Judith Ann Taft

Judith Ann Taft, age 79, went to be with the Lord Friday, December 2nd surrounded by her family.

Judi, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend was born on November 9, 1943 to Frederick and Adeline Klacking in West Branch. In 1966 Judi married Tim Taft and they went on to have four children. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and nephews.

She is survived by her four children, Dawn (Dan) Neubecker, Amy (Dan) Holcomb, Lisa (Mike) Serniuk, and Timmy (Nicole) Taft; sister Denise (Rusty) Showalter; grandchildren Kaylee (Dave) Neubecker, Kelsey (Marquis) Neubecker, Megan (Nick) Neubecker, Alyssa (Jake) Holcomb, Allison (Josh) Holcomb, Steven Holcomb, Keegan Taft, and Savannah Taft; nephews Michael (Mary) Pacella and Shawn Pacella; great grandchildren Elliana, Kurt, Owen, and Maddox; great nieces and nephew Brooklynn, Lacey, Peyton, Paisley, and Hudson; lifelong buddies, Cheryl Fuller and Brenda Hughey.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Adeline Klacking, and her husband Tim Taft.

Judi loved to bird watch, do crossword puzzles, watch Criminal Minds, and hangout with her buddies at The Moose and The Eagles.

A memorial will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.steuernolmclaren.com