Judith JoAnn Ausec (Judy) was bron December 18, 1934 in Jeannette, PA. She was the first child of three daughters born to the late Naomi Josephine Harvison Ausec and Frank Joseph (Fritz) Ausec.

She graduated from Jeannette High School's class of 1952. She pursued a career in modeling and business. She served thirty plus years as a legal secretary. Judy married Gus Emanuel Pahnos on January 5, 1957 and they proudly raised two sons, Doug and Andy. Gus preceded her in death in November of 2009. Over the years Judy called the following places "home." Harrison Park, Pa Ann Arbor, Michigan Lansing, Michigan Illinois Freehold, NJ and Orchard Park, NY.

A few of her volunteer endeavors include the following: A founder of the Orchard Park Community Church, Sunday School Teacher, Eagle Ridge Recreation Association member and former co-president, Welcome Wagon Participant Gourmet Luncheon group, volunteer in boy scouting, Facilitator to the Aspire Group at church, and loving care giver to her grandchildren. Her involvement with family and community were born out of her love for people and a generous friendly and giving spirit. In recent years Judy attended St. Peter's U.C.C. She cherished her faith, family and dear friends. She enjoyed gourmet cooking, reading, Jeopardy and traveling.

Her family hopes that if you never met Judy, you had someone as special and caring and wonderful in your own life. Her infectious smile and laugh will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Beloved wife of the late Gus E. Pahnos; dearest mother of Douglas R. (Lori) and Andrew T. (Susan) Pahnos; grandmother of Angela Pahnos (William Thompson) and Kyle Pahnos; great-grandmother of Sophia and Quinton; loving daughter of the late Frank J. and Naomi J. (Harvison) Ausec; sister of the late Nancy (William) Meighen and Cathy Kuhns; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life Gathering, Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM, at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 1475 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca, NY, where a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 AM. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com