Judith E. Briner

Judith “Judy” E. Briner, age 85, of Fort Recovery, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at her home.

She was born in Muncie, Indiana, on September 8, 1940, to the late Donald and Margaret (Teague) Stump.

In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her first husband, Max Edward Trobridge, whom she married on September 5. 1959 and who passed in 1982; her daughter-in-law, Martha Trobridge; her great granddaughter, Kalla Kaffenberger; her brother-in-law, LaVon Brock; and her nephew, Joshua Pahl.

Judy is survived by her husband, Robert Briner of Fort Recovery, whom she married on January 16, 1988; her children, Scott Trobridge of Union City, Indiana, Chris (Gina) Trobridge of Union City, Ohio, Cindy (Billy) Emrick of Union City, Indiana, Todd (Ruth) Trobridge of Gettysburg, Ohio, and Donnie Trobridge of Fort Recovery; 15 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; her sisters, Karen Sue Brock of Greenville, and Sherri (Robert) Linder of Daleville, Indiana.

With her marriage to Bob, Judy added several more kids to her family, both stepchildren and of the 4-legged variety. Judy’s love for animals grew as she became active in showing goats at various county fairs and encouraging family members to participate in 4-H. Cats were always her favorite animal and held a special place in her heart. Judy also enjoyed collecting dolls. She and Bob attended Word of Life Church in rural Union City, Ohio.

A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Brockman Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, with Pastor George Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in Salamonia Cemetery.

Guests may visit with Judy’s family on Friday from 10:00 AM until the start of the service at 12:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Word of Life Church in memory of Judy.

Online condolences may be shared with her family by visiting www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.