JUDITH BILACK

Born on June 14, 1940, in Washington, PA, Judith was the daughter of the late George and Louise (Kopp) Applegate. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, David Applegate, George Applegate, and Jack Woods.

Judith was a 1958 graduate of Trinity High School in Washington, PA. A devoted member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Follansbee, she dedicated her life to her faith and to the care and well-being of her family. Judith was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose kindness, gentle spirit, and unwavering devotion to those she loved will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Michael Bilak; her daughter, Michele Lynn (Charles “Bill”) of Colliers, WV; her son, Michael Stephen (Melissa) Bilak of Wellsburg, WV; one sister, Lorene Mueller of Washington, PA; four cherished grandchildren, Nathan Riggs, Sara Riggs and fiance Quintan, Megan Bilak, and Kaitlyn Bilak and fiance Ryan; five great-grand children, Brennen, Arabella, Owen, Holden, and Hudson; as well as several nieces and nephews, and extended family members.

Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Mullenbach Funeral Home, 669 Main Street, Follansbee, WV.

A Catholic funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1017 Jefferson Street, Follansbee, WV, with the Rev. Father Gerald Muoka serving as celebrant.

Interment will follow at St. John Haven of Rest Cemetery in Colliers, WV.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to all those who provided Judith with care, comfort, and support throughout her life.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mullenbachfh.com