Lee Adams, 82, of Burgaw, N.C., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. He was born April 2, 1931, in Lake County, Ohio, to Vernor and Mary (Whipple) Adams. On July 16, 1965, he married Norma Jane Richcreek, who preceded him in 1985. He retired … Read More
John W. Mansfield, 70, of Goshen, Ind., and formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 5:29 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, at his home. He was born on June 7, 1943, in Michigan City, Ind., to Fred W. and Elsie M (Phillips) Mansfield. He graduated in 1961 … Read More
Robert ‘Bob’ Baugher Sr., 90, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Oct. 4, 2013, at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1923, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Day and Rose (Willard) Baugher. Bob is survived by his wife: Norma Baugher, Syracuse; one son: Robert ‘Bob’ (Cynthia) Baugher, … Read More
Glenda Smith, 89, formerly of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Oct. 2, 2013, in Cleveland, S.C. She was born on March 13, 1924, in Bath County, Ky., to Lewis and Clemie (Alfrey) Branham. On Feb. 26, 1941, she married Grover Smith who preceded her in death. She was … Read More
Paul E. Estridge Sr., 79, of Westfield, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at St Vincent’s Hospital, Carmel, Ind. He was born Feb. 21, 1934 to Elmer and Hannah Estridge. Paul was one of the premier homebuilders in central Indiana. He started his business in 1967 and … Read More
Patrick Gerard Brost, 56, Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 4:07 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, in Syracuse. He was born April 6, 1957, in Lafayette, Ind., to Ray and Margaret (McAuley) Brost. Patrick was a 1975 graduate of Benton Central High School and a 1979 graduate of Indiana … Read More
Harold Agler, 89, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Sept. 26, 2013, at Doctors Hospital in Bremen, Ind. He was born Nov. 27, 1923, in Van Wert, Ohio, to William and Konetta (Rush) Agler. On May 10, 1947, he married LaDonna Agler, who preceded him on Sept. 18, … Read More
Lee ‘Gene’ Mock, 85, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away at 8:25 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, Ind. He was born on Dec. 10, 1927, in Pierceton, Ind. to Otto and Irene (Plew) Mock. He was a lifetime North Webster/Syracuse area resident and … Read More
Hulda Thornburg passed away at home on Monday, Sept. 23., 2013. She was born to Aria and Orval Ramsey on Dec. 17, 1919, in Churubusco, Ind., where she was known for being the star player on the high school girls’ basketball team. She lived there until marrying Charles … Read More
Mary Jean Kislter, 69, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Monday, Sept. 23, 2013, at IU Goshen Hospital. She was born on Dec. 10, 1943, in Goshen, Ind., to Charles and Mary (Kline) Smoker. She married Nelson Kislter on May 1, 1999. He survives. Mary enjoyed socializing with family … Read More
Allen O. Shively, 86, of Goshen, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, at the Courtyard Healthcare in Goshen. He was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Kosciusko County to Frank and Inez (Roberts) Shively. He owned and operated Colbin Tool in Syracuse, Ind., for many years. He was … Read More
Glen Richard Slabach, 78, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013, at an implement auction, doing what he loved. Glen was born on March 8, 1935, the son of Ervin and Naomah (Miller) Slabach in LaGrange County, Ind. On Dec. 18, 1965, he married … Read More
John P. Connolly, 78, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at Miller’s Merry Manor. He was born on Aug. 17, 1935, in Syracuse to James and Catherine (Shenberger) Connolly. On Oct. 23, 1954, he married Shirley Hollar. He was a lifelong area resident. He retired … Read More
Julia ‘Red’ Scarbeary-Byrd, 100, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away on Aug. 30, 2013, at Millers Merry Manor in Syracuse. She was born on July 25, 1913, to R. Ramey and Rosa (Davis) Whitaker. She married Bueford Scarbeary who preceded her. Years later, she married Jessie Byrd who also … Read More
Matthew M. Simmons, 17, of Millersburg, Ind., died unexpectedly early Friday morning, Aug. 30, 2013. He was born Feb. 5, 1996, in Goshen, Ind. to Heather Simmons. Matt was a student at Farifield High School where he excelled academically, particularly in physics, maintaining a 4.0 grade point average. … Read More
Stanley J. Harper, 87, of Syracuse, Ind., passed away Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at Visiting Nurses Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Ind. He was born May 20, 1926, in New Haven, Ind., to Emmet E. and Fannie G. (Greenawalt) Harper. Stan married Cindy Bucher on May 16, 1976; … Read More
