Judy E. Whitman Baguskis, age 73, of Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Hospice House of the Carolina Foothills.

Judy was the daughter of the late John E. and Grace Whitman. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her son, Thomas "Tommy" Carey, two sisters, Dorothy Dobes, and Pearl Smith, and one brother, Pat Whitman.

Born and raised in Upper Black Eddy, PA; lived and raised her children in High Bridge NJ; where she met Daivd; earned her nursing degree and started her career in labor and delivery. Dave and Judy moved down south and settled into the countryside of NC. Where Judy would fittingly end her nursing career in hospice.

Judy loved her family, especially her sons and grandsons. She was never without a four-legged friend, she enjoyed riding her motorcycle, reading, floating in the pool, and the senior center Olympic Games.

Her hug could solve all your worries.

Judy is survived by her loving husband, David W. Baguskis, one son, Joshua Carey of McMinnville, Oregon, stepson, David Baguskis, grandsons, Thomas and David Webber both of Easton, PA, siblings, Dianne Freeh, Michael Whitman (Bonnie), and Donna Tricarico, and nephew, Alex Baguskis.

The gathering of family and friends will be on Tuesday September 15, 2026, from 12 PM to 1 PM at McMahan's Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Judy to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043. McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.