Judith Ann de Leon

On August 25th, 2025, our family lost our heart and soul with the passing of our beautiful Judy: vivacious, full of love, and unforgettable to everyone who knew her. Judy had a presence that could light up any room. She was a true friend to many, always ready with advice, wisdom, laughter, and a listening ear. She had a way of making people feel seen, welcomed, and respected. Judy brought joy to everyone who knew and loved her. Above all, Judy adored her family. She shared a long and loving marriage of almost 46 years, with her husband Randy, built upon loyalty and partnership. She cherished all their date nights, late night pillow talks, and memorable boat rides. She devoted herself to spending time with her children and grandchildren, who were the absolute joy of her life. She loved doting on them, sharing photos of them, celebrating their milestones, and making everyday memories feel special and unique. To us, she was not only a wife, mother, and grandmother, but also a best friend. She was our confidante as well as our biggest cheerleader. Her Catholic faith was the foundation of her life, believing wholeheartedly in God, Heaven, and the promise of eternal life. This faith guided her throughout her life on earth and now gives us peace knowing she lived a life with God at the forefront. We have great hope that our merciful God will take care of her soul. Please continue to uplift her in prayer. We will remember Judy’s warmth, humor, down-to earth nature, and the love she poured into the lives of everyone around her. Her legacy lives on by this selfless love she gave so freely, and all the memories of her we will carry on endlessly. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Roland (Randy) de Leon, and her children who were the pride of her life: Andrew de Leon, and his wife Patricia along with their children Anthony (6), Leo (4), Cecilia (2), and Chiara (1); and Christina Goertemiller and her husband Adam, with their children Vance (2) and Rooney Jude (5 months)- her newest grandbaby lovingly named after her. She was a beloved sister to Glenn Kapuscinski, Susan Cernigliaro, Brian Kapuscinski, David Kapuscinski, Diane White and Richard Kapuscinski, and a cherished daughter of Regina Hoffman. She is preceded in death by her father, Wallace Kapuscinski. A viewing will be held at Fellows, Helfenbein, & Newman Funeral Home in Chester, Maryland on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Christopher’s Church in Stevensville at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday September 3rd, 2025. Immediately following Mass, family and friends are welcome to join us in raising a glass to Judy at 1:00 p.m. at The Crab Deck. Judy loved nothing more than a fresh squeezed orange crush on the water. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to St. Christopher’s in Judy’s memory. In addition, we encourage bringing or sending a handwritten card or writing down a favorite memory or story to share with us. She cherished handwritten notes and together we hope to create a collection of memories that reflects the love and joy she brought into everyone’s lives.

Judith Ann de Leon

April 16, 1958 - August 25, 2025