Judith Ann English

Judith Ann English, 80, of County Highway 132, Hagaman, passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Amsterdam, NY on November 23, 1944, a daughter of George and Laura Kline Musolff and was a 1962 graduate of Galway High School. Judy later received a degree in nursing and worked in Hartford, CT before returning to Amsterdam. She was a lifelong are resident. For the last 25 years, Judy was the Town Clerk of Perth. She loved the job, adored her community, and enjoyed helping everyone that came into her office. Previously, Judy was a waitress and worked as a hospital nursing records keeper. She enjoyed traveling to Florida for the past few years to visit her sisters. Judy also loved spending time with her grandchildren. As they grew up, they were at her house and were more like siblings than cousins. She attended all of Korey’s Tae Kwon Do tournaments and all of Lily’s softball and basketball games. Judy loved all kinds of music and attended many concerts with her children. She also loved the ballet and spent many summers at SPAC attending classical and rock concerts. Judy was a huge NASCAR fan and especially Terry LaBonte. She enjoyed her yearly trips to Loudon, New Hampshire to watch the race in person with her family. Judy was also a NY Giants fan. She was married to her loving husband, Samuel, on April 22, 1967. They were able to spend many years together enjoying their life, children, and spending time with the grandchildren and all of their friends. Sadly, he died June 13, 2019. In addition to her husband and parents, Judy was predeceased by a sister, Diane Murray, who died March 20, 2024. Survivors include a son, Gregory (Karen) English of West Charlton, NY; a daughter, Rebecca (Tim) Bain of Hagaman; two sisters, Linda Felton of Tampa, FL and Susan (Perry) Simser of Deland Springs, FL; a brother, George (Susan) Musolff of Saratoga Springs, NY; two grandchildren, Korey English and Lily-Catherine Bain; two step-grandsons, George Lossow and Ninja English; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025, from 4 – 7pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A memorial service will be held on Friday at 10 am at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Bonnie Orth, officiating, with final burial at the West Galway Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Galway Food Pantry, in care of the funeral home.

Judith Ann English

November 23, 1944 - April 5, 2025

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November 23, 1944 - April 5, 2025

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