Judith E. Kitchen

LOCK HAVEN - Judith E. (Zettle) Kitchen, 64, of Kephart Plaza, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 at Mount Nittany Medical Center, State College. She was born July 4, 1952 in Lock Haven a daughter of the late Reuben and Pauline (Baker) Zettle. Judith worked as a secretary for First Church of Christ, Lock Haven as a secretary retiring after 23 years earlier she owned and operated Bookworld on Main Street in Lock Haven. She was a member of First Church of Christ, Lock Haven. She was a 1970 graduate of Lock Haven High School. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her grandchildren. Surviving are two daughters, Tracey (companion Tom Lovett) Marcum and Tammy Lingle both of Lock Haven and also a son William (Tamra Beach) Kitchen of State College. Nine grandchildren, Ryan (Kaitie) Kitchen, Hannah Lingle, Gillian Lingle, Norah Lingle, Sierra Kitchen, Joshua Kitchen, William Kitchen, Jr., Koffi Gordon and Carley Marcum. She is also survived by a brother Thomas (JoAnn) Zettle of Flemington also two half sisters Phyllis Neff of Howard and Shirley (Robert) Martin of Howard. Several nieces and nephews a special nephew Tyler Zettle. Also a former son-in-law Geoffrey Lingle of Lock Haven. A brother William Steiner preceded her in death. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 26, 2016 at First Church of Christ, Water and Vesper Streets, Lock Haven with Elder Will Lucas of Flemington Church of Christ officiating. Friends and relatives will be received from 10:30 – 11:00. Interment will be private. Memorial contributions can be made to Walking Warriors of Clinton County c/o Woodlands Bank, 202 N. Jay Street, Lock Haven, PA 17745.