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Harold L. Bontreger
Dec 28, 2023
Harold L. Bontreger, 96, of Goshen died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at the Laurels of Goshen.
He was born December 30, 1926 in Goshen to Levi E. and Fannie Mae (Kauffman) Bontreger.
On March 6, 1949 he married Anna Belle Nelson. She died August 10, 2014. He later married Lois (Whitehead) Kaufman. She died July...
Stanley Arden Timmons
Dec 28, 2023
Stanley A. Timmons, 80, of Goshen, died Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born July 3, 1943 in Goshen to Robert W. and Carol A. (Martin) Timmins.
On August 10, 1973 he married Carol G. (Inks) Kramer in Clintwood, Virginia.
She survives along with three daughters, Dawn Timmons,...
Pamela S. Elijah
Dec 27, 2023
Pamela S. Elijah, 73, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare where she had been since October 8.
She was born June 21, 1950 in Goshen to Paul William and Anna L. (Pippenger) Elijah.
She is survived by a nephew, William Glen (Kacy) Elijah of Syracuse; three great nephews, Logan Elijah...
Phillip Lamar Hershberger
Dec 27, 2023
Phillip Lamar Hershberger, 47, of Elkhart, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023 surrounded by his family.
He was born October 17, 1976 in Lemoore, California to Steven and Nancy (Graber) Hershberger at Lemoore Naval Air Station.
He is survived by his father, Steven (Kathy) Hershberger, Greenwood; his mother, Nancy Hershberger, Elkhart; a son, Steven Collin Hershberger,...
David Russell Hoke
Dec 26, 2023
David Russell Hoke, 76, of Elkhart, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 27, 1947 in Goshen to William & Elizabeth (Delcamp) Hoke.
On April 4, 1987 he married Lodema Begly at Maple Grove Church, Topeka.
She survives along with a daughter, Trisha (Michael) Hade, Â Fort Wayne; two...
Timothy D. Hogan
Dec 26, 2023
Timothy D. Hogan, 63, of Goshen, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Goshen Hospital surrounded by family.
He was born September 5, 1960 in Indianapolis.
He is survived by his father, Bernard Hogan, Goshen; daughter, Amber (Derek Schrock) Hogan, New Paris; son, Robert Hogan, Syracuse; grandchildren, Preston and Blake Silcox, and Nathan and Kerstin Read;...
Paul Michael Kelly
Dec 25, 2023
Paul Michael Kelly, 76, of Elkhart passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 20, 1947 in Elkhart to Alfred C. and Phyllis C. (Bigler) Kelly.
On October 9, 1966 he married Marilyn Nisley in Goshen.
She survives along with two sons, Sam (Jill)...
Ellen Marie Swihart
Dec 24, 2023
Ellen Marie Swihart, 92, of Goshen passed away Sunday, December 24, at Greencroft Healthcare.
She was born July 1, 1931 in Washington D.C. to Harry and Evelyn (Butler) Russell.
On April 3, 1953 she married Ray Swihart at the Rock Run Church of the Brethren.
Survivors include four daughters, Linda Swihart of West...
Duane Stanley Lehman
Dec 23, 2023
The Celebration of Life for Dr. Lehman will be live-streamed from
Sugar Grove Church beginning at 11:00 a.m. EST to view,
click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAqgYrCN1NM
Duane Stanley Lehman, 91, was at home when he went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 23,...
Walter L. Bowman
Dec 23, 2023
Walter L. Bowman, 90, of Goshen, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born June 14, 1933 in Middlebury to Noble and Ethel (Eisenhour) Bowman.
On June 28, 1958, he married Anna Wisler.
She survives along with two children, Kathy (Gary) Huffman of Indianapolis and Doug Bowman of Fort...
Glen E. Miller
Dec 21, 2023
Glen E. Miller, who dedicated his life to the care and service of others, died on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at age 91. Â Glen died peacefully at home with Marilyn, his beloved wife of 68 years, his three surviving children, and other family members by his side.
Glen was born to Charles and Bessie (Frey) Miller on...
Sabina Catherine Mast
Dec 21, 2023
Sabina Catherine Mast, 63, of Goshen, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home.
She was born March 13, 1960 in Goshen.
In August 20, 1983 she married Kendall Cole Mast. Â He died December 22, 2015.
Sabina is survived by a son, Branden Mast of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a brother Rory Reingardt of...
Charles Myron Short
Dec 20, 2023
Charles 'Charlie' Myron Short, 77, of Foraker, took his last breath on earth surrounded by loved ones on December 20,2023, after a long battle with cancer.
Charlie was born on January 3, 1946, to Myron C. and Bertha (Emmert) Short in Jackson, Missouri.
Charlie retired as an over the road truck driver for years for...
Corinne Ruth Cripe
Dec 20, 2023
Corinne Ruth Cripe, 85, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at The Waters of Syracuse.
She was born October 24, 1938 in Middlebury to McGarvie and Lula (Parrott) Gibson.
On November 28, 1959 she married Richard L. Cripe at the Osceola Church of the Brethren. Â He died September 18, 2009.
Survivors...
Ashley C. Austin
Dec 19, 2023
Ashley C. Austin, 30, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kansas from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
She was born September 10, 1993 in Goshen to Glen and Karen (Pangburn) Leer.
On May 27, 2017 she married the love of her life, Kane Austin in New Paris at the...
Pauline Y. Truex
Dec 19, 2023
Pauline Y. Truex, 92, of New Paris, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born October 18, 1931 in Topeka to Iris Ray and Florence Mae (Yoder) Fought.
On April 10, 1955 she married Earl H. Truex in Goshen.
He survives along with two children, Joyce (Galen) Witmer, and Jeff...
Steven R. Herr
Dec 18, 2023
Steven R. Herr, 66, of Goshen died Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home.
He was born May 8, 1957 in Elkhart to Lowell and Violet (Blosser) Herr.
On July 23, 1977 he married his high school sweetheart Rhonda Hochstetler in New Paris.
She survives along with three children, Keli (Alexandra) Herr, and...
Grover Dale Kauffman
Dec 18, 2023
Grover Dale Kauffman, 65, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at The Waters of Syracuse.
He was born January 2, 1958 in Goshen to Norman Ray and Mary Margaret (Mast) Kauffman. Â They preceded him in death.
Grover is survived by a sister, Norene (Jim) Myers of Elkhart; two brothers, Cecil (Emilie) Kauffman of...
Cassandra Renee Vaughn Peters
Dec 16, 2023
Cassandra Renee Vaughn Peters, 46, of New Paris, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family.
She was born December 7, 1977 in Greenwood, Mississippi.
On June 15, 2019, she married Jason Peters in Middlebury.
He survives along with her parents, Bobby and Carolyn (Chapman) Vaughn of Greenwood, MS;...
Sanford Christophel
Dec 15, 2023
Sanford Christophel, 87, of Goshen died Friday, December 15, 2023 at Greencroft Healthcare.
He was born July 18, 1936 at home in Clarksville, Michigan to Harold and Ruth (Kauffman) Christophel. They preceded him in death.
On August 7, 1960 he married Miriam Burkholder.
She survives along with three children, Karen (David) Hostetler of...
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