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Judith A. “Judy” Guarino, 76
February 06, 2020
Judith “Judy” Guarino, 76, of Lancaster, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020.
She was the beloved wife of M. Joseph “Joe” Guarino, with whom she celebrated 49 years of marriage, and who preceded her in death in 2013. They are now reunited in Heaven. Born in Lansing, MI, Judy and her family relocated to Uniontown, PA shortly after her birth. She was the daughter of the late Edward Danko and the late Julia Danko.
She started her career as a legal secretary in Uniontown. Judy and Joe moved to Lancaster in 1966, and she worked at a local bank. In 1979, Judy and Joe founded Guarino Opticians. In 1994, Guarino Opticians was combined with Campus Eye Center and became Campus Opticians, where Judy worked until her retirement at the end of 2011.
Judy’s family was the focus of her life. She is survived by her brother, Edward T. Danko, husband of Rebecca L. (Huey) Danko, of Graniteville, SC; her children, Joseph C. Guarino married to Jennifer (Harris) Guarino, of Lititz, PA and Jennifer G. Tancreto, married to Rick Tancreto, of Dunkirk, MD. She is also survived by her three grandchildren, Gabriel and Christian Guarino, and Carly Tancreto, who miss their “Mimi.”
In her free time, Judy enjoyed gardening, creating beautiful landscapes at their homes. She also enjoyed crafting, including ceramics and painting. She was a Catholic and was a member of the Society of the Little Flower, honoring St. Therese.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, February 11 from 6-8 p.m. at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Friends may call again on Wednesday, February 12 from 10-11 a.m. at Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church, 2427 Marietta Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601, with the Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in her name, 101 Erford Road, Suite 201, Camp Hill, PA 17011. To leave online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.
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Condolences to the Family
March 25, 2020
My heart and prayers go out to the whole Guarino family with the passing of Judy. We have many fond memories of the fun times we shared together with Judy and Joe. RIP Judy & Joe who are now together.
Wishing the Best for Joey, Jennifer and their families during this difficult time.
Kathy Mentzer
February 16, 2020
So sorry to hear. Her and joe are together.
John and karen palumbo
February 12, 2020
Our sincere sympathy to your family. Great memories of Judy and Joe.
Pam Critchfield and Family
February 10, 2020
Dear family members
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many wonderful memories of out time together.
judy will be missed
Linda Hessinger
February 10, 2020
We will miss my sister tremendously and treasure our many memories together. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. With our love always,Tom and Beckie Danko
February 10, 2020
Dennis and Marilyn Gehringer sincerest condolences to Judy’s family. She was a wonderful neighbor. I still have plants that she gave us when we built our pool.
February 10, 2020
My sincerest condolences to Judy’s family, and all who knew her. She will be missed. My tears & prayers are with you.
Rick Tancreto
February 09, 2020
The Leone Family extends our sincerest condolences to Jen, Rick, Carly Tancreto and the Guarino family. May Judy Rest In Peace in the hands of God! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Much love,
Daniel, Donna & Joseph
February 09, 2020
Our prayers and thought are for your family .
Judy was a wonderful caring friend.
Many wonderful memories with Rob and Joe growing up!
Tom And Carol Mayer
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- Tuesday, February 11, 2020
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Wednesday, February 12, 2020
- 11:00 AM
- Saint Leo the Great Catholic Church
- 2427 Marietta Ave
- Lancaster, PA 17601
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