Jude Ripic, 73 of Brackney, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday March 26, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, F. William “Fritz” Stout and Betty E. (Watts) Stout. She is survived by her loving husband of 23 years, Ed Ripic; two sons, Brett Wambold (Cynthia) of Montrose, PA, Matthew Wambold of Lawton, PA; two stepsons, Ed Ripic, Jr. (Erin), Tim Ripic (Kim), all of Owego, NY; two brothers, Kenneth Stout (Brenda) of Quakertown, PA, Douglas Stout (Terry) of Gilbertsville, PA; one sister, Debra Stark of Millsboro, DE; her grandchildren, Matt and Mason Wambold, Jonathan Ripic (Emily), Ethan Ripic (Abigail), Tim Ripic, Anthony Ripic (Natalie), and Jayden Ripic; also three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews all of whom she loved dearly. Jude grew up in Souderton, PA, and moved to Susquehanna County in 1979. Jude was known for her spicy sense of humor and loved gardening, playing cards and other games, spending time with her family, walking, spending time at the beach, and kayaking. The family extends special thanks to the staff of Guthrie Hospice of Towanda, especially Kayla, for the extraordinary care and gentleness shown to Jude. Memorial donations in Jude’s memory may be made to either the Brackney Food Pantry, Attn: Rosalyn Perlick, 7070 Laurel Lake Rd, Brackney, PA 18812 or Guthrie Hospice of Towanda, 421 Tomahawk Road, Towanda, PA 18848.
Private funeral services were held at the convenience of the family.