Judith A. Israel - Loving mother, grandmother, aunt and wife - Age 62 - of Madison Avenue, Toronto, passed away Monday, September 30, 2002 at the Trinity Medical Center West, Steubenville.She was born June 3, 1940 in Toronto, the daughter of the late Port James and Thelma Maple Michaels.Judith attended the New Somerset Christian Church of New Somerset, Ohio.She was formerly employed at the former 1000 Franklin Restaurant in Toronto.Judith was preceded in death by: Parents / Son: Robert James Blanton in 1982 / Sister:Linda LeMasters in 1991.Her survivors are:Husband: Charles J. Israel at home whom she married November 2, 1978Son: David Paul Blanton and wife Diana of Virginia2 Grandsons: Christopher McPherson of Virginia Joshua Blanton of VirginiaGranddaughter: Brittany Blanton of Virginia2 Nephews: Matthew Brian LeMasters of Toronto Edward C. Kortz of Naples, FloridaNiece: Lee Ann Smith of Altoona, Pa.Friends and family may call 7-9 pm Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm Thursday at the Clarke Funeral Home - 302 Main Street, Toronto, Ohio 740-537-1234 or 800-588-1446A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday - October 4, 2002 at the funeral home with Rob Rowe, Minister officiating. Burial will follow at the Island Creek Cemetery, Church Road, Toronto.Memorial contributions in memory of Judith may be made to the New Somerset Christian Church, State Rt. 213 Toronto, Ohio 43964.