Judy Marie Woyame

Judy (Beilstein) Woyame, 83, of Northwood, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 8, 1942, to the late Omar and Clara Beilstein. On June 26, 1990, she married Joseph Woyame, with whom she shared 36 wonderful years.

Many will remember Judy from her many years as a school bus driver for Genoa Area Schools and Lake Local Schools. She was also an active member of the Genoa Firettes for many years. Judy enjoyed traveling, camping, and helping on the farm with her husband, Joe. She had a creative spirit and enjoyed sewing and crafting, but most of all, she cherished spending time with her family and friends.

Judy is survived by her husband, Joseph Woyame; sister-in-law, Maggie (Woyame) Geldine, her children, Jaci (Lee) Gladden of Buffalo, Minnesota, Cheryl (Lee) Harder of Elmore, Dave (Kris) Lee of Genoa, and Raymond (Janet) Lee of Walbridge; her stepchildren, Rhonda (Randy) Gullett of Maumee, Debbie (Robert) Ciampa of Oregon, Joseph Woyame of Northwood, and John Woyame of Elmore; grandchildren Josh, Brandon, Brianna Gladden, Tiffany Marquis, Corey Harder, Kyle and Jake Lee, Mallory Awls, Kurtis and Aubrey Lee, Alaina Nagy, Katherine Drummond, Robert Ciampa, Cassie Kitz, Louis Woyame and 15 wonderful great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary (Beilstein) Calmes; her brother, Harold (Jim) Beilstein; her sisters-in-law, Dee (Woyame) Burner and Gertrude (Woyame) Shanks; and her grandson, Daniel Gullett.

Family and friends may gather on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 300 Warner St, Walbridge, Ohio 43465 from 9:00 am until the time of Judy’s funeral beginning at 10:00 am. A luncheon for family and friends will follow immediately in the church hall.

Memorial contributions may be made in Judy’s memory to Parkcliffe Alzheimer’s Community, Clay-Genoa Firettes or Southern Care Hospice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Freck Funeral Chapel.