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Harrison Helton
Sep 7, 2022
Harrison Helton, 81, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Goshen Hospital after a long battle with cancer.
He was born November 1, 1940 in Saltville, Virginia to Grover and Flora (Bordwine) Helton.
Survivors include three children, Gonda (Rocky) Gilbert, Melissa Helton, and Nathan (Angie) Helton, all of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;...
Martin W Lehman
Sep 6, 2022
Below is the link for the livestream memorial service for Martin Lehman. The link will go live 5-10 minutes prior to the service.
https://boxcast.tv/channel/n12gpk18euckrb3gcgs4
Martin W Lehman, 96, of Goshen died early on September 6, 2022, at Goshen Hospital. He lived at Greencroft Healthcare and was known for his singing that...
David E. Chase
Sep 5, 2022
David E. Chase, 86, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born February 21, 1936 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
He married Patricia Butler on December 2, 1961 in North Ridgeville, Ohio.
She survives along with two children, Mark Chase of Bristol and Greg (Pam) Chase of Cedar Rapids. Iowa;...
Robert L. Slabaugh
Sep 4, 2022
Robert Lee Slabaugh, 79, of Goshen passed away Sunday, September 4, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born June 19, 1943 in Goshen to Jacob M. and Erma G. (Yoder) Slabaugh.
Mr. Slabaugh is survived by two daughters, Lori Ann (James) Hapner Milford, and Anita (Javier) Espinoza, Goshen; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Rosemary Louise...
Ivan Gulewicz
Sep 3, 2022
Ivan Gulewicz, 57, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born August 6, 1965 in Lviv, Ukraine to Anatoliy and Maria (Shlynta) Gulewicz.
He is survived by his wife, Tamara (Leshchuk); a daughter, Sophia Gulewicz; a son, Demetrius Gulewicz; his mother, Maria and one brother.
A member of the...
Luke A. Birky
Sep 3, 2022
Luke Amon Birky loved God, life, family, and the people he encountered throughout his life journey. He was a good listener, a safe and quiet presence, and was good at finding common ground when perspectives differed. He loved thinking about hard issues, and frequently posed thoughtful questions to stimulate a friendly conversation. Luke was a life-long learner, always finding...
Ransom Pressler
Sep 2, 2022
Ransom L. Pressler, 74, of Goshen passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born January 23, 1948 in Elkhart to John Pressler, Sr. and Betty (Mercer) Pressler.
On July 27, 1974 he married Linda Rockwood in Flora, Indiana.
She survives along with a daughter, Amanda (Victor Hugo)...
Omer Yoder
Sep 2, 2022
Omer Jay “O.J.” Yoder, 66, of Elkhart died Friday, September 2, 2022 at Majestic Care of Goshen.
He was born January 27, 1956 in Goshen to Chris W. and Sadie W. (Yoder) Yoder.
On June 4, 1994 he married Rebecca (Thompson) Perkey in Elkhart. She died January 22, 2017.
Survivors include step-children, Dawn...
Stanford E. Peachey
Sep 2, 2022
Stanford E. Peachey, 62, of Syracuse, died Friday, September 2, 2022 as a result of an auto accident.
He was born September 23, 1959 in Goshen.
He is survived by a daughter, Rena Peachey of Syracuse; a son, Shawn Kitson of Syracuse; seven grandchildren; five “bonus” grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Brenda (Jack) Watson of...
Loma S. Hunter
Sep 1, 2022
Loma S. Hunter, 80, of Goshen died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.
Born July 13, 1942 in Charleston, West Virginia, Loma was one of 11 children. She married James H. Hunter June 9, 1961 in Rantoul, Illinois.
He preceded her in death along with her father, Lovell Eugene Gray, and her mother, Elizabeth...
James C. Hawkins
Aug 31, 2022
James C. Hawkins, 74, of Goshen passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.
He was born November 4, 1947 in Goshen to Carel and Lydia (Borntrager) Hawkins. They preceded him in death.
James married Brenda Clifton on June 8, 1968 in Watertown, New York.
She survives along with three children, Shane...
James R. Burkholder
Aug 30, 2022
James Rex Burkholder passed away August 30 at his home; due to complications related to a disabling accident in 1995. He was born January 3, 1941, at Goshen City Hospital, the son of Clayton and Mildred Burkholder. Jim attended West Goshen Elementary, Dell and Kurtz schools. In 1959 he graduated from Wakarusa High School.
On November 2,...
Jack Reed
Aug 28, 2022
Jack Reed, 81, of Elkhart, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022, at home.
He was born September 14, 1940, in Goshen to George Reed and Evelyn (Coyle) Phillips. He was raised by his grandparents, Ernest and Della Coyle.
On June 7, 1986, he married Jo E Brumbaugh in Ligonier.
She survives along with...
Mark Robert Devincent
Aug 28, 2022
Mark Robert DeVincent, 61, died unexpectedly, Sunday, August 28, 2022.
He was born September 16, 1960 in Midland, Michigan to Ernest Victor and Stella (D’Attalico) DeVincent.
Mark is survived by seven children, Angela (Jared) DeVincent Booth of Fort Wayne, Albert DeVincent of Princeville, Hawaii, Austin (Molly) DeVincent of Radford, Virginia, Frank DeVincent of Goshen, Angela...
Sarah R. Davenport
Aug 28, 2022
Sarah R. Davenport, 95, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2022 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born February 9, 1927 in Jellico, Tennessee to Isaam Davis and Flora (Fox) Powers.
Sarah is survived by four daughters, Patricia (George) Ward of Goshen, Helen Osborne and Peggy (Bob) Jones of Williamsburg, Kentucky and Mary Marlow of...
Johnathon Espinoza
Aug 28, 2022
Johnathon Espinoza, 21, of Goshen, was sent home to the Lord Sunday, August 28, 2022, after a tragic car accident.
He was born November 21, 2000, in South Bend to Jaime and Cynthia (Castaneda) Espinoza.
They survive along with his girlfriend, Esmeralda Garcia of Goshen; grandparents, Carlos and Elvira Castro and Honorio and Maria de...
Thongbay Vannarath
Aug 26, 2022
Thongbay Vannarath, 76, of Goshen died Friday, August 26, 2022, at Goshen Hospital.
She was born December 12, 1945 in Khammoune, Laos.
Thongbay was married to Khamseng Vonnarath. He preceded her in death.
She is survived by six sons, Oudone, Somsamouni, Oudaphone, Sinthasone, Nirandone and Phonechanh Vannarath; a daughter, Bounthavy Vannarath; 30 grandchildren;...
Dennis W. Poole
Aug 26, 2022
Dennis W. Poole, 75, of Goshen, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022, in Goshen.
Dennis was born July 22, 1947, in Indianapolis, to the late Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Slentz) Poole. He is survived by his wife Elaine Poole of 53 years, daughter Amy Shipp, son-in-law Eric Shipp, granddaughter Lilly Shipp, sister Becky Osher, and brother-in-law Joe...
Ronald "Ron" W. Guth
Aug 21, 2022
Ronald W. “Ron” Guth, 79, of Goshen, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 after a brief illness, with his wife of 44 years, Caryl M. Guth, by his side. Ron to his many dear friends, his life partner Caryl, and sister Lylln (Rick) Brinkman; Dad to Ronald (Rhonda) W. Guth, Jr. of Napa, California and Gretchen (Alan) E. Price...
Norma Jean Rogers
Aug 21, 2022
Norma Jean Rogers,91, of Goshen, died Sunday, August 21, 2022 at Heritage Point Assisted Living.
She was born October 20, 1930 in Goshen to Willard and Charlotte (Brumbaugh) Stahly.
On June 25, 1948 she married Richard S. Rogers in Nappanee. He died August 1, 1989.
She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly J....
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