Phillip Seitz
Mar 18, 2026
Phillip Seitz, age 86, passed away on March 18, 2026 at Sarasota Hospice House in Sarasota Florida.
He was born on July 11, 1939 in Elyria Ohio to Phillip and Mildred (Rahrig) Seitz.
He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in Goshen Indiana. He was a painter who retired from Saint Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. Later in life he was...
Lester Howard Hooley
Mar 3, 2026
Lester Howard Hooley of Goshen, Indiana passed away March 3, 2026. He lived a remarkable 101 years and is now rejoicing with his heavenly father.
A native of Middlebury & New Paris, Indiana, he retired from Star Craft & Smoker Craft, enjoying his retirement years in Sun City Center, Florida.
Les loved traveling; from Jerusalem to the Caribbean, touring six European countries...
Mitchell F. Najar
Jan 29, 2026
Mitchell “Mitch” F. Najar died Thursday, January 29th at his home.
He was born December 24, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Mary (Gregor) Najar, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 50 years. He is also survived by his son Tim (Becky), grandsons Matt...
James E. Sorg
Apr 15, 2026
James E. Sorg, 80, of Goshen died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at home from natural causes.
Jim was born October 20, 1945 in Goshen to Sidney S. and Mary K. (McClure) Sorg.
He is survived by a brother, John (Linda) Sorg, a sister, Mary Lou Hetler; and five nieces and nephews, Kim (George) Bergan, Darin (Rachael) Sorg, Jennifer (Wes) Davis, Rick (Lisa)...
Paul O'Harris
Apr 14, 2026
Paul O’Harris, 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2026.
He was born on July 15, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, to Lon and Mable (Stenabaugh) O’Harris.
Paul is survived by his previous spouse and good friend, Dorothy O’Harris; his sons, Craig O’Harris and Dean O’Harris of Phoenix, Arizona; and his stepson, Kenneth (Sharon) Bennett Jr. of Millersburg. He is also...
Fred Abney
Apr 14, 2026
Goshen- Fred Alan Abney, 71, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home under the care of Goshen Hospice.
He was born on April 21, 1954, in Middletown, Ohio, to Ruby Abney and Lora Lee (Harrington) Slapak.
Fred married his wife of 53 years, Cindy Berkman, on June 16, 1972, in Goshen.
She survives, along with their two sons, Floyd and Jamie...
Marie Metzler
Apr 14, 2026
Marie Metzler, 73, of Goshen died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
Marie was born July 17, 1952 in Elkhart, one of nine children born to Raymond L. and Ruth B. (Chambers) Metzler.
Marie never married. She is survived by her brothers, Allen (Ada) Metzler of Goshen, Stanley (Carol) Metzler of Wakarusa, John (Judy) Metzler of Mesa, Arizona, Donald (Pat) Metzler...
Joseph Michael Wade
Apr 13, 2026
Joseph Michael Wade was born November 12, 2000, to Fr. Matthew and Kelly Wade of Goshen, Indiana. The youngest of five siblings, Joseph paved his own way in the world, leading with his vibrant personality and big heart in all that he did.
Joseph attended Goshen Public Schools where he enjoyed music, creative writing, and the GHS Dive Team, later pouring...
Mervin D. Chupp
Apr 10, 2026
Mervin David Chupp, 91, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana to Enos J. and Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” (Hostetler) Chupp.
On January 27, 1957, he married Edna Ruth Eigsti who preceded him in death in January 2022. Mervin is survived by a son, Brent (Lauri) Chupp, Goshen; four grandchildren, 3...
Gregory Winegardner
Apr 8, 2026
Gregory Albert Winegardner, 56, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on July 25, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry Winegardner and Bessie (DeRossett) Swartz.
Gregory was the owner of Spectrum Covenant Carpet Cleaning Services and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to those he served. He enjoyed golfing, cheering on...
Laverda Simmons
Apr 5, 2026
LaVerda Sue (Schrock) Simmons, 83, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on
April 5, 2026, at the Brickyard Care Center in Elkhart.
She was born on September 24, 1942, in Plain City, Ohio to Rueben and Anna (Yoder)
Schrock.
LaVerda is lovingly remembered by her children, Scott Miller of Goshen, Indiana, and
Sheila (Greg) Andrea of Marion, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is
also survived...
Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey
Apr 5, 2026
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Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1942, in Syracuse, Indiana, to William and Dorothy (Cundiff) Halsey.
She married Wayne Berkey, who preceded her in death.
Betty is lovingly remembered...
Harry Lee Prough
Apr 5, 2026
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Harry Lee Prough, 90, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1936, in Goshen to Perry and Mary (Coffman) Prough.
On March 24, 1957, he married Margaret (Groff) Prough. She preceded him in death on...
Wanda Sue Oswald
Apr 3, 2026
Wanda Sue Oswald, 81, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born November 21, 1944 in Peru, Indiana to Elbert and Imogene (Roberts) Phillips.
On December 20, 1985 she married Lynn E. Oswald in Goshen. He died on December 25, 2024.
Survivors include five daughters, Paula Anderson and Christine Cann, both of Illinois, Kathy (Richard Vanacker) Taylor...
Robert A. Jones
Apr 2, 2026
Robert A. Jones, 62, passed away Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in Bremen.
He was born December 2, 1963 in Bremen to John P. Jones, Sr. and Martha (Greene) Weaver. They preceded him in death along with a daughter, Desi Anne Kathryn Jones; and brothers, Rick Jones and James “Jim” Jones.
Survivors include daughters, Kami (Patrick) Gumz, Springfield, Illinois, Carlie (Kenyon) Scott, Bremen,...
Barbara Ann Anderson
Mar 31, 2026
Barbara A. Anderson of Goshen, IN, died at 12:10 am on March 31, 2026. Barb was born July 13, 1931 In Chouteau, OK to Ora J. Sr and Mattie Troyer.
The family moved from Oklahoma to Indiana when Barb was 13 years old. On September 10, 1949, Barb married Roman Anderson. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2000.
She is...
Nancy Jane Saylor
Mar 31, 2026
Nancy Jane Saylor, 85, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1940, in Topeka, Indiana, to Iris Ray and Florence (Yoder) Fought.
On December 21, 1962, she married Donald Saylor in Goshen. He survives, along with their son, Steve (Jackie) Saylor of Goshen; two granddaughters, Allison Saylor and Megan Hicks; and one great-granddaughter,...
Kathy Lynn Coffman
Mar 31, 2026
Kathy Lynn Coffman, 70, of Goshen, passed away on March 31, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was a woman whose creativity, warmth, and deep devotion to her family shaped a life filled with beauty, joy, and connection.
Kathy was born on September 17, 1955 in Goshen, IN to Richard and Kenlyn (Woodie) Sorg. She married her high school sweetheart,...
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Berry
Mar 30, 2026
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Hostetler Berry Obituary
Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Hostetler Berry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026 in Goshen, IN. She was born in Burton City, OH, on September 22, 1939, to Harry Mervin Hostetler and Esther Ellen Hostetler. Beth will be remembered for the many lives she touched over her decades-long career in education, her passion for the...
Velda A. Hershberger
Mar 30, 2026
Velda Arlene Hershberger, age 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Elkhart General Hospital.
Born on October 24, 1937, in Middlebury, Indiana, Velda was the beloved daughter of Allen and Amanda (Miller) Graber. She lived a life deeply rooted in faith, family, and service, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the blessing of knowing her.
On August 18, 1957,...
