Judy A. (Noel) Gondal, 72, wife of Thomas A. Gondal, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, at her home in Pottstown.
Born in Pottstown, she was the daughter of the late James Henry Noel and Verna Mae (Yeager) Noel.
Judy worked at Wyeth Labs and then at the West Company for many years before working as an Executive Secretary for Pottstown School district until her retirement. Her family and grandchildren were her world. Judy was an avid sewer and was skilled with embroidery. She belonged to the American Sewing Guild. In her down time, Judy enjoyed camping at French Creek State Park.
Surviving along with her husband, Tom of 33 years, are her children James Edward Stairs Jr., husband of Allison; Kevin Patrick McShea Jr.; Victoria Lynn McShea, wife of Steven Irick; and Jillian Miller, wife of Travis; sister Donna Breylinger; brother James Noel Jr., husband of Dolly; sister Mary Lou Clark, wife of John; grandchildren Logan James Stairs, Violet Irick, Tre Diguglielmo, Quintin Miller, and Sylas Miller.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00PM at Linfield United Church of Christ (25 Reformed Rd, Linfield, PA 19468) with Pastor Caroline Bashore officiating. Visitation will also be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 12:30PM-2:00PM at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Linfield UCC in Judy’s name.