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Judy Lane Drugg
Obituaries
March 10, 2026

Judy Lane Drugg

Judy Lane Drugg

June 2, 1943 – March 3, 2026

SALAMANCA — Our beautiful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, daughter and friend entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2026.

Her beautiful soul was met at Heaven’s Gates by her love, Kenneth C. Drugg, and their son, Christopher Robin, accompanied by her mother, Marjorie Williams, her father, Raymond Williams, brother Raymond and dearly departed former husband, Wayne K. Bennett.

A life of great love and accomplishment was achieved on her journey on this earth. She dedicated her life and love to her family. She graduated as a decorated scholar and valedictorian of the class of 1960, Ellicottville Central School. She furthered her ambitions, graduating with honors in Best Student Exemplifying Franciscan Ideals from the St. Francis School of Nursing.

She spent many years caring for others and always keeping her love and commitment to her family at the forefront of her aspirations. She became very knowledgeable and reputable in the antiquing trade and spent many years developing her craft, and of course, her love for nature and gardening bore witness to her beautiful, blooming flowers and plants, as well as her flourishing garden that sustained many family meals.

She had a love for family time and making memories with all those who loved her, including her dedication as a die-hard Buffalo Bills fan.

Her beautiful life and spirit will continue to live on and forever be cherished by her sister, April Vecchiarella of Salamanca; her brother, Danny (Susan) Williams of Humphrey; her children, Deborah Watson of Limestone and Shari Carney of Little Valley; her grandchildren, Axel Drugg of Niagara Falls, Alleyana Abrams of Salamanca, Nichole Andrea of Wheeling, Chelsey Watson of Buffalo, Aubrey (Jesse) Williams of Bradford, Pa., and Reed (Dana Cranmer) Carney of Salamanca; her great-grandchildren, Kylee, Trinity, Triton, Jonah, Noah, Reagan, Russ, Timmy and Lane; a special niece, Aimee Siperek of Olean; a host of beloved nieces and nephews, and special beloved friends, Margie (life-long friend) and Charlotte (Paul) Ross of Salamanca.

In lieu of memorials/flowers, we simply ask that you just live in love as she did. Embrace each moment and live in it, always say, “I love you,” because tomorrow is not promised. (And always wear sturdy sneakers).

Arrangements are with the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Olean.

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