Josephine B. Nisley

Josephine B. Nisley, 78, of Goshen, died early Thursday morning, April 7, 2011, at Courtyard Healthcare.   She had been diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2007. She was born in Mount Vernon on September 1, 1932 to the late Noah and Amelia (Yutzy) Anderson.  She married Jonas A. Nisley on August 22, 1960.  He died December 27, 1989. Mrs. Nisley is survived by three daughters, Kathleen (James) Satkoski of Michigan City, Michelle K. (Floyd) Beechy of Millersburg and Genie Nisley of Chandler, Arizona; two sons, David (Nuola) Christ of Middletown, Maryland, and Lee J. (Pennie) Nisley of Millersburg; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and four sisters. She was preceded in death by a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Donna Nisley on December 31, 1980, son, John Nisley, September 5, 1995; and a brother, Wayne Frey. A longtime Goshen resident, Mrs. Nisley was a member of Zion Community Church, Millersburg; and served in the Women's Air Corp in Germany during the Korean War. Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday,  April 10, at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home and one hour prior to the 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 11, 2011, funeral service at the Zion Community Church, Millersburg.  Pastor Chris Howell will officiate. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to New Hope Pet Rescue.