From the Cleveland Plain Dealer, January 19, 2013

Judith A. Wolfe age 59, passed away Jan. 16, 2013, after a remarkable and courageous 10 year battle with colon cancer. Loving wife of Robin Richmond for 29 years. Beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Raquel Wolfe of Henderson, Texas. Beloved daughter-in-law of Clarence and Valle Richmond of Searcy, Arkansas. Beloved sister-in-law of Hannah McMonagle of Rocky River, Beth and Darwin Hendrix of Antoine, Arkansas, Melanie and Alan Roseberry of Troy, Ohio, and Charlie and Mari Richmond of Dallas, Texas. Beloved aunt of Gregory and Daniel Wolfe of Rocky River; Carmen Clark, Elizabeth Smith and Valerie Shively  of Arkansas; Molly Sullivan of Elyria; Jake Roseberry of Austin, Texas; and Mandy Roseberry of Troy, Ohio. 

Judith was born in Henderson, Texas, and met the love of her life, Robin Richmond, at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.  She began her finance and real estate career in Dallas. She and Robin moved to Minneapolis in 1996, and then settled in Cleveland in 1996.  She worked for Forest City Enterprises, where the magical support of senior executives and her staff allowed her to work effectively in a senior executive role while engaging in her battle with cancer. 

Judith was renowned for her leadership, charm, and grace.  She lived every day as if it were her last, bringing joy and comfort to those around her, and serving as an inspiration for many people who looked to her as a model of how to live with serious illness.  She has left a legacy that will be long remembered. 

 The family suggests contributions for cancer prevention & treatment be sent to the. the Judith Wolfe Endowment at Parkland Foundation, 2777 N. Stemmons Frwy., Suite 1700, Dallas, TX 75207 (or directly to www.istandforparkland.org/wolfe). Donations for cancer research may go to the Cleveland Clinic P.O. Box 931517 Cleveland Ohio 44195 in honor of Judith.