ELDRED – Judith A. Raught, 83, formerly of Looker Mountain Trail, passed away Wednesday (Feb. 7, 2024) at Bradford Ecumenical Home.

Born July 28, 1940, in Olean N.Y., she was the daughter of Chester and Thelma Reigel Rice. On Dec. 3, 1966, in Coryville, she married Thomas R. Raught, who preceded her in death April 20, 2022.

Judith was a 1959 graduate of Smethport High School, and when younger worked at Zippo, and then part time at Dexter-Hysol.

She enjoyed James Bond movies, crosswords, puzzles, needlework and arts and crafts. Judith was very artistic, which led her to serve as president of the Residents Society. She also previously enjoyed traveling, and sightseeing with her husband, Thomas Raught. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with, and was very proud of, her grandchildren.

Surviving are two sons, Timothy (Maureen) Raught of Eldred and Thomas Raught of Eldred; one daughter, Ann Marie (David) Brunner of Canal Fulton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Reilly Raught, Zebulin Raught, Kaitlin Raught, Calley Raught, Hanna Brunner and Adam Brunner.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jim Rice.
Visitation will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, (Feb. 12, 2024) at Frame Funeral Home, where funeral services will immediately follow with Pastor Rick Price officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Smethport.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to the Bradford Ecumenical Home Activities Department, 100 St. Francis Drive, Bradford, PA 16701.

Online condolences may be made at www.framefuneralhome.com.