Judy Kay Kuntze Obituary

We bid farewell to Judy Kay Kuntze of Valatie, New York, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 25, 2026 at the age of 70. Judy touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Richard Kuntze and Alice Kuntze; her brother Rich Kuntze; and her nephew Karl Shadwick. She is survived by: her husband Clifford Michael Oles; her siblings, Colleen Kuntze Fecht (Carl) of Byers, Colorado and Rex Kuntze of San Antonio, Texas; her nieces and nephews, Karen Poliquin of South Carolina, Melissa Poliquin of Alabama, Dawn Marie Branum of Parump, Katrina Kuntze of Texas, Ashley Balph (Dorrian) of Kyle, Nikki Ortiz (Josh) of Texas, David Varney, Mark Kuntze (Brandy) of Texas, Phil Chadwick of Florida, Van Oles and Brady Oles; and her sister-in-law Joan Smith (Mike) of Schodack, NY..

Memorial donations may be made to the Columbia Greene Humane Society, 125 Humane Society Road, Hudson, NY 12534.