Judy Lee Potosnak
OBITUARY
Judy Potosnak, 85, of Breinigsville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, following a brief stay in the In-Patient Hospice Unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Jerome Potosnak, who served as her full-time caregiver for the past ten years while she faced Alzheimer’s. The couple recently celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in June. Born in Salisbury, NC, Judy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma (Lefler) Heilig. She earned her nursing degree from Goldsboro Nursing School in NC and worked for a surgical doctor in Arkansas. After relocating to PA, Judy dedicated herself to homemaking and later served as a school nurse in the Parkland School District until her retirement in 1994. Judy was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Parish for nearly 60 years. She enjoyed crafting, particularly creating pinecone and floral decorations. She also took great pleasure in caring for her granddaughters during their early years.
Survivors: Husband, Jerome; Son: Stephen Potosnak (Julia) of Mertztown; Daughter: Sandra Maskornick (John) of Breinigsville; Granddaughters: Kayla DiStefano (Louis) and their son Ethan, Alyssa Good (Tyler), Natalie Cugini (Nick Hillman), Shelby McGough (Brandon) and their daughter Layla; Step-grandchildren: Kayla and Tyler Maskornick. Additionally, there is another great-grandchild on the way. Judy is survived by siblings Jerry Heilig, Sue Shell (John), Tony Heilig, Delores Stanley and was predeceased by siblings Lewis, Vera Mae, and Carol.
Services: 7 pm Monday, October 5, 2026, Heintzelman-Stephens Funeral Home, P.C., 274 N. Krocks Road, Allentown 18106. Visitation will be from 6 – 7 pm Monday (10/5/26) in the funeral home. www.heintzelmanstephens.com
Contributions: L.V. Hospice, 2024 Lehigh St., Suite 100, Allentown 18103 or the Alzheimer’s Foundation at alzfdn.org