Judith L. Cleary Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Judith L. VanVoast Cleary, 80, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born in Amsterdam, NY, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Chase) VanVoast. She was a 1960 graduate of Johnstown High School and attended the University of Miami in Florida. On November 18, 1961, Judy married the love of her life, John E. Cleary. They raised their family in Johnstown, NY, where Judy was a realtor and Johnstown’s City Assessor. Later in life, they built their dream home in Durham, NC, where Judy worked as a dental assistant and an assistant city assessor. Judy and Jack then enjoyed a much too brief retirement in Sun City Center, FL. Together, and with friends, they discovered a shared interest in golf. After her husband’s death in 2000, Judy moved to Saratoga Springs, NY, to be closer to family. During this time, she made many new friends while volunteering for hospice. In addition to her parents and husband, Judy is predeceased by her loving brother, James VanVoast, of Johnstown, NY. Judy is survived by a son, James Cleary (Penny Westmoreland) of Durham, NC, a daughter, Christine (Brian) Haessig, of Oswego, NY, and a daughter, Barbara (Mark) Klingbeil, of Saratoga Springs, NY. She is also survived by her six grandchildren; Jordan and Jeff Cleary, Abby and Alex Haessig, and Matt and Megan Klingbeil. Also surviving are her brother-in-law William Cleary of Cincinnati, OH, and sisters-in-law Lois LaMonte of Manlius, NY, and Kathy VanVoast of Johnstown, NY. Always a dog lover, Judy is also survived by her faithful four-legged companion, Buddy. Graveside services will be private at a later date. Burial will be held in St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Johnstown, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judy’s memory to The Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY, 12205. Arrangements have been entrusted to the A.G. Cole Funeral Home Inc., 215 E. Main Street, Johnstown, NY. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.agcolefuneralhome.com

Judith L. Cleary

December 14, 1941 - May 27, 2022