Judith Lane Elliott-Dzubay

Judith Lane Elliott-Dzubay, "Judy", age 85, passed away suddenly on November 2, 2025.
Born on February 9, 1940 in Ranger, West Virginia, Judy grew up in her beloved hometown where she attended Ranger Elementary School, Guyan Valley High School and later Marshall University. She and her family were faithful members of the Church of Christ.
From an early age, Judy loved being artistic and expressed herself through drawing. Inspired by her grandmother, Susie, who was known for her wonderful cooking, Judy also grew to love cooking and baking. Inspired by her mother and all of the talented women in her family, she created many treasures through her sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was always proud that her father, the local U.S. Postmaster, owned the town’s movie theater—where she happily popped popcorn for the customers as a child.
A gifted student, Judy excelled academically. She graduated with honors from Guyan Valley High School in 1957, where she played trumpet in the marching band, earned the John Philip Sousa Music Award, appeared in the senior class play and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She went on to study three years of pre-med at Marshall University, where her artistic talent earned her the opportunity to design a banner for the Marshall football stadium.
In 1961, Judy moved to Akron, Ohio to attend the St. Thomas Hospital School of Medical Technology, had her first child and later worked in Chemistry Research at the University of Oklahoma Hospital. In January 1967, she fell in love, married a soldier in Cumberland, Maryland and the couple settled in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to raise their family. During this time, Judy worked as a Medical Technologist at Ohio Valley Hospital while her husband transitioned into the Air Force Reserves.
In 1976, after welcoming a sixth child including their youngest daughter, the family moved back to Akron, Ohio. Judy returned to work at St.Thomas Hospital as a Medical Technologist and Lab Supervisor. During her 15 years there, she welcomed yet another child, returned to school—earning membership in the Phi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, graduating Summa Cum Laude and receiving both her Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology and Master’s Degree in Technical Education in 1984.
Judy also worked as a substitute teacher for Akron Public Schools and as an instructor for the University of Akron, Southern Ohio College and the Ohio School of Massotherapy, teaching various medical courses.
Throughout her career she worked in numerous medical roles across many other facilities, including Brentwood, Wadsworth-Rittman, Summa Akron City, Cuyahoga Falls, Akron General, Cleveland Clinic, Jackson Memorial and Clinton Memorial Hospitals. She was STNA certified and even after her initial retirement, she continued caring for others. Judy was beautiful, extraordinarily smart, determined, accomplished and she earned many memberships, awards and accolades throughout her life.
In her 50s, Judy took up martial arts alongside her daughter Elizabeth and several of her children who trained at different schools. They competed in tournaments and Judy quickly excelled—something she was immensely proud of. She was tough, spirited and always eager to master new challenges.
Judy enjoyed baking, crocheting, knitting, sewing, crossword puzzles, solitaire and games that kept her mind sharp. She loved taking her children on summer road trips—mostly to Grandma’s house, Florida beaches, amusement parks and lakes for picnics and swimming. A quiet woman of deep faith, she knew the Bible cover-to-cover and was a praying mother.
In her 60s and 70s, Judy lived and retired in Wilmington, Ohio, where she enjoyed a quiet life of gardening and loving and caring for her pets. During the last five years of her life, she lived with her daughter in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, where her days were filled with laughter, good food, park visits to feed ducks, fishing, ice cream, road trips, pizza parties in cozy pajamas, movie nights with popcorn and becoming facebook famous. And, of course, more than anything—many Big Macs and Little Debbies!
Judy was strong, protective, and devoted to raising her children with truth, love (including tough love when needed) and plenty of laughter. She will be missed deeply for her wisdom, honesty, faith, humor, warm hugs and unwavering love.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Elderson Elliott Jr. and Mildred Hatfield-Elliott; firstborn son, Mark L. Movsessian; husband, Edward Dzubay Sr.; brother, Michael Elliott; brother in-law, Joseph Dzubay; and granddaughter, Gabrielle Cicala.
She is survived by her children: Wendy Elliott and Joseph (Jescel) Dzubay of South Florida; Edward Dzubay Jr. (Cicala), Vicky Dzubay, Elizabeth Dzubay (Ronald Saxton), and Jason Dzubay, all of Northeast Ohio; sister, Carol Weisburger of Virginia; sister in-law, JoAnne Dzubay of Texas; six grandchildren; three nieces; and one nephew.
The family extends a heartfelt debt of gratitude to Ronald Saxton, Laura Keith and Ben and Sarah Smith. Your care and devotion to helping our family is held in our hearts eternally.
Condolences may be sent to: 1390 Kennedy Blvd #107, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221.
Donations in Judith’s memory may be made to organizations supporting Alzheimer’s or Paralyzed Veterans.

Family and friends are invited to visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 N. Canton Rd. Akron, OH 44305 on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m, when the memorial service will begin. To leave a special message for Judy's family, please visit the guest book below.