Judith Craft

Judith Craft (Judy), affectionately known as "Toots" and "Granny Good Witch", age 84, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Hospice of Hamilton, Ohio. Judy, a woman of profound faith, was born to the late Edith and Ed Wolff on October 9, 1939, in Hamilton, Ohio.  She was educated in Hamilton City Schools. She married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Craft on November 9, 1956, and to that union five children were born. Judy was an avid lover of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, and The Ohio State Buckeyes. She also enjoyed camping, RV vacations, and spending the winters in Nokomis, Florida. Her biggest loves were her children and grandchildren. Judy worked for the Knights of Columbus and Hamilton City Schools cafeteria. She was a member of Queen of Peace Church, Knights of Columbus Lady’s Auxiliary, and a founding member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Osprey, Florida.

Besides her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert (Bob) Craft, two sons, Donald and Dennis Craft, three brothers, Pete, John, and Jim Wolff, one sister, Ann Butler, and two grandchildren, Christina and Terrance.  

She is survived by her three children Susan Craft, Columbus, Ohio, Mike Craft, Hamilton, Ohio, and Linda Craft, Sardinia, Ohio. She also leaves her grandchildren: James (Jenni), Alanna, Dustin (Bridget), Aaron, Chris (Molly), Nick (Kala), Jeff (Tasha), Carrie (Ronnie), Melissa, Christina, Mariah, Ciarra, and Allie (Adam).  Judy has one sister with whom she was very close, Kathryn Hargrove of Crossville, TN. Judy and Bob were blessed with 23 great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, dear friend Natalie Craft, her Kingsgate Park Family, and all of her loving friends. 

A gathering of Friends will be held at St.  Peter in Chains, 382 Liberty Ave., Hamilton, OH 45013 on June 3, 2024, from  6:00 pm until the time of Mass at 7:00 pm.  Immediately following Mass, a celebration of life will be held at Michael J Colligan Lodge, 20 New London Rd. Hamilton, OH 45013.