Beverly A. Gainey
Apr 19, 2020
Beverly A. Gainey, 77, of Goshen, died Sunday, April 19, 2020, at home after a nine-year illness.
She was born June 2, 1942 in Fort Wayne to Ferdinand E. Marckel and Edith Mae Musselman.
On June 17, 2010 she married Sherman G. Gainey, II in Plantation, Florida.
He survives along with a sister-in-law,...
Dorothy Oiler Bowser
Apr 17, 2020
Dorothy Oiler Bowser, 80, entered into heaven Friday, April 17, 2020.
She was born and grew up in West Virginia and moved to the Goshen area in 1970.
On April 22, 1989 she married Jim Bowser. He died August 4, 2014.
She is survived by two children, Benita (Joel) Geyer of Syracuse and...
Robert D. Farrier
Apr 16, 2020
Robert D. Farrier, 65, of Gohen, died unexpectedly Thursday, April 16, 2020, at home.
He was born April 6, 1955 in Goshen.
He is survived by his father, Kenneth (Mildred) Farrier; his mother, Mary E. Mishler, both of Goshen; daughters, Dawn Borkholder and Linnete Farrier, both of Goshen and Krysti Gaskill of Bristol; six grandchildren,...
Leroy Albert Cox
Apr 14, 2020
Leroy Albert Cox, 73, of Elkhart and formerly of Goshen, died Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at Eastlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born July 11, 1946 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to Joseph L. and Ruth E. (Bernard) Cox.
On August 18, 2003, he married Clara (Heverin) Simpler. She died April 7, 2013.
...
Roger D. Batts
Apr 12, 2020
I was born on July 1, 1949 in Columbus, Georgia to Clark M. Batts and Irma M. Hobgood and I left this world to be with God on April 12, 2020.
I married my wonderful wife (she made me say that), Judy C. Bookout.
I had four brothers, Rick D. Batts (Ruth). Judy and I...
Myrna Lenore Beachy
Apr 12, 2020
Myrna Lenore Beachy, 89, of Goshen, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Waterford Crossing Healthcare.
She was born December 31, 1930 in Linton to Huber Bean and Diana (Clayton) Straub.
On December 18, 1948 she married John “Jack” D. Beachy. He died June 7, 2003.
Myrna is survived by three children, Diana (Alan)...
Marilyn S. Smith
Apr 12, 2020
Marilyn S. Smith, 79, of Goshen, died Sunday, April 12, 2020, at Courtyard Healthcare.
She was born November 6, 1940 in Elkhart County to Minor E. and Lois (Gangwer) Wert.
On January 7, 1966 she married James E. Smith in Benton. He died January 1, 2014.
Survivors include a son, Gordon E. Smith...
Deray Gene Steffensen
Apr 11, 2020
DeRay G. Steffensen, 65, of Goshen, died Saturday, April 11, 2020, at home after battling pancreatic cancer for more than a year.
A memorial service and celebration of life will be held Friday, July 24, 2020, beginning at 3:00 pm, at Faith Lutheran Church, 202 S. Greene Road, Goshen. Pastors John Hickey and Jessica King will...
Carol J. Simmons
Apr 10, 2020
Carol J. Simmons, 89, of Goshen died Friday, April 10, 2020 at Green House Village.
She was born December 25, 1930 to Claude J. and Bertice M. (Feller) Cline.
On May 15, 1953 she married Ralph D. McAfoos in Mongo, LaGrange County. He died January 31, 1998. She later married Norman B. Simmons January 2,...
William "Bill" Stutzman
Apr 10, 2020
William “Bill” Stutzman, Jr., 76, of Goshen, formerly of Elkhart, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, April 10, 2020 at home.
He was born October 22, 1943 in Chardon, Ohio to William and Sara (Hostetler) Stutzman.
On June 26, 1965 he married Fern Mast in Middlebury. She died September 5, 2006. He...
Audrey K. Whitlock
Apr 6, 2020
Audrey K. Whitlock, 96 of Syracuse died Monday, April 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor. She had been in declining health for 12 years.
She was born July 21, 1923 in Goshen to Arthur Franklin and E. Marie (Adams) Saylor.
Survivors include a son, Gary E. (Barbara) Miller of Syracuse and Ft. Myers, Florida; a...
Alida G. Van Schepen
Apr 4, 2020
Alida Gertrude (Fylstra) Michaelson Van Schepen, 91, of Goshen formerly of Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, went to be with her heavenly Father April 4, 2020.
She was born in Wayne, New Jersey to Garret and Gertrude (Meyer) Fylstra.
Survivors include three children, Philip (Donna) Michaelson III, Wayne (Esme) Michaelson and Lisa (Rodney) VanderWey; daughter-in-law, Ana...
Paul W. Horst
Apr 4, 2020
Paul W. Horst, 87, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born November 13, 1932 in Stevens, Pennsylvania to Ivan S. and Susie (Wenger) Horst. He grew up on a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
On August 8, 1957 he married Joanne Hershberger in Albany, Oregon.
She survives...
Joan F. Perrin
Apr 2, 2020
Joan F. Perrin, 87, of Ligonier died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Avalon Village.
She was born March 22, 1933 in to Royse Don and Pauline (Miller) Smith.
On September 15, 1950 she married Bernard C. Perrin in Goshen. They moved to Ligonier in 1984. He passed away August 25, 2006.
Joan was...
Nancy Elizabeth Kosteck
Apr 2, 2020
Nancy E. (Bender) Kosteck, 86, of Victoria, Texas and formerly of Goshen, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her home.
She was born November 25, 1933 in Elkhart to Harold S. and Elizabeth B. (Horsch) Bender.
She is survived by her son, Harold G. Kosteck of Victoria, Texas; three step-grandchildren; and a sister, Mary E....
Frances Darlene Martin
Mar 30, 2020
Frances “Darlene” Martin, 94, of Goshen passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
She was born April 23, 1925 in Goshen to Simon and Fannie (Miller) Frey.
On December 5, 1943 she married Titus L. Martin in Goshen. They were married 67 years before his death July 12, 2011.
...
Edward L. Miller
Mar 29, 2020
Visitation will be Saturday, Sept. 19 from 10 a.m., until the 11 a.m. memorial service at New Paris Church of the Brethren. The family requests visitors wear masks and observe physical distancing guidelines.
A graveside service with military honors will follow at New Paris Cemetery.
Edward L. Miller, 80 of Bristol died Sunday, March 29,...
Kevin R. Wagner
Mar 28, 2020
Kevin R. Wagner, 59, of Middlebury died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at home.
He was born October 1, 1960 in Elkhart.
Survivors include his son, Nicholas Wagner of Goshen; father, Clarence Wagner of Elkhart; and a brother, Mark (Brenda) Lantz.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Vera (Maxson) Wagner and a...
Joan K. Kincaid
Mar 27, 2020
Joan K. Kincaid, 76, of Goshen died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Green House Village.
She was born November 10, 1943 in Goshen.
Joan was a 1961 graduate of Goshen High School
On July 27, 1984 she married James E. Kincaid in Goshen.
He survives along with a son, Brian (Jenni)...
Harmon C. Hughes
Mar 27, 2020
Harmon C. Hughes, 92, of New Paris died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse.
He was born October 23, 1927 in Three Rivers, Michigan to Curtis and Ruth (Bevvins) Hughes.
On February 5, 1977 he married Phyllis (Condon) Holtman.
She survives along with three children, Spring Hughes of New Paris,...
