Judith O. Andraka, 87, of Trout Run, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 28, 1938, in Yonkers, NY, to Emmet J. and Mary R. (McNamee) Oak. Judy was a 1956 graduate of Merchantville High School in New Jersey and a 1960 graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. She later earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from George Washington University. Judy taught art and served as Chair of the Art and Music Department at Prince George’s Community College in Largo, Maryland.
She met her husband, Romuald Andraka, while attending Merchantville High School. They were married on June 4, 1960, and shared over 65 years of marriage. Together they raised five children and enjoyed many adventures.
Judy found her greatest joy in her family. She especially loved family gatherings, playing cards and board games, and working on puzzles together. She was an accomplished artist, working in lithography, silkscreen, and painting. Later in life, she turned her creative talents to dollhouse miniatures, specializing in detailed dollhouse lighting.
She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, the National Association of Miniature Enthusiasts, the Maryland Printmakers Association, and the Laurel Art Guild in Laurel, Maryland. She also had a gallery and studio at the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia.
In addition to her husband, Romuald, she is survived by four sons: Ray (Patricia) Andraka of North Kingstown, RI; Chuck (Janet) Andraka of Piney Flats, TN; Steve (Jane) Andraka of Crownsville, MD; and Nick (Diane) Andraka of Owings, MD; one daughter, Jennifer (Steve) Brady of Trout Run; one brother, Joe (Neva) Oak of Hilliard, OH; one sister, Geraldine (John) Humphrey of Dellroy, OH; eighteen grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Above all, Judy will be remembered for her deep love for her family and for the warmth, creativity, and faith she shared so generously as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1305 Northway Road, Williamsport, with Reverend Glenn F. McCreary officiating. Burial will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, 12307 Rose Valley Road, Trout Run. The family will have a private viewing.
The family will provide flowers and suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport, PA 17701, or at http://www.stannrcc.org.
Online condolences may be made on Judy’s memorial page at http://www.kaufmanfuneralhomes.com.
