Judith Ann Yellin

Judith Ann (nee Himell) passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born in 1943 in Baltimore, MD to Anne and Syndey Himell and was raised in Wilmington, DE. She was preceded in death by her husband, Avshalom Moshe Yellin. She is survived by her children Elana (Yaniv) Livneh of South Orange, NJ, Talia Yellin Fisher of Bala Cynwyd, PA; her cherished grandchildren Simona, William, Nomi, Maayan and Rami; and her sister Maryellen (David Ovadia) Himell-Ovadia.

Family and friends are invited to a Graveside Service on Tuesday, May 26 at 12 pm at Jewish Community Cemetery (Beth Shalom section), 401 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE 19803. Shiva will be held at the residence of Talia Fisher on Tuesday May 26 at 5:30pm with minyan at 7 pm, and at the residence of Elana and Yaniv Livneh on Thursday May 28 between 6-9 with minyan at 7 pm.

Judy devoted her life to family and community. She earned her BA in Art History and American Studies followed by an MS in Library Science from Drexel University at a time when women often struggled to balance professional aspirations with family life.

She raised her family in Golden Valley, MN where she lived for more than 30 years, deeply invested in the Jewish community. Over the course of her career, she served as the Executive Director of the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Minnesota; the Jewish-Russian Resettlement Coordinator at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation; the Associate Foundation Director of the Minneapolis Jewish Community Foundation as well as the Vice President of Development at the Minneapolis Family & Children’s Service. After relocating to Pennsylvania following her husband’s death in 2007, she continued her professional work as a Project Manager at the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, focusing on the Rhawnhurst NORC (Naturally Occurring Retirement Community).

In retirement, Judy remained dedicated to service as a Nonprofit Fundraising Consultant and active volunteer. She contributed her time and talents to numerous organizations including the Ardmore Library, ArtSphere, Ready 4 K, Suicide Voices of Education, Pathways, Groves Academy, Shir Tikvah, Virginia Early Childhood Foundation, and many more.

Judy leaves behind a legacy of deep devotion to her family and an enduring commitment to community and charitable work. She firmly believed in education as a pathway to a fulfilling and successful life. She cultivated a unique and special relationship with each of her grandchildren, encouraging their curiosity, fostering their love of learning, and celebrating their individual talents.

She faced the challenges of illness and injury in her later years with courage, dignity, and resilience, qualities for which she will long be remembered.

Contributions in Judith’s memory may be made to Hillel International (hillel.org) or American Friends of Natal (https://www.afnatal.org)

Arrangements by Joseph Levine & Sons