Judy Andrea Barry Stelmach (1971-2022)
Judy Andrea (Barry) Stelmach, co-founder and President of JR Media Sales, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2022. She was 51 years old. She founded the company with Ruth Kaplan (d. 2012) and quickly established it as a major presence in the direct- response industry. She was known and appreciated for her many deep and long-lasting friendships.
Judy was born and raised in Staten Island, NY, and resided in Millstone Twp. since 1988. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and was a 1992 graduate of the State University of New York, College at Cortland. In addition to operating JR Media Sales for over 15 years. Judy loved spending time with her family and friends and enjoyed the beach along with watching the boats on the Metedeconk River.
Judy was a devoted and loving wife and mother and is survived by her husband of 24 years, Scott Stelmach, three children, Mathew Stelmach, Priscilla Stelmach and Brett Stelmach, her parents, James and Carol (Porada) Barry, two siblings, James Barry, and Elizabeth Barry, and many other extended family members and friends.