Judy Kay Kuntze-Oles, 70, of Valatie, NY, passed away at home on January 25, 2026.

Judy was born and raised in Denver, Colorado to Richard and Alice Kuntze on July 8, 1955. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1973. She was employed as a Home Health Aide for 20 years.

She loved riding motorcycles and supported MDA on many rides with clubs. She also loved country music and line dancing with friends .

Judy is survived by her husband of 36 years, Clifford Michael Oles; her sister, Colleen Kuntze Fecht (Carl) of Byers, Colorado; her brother, Rex Kuntze of San Antonio, Texas; her nieces, Karen Poliquin of South Carolina, Melissa Poliquin of Alabama, Dawn Marie Branum of Parump, Nevada, Katrina Kuntze of Texas, Ashley Balph (Dorrian) of Kyle, Texas and Nikki Ortiz (Josh) of Texas; her nephews, David Varney, Mark Kuntze (Brandy) of Texas, Phil Chadwick of Florida, Van Oles and Brady Oles. She is also survived by her sister in law, Joan Smith (Mike) of Schodack, NY.

Judy was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Alice Kuntze, her brother, Rich Kuntze and her nephew, Karl Shadwick.

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