Judith R. Roscow
April 9, 1941 - June 17, 2025

It is with deep sadness and sorrow that we announce that Judith R. Roscow passed away surrounded by her loved ones at the age of 84 on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, Judy grew up with her parents, Maurice and Ethel Rudin and her sister Debra (Both) in Highland Park. After graduating from Peabody High School where she had many close friends, she attended the University of Wisconsin and then transferred to the University of Pittsburgh where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. 

Growing up with a mother who was an Optometrist and a father who was a lawyer and a business owner, Judy worked throughout her life. After becoming an elementary school teacher, owning the Potted Plant, coauthoring the cookbook Dining in Pittsburgh, and working sales at a microfiche company, Judy found her calling in philanthropy at the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh where she rose to become the first female campaign director. Building on her Jewish faith and advocacy for women, she co-founded the Jewish Women’s Foundation of Pittsburgh in 2000, the first foundation in Western Pennsylvania created specifically to address the needs of women and girls in both the Jewish and general communities. It continues to thrive today. Later in life, she served on many boards including the Fine Foundation, and the Pittsburgh Promise and served as a role model for many young women in philanthropy. 

Judy was married to Asher Roscow for 19 years with whom she had 3 children Diana Terrill (Marc), David Roscow (Rachel), and Jonathan (Katy) Roscow. Later she married the love of her life the late Steve Oliphant whom she shared a long and loving marriage for 35 years. She had many lifelong friends whom she kept in close touch with. Everyone who met Judy had a special and impactful relationship with her. In addition to her children, Judy is also survived by her stepchildren Melissa Oliphant and Harriet Clift (Ray); and seven wonderful grandchildren and nieces and nephews who she adored. 

A funeral service will be held at Ralph Schugar Chapel, 5509 Centre Avenue, Shadyside on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2pm. Visitation one hour prior to Services (1 pm – 2 pm). Interment at West View Cemetery of Rodef Shalom Congregation. Contributions can be made to Jewish Women’s Foundation of Pittsburgh (https://www.jwfpgh.org) or the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh (https://jewishpgh.org) Arrangements entrusted to RALPH SCHUGAR CHAPEL, INC. Family-owned and operated. www.schugar.com

Virtual Services will be available via Zoom by clicking here.

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