Judy Krause Spahr
JUDY KRAUSE SPAHR: Age 85, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025.
Judy was an impassioned artist who could always be found happily creating masterful canvases with acrylic, watercolor, and charcoal. She brought her passion for art to Carnegie Mellon University where she received her BA in Fine Arts and later became an accredited art teacher. Judy also dedicated herself to helping others with her Masters of Social Work from University of Pittsburgh that she used at McKeesport Hospital.
In her spare moments, she was a part of U.S. Masters Swimming, an active member at Rodef Shalom, and the women's group at Chabad of the South Hills.
Judy was the daughter of the late Dr. Gilbert and Belle Krause, and identical twin sister of the late Trudy Kapner. She is survived by her brother Paul Krause and brother-in-law Leonard Kapner.
Judy was the proud and devoted mother to Nathan (Jamie) Bennett, Steven (Terri Gomez) Bennett, David (Mindy) Bennett. She found her greatest joy in her grandchildren: Lexi, Elijah, Isabela, Gabriela, Elizabeth, Gregory, Shayna, Eliana, and Bailey.
Judy had a beautiful love for family and cherished all the moments growing up with her cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Services at Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc., 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11 AM. Visitation one hour prior to service (10 AM - 11 AM). Interment Beth Shalom Cemetery.
Contributions may be made to The Branch (formerly Jewish Residential Services), 2609 Murray Avenue, #201, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. www.schugar.com