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Ellen Marie Swihart

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

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

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

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.  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

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.  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

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

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.  He died September 18, 2009.

Survivors...

Ashley C. Austin

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

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

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

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.  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

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

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...

Rozella J. Hershberger

Rozella J. Hershberger

Dec 15, 2023

Rozella “Rosie” J. Hershberger, 81, of Goshen, passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at Greencroft Healthcare.

She was born July 18, 1942 in Goshen to Jency and Lovina (Garber) Hershberger.

She is survived by five siblings, Richard (Kathie) Hershbergerof Elkhart, Linda (Richard) Wogoman of Granger, Thelma (Richard) Ramer of Goshen, Arthur (Jane) Hershberger of Dillwyn,...

Charles W. Falin, Jr.

Charles W. Falin, Jr.

Dec 14, 2023

Charles W. Falin, Jr., 46, of Goshen passed away at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

He was born on February 18, 1977 in Goshen.

Survivors include two sisters, Deena Corbin and Christina (Jason Hochstetler) Falin, both of La Follette, Tennessee; nephews and nieces, Jaylen Hochstetler, Jazmine Hochstetler, Jason Back, Kayla Back, Ismael Badillo...

Michael G. Pike

Michael G. Pike

Dec 14, 2023

The service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the funeral service

Yoder-Culp Funeral Home

Live Stream link:

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Michael G. Pike, 30, of Elkhart died Thursday, December 14, 2023.

He was born April...

Carolyn Jane Rowe

Carolyn Jane Rowe

Dec 14, 2023

Carolyn “Jane” Marquis Rowe, 83, of Goshen, passed away Thursday, December 14, at home.

She was born November 16, 1940, in Goshen to Herman and Rosemary (Greiner) Marquis.

On June 11, 1960 she married Larry J. Rowe at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

He survives along with three children, April (Ben) Newby,...

Jerry Lee Bickel

Jerry Lee Bickel

Dec 13, 2023

The service will be livestreamed.  This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3Bk_heBuiMErAWRfv-1nQ/live

Jerry Lee Bickel, 75, of Elkhart died Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Elkhart General Hospital.

He was born May 26, 1948, in Goshen to Merle and Mae Elizabeth (Weldy)...

Richard Lee Wilson

Richard Lee Wilson

Dec 13, 2023

Richard Lee Wison, 72, of Albion, died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Goshen Hospital.

He was born March 21, 1951 in Charleston, West Virginia to Paul and Launa (Stanley) Wilson.

On October 16, 1976 he married Connie Lawrence in Goshen.

She survives along with four children, Patricia Lynn Colvin (Wilson), Ligonier, Richard (Jennifer)...

Katherine M. Bartley

Katherine M. Bartley

Dec 13, 2023

Katherine M. Bartley, 68, of Goshen died Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by family after a two year battle with cancer.

She was born July 6, 1955 in Elkhart to Cecil and Erma J. (Brown) Walters. They preceded her in death.

On December 29, 1979 she married Carl Bartley in Goshen.

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