Goshen News | Obituaries

Mitchell NajarMitchell Najar

1934 - 2026

Mitchell "Mitch" F. Najar died on Thursday, Jan. 29, at his home.
He was born on Dec. 24, 1934, in Gary, Indiana to Bernard and Mary (Gregor) Najar, who preceded him in death.
He graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana.
He is survived by Kathy, his wife of 50 years. He is also survived by his...

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Joyce Alwine D'ArcyJoyce Ellen Alwine D'Arcy

1939 - 2026

Joyce Ellen Alwine D'Arcy, 86 of Goshen, died peacefully on Thursday, March 26, at 2:00 a.m., at Kerens Care Center in Kerens, Texas.
She was born on June 24, 1939, in Albion, Indiana to Collen and Evelyn (Stump) Alwine.
On June 27, 1998, she married Dr. David Lee D'Arcy in South Bend, Indiana. He died on Nov. 17,...

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Alice Hostetter ZercherAlice Grace Hostetter Zercher

1925 - 2026

Alice Grace Hostetter Zercher, 100, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, carried into God's presence by the prayers and songs of her family.
Born on Oct. 8, 1925, in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Alice Grace was the daughter of Henry and Beula (Hess) Hostetter.
She is survived by...

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Enos MartinEnos M. Martin

1951 - 2026

Enos M. Martin, age 75 of Nappanee, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Monday, April 6, at 10:15 a.m., at his residence.
He was born on Feb. 19, 1951 in Nappanee to Elmer and Maryetta Martin.
On May 4, 1972, he married Grace M. Ramer.
Mr. Martin was a retired farmer and machinist.
He was a member of Yellow...

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Lad LethermanLad Ray Letherman

1964 - 2026

Lad Ray Letherman, 62, Goshen, met Jesus on Tuesday, March 31.
He was born on Jan. 26, 1964, in Elkhart County, to Ray and Bette Lou (Lynch) Letherman Jr. who preceded him in death.
Surviving are his son, Dustin, North Carolina; his faithful dog, Jack; and countless friends who were more like family.
He was a man...

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Harold HutchisonHarold H. Hutchison

1932 - 2026

Harold H. Hutchison, 93, Goshen, died at 11:34 a.m. Friday, April 3, peacefully, surrounded by his family at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on June 14, 1932, in Goshen, to Paul & Martha (Heber) Hutchison.
On Dec. 24, 1952, he married Nancy Jean (Roth) Hutchison; and she died on June 7, 2024.
Surviving are 3 children,...

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Harry ProughHarry L. Prough

1936 - 2026

Harry Lee Prough, 90, of Goshen, passed away on Sunday, April 5.
He was born on March 11, 1936, in Goshen to Perry and Mary (Coffman) Prough.
On March 24, 1957, he married Margaret (Groff) Prough. She preceded him in death on Jan. 26, 2026.
Harry is survived by his two sons, Donald (Colleen) Prough of Goshen and...

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Barbara OgleBarbara E. Ogle

1923 - 2026

Barbara E. Ogle, 102, Goshen, passed away peacefully at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 4, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on Sept. 23, 1923, in Greenfield Township, to Elmer & Helen (Curtis) Donaldson.
On Jan. 10, 1943, she married William "Bill" Ogle. He passed away on Oct. 16, 1994.
Surviving are her...

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Amos BontragerAmos S. Bontrager

1942 - 2026

Amos S. Bontrager, 83, of Goshen, died at 10:05 p.m. on Sunday, April 5 at his residence, after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
He was born on May 3, 1942, in Centreville, Michigan, to Samuel and Fannie (Bontrager) Bontrager.
On Nov. 8, 1964, in Sturgis, Michigan, he married Lillian Yoder. She...

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Elizabeth BerryElizabeth Berry

1939 - 2026

Elizabeth (Beth) Ann Hostetler Berry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 30, in Goshen.
She was born in Burton City, Ohio on Sept. 22, 1939, to Harry Mervin Hostetler and Esther Ellen Hostetler.
Beth will be remembered for the many lives she touched over her decades-long career in education, her passion for the...

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Barbara AndersonBarbara A. Anderson

1931 - 2026

Barbara A. Anderson of Goshen, died at 12:10 a.m. on March 31.
Barb was born on July 13, 1931 In Chouteau, Oklahoma to Ora J. Sr. and Mattie Troyer.
The family moved from Oklahoma to Indiana when Barb was 13 years old.
On Sept. 10, 1949, Barb married Roman Anderson. He preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 2000. ...

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Marlene JuddMarlene J. Judd

1933 - 2026

Marlene J. Judd, 92, of Elkhart, passed away at home on Monday, March 30.
She was born on Sept. 20, 1933, in Elkhart, to the late Marvin E. and Gertrude E. (Twiford) Mullett.
As Marlene J. Mullett, she married John W. Judd in Elkhart on June 20, 1952. John died on January 7, 2017.
She is survived by three...

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Ada YoderAda Marie Yoder

1937 - 2026

Ada Marie Yoder, 88, of Middlebury (Dist: 61-3), passed away peacefully to her eternal home at 11:01 am, on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Sarasota, FL. She was born on April 13, 1937, in Middlebury, to Peter and Lydia (Bontrager) Schwartz. On August 28, 1957, in Middlebury, she married Edwin J. Yoder, he survives....

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Kathy CoffmanKathy Lynn Coffman

1955 - 2026

Kathy Lynn Coffman, 70, passed away on March 31, 2026 at home surrounded by family. She was a woman whose creativity, warmth, and deep devotion to her family shaped a life filled with beauty, joy, and connection.
Kathy was born on September 17, 1955 in Goshen, IN to Richard and Kenlyn (Woodie) Sorg. She married...

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Jean KraybillJean M. Kraybill

1929 - 2026

Jean M. Kraybill, aged 97, passed away peacefully at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen, Indiana, on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born January 8, 1929, in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, the only child of the late Aaron Bower Metz and Mamie Frederick (Kulp) Metz. She graduated from Eastern Mennonite College in 1951 with a...

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