Judith A (Hayden) Kata Robinson

Judith A. Kata Robinson, 76, of Liberty Twp., passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2016, at Northside Medical Center. Judy was born January 13, 1940 in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Nicholas and Virginia Cross Hayden. Judy was a 1957 graduate of South High School. She earned her Bachelor's degree in 1966 from Youngstown State University and Master's degree in Education from Kent State University in 1969. She retired in 2001 after 38 years as a school teacher for the Youngstown City Schools. Judy was a member of Christ United Presbyterian Church, the Mahoning City Retired Teachers, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Y.E.A., O.E.A., N.E.A., Miriam Chapter, O.E.S. Junior League of Youngstown, Daughters of Mokanna Supreme Cauldron, Youngstown Area Women's Federation, Delta Kappa Gamma - Gamma Pi Chapter, Charter Member Fort Nightly IV, Youngstown City Schools C.U. Board Member, Mahoning Valley Literary Association, Dazzling Dames of the Red Hat Society and the Saxon Club. She enjoyed spending the winters at The Villages in Florida, her bocce leagues, golf leagues, going to casino's, traveling, bridge and antiques, and was an avid reader. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Bruce Robinson, whom she married Feb. 25, 2003, her daughter Tiffany J. (Ryan) Kata Williams, of Liberty Twp., and her step-children, Terie Kata of Chicago, William Tyson (Alesia) Kata, of Bristolville, J. Todd Kata of Hubbard, Curtis Robinson of Franklin,Pa., and Randall Robinson of Polk, Pa.  Preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Wells, 1979 and William Kata, 1999. Funeral services Saturday, February 13th, 10:30 AM, at Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends on Friday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Judy will be laid to rest at Crown Hill Cemetery. Visit
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