GLOUSTER, Ohio –– Judy A. Pugh, 88, of Glouster, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Kimes Nursing and Rehab Center, Athens. Born May 1, 1937, in Amesville, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Nellie Ball Smith.
Judy found great joy in antiquing. She also enjoyed visiting yard sales. In addition to her love for antiques and yard sales, Judy took great pride in tending to her flowers.
She is survived by two daughters, Reba (Marty) Unger of Kingston and Rita (Rob) Miller of Glouster; grandchildren, Erin (Justin) Bowles, Abby Unger (deceased), Taylor (Ryan) Mavis of Baltimore, Ohio, Mitch (Ricki) Miller of Glouster and B.J. (Amie) Unger of Chillicothe; great grandchildren, Nick Cash, Drew Bowles, Braxton and Brock Unger, and Rowen Mavis; and a sister, Anna Marie Simpkins of Lancaster.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George L. Pugh; an infant son, James Pugh; sisters, Barbara Wyatt, Donna Collins, and Alice Barnhart; and brothers, Charles and Richard Smith.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, at the Morrison Funeral Chapel, Glouster-Bishopville with Rocky Exline officiating. Interment will be in the Glouster Cemetery. A visitation will take place on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until the time of service. A message of comfort may be sent to the family at www.morrisonfc.com.
