Judith Palinkas, age 64, of Painesville Township was the daughter of Otto and Crystal (Weber) Ritterspacher, born on August 21, 1960, in Germany.  She passed away at University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland on May 13, 2025.

Judith was a teacher's aide at Our Shepherd Lutheran School in Painesville for many years and she was an active member of Zion Lutheran Church in Painesville.  She enjoyed gardening, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Judith is survived by her husband, John Palinkas, sons, Michael (Lindsay) Palinkas, John (Kim) Palinkas and Joseph (Emily) Palinkas; brother, Frank Ritterspacher; sister, Jutta Ritterspacher and  5 grandchildren ; Bradley, Natalie, Jasper, Wesley, and Joseph

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 PM, on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Spear Mulqueeny Funeral Home, 667 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Tuesday, May 20th at Zion Lutheran Church, 508 Mentor Ave. Painesville.  Burial will be at Mentor Cemetery.

Contributions in Judith's name may be made to Our Shepherd Lutheran School.

Our Shepherd Lutheran School
508 Mentor Avenue, Painesville OH 44077