Judith Marsha Samberg (Simon), aged 83, passed away on Oct. 4 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas.
She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Judy was born on Feb. 1, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. She cherished her early years with her parents, Rae and Albert Simon, and her younger brother, Kenny, all of whom preceded her in death. Judy is survived by a loving family: her sister, Debbie (Minnetonka, Minnesota); children, Amy (Tucson, Arizona), Robin and Corey; her granddaughter, Elli (San Diego, California); along with many nieces and nephews.
After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School in 1959, she attended Ohio University. Judy married Bernard Unger at 19 years old, and the two moved to Kansas City in 1963 and started a family. Judy was widowed with three young children in 1969. She eventually remarried to Stan Samberg, to whom she was married for 54 years until his death in 2024.
Judy was a devoted wife and mother. As her children grew, she joined the workforce as an office manager for various medical practices over a 20+ year career. Throughout her employment, she was a trusted, valued associate and was celebrated for her integrity and work ethic until her retirement in 2006.
Judy was committed to her family, finding joy in witnessing the growth and success of her children and granddaughter. She remained a steady source of guidance and support, offering her unwavering presence through every challenge her family encountered.
Judy was also an animal lover, owning multiple dogs in her lifetime, but her passion was card and table games, such as bridge, pan and mahjongg. She relished the challenge on both an individual and team level, and while she didn’t outwardly show it, she was a driven competitor at heart. She was engaged with her synagogue sisterhood community as a young adult and generously supported causes and organizations that aligned with her beliefs in her later years.
Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.
The family wishes to express our sincere thanks to the team of caregivers from Agape Home Care and Wise Choices, who took exceptional care of Judy in her final months.
Graveside services were held for family and close friends at Mt. Carmel Cemetery on Oct. 6. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Wayside Waifs or to the animal shelter of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at louismemorialchapel.com.
