Judith P. (Buduski) Keller

WORCESTER - Judith P. (Buduski) Keller, 73, of Worcester, died Thursday, December 5, 2024 at Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, after an illness.

 Her husband of 16 years, Richard A. “Rick” Keller, died in 2021.  She is survived by two daughters, Jessica Buduski (Matthew Roy) of Boylston, and Julie Buduski of Worcester, a son, Kyse Banat of Worcester, her former husband Sam Banat of Worcester, four brothers and two sisters, including her sister Jill Lee of Whitinsville; three grandchildren, Kayla Langlois of New Hampshire, Adrianna Buduski of Northbridge, and Alexis Roy of Worcester; her longtime best friend Jude Sulkes of Worcester; her two dogs Yogi and Cody and her cat Alfi. She was predeceased by a sister.  She was born in Worcester, daughter of Charles and Joan (Stockwell) Buduski.  She graduated from Quinsigamond Community College.

Judith was a waitress at The Broadway Restaurant in Worcester for many years and was known to many at local flea markets, where she enjoyed setting up and selling all the treasures she had collected.

She enjoyed the Hubbardston Flea Market and going to Mohegan Sun Casino, and most of all, spending time with her family and animals. 

A prayer service will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 10:00 am at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, followed by calling hours from 10:30 – noon at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, Worcester.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Net of Compassion (netofcompassion.org) or the Second Chance Shelter (secondchanceanimals.org).