Judy Hamilton, 71, of Beaver and formerly of Hookstown, passed away unexpectedly at home from a heart condition on Friday, March 25, 2022, with her family at her side. Born November 26, 1950 in Newell, WV (during the blizzard of 1950), she was the daughter of the late William and Barbara (Hart) Stewart.

She was a 1968 graduate of South Side High School and a 1972 graduate of Penn State University. She taught English and Speech at South Side High School for over 20 years. The most important part of her life was her family, and that was evident in everything she did. She especially loved being a Nana to Max and Madelyn, whom she loved with all of her heart.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. (Bill) Hamilton, Jr., with whom she would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on July 1, 2022; their infant son, Eric William Hamilton; her sister, Joyce Stewart; and her mother- and father-in-law, Robert and Wanda (Hall) Hamilton.

Left to treasure her memory are her son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Teresa Hamilton of Beaver; her grandchildren, Maxton Michael and Madelyn Grace Hamilton, who were the joys of her life; treasured cousins, Shirley and Larry Berger; her aunt, Helen Stewart; three sisters-in-law, Sharon Snyder, Sandra DiBacco, and Pamela Hamilton; her “adopted” daughter, Melissa Swearingen; and a host of wonderful cousins and friends who were blessed to know her.

The family would like to thank Dr. Timothy Jackson and the nursing staff in his office for the care they provided to Judy over the years.

Friends will be received at Noll Funeral Home, 333 Third Street, Beaver, on March 28, 2022 from 4pm-8pm. The funeral service will be held on March 29, 2022 at 11am at the funeral home, with The Rev. Wilmer J. Olszewski officiating. Burial will take place at Mill Creek Hill Cemetery, Hookstown, PA.

If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s name to the Beaver Area Memorial Library.