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Judy L. Russell

By T.J. Woodward

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  Judy L. Russell, 68 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 surrounded by her family at Gateway Home in Attica. She was born in Batavia on April 22, 1951 to Lee Klawer of Batavia and the late Ruth (Clute) Klawer.    

Mrs. Russell, worked as a hair stylist for over 30 years and was co-owner of Russell Alarm in Batavia. She is a longtime member of Cornerstone Church in East Pembroke where she was very involved and volunteered in many of the church activities. Judy loved gardening, doing puzzles, baking, camping, vacations to Myrtle Beach and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.     

Judy is survived by her beloved husband James R. Russell of Batavia; children Amy Russell of Batavia; Kelly (Alan) Heizmann of Rochester; Brian Russell of Batavia; brother Randy (Christine) Klawer of East Pembroke; grandchildren Abigail Russell, Benjamin Heizmann, Alyssa Salamone, Brooke Heizmann along with many nieces and nephews.    

Friends are invited to call from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2020 at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00AM Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Cornerstone Church of East Pembroke, 2583 Main Street, East Pembroke, 14056. She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery, East Pembroke.      

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Gateway Home, 91 Main Street, Attica, NY 14011. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc., 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.   

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