Florence N. Swihart, 80, Goshen, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at home. She was born Aug. 18, 1944, in Warsaw. Her husband, Don G. Swihart, preceded her in death. She is survived by three children, James (Kimberly) Butler, Martin Butler and Rosie Miller; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, with … Read More
David F. Bontrager, 83, Goshen, died Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Health Care. He was born July 21, 1941. On Jan. 28, 1962, he married Mary Ellen Kropf, who preceded him in death in 2018. He is survived by three sons, DeWayne (Annette), Goshen, Kenneth (Heather), … Read More
Gary Ray Bainter, 72, Bristol, died unexpectedly Friday, March 7, 2025, in Bristol. He was born Nov. 13, 1952. His wife, Zonea Marie (Elmore) Bainter, whom he married Feb. 1, 1990, survives. He also is survived by his daughter, Sabrina Hicks, Elyria, Ohio; stepdaughter, Amanda Brown, Bristol; stepsons, … Read More
Shielda Diane Collins, 86, Goshen, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Greencroft Healthcare. She was born Feb. 13, 1939. She is survived by her children, Mary (Swinehart) Martin, Valparaiso, David (Lida) Hire, Elkhart, and Douglas Hire, Wakarusa; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Kenneth H. (JoAnn) Miller, Stellacoom, … Read More
Ramona P. Prough, 95, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. She was born June 14, 1929. On Aug. 2, 1953, she married Robert “Bob” Prough, who preceded her in death in 1997. She is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Kenn) Lehman, Angola, and Marlys Prough, Syracuse; … Read More
Joyce H. Millar, 103, Goshen, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. She was born Feb. 19, 1922. On Feb. 19, 1949, she married Robert R. Millar, who preceded her in death in 1974. She is survived by two sons, Jeffrey (Barbara) Millar, Mount Vernon, N.H., and Robert “Randy” Millar, … Read More
M. Scott Sanchez, 55, New Paris, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025. He was born Sept. 28, 1969. His wife, Michelle (Hollar) Sanchez, whom he married Aug. 10, 1996, survives. He also is survived by his mother, Penny Sanchez, Madison; three children, Grant Sanchez, Indianapolis, Morgan (Mason) Jones, Syracuse, … Read More
Ronnie N. Middleton, 86, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus. He was born Jan. 15, 1939. On Sept. 21, 1979, he married Rebecca Stoelting, who preceded him in death. He is survived by three children, Guy (Janet) Middleton, Augusta, Mo., Brett (Robin) Middleton, Elkhart, … Read More
Jean Marie Hollenberg, 95, formerly of Winamac, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. She was born Feb. 22, 1929. On Feb. 4, 1951, she married Edward Lowell Hollenberg, who preceded her in death in 2020. She is survived by her children, Steve (Kathy Barr), Sherri (Galen) Plank, Lori (Phil) … Read More
Roger D. Holdeman, 89, died Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at The Waters of Syracuse. Arrangements are pending at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, Goshen.
Read MoreJune Evelyn Troyer, 88, Millersburg, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at Sodalis Oak Assisted Living, San Antonio, Texas. She was born June 18, 1936, in Elkhart County. On June 30, 1957, she married Mervin Ezra Troyer, who preceded her in death in 2021. She is survived by three … Read More
Roy M. Weldy, 91, Nappanee, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at home. He was born Aug. 10, 1933, in Milford. On Oct. 1, 1994, he married Carolyn (Miller) Martin, who survives. He also is survived by his daughters, Linda (Dane Wilkins) Greiner, Elkhart, and Debra Frank and Paula … Read More
Brian Lee Schmucker, 54, Goshen, died in the early morning hours Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Center for Hospice House, Elkhart. He was born Sept. 11, 1970. He is survived by his only child, Brandy (Brian) Wanbaugh; his parents, Cheryll (Cripe) and Hubert Schmucker; and his brother, Andrew … Read More
Melvin E. Eash, 90, Goshen, died Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at home. He was born Sept. 3, 1934. On Nov. 9, 1955, he married Clara Christner, who survives. He also is survived by three children, Ron Eash, North Webster, Steven Eash, Goshen, and Judy (Justin) Dirks, Middlebury; 10 … Read More
Donald E. Burtsfield, 92, Goshen, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Goshen Hospital. He was born April 6, 1932. On May 10, 1953, he married Evelyn Stroup, who preceded him in death in 2016. He is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Brandon) Germano, Huntertown; daughter-in-law, Greta Burtsfield, Millersburg; … Read More
Paul A. Slabaugh, 89, Elkhart, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025, at Waterford Crossing Health Campus, Goshen. He was born Nov. 10, 1935, in Nappanee. His wife, Janet (Yoder) Slabaugh, survives. He also is survived by children, Tyrone (Cyndi) Slabaugh, Tonya (Dale) Eye and Timothy Slabaugh; four grandchildren; six … Read More
