Charles E. Taft, 80, of Leola, passed away on June 30, 2014, at the United Zion Home. Born in Trenton, NJ, Charles was the son of the late Fred and Janette (Robinson) Taft. He was the loving husband of Thelma Jane (Martin) Taft with whom he celebrated 58 years of marriage this past May.

Charles had worked as a machinist for Dart Container until his retirement. As a hobby, Charles enjoyed operating RC model airplanes and working on cars.

In addition to his wife, Thelma, Charles is survived by 4 children: Debra T. Stanton, wife of Myron, of Landisville, Charles E. Taft, Jr., husband of Carol, of Lititz, Gary M. Taft, of Lancaster, and Jeffrey Taft, husband of Jennie, of Ephrata. Charles is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason D. Taft and 2 brothers.

Funeral Services for Charles will be held at 11AM, Monday, July 7, 2014, at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543, with Pastor Samuel Bereza officiating. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Salem Evangelical Reformed Church, Hellers Cemetery, Lancaster.