Judith Samson was a Pandora-Gilboa HS graduate
Judith Samson, 68, of Placentia, Calif., passed away February 7, 2014.
Judy was born on August 12, 1945 in Pandora, Ohio to Warren and Idella (Gratz) Bridenbaugh. She graduated from Pandora-Gilboa Schools and Indiana Weslyan.
Judy was a teacher for the Ontario-Montclair school district for over 30 years. In retirement, she volunteered in the community and was an active church member. She is survived by her husband Keith, sons Geoffrey and Joshua, daughter in law Natalie, grandson Colin (all in California) and brothers Dale and Daryl Bridenbaugh (Pandora, Ohio).
Memorial services were held Saturday, February 15, at Rose Drive Friends Church in Yorba Linda, California.
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