Judith Hoeft

Judith Ann Hoeft passed away on July 21, 2025. Judy was born on February 8, 1938, in Fremont, Ohio, to Elwood and Irene (Butler) Holcombe.

She graduated from Clay-Genoa High School and went on to attend Bowling Green State University, where she was selected as a Martha Jennings Scholar in 1982–83. She taught in the Genoa Schools for 35 years, retiring in 1997.

Judy loved spending time with her family. She was a devoted Kentucky basketball fan and also enjoyed Ohio State football. A longtime member of St. John’s United Church of Christ in Genoa, she also served on the Altar Guild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mel; and her brother and sister-in-law, James and Sandra Holcombe.

She is survived by her daughters: Lisa (Dan) Snider and Christine (Robert) Lowe; grandchildren: Amanda (Michael) Gantt, Andrew Snider, Dr. Stephen (Caitlin) Lowe, Nathan (Abigail) Lowe, and Adrienne (Dr. Dan) Pontius; and great-grandchildren: Addison and Connor Gantt.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ in Genoa or to Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Robinson-Walker Funeral Home & Crematory, Genoa, is assisting the family with arrangements.