Judith Y. Fortman, 74, St. Marys, OH died Friday November 6, 2015 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys.

She was born March 29, 1941 in New Castle, IN to Willard and Gertrude (Brunner) Walker. On October 1, 1960 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys, she married James L. Fortman, who survives.

Also survived by: daughter Julie (Dave) Koch of Las Vegas, NV; daughter Joni (Pat) McEvoy of Celina, OH; daughter Angela Flaute of Celina, OH; 7 grandchildren: Casey Webster, Mike McEvoy, Angelo Macias, Cole Flaute, Ross Flaute, Kyle Flaute, Tyler Koch; sister Margaret Parker of Anchorage, AK.

Preceded in death by: parents Willard and Gertrude Walker; brother Ed Walker; brother Don Walker; sister Donna Ghibaudy; sister Helen Hills; son-in-law Dan Flaute.

She retired from the Valley Nursing Home in St. Marys. She had also worked at the St. Marys Cotton Mill and Paris Cleaners.

She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Marys. Her favorite pastimes included traveling, crocheting, making crafts and spending time with her family.

Rites are scheduled to begin 7:00 p.m. Friday November 13, 2015 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys. Private burial will take place at the Gethsemane Cemetery in St. Marys.

Visitation 5-7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.