Judith Mae Sell

Judith Mae Sell, age 93, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026 surrounded by her family. Born in Salem on October 13, 1933 the third child of Walter and Edith DeJane. Judy was one of seven children and the eldest daughter of the famed DeJane sisters. In 1950 she met and married Robert Sell. She quickly became a fixture at Sell's Service Station and could often be found behind the candy counter. Later she would serve as Salem's first lady when Bob was elected Mayor in 1979.

Judy and Bob were blessed with four children, Deborah, Dee Jayne, Charles and the mighty Christopher. A dedicated grandmother to Zachary, Meredith, Armand, Jacob, Morgan, Isaac and Laila. And a great grandmother to Corri, Zoe, Jackson, Harrison, Micah and Mia. Judy loved her family, her church community and the city of Salem.

A memorial service will held at Judy's beloved Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on November 21, 2026, with visitation from 12pm and the service beginning at 1pm. Arrangements were entrusted to Brown Funeral Home, Salem Chapel, (330) 337-6363, www.BrownFHonline.com.