Judith E. Anderson Auriti, 68, of Waterford, Pa., died Sunday, December 12, 2010, at St. Vincent Medical Center.

She was born on December 30, 1941, in Erie, Pa., the daughter of the late Alfred and Hedwig Panek Anderson.

Judy had worked for Bucholtz Farms for over 20 years maintaining their grape vineyards and fruit trees. She was a 1960 graduate of Academy High School, and belonged Luther Memorial Church, The American Legion, Waterford Post 285, Ladies Auxilliary, and Harborcreek Moose Lodge. Judy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, flower gardening and her dog, Katie.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 41 years, Thomas C. "Abe" Auriti; and her sister, Geraldine K. Smith. Survivors include her daugther, Lorie A. Bardwell and her fiance, Ralph Omeara; two granddaughters, Nicole and Danielle Bardwell, all of Erie; a neice ; a nephew; and several cousins.

Friends are invited to call at the Scott Funeral Home, West 21st and Myrtle Streets, Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. until time of funeral service there at 3:30 p.m. The Rev. William E. Coleman of Luther Memorial Church will officiate. Private Interment will be in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery