Judith Ohles Kooistra, age 50, of Canton, passed away on Thursday night, December 8, 2011. She was born in Cortland, New York and was raised in Kent, Ohio. She graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School, Kalamazoo College and Kent State University where she earned her MLS Degree. Judy was a Collection Development Librarian and Associate Professor for Libraries and Media Services at Kent State University, Stark Campus. She was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church where she served as a Stephen Minister. Judy was a blogger and enjoyed writing. She was supportive for many with breast cancer, research and funding. She was very passionate about international adoption and adopted her son, Nate, from Ha Tinh, Vietnam in 2002. She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Frank and son Nate; mother Shirley Ohles of Sandusky, Ohio; brother Fred (Rosemary) Ohles of Lincoln, NE; sisters Janet Ohles of Carmel, New York, Margaret (Bob) Black of Port Clinton, OH; brother-in-law John Kooistra of Fairbanks, AK; sister-in-law Karen Callahan of Akron; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father John F. Ohles. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday December 17 at 11:00 a.m. at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 5155 Eastlake St., NW, North Canton, OH 44720, with Rev. Tom Houston officiating. Then, the family would like you to join them following the service in the church fellowship hall for a time of sharing luncheon. Memorial contributions may be made to Little Pink Houses of Hope or to John Knox Presbyterian Church. Arnold 330-456-7291 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com