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Iona Taus Obituary

Iona Taus WEST COLUMBIA - Iona Taus, 91, passed away January 15, 2015. She was born in Faunce, PA on November 6, 1923. She is survived by daughters, Judy McDonagh and Joan Bainer (Gary), grandchildren, Janet Bainer Reamy (Jim), Kathleen Bainer Sheppard (Jason), Patricia McDonagh Zeigler (Robert), and Kathleen McDonagh, great-grandchildren, Eric Sheppard, Joshua Reamy, Thomas and Henry Zeigler. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Taus, Jr., son-in-law Pat McDonagh, and a great-granddaughter, Madeline Rai Sheppard. A private service will be held at a later date. Barr-Price.com (803) 356-4411

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Published by The State from Jan. 18 to Jan. 19, 2015.

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Ellen & Buddy Bell

January 20, 2015

Our thoughts are with all of you. Sending love and prayers for peace in the days ahead. I, too, remember "Nana's" big smile and twinkling eyes!

Rhonda Richardson

January 19, 2015

So sorry for your loss, Joan. Keeping your family in my prayers.

Suzie Ruff Howard

January 18, 2015

So sorry to hear of Ms. Iona's passing. She was a nice lady with a loving heart. She was my moms room mate at NHC and I will miss our early morning conversations. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.

Marshall Fuller

January 18, 2015

Nana was one of the most amazing women I have had the privilege to know. Her smile and laugh made all around her happy. Her eyes were bright and slightly mischievous. In some ways I don't think she wanted to grow up but wanted to always remain young at heart! I will miss her sweet spirit and her inimitable accent; not to mention her Pineapple Delight! Sending much love to all of her dear family!

Marshall Fuller

January 18, 2015

Nana was one of the most amazing women I have had the privilege to know. Her smile and laugh made all around her happy. Her eyes were bright and slightly mischievous. In some ways I don't think she wanted to grow up but wanted to always remain young at heart! I will miss her sweet spirit and her inimitable accent; not to mention her Pineapple Delight! Sending much love to all of her dear family!

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