her husband, Terry, of Franklin; and her ten grandchildren, Scott Dingman, Kelly Dingman, Shannon Dingman, Jordan Collingwood and his wife, Dalis, Miranda Collingwood, Brennan Collingwood, Lucas McFeaters and his wife, Hannah, David McFeaters and his wife, Alisha, Kyle Collingwood and his wife, Aaryn, and Zackary Brock and his fiance, Stephanie Goodman.She is further survived by her twelve great-grandchildren, Krishna Callahan, Anthony McFeaters, Elizabeth McFeaters, Aiden Andre, Mirandah McFeaters, Samuel McFeaters, Alora Collingwood, Aubrey Collingwood, Kaylee Collingwood, Allison Laufer, Nora Brock and Bellamy Brock; and by her one great-great-grandchild, Daniel Kitelinger, Jr.In addition to her parents and husband, Judith was preceded in death by her two brothers, John Smith and Ed Smith.Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323, from 12 pm (noon) to 2 pm.Funeral services for Judith will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. beginning at 2 pm.The funeral home will have social distancing protocols in place and strongly recommends those who are attending to wear masks. We respectfully ask if you feel sick or have other health conditions to stay home.Judith will be laid to rest at Rockland Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Judith's honor to the Oil Valley Center for the Arts, 206 Seneca Street, Oil City, PA 16301.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
I helped to care for Judy. She was funny sassy and made me laugh. She was a wonderful lady. We had great times together. You will be greatly missed my dear by many. My your wings be great to sore high in heaven making everyone there as happy as you did here on earth.
Thoughts and prayers to the Judy Collingwood family and friends shall be really missed especially by the activity department at the caring place will miss her face that bingo and always on the floor she always brightened our days
Laurie and family you have my deepest sympathies. Saying goodbye is never easy, but remember the good times and love. Cubby
Judy was my long time friend and we share many happy memories together. I will miss her very much. Marilyn Winger
Laurie and family, I want to express my deepest sympathy. Losing a loved one is painful, and very difficult. I know she was a wonderful woman, and she will be deeply missed. But she lives on in the hearts of all of you. She was a beautiful soul. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. ??????????
Our condolences goes out to the family
To the Collingwood family, You have our deepest sympathy in the passing of you of your love one
Thoughts and prayers of sympathy go out to Judy’s family. She was a talented lady, sweet and kind and an outstanding student of the Waterloo Art Studio. Go with the angels, Judy!
Laurie, Sorry to hear about your Mom Thoughts and prayers for you and family.
I’m so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing~my sincere heartfelt sympathy to her entire Family??She was a close friend in their early yrs with my Dear Mom..I heard many stories of the fun they had??Judy please hug my Mom & tell her I love & miss her..May peace & comfort surround the Family in the days ahead????
So sorry to hear! Love, hugs and prayers for you all.