Judith C. Friedrich, age 79, born on August 3, 1946, to the late Frank Joseph DuPlaga and Nina Marie (Tibbitts) DuPlaga in Medina Twp.

Married the love of her life, Roger F. Friedrich, on June 26, 1986.  Roger passed April 24, 2025.

She loved her church, being a very devout Catholic.  She was one of the most loving and kindest people you would ever want to meet.

She is survived by her daughter, Wendy (Edward) Zabawski of Aledo, TX, her step-son, John (Rita) Friedrich of Alva, FL; her sisters,  Frances Anderson of Lodi and Kathleen Carpenter of Lodi; her brothers, Michael (Barbara) Duplaga of Creston, and Roy Duplaga of Seville,, many loving nieces and nephews.  Judy also leaves behind her dear friend, Susie Haury, who was always available to lend a helping hand whenever Judy or Roger needed help.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 10am to 12pm at Waite Funeral Home in Medina. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home following the visitation at 12pm, with a service at 1:45pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (please arrive to the cemetery at 1:30pm). Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.waitefuneralhome.com.