Judith E. METCALF-BACKER

Judith E. METCALF—BACKER, ­­­­78, of Westfield, PA, died Wednesday, December 4, 2024 in Arnot Ogden Medical Center, Elmira, NY. 

Born August 4, 1946, in Hornell, NY, she was the daughter of Leland A. “Pete” and Willa M. Parsons Cary. On July 3, 1968, in Mills, she married John R. Metcalf, who predeceased her on March 4, 2003. On February 22, 2020, in Potter Brook, she married Donald L. Backer, who survives. A graduate of Northern Potter High School, she earned an associate degree in operating room technician at Robert Packer School of Nursing in Sayre. Judy was a member of the People’s Church of Potter Brook, Order of the Eastern Star #95 in Ulysses, and served on the Hector Township Board of Election as majority inspector. 

Surviving besides her husband, Don, are: two children, Fred Metcalf and Claudia Metcalf; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; three step-children, Lee Ann Johnson, Scott (Suzanne) Backer, and Debi Backer; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Willa Jean (Ken) Lambert, Carol Brezowski, and Debra Jo (Clyde Sr.) Seeley; an aunt, Emily “Jeanie” Pfuntner; nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her first husband, she was predeceased by two brothers, David “Bud” Cary and Merle E. “Mike” Cary. 

Friends may call at People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 16950 on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, with a Memorial Service following at 11:00 AM. Rev. Gene Jones, Pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Potter Brook. 

Memorials may be made to People’s Church of Potter Brook, 62 Rte. 49, Westfield, PA 1695 or Order of the Eastern Star #95, c/o Debbie Miller, 155 Heller Road, Coudersport, PA 16915. 

Arrangements are under the direction of OLNEY-FOUST Funeral Homes & Crematory, Ulysses, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.