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Robert L. Anglemyer Sr.

Robert L. Anglemyer Sr.

Jan 5, 2026

Robert Lee Anglemyer Sr., 81, of Goshen, died on Monday, January 5, at Goshen Hospital. He was born on July 12, 1944, to Glenn E. Anglemyer and Mary (Murdock) Leiter.

On August 20, 1972, Robert married Sharon Lee Mills in Goshen. She preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and his grandson, David Allen Anglemyer.

Robert is...

Samuel F. Pfahler

Samuel F. Pfahler

Jan 3, 2026

Samuel F. Pfahler, 91, of Goshen died Saturday, January 3, 2026 on hospice at Goshen Hospital.

Sam lived a full life, being born to Glen and Verona (Flick) Pfahler, a farming family in Tiro, Ohio on May 24, 1934.

Sam didn’t love the farming life and left the family homestead at 18 to pursue a college degree at Ohio State University in...

Patricia Ann Tubbs

Patricia Ann Tubbs

Jan 2, 2026

Granger – Patricia Ann Tubbs, 79, passed peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

Patricia was born May 1, 1946, in Goshen to Royal A. and Anna Mary (Neff) Wilhelm. On April 1, 1972, she married Van H. Tubbs at New Paris Church of the Brethren, beginning a...

Debra Shrock

Debra Shrock

Jan 2, 2026

Debra Shrock, 70, of Goshen, died on January 2, 2026. She was born November 27, 1955, in Goshen, Indiana, to Lloyd and Mary Jean (Schrock) Brandenberger.

Debbi was united in marriage to Leon Shrock on April 20, 1985, at Clinton Frame Church.

She is survived by her siblings, Steve (Cathy) Brandenberger, Jeanne Brandenberger, and Joan (Bruce) Peterson; along with many special nieces,...

Margaret "Peg" Hooley

Margaret "Peg" Hooley

Jan 2, 2026

Margaret “Peg” (Sefton) Hooley, 88, of Goshen went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.

She was born October 7, 1937 in Argyle, Michigan to Noel V. and Marian M. (Jones) Sefton.

On September 8, 1956 she married Richard K. Hooley in Bloomfield, Michigan.

He survives along with four children,...

Patsy J. Strycker

Patsy J. Strycker

Jan 2, 2026

To view the memorial service at Jefferson Community Church please click on the following link https://jeffersonbrethrenchurch-.subspla.sh/ym3rgsp the link will go live 5-10 minutes prior to service. 

Patsy J. Strycker, age 93, passed away on January 2, 2026, at Hubbard Hill Living Wisdom.

She was born on April 29, 1932, in Goshen, Indiana, to Loyd and Mary (Miller) Soncarty. Patsy graduated from Goshen...

Cynthia "Cindy" Culp

Cynthia "Cindy" Culp

Jan 1, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” (Vail) Culp, 73, died on January 1, 2026, at her home.

She was born on December 27, 1952, in Goshen, Indiana, to Russell and Elaine (Ogle) Vail.

Cynthia married Dale Culp on September 15, 1974, at her parents’ farm.

She is survived by her two children, Jason Culp of Millersburg and Deidra Culp of Rensselaer, Indiana; and her brother, Phil (Cathy)...

Ideana G. Yoder

Ideana G. Yoder

Dec 31, 2025

Ideana G. Yoder, 88, of Goshen, died Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at The Waters of Syracuse.

She was born October 5, 1937 in White Pigeon, Michigan to Virgil and Frances (Welburn) Miller.

On March 18, 1956 she married Clarence “C.T.” Yoder in White Pigeon, Michigan. She was proud that they were married for 69 years.

Survivors include three children, Sharida Burkholder, Syracuse, Doyle...

Charles Cecil Robbins, Sr.

Charles Cecil Robbins, Sr.

Dec 27, 2025

Charles Cecil Robbins, Sr., 82, of Goshen, died Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Waterford Crossing Health Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 24, 1943 in Abingdon, Virginia to Ernest and Bertha (Bailey) Robbins.

On September 12, 1964 he married Janice Sue Counts in Clintwood, Virginia. She preceded him in death in 2002.

Survivors include his three sons, Randall...

Loralyn F. Novachenko

Loralyn F. Novachenko

Dec 26, 2025

Loralyn F. Novachenko, 71, of South Bend died Friday, December 26, 2025 at Healthwin Specialized Nursing Care.

She was born April 27, 1954 in Elkhart to John and Irene (Kenaga) Detwiler.

On October 2, 1971 she married Peter Novachenko Jr. He died in 2017.

Survivors include daughter, Vanessa (Jamie Jr.) Hickner of South Bend; son, Pete (Angela) Novachenko, of Mishawaka; grandchildren, James III...

David D. Fox

David D. Fox

Dec 25, 2025

David D. Fox, 75, died on Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born on March 23, 1950 in Goshen to Donald R. and Joy (Dausman) Fox.

On August 16, 1975 he married Betty Lechlitner in Nappanee.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Betty Fox, two children, Angela Swartzendruber of Goshen, Matthew (Corrie) Fox of Fort Wayne; three grandchildren,...

David Ogle

David Ogle

Dec 24, 2025

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

Dave was born on June 1, 1950 to Theodore and Donnabelle Ogle and lived his entire life in Goshen, a community he deeply loved and proudly served. He was a graduate of Goshen High School, where he met his high school sweetheart,...

Ervin Bontrager

Ervin Bontrager

Dec 24, 2025

Ervin S. Bontrager, 83, passed away Wednesday morning, December 24, 4:45 AM, at Harmony Senior Living in Elkhart, Indiana. He was born October 5, 1942, in Goshen, Indiana, to Earl V. and Marietta (Kilmer) Bontrager. He graduated from New Paris High School in 1960. He married Carol Dawn (Bossard) Bontrager on February 14, 1983. She passed away May 15, 2011....

Katie A Swartzentruber

Katie A Swartzentruber

Dec 20, 2025

The immortal spirit of Katie Chupp (Stutzman) Swartzentruber was born February 16, 1934, in Shipshewana, Indiana, to Andrew A. and Anna B. (Yoder) Chupp.

Her father died when she was seven years old, leaving her mother with eight children to care for. Katie attended Scott School through the fourth grade. In 1944, her family moved to Goshen, Indiana, where she completed...

Norma Ellen Stahley

Norma Ellen Stahley

Dec 20, 2025

Norma Ellen (Hire) Stahley, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Greenleaf Nursing Home.

She was born on January 1, 1938, in Ligonier, Indiana, to Edna (Dellinger) Hire and Walter E. Hire. On June 15, 1957, she married Larry Eugene Stahley, who preceded her in death.

Norma was the ultimate caregiver, always placing the needs of others before her...

Timothy L. Reams

Timothy L. Reams

Dec 19, 2025

Timothy L. Reams, age 67, of Goshen, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Elkhart General Hospital. Though his departure was sudden, his legacy of hard work, southern hospitality, and devotion to his family and friends will be forever cherished.

He was born February 20, 1958 in Leitchfield, Kentucky to Curtis and Winnie (Powell) Reams.

He married...

Dané Bixler

Dané Bixler

Dec 18, 2025

Dané Bixler, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1968, in Goshen, Indiana, to Ronald L. Miller and Sara V. Spry.

Dané is survived by her beloved son, Griffin Bixler; her siblings, Debra (Michael) Albin of Goshen, Dawn (Lisa) Newsome of Warsaw, David (Jill) Miller of Goshen and Christopher (Danielle) Miller of...

Barbara J. Lovett

Barbara J. Lovett

Dec 14, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Barbara Jean Lovett, who left us peacefully on December 14, 2025, just shy of her 74th birthday. Barbara was born on December 25, 1951, in Elkhart County, Indiana, and spent her life in the beautiful town of Goshen. Barbara worked as a laborer in cabinet manufacturing, a job she took great pride...

Stanley E. Weaver

Stanley E. Weaver

Dec 13, 2025

Stanley Eugene Weaver, 88, of Goshen passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025,

He was born, December 7, 1937, in LaGrange, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh S. Weaver, his mother, Evelyn (Nettrouer) Stahly, wife, Joyce (Helton) Weaver, stepson, Craig Chrispyn, grandson, Justin Wayne Gamblin, and mother of his children, Maryann Weaver. 

A laborer in the recreational vehicle industry,...

Sharon L. Helmuth

Sharon L. Helmuth

Dec 12, 2025

Sharon Lea (Moyer) Helmuth, 83, of Goshen, passed away peacefully after a long life marked by compassion, humor, curiosity, and steady love.

Sharon was born on September 28, 1942, in Hudson, Michigan, to Harold D. and Ruth I. (Baughman) Moyer. She grew up in Hudson alongside her sister, Carol Jean, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1960. She went on...

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