Judith Ann St. Martin

Judith (“Judy”) Ann St. Martin (née Stoia), age 70, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025. Judy was born in Kearny, New Jersey on October 17, 1954. Judy was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a faithful friend to many.

Judy is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Peter; her children Lisa (Scott) Hedrick and Sarah (Jason) McDiarmid; three grandchildren, Tenchi, Zane and Azzy; and many other family members and friends.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Joan and John Stoia.

Though minister’s wife and Navy chaplain’s wife were roles imposed upon her, she made them her own. She embraced them as opportunities for spreading grace and compassion. At worship, Judy typically could not be found in the same pew each week. She moved around to connect with parishioners, getting to know all of them on a deeper level.

Known for her baking, over the years Judy’s cookies, whoopie pies, peanut butter balls, cakes and other sweet treats found their way into the hands of Marines and Sailors in the field, parishioners at church gatherings, hairdressers, doctors, dentists, neighbors and countless others to whom she wished to show gratitude and love.

Judy was an avid and talented quilter whose hands were rarely still. She lovingly and meticulously created quilts for family and friends, but her generosity reached far beyond her own circle. She donated hundreds of quilts to organizations supporting breast cancer patients, the homeless and orphaned children, wrapping others in warmth and care through her craft.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Facial Pain Association (https://www.facepain.org/); Emmanuel UCC, Oconomowoc, WI (https://seeyouonsunday.org/); or a charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Emmanuel UCC (36821 Sunset Dr (Hwy 18), Oconomowoc, WI), at 12:30 p.m.(Central), with a reception to follow. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The service will be livestreamed on the following linked site. https://youtube.com/@emmanueluccdousman9820.