Lynn Ellen Emmert, 75, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at her home surrounded by the comfort of her memories and love of her family. She was born on Aug. 31, 1950, in LaPorte, to James and Thelma (Lotter) Fritzen. On Sept. 14, 1974, … Read More
William R. Sharp, 80, Goshen, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at home. He was born Feb. 16, 1945, in Warsaw. He is survived by a son, Kevin (Jenni) Sharp, Elkhart; and three grandchildren. Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen, is handling arrangements.
Read MoreSusan P. Homes, 77, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at The Waters of Wakarusa. She was born Dec. 28, 1947, in Goshen. Her husband of 41 years, Paul C. Homes, preceded her in death. She is survived by a sister, Linda Miller, Syracuse; a nephew; and a niece. … Read More
Terry Nelson Gantt, 69, Milford, died Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Oct. 17, 1955, in Gastonia, N.C. His wife, Melody Sue (Kuhns) Gantt, whom he married Sept. 18, 1993, survives. He also is survived by five children, Terry (Heather) Gantt Jr., North Carolina, … Read More
Leroy Glenn Yoder, 93, died in the early morning hours of Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. He was born March 16, 1932, in Garden City, Mo. In 1958, he married Maxine Mumaw, who survives. He also is survived by his children, Kevin (Sharon) Yoder, Elkhart, Karla … Read More
Shannon (Allberry) Schrock, 47, Osceola, died Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, at home. She was born Jan. 11, 1978. She is survived by her daughters, Skyler Allberry (Matthew Smith II), Plymouth, and Cheyenne Schrock, New Paris; a grandson; mother, Rebecca (Kenneth) Schmitt, Goshen; sister, Amy (Rob) Cunningham, Bristol; fiancé, … Read More
Dorothy A. Robinson, 92, Goshen, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus. She was born Dec. 10, 1932, in Goshen. On April 26, 1952, she married Patrick G. Robinson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Jane Rheinheimer and Susan (Glen) … Read More
Petro “Pete” Smediuk, 78, Elkhart, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at home. He was born Jan. 6, 1947, in Rhine, Germany. His wife, Patty Ann (Neff) Smediuk, preceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Rick Smediuk, Ligonier; a grandson; two great-grandchildren; four sisters, Lena Smediuk, … Read More
Jan Lee Erb, 58, died unexpectedly Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born Jan. 3, 1967, in Goshen. He is survived by his parents, Lonnie and Linda (Webb) Erb; children, Preston Erb, Florida, and Camron (Amanda) Erb, Syracuse; four grandchildren; and siblings, Jim Erb, Jon … Read More
William “Bill” Kitson, 83, Syracuse, died Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, at home. He was born Nov. 8, 1941, in Kendallville. On Dec. 18, 1966, he married Jacklyn D. Caywood, who survives. He also is survived by his sons, Matthew, New Paris, and Andrew, Middlebury; “daughter,” Shelley (Bryan) Holderman, … Read More
Danny Howard, 69, Elkhart, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025, at home. He was born Jan. 23, 1956, in West Liberty, Ky. He is survived by two daughters, Denna (Steven) Brown and Misty (Carl) Brown, both of Elkhart; three grandchildren; sister, Deloris J. (Michael) Kelley, Milford; and brothers, Bob … Read More
Terry Lee Beres, 72, Goshen, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, at home. He was born March 26, 1953, in Warsaw. His wife, Debra (Gadson) Beres, whom he married April 23, 1976, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Beres, Goshen; brother, Chuck (Pam) Beres, Goshen; a … Read More
David Hal Whitman, 73, Warsaw, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. He was born Feb. 28, 1952, in Bryan, Ohio. His wife, Carmen (Krohn) Whitman, whom he married June 4, 1988, survives. He also is survived by three daughters, Shawna Brown, Garden City, Mich., Sarah Mackey, West Bloomfield, Mich., … Read More
Edward Warren Read, 71, Valparaiso, died Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, at Powers Healthcare, Hobart. He was born Jan. 9, 1954, in Monticello. He is survived by three children, Aaron (Laura) Read, Tori Read and Annette (Lynn) Marshall; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; siblings, Steven (Vivian) Read, Julia (Pete) Santo, … Read More
Wayne E. Beachy, 71, Goshen, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 31, 1953, in Goshen. His wife, Emma Beachy, whom he married Oct. 24, 1981, survives. He also is survived by three children, Melanie Beachy, Anthony Beachy and Austin (Rachel) Beachy; four grandchildren; … Read More
Mary Ellen Mast 87, Elkhart, died Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at her son’s home. She was born Jan. 29, 1939, in Nappanee. She is survived by four children, Lamar Mast, Elkhart, Howard (Penny) Mast, Adamsville, Tenn., Lloyd (Bev) Mast, Elkhart, and Timothy (Brenda) Mast, Adamsville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; … Read More
