Josophine Koontz, 79, North Manchester, formerly of Sidney, died July 30, 2022, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.

She was born March 7, 1943.

She married Kenneth Milton “Kenny” Koontz on Feb. 18, 1972; he preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Forrester (Debra) Asher, South Whitley and Troy (Deana) Asher, Huntington; daughter, Lori (Larry) Reust, Huntington; brother, Jerry Williamson, Warsaw; sisters, Mary (Steve) Sloane, Akron, Sue (Sam) Manning, Angola and Margaret Oaks, Mountainburg, Ark.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

McKee Mortuary Inc. is in charge of arrangements.