Phillip Seitz
Mar 18, 2026
Phillip Seitz, age 86, passed away on March 18, 2026 at Sarasota Hospice House in Sarasota Florida.
He was born on July 11, 1939 in Elyria Ohio to Phillip and Mildred (Rahrig) Seitz.
He graduated from Bethany Christian High School in Goshen Indiana. He was a painter who retired from Saint Vrain Valley School District in Colorado. Later in life he was...
Lester Howard Hooley
Mar 3, 2026
Lester Howard Hooley of Goshen, Indiana passed away March 3, 2026. He lived a remarkable 101 years and is now rejoicing with his heavenly father.
A native of Middlebury & New Paris, Indiana, he retired from Star Craft & Smoker Craft, enjoying his retirement years in Sun City Center, Florida.
Les loved traveling; from Jerusalem to the Caribbean, touring six European countries...
Dennis L. Roberts
Apr 18, 2026
Dennis L. Roberts, 79, died Saturday, April 18, 2026 at his home due to natural causes.
He was born May 25, 1946 in Elkhart to Kenneth D. Roberts and Ruth (Everest) Roberts.
They preceded him in death along with a brother, Kenneth “Duane” Roberts, Jr.
Survivors include four sons, Gary (Fran) Roberts of Elkhart, Larry Roberts of Warsaw, Mark Roberts and Mike (Marisa)...
Ronald "Abe" Bernstein
Apr 18, 2026
Ronald “Abe” Bernstein, 82, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
He was born on August 1, 1943, in Indianapolis to Joseph and Sara (Platt) Bernstein. On August 10, 1968, he married Jo Ellen (Falvey) Bernstein in Winamac, Indiana, beginning a lifelong partnership built on love and devotion.
Abe is survived by his wife, Jo Ellen Bernstein, and his...
Martini Janz
Apr 18, 2026
Our beloved mother, Martini Alma (Reimer) Janz, 98, of Goshen, Indiana died on April 18, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born in Steinbach, Manitoba on May 15, 1927, to John H. W. Reimer and Anna (Toews) Reimer. She married Arthur Barkman Janz in Steinbach on September 1, 1946.
Mom and Dad were both members of the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church...
Cynthia Stallman
Apr 16, 2026
Cynthia L. Stallman, 67, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026.
She was born on December 24, 1958, in Huntington, Indiana, to Thomas McNally and Roxanna (Swindler) Kline.
Cynthia will be lovingly remembered by her children: Mark Stallman of Tennessee; Tim (Annalee) Stallman of Massachusetts; Jeremiah (Alene) Stallman of Virginia; and Ben (Laura) Stallman of California. She is also...
James E. Sorg
Apr 15, 2026
James E. Sorg, 80, of Goshen died Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at home from natural causes.
Jim was born October 20, 1945 in Goshen to Sidney S. and Mary K. (McClure) Sorg.
He is survived by a brother, John (Linda) Sorg, a sister, Mary Lou Hetler; and five nieces and nephews, Kim (George) Bergan, Darin (Rachael) Sorg, Jennifer (Wes) Davis, Rick (Lisa)...
Paul O'Harris
Apr 14, 2026
Paul O’Harris, 88, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 14, 2026.
He was born on July 15, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, to Lon and Mable (Stenabaugh) O’Harris.
Paul is survived by his previous spouse and good friend, Dorothy O’Harris; his sons, Craig O’Harris and Dean O’Harris of Phoenix, Arizona; and his stepson, Kenneth (Sharon) Bennett Jr. of Millersburg. He is also...
Fred Abney
Apr 14, 2026
Goshen- Fred Alan Abney, 71, died on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at his home under the care of Goshen Hospice.
He was born on April 21, 1954, in Middletown, Ohio, to Ruby Abney and Lora Lee (Harrington) Slapak.
Fred married his wife of 53 years, Cindy Berkman, on June 16, 1972, in Goshen.
She survives, along with their two sons, Floyd and Jamie...
Marie Metzler
Apr 14, 2026
Marie Metzler, 73, of Goshen died Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Greencroft Healthcare.
Marie was born July 17, 1952 in Elkhart, one of nine children born to Raymond L. and Ruth B. (Chambers) Metzler.
Marie never married. She is survived by her brothers, Allen (Ada) Metzler of Goshen, Stanley (Carol) Metzler of Wakarusa, John (Judy) Metzler of Mesa, Arizona, Donald (Pat) Metzler...
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger
Apr 13, 2026
Marilyn Virginia Oplinger, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 13, 2026. She was born on January 10, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Edgar and Phyllis (Hensler) Jones.
On January 28, 1956, she married David Oplinger in Chicago, IL. He preceded her in death on May 19, 2024. Also...
Joseph Michael Wade
Apr 13, 2026
Joseph Michael Wade was born November 12, 2000, to Fr. Matthew and Kelly Wade of Goshen, Indiana. The youngest of five siblings, Joseph paved his own way in the world, leading with his vibrant personality and big heart in all that he did.
Joseph attended Goshen Public Schools where he enjoyed music, creative writing, and the GHS Dive Team, later pouring...
Mervin D. Chupp
Apr 10, 2026
Mervin David Chupp, 91, passed away Friday, April 10, 2026, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen.
He was born Oct. 21, 1934, in Goshen, Indiana to Enos J. and Elizabeth Ann “Lizzie” (Hostetler) Chupp.
On January 27, 1957, he married Edna Ruth Eigsti who preceded him in death in January 2022. Mervin is survived by a son, Brent (Lauri) Chupp, Goshen; four grandchildren, 3...
Gregory Winegardner
Apr 8, 2026
Gregory Albert Winegardner, 56, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on July 25, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry Winegardner and Bessie (DeRossett) Swartz.
Gregory was the owner of Spectrum Covenant Carpet Cleaning Services and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to those he served. He enjoyed golfing, cheering on...
LaVerda Simmons
Apr 5, 2026
LaVerda Sue (Schrock) Simmons, 83, of Goshen, Indiana, passed away peacefully on
April 5, 2026, at the Brickyard Care Center in Elkhart.
She was born on September 24, 1942, in Plain City, Ohio to Rueben and Anna (Yoder)
Schrock.
LaVerda is lovingly remembered by her children, Scott Miller of Goshen, Indiana, and
Sheila (Greg) Andrea of Marion, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is
also survived...
Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey
Apr 5, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
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Betty Ann (Berkey) Halsey, 84, of Goshen, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1942, in Syracuse, Indiana, to William and Dorothy (Cundiff) Halsey.
She married Wayne Berkey, who preceded her in death.
Betty is lovingly remembered...
Harry Lee Prough
Apr 5, 2026
The service will be livestreamed. This link will go live 5 to 10 minutes prior to the memorial service
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Harry Lee Prough, 90, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1936, in Goshen to Perry and Mary (Coffman) Prough.
On March 24, 1957, he married Margaret (Groff) Prough. She preceded him in death on...
Wanda Sue Oswald
Apr 3, 2026
Wanda Sue Oswald, 81, of Goshen, died unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2026 at Goshen Hospital.
She was born November 21, 1944 in Peru, Indiana to Elbert and Imogene (Roberts) Phillips.
On December 20, 1985 she married Lynn E. Oswald in Goshen. He died on December 25, 2024.
Survivors include five daughters, Paula Anderson and Christine Cann, both of Illinois, Kathy (Richard Vanacker) Taylor...
Robert A. Jones
Apr 2, 2026
Robert A. Jones, 62, passed away Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in Bremen.
He was born December 2, 1963 in Bremen to John P. Jones, Sr. and Martha (Greene) Weaver. They preceded him in death along with a daughter, Desi Anne Kathryn Jones; and brothers, Rick Jones and James “Jim” Jones.
Survivors include daughters, Kami (Patrick) Gumz, Springfield, Illinois, Carlie (Kenyon) Scott, Bremen,...
Barbara Ann Anderson
Mar 31, 2026
Barbara A. Anderson of Goshen, IN, died at 12:10 am on March 31, 2026. Barb was born July 13, 1931 In Chouteau, OK to Ora J. Sr and Mattie Troyer.
The family moved from Oklahoma to Indiana when Barb was 13 years old. On September 10, 1949, Barb married Roman Anderson. He preceded her in death on January 7, 2000.
She is...
