Mary Theresa (Judge) Lenihan passed away October 23, 2023 in Elderwood Lockport.  Born December 24, 1922 in Lockport, she was the eldest of ten children of Richard J. & Mary Ellen (Moran) Judge.  Mary T. was a St. Joseph’s Academy graduate, valedictorian of the class of 1940.  She was predeceased by her husband, C. Daniel Lenihan on October 26, 2006. 

Mary is survived by her son Mark (Cate) and daughter Margaret Evans; granddaughter Laura Evans; sisters Elizabeth Knox Crane, Margaret Danna Kirsch, and Rita J. Haley; also several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her siblings Richard F. Judge, John M Judge, Donald J. Judge, Joanne M Berhalter, Martin Judge and Anna Herlan. 

Mary worked for Harrison Radiator Division from 1941 to 1946 in the personnel department.  She also taught 3rd grade at St. Patricks School for several years and worked at the Niagara County Budget Department. 

Relatives and friends may call 3-6 pm on Thursday, October 26th at Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport.  A funeral mass will be held at 11 am on Friday, October 27th at All Saints Parish, 76 Church Street, Lockport, NY.  Donations in Mary’s name can be made to Sisters of Saint Mary Development Office, 241 Lafayette Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14213, or to a charity of your choice.  Visit pruddenandkandt.com.