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Judy Endsley                  Send flowers

Services: Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 5:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood

Raised in a hotel for the first six years of her life in a rural mid-Ohio town that attracted people from near and far, Judith Ann "Judy" Endsley of Marion checked out of this earthly plane on January 8, 2026 at her home at the age of 87. Born Judith Ann Conrad on May 11, 1938, the only daughter of Dr. Jesse M. Conrad and Leona (Rogers) Conrad, her parents and grandfather, Dr. Jesse F. Conrad, ran the Conrad Hotel in Magnetic Springs – known widely for the healing power of its water. (The town’s water would magnetize a nail if soaked overnight.) Visitors would travel great distances via shuttles, buses and trains to receive healing steam baths, play cards and other indoor games, or shuffleboard outdoors. She learned early the ways of a working life at the hotel and on the family farm south of Magnetic Springs, developing a love of riding horses that she attributed to “big screen” stars such as Roy Rogers and Gene Autry. After graduating from Magnetic Springs High School in 1955, she married Melvin Foos in 1956 and worked on the family farm. “One winter it was bitter cold,” she recalled. “I would go out for 15 minutes and then have to come back in to get warmed up.  It would take all day as we had beef cattle and hogs.” That same year she went to work for Union Implement Co., a John Deere distributor in Marysville, where she worked in the office, maintained parts inventory and ordered and picked up parts and appliances. (She soon learned that appliance transport might not be her thing; one day, driving in Columbus with two refrigerators in the back of a pickup truck, she negotiated a corner at an ill-advised rate of speed and one of the fridges toppled onto its side.) By the mid-1960s, her love of numbers was evident and her career in balancing books and leveling ledgers had begun. “I’ve always felt I was at my best when I was working with numbers,” she once said. And work them she did, for a variety of industries – agricultural, health care, communications and automotive. She worked for three years for Mid-Ohio Farmers Co-op, in Richwood, serving as secretary/ bookkeeper, keeping inventory and buying/selling on the grain market. Then she met Dr. Richard Mills at a wine-tasting event. An internal medicine physician in Marion, Dr. Mills hired her as personal secretary to execute payroll, supervise accounts receivable and maintain personal and corporate checkbooks. She also acted as liaison between physician and the professional management firm regarding investments, tax/accounting issues, pension and profit-sharing plans. She later worked for Comprehensive Family Health Care, Inc. in Marion. Answering the call to shift gears in 1978, she began what became an 18-year career with General Telephone and Electronics/Verizon as an insurance benefits specialist, maintaining employee insurance records, balancing monthly premium reports and providing insurance information and counsel to employees and retirees. Her thirst for knowledge and desire to explore and learn were endless. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business from Ashland College in 1982 and an associate degree in computer science from Marion (Ohio) Technical College in 1991. She also studied accounting at Ohio State University. In addition, she was employed for several years doing administrative work for the Women’s Business Council and working for a private tax firm. Quite by accident, she went to work in 2013 for Herb’s Body Shop in Marion. A mishap left her car in need of repair. Herb’s obliged – then asked whether she’d be interested in balancing the company’s books for the company. She worked part time at Herb’s the last 10 years of her life. Hearing and heeding a totally different call as her 80th birthday grew closer, she began work as a program aide for Turning Point, a domestic-violence shelter in Marion. She answered phones and provided other front-desk coverage, often working late-night hours. She later became a finance assistant at Turning Point, saying that role “was more to my inclinations.” She rather enjoyed the balance of working with almost exclusively men at the body shop and women at the shelter to be good for her. Always the outdoorswoman, she enjoyed gardening and was a member of the Progressive Buds garden club. For many years, she maintained a koi pond and fountain in the tidily manicured back yard of her Marion home and became attached to the game of golf after marrying her second husband, James M. “Jay” Endsley, in 1977. She is survived by sons Lee (Joan Berridge) Foos of Richwood, and Mitchell Foos of Shickshinny, Pa.; daughter Melinda (Michael) Pavlechko of Worthington; grandchildren Chelsea Foos, Stormy Foos, Scott (Lauren) Pavlechko, Nicole Thacker, Alex (Naomi) Pavlechko, Skyler (Frances) Foos and Marlee (fiancé Jim Kaufman) Pavlechko; and great-grandchildren Liam Foos, Theodore (Theo) Pavlechko and Benjamin (Ben) Pavlechko. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. Jesse M. Conrad and Leona Rogers Conrad; first husband, Melvin Foos; second husband, James M. “Jay” Endsley; brother, Jesse Lee Conrad; and daughter-in-law Carol Ann Foos. Services Celebrating Judy’s Life will be held Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Karl Haught will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior to the service beginning at 5:00 pm at the funeral home in Richwood. Private burial will take place in the Claibourne  Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Palace Cultural Arts Association, 276 W Center St, Marion, OH 43302, supporting the Palace Theater in Marion or Marion Area Humane Society, 2264 Richland Rd, Marion, OH 43302. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Bonnie & Clyde Marion Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM Lee, Melinda & Mitch Words can not sufficiently express our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mother, Judy. I (Bonnie) enjoyed working with her at GTE/VERIZON and later had the pleasure of having her as a neighbor. She took great pride in her plants and flowers, her yard was beautiful, always impeccably well-kept. Judy was a fantastic, loving, fiercely  independent woman (which is a good thing), you always knew where you stood with her!   Clyde and I will miss her. In loving memory, Bonnie & Clyde #2 from: barb jones Marion Fri, Jan 9, 2026 at 7:36 PM So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. I met her through her friendship with my mother. She was so kind and generous and had the best sense of humor. We all three went shopping in Amish country and had the best day. We laughed so much. Special memories. My sympathies to your family. #3 from: Matt Appelfeller La Rue Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM Wow, what a flood of memories. I was always up for a trip to the Foos farm. Melinda, Lee and Mitch, my deepest condolences to you, and your children, your Mom was the coolest. #4 from: Dan and Darlene Foos Richwood, Ohio Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 10:55 AM We wish to send our deepest sympathy to the entire family.     #5 from: Terry and barb kemp   Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 11:04 AM To Judy’s family, we are sorry for your loss and send you all our deepest sympathy, #6 from: Peg Gray Marysville Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:20 PM To Judy's family, Wow, what an incredible life she led. So sorry for your loss. May God bless you with His peace and comfort in the days ahead. #7 from: S Moore   Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:24 PM A beautifully written story.   So sorry for your family loss.   #8 from: Patricia Parrott Eby Reno, Nv Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM Judy and I were on the same corridor at OSU Patterson Hall. She and my roommate Sally Sanders Parrott went to school together. We became friends and when she married Melvin Foos I was a Bridesmaid.  Her enthusiasm for life will be remembered by all #9 from: Marty Harrison Powell Ohio Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 1:13 PM Melinda, Lee, and Mitchell I’m so sorry for your loss , I have many great memories of your Mom during my life growing up in Essex and being in our class at Jackson . Also spending time with Melinda at sleepovers on your farm. Please accept my condolences and prayers for your families. #10 from: Bruce and Becky Beery Richwood Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM Our deepest sympathy to all. Becky worked with Judy at an accounting firm and enjoyed bantering with her. She was fun to joke with! Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you remember her amazing life! #11 from: Robert and Sherri and Robbie miles 2313 Upper Chichester PA 19061 Sat, Jan 10, 2026 at 6:20 PM sorry for your loss sending prayers to the family RIP #12 from: Jackie Taylor 1622 Edison Drive, Marion, Ohio 43302 Sun, Jan 11, 2026 at 7:06 PM Judy and I crossed paths on the golf course playing in leagues together. Later, we were part of a euchre card foursome playing monthly for several years. She was a superior card player along with her many other talents. I offer my condolences to the family and want you to know she always spoke proudly of all of you and looked forward to being with you. She will be deeply missed.

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