Obituaries

Nov 9, 2022

Ted Brooks Rosenberger, age 85, of Goshen, Ohio, passed away on November 9, 2022.

A longtime resident of Ohio, he was born in Mitchell, Indiana on November 24, 1936 to Clarence Lovell "Buck" Rosenberger and Mary Hulda (Brooks) Rosenberger.

He married Patricia (nee Crider) on December 23, 1956 in Mitchell, Indiana....

Nov 8, 2022

Beverly Ann Hobbs, wife of the late Clint Hobbs, devoted mother of Megan (Brian) Cornett and Pete (Chastity) Leonard, loving grandmother of Carolyn, Jordan, Corinna, Aaron, Ciaira, Paige and Elizabeth, great-grandmother of 7, dear sister of Jeff (Laura) Race. Passed away on November 8, 2022 at the age of 73. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, 1944...

Nov 6, 2022

James Frank Auel Sr., age 88, resident of Amelia. Husband of the late Thelma (nee English) Auel; father of Beverly (life partner Ed Crouch) Brown, the late Barbara Baumgardt, Brenda Combs and James (Dianna) Auel Jr. Dear brother of Jean Casteltine and Joan Hofstetter. Also survived by nine grandchildren, many great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Preceded...

Nov 5, 2022

COOPER JR. — Gerald (Jerry) L. Cooper, “Coop,” passed away November 5, 2022 at the age of 51. A career firefighter and paramedic, he was the Assistant Chief at Sycamore Township Fire Department, and had been employed there since 1996. He dedicated his life to saving others and was passionate about their safety and well-being. Jerry began his service...

Nov 5, 2022

Mary Lou Sanker, beloved wife of Ronald Sanker and the late Jerry Rose, devoted mother of Leslie Rose, Lisa (Jeff) Stein, Lori Shaw, Ronald K. (Adra) Sanker, Kenneth Zeinner and Chris Zeinner, daughter of the late Leroy and Hazel Garretson, loving grandmother of Marcus Shaw, Andrew Shaw, Thomas Manning, Zackary Manning, Megan Stein, Molly Stein, the late Emily Stein...

Nov 2, 2022

Velten, Janet Julia (nee Gundler) – Beloved wife of the late Robert Jerome Velten; Devoted mother of Michael (Karla) Velten, Matthew (Pati) Velten, Julie (Andy) Ebel, and Amy (John) Hurlburt; Grandmother of Thomas Velten, Tori (Capt. Andrew) Thompson, Jake Velten, Emily Velten, Joseph Velten, Madison Velten, Nick Hager, Haley Hurlburt, Anna Hurlburt, Maria Velten, and the late Kaitlin Hager;...

Nov 2, 2022

Robert “Roger” Kimmerly, husband of the late Joan Elizabeth Kimmerly, father of the late Robert Roger Kimmerly Jr. and William David Kimmerly, grandfather of Robert W. Kimmerly, Stephen David Kimmerly and Randyl Lee Kimmerly, great-grandfather of 8, great-great-grandfather of 2, preceded in death by 9 brothers and sisters. He passed away on November 2, 2022 at the age of...

Nov 2, 2022

ACKERMAN, RICHARD - Beloved son of George Ackerman and Reva Ackerman; Brother of Gary (Janet) Ackerman, John Ackerman, and Adam Finley; Uncle of 7 nieces and nephews; Passed away Wednesday November 2, 2022, Age 63 years; Resident of Covington, Kentucky; Richard loved to go fishing in his spare time, and had many aquariums full of freshwater fish in his...

Nov 2, 2022

Bonnie Jean Westendorf, 69, passed November 2, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Joseph & Lola Kidd Westendorf. Loving sister of Pat (Louie) Setty, Joseph Westendorf, Jerome Westendorf, Janet Westendorf, John C. Westendorf and Dennis Westendorf. Preceded in death by sister Barbara Westendorf, brothers Theodore Westendorf and Chuck (Carol) Westendorf .

Graveside Service 10 AM...

Nov 1, 2022

David K. Wyrick, husband of the late Rebecca Lynne Wyrick, devoted father of David Scott Wyrick, the late Mark Allen Wyrick and the late Holly Elizabeth Wyrick, grandfather of the late Conley Ross Wyrick, Tava Wyrick and Talia Wyrick, dear brother of the late Geralee Wyrick, Janice McGeorge, James Carl Wyrick, the late Barbara Sue Wyrick, William Dorsey Wyrick,...

Nov 1, 2022

Sharon Susanne Prince, 69, passed November 1, 2022. Cherished daughter of the late Elva (nee Barrowcliff) and Rayner Prince. Loving sister of Barry (David Hill) Prince, Donald (Linda ) Prince and Herbert (Linda) Prince. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Sharon was a graduate of Deer Park High School (Class of ’69)...

Oct 31, 2022

Rose Capurro (Nee Manfredi) was born on July 29, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Fred and Isabella (Nee Palotta) Manfredi; Loving wife of 54 years to the late Nico Capurro; Dear mother to John (Terri) Capurro and Lorraine Capurro; Cherished grandma to Jenni (Alex Crawford) Capurro and Tony (Sarah) Capurro; Great grandma to Naomi and Sienna...

Oct 31, 2022

Marilyn Jean Geise (Nee Smith) was born on February 28, 1944 to the late Thomas and Georgianna (Nee Nagel) Smith; Loving wife of 58 years to Richard (Rich) L. Geise; Dear mother to Mike (Molly) Geise, Rick (Pam) Geise, Tammy (Matt) McConnell; Cherished grandmother to Emily, Sara, Chris, Logan, Lucas, Lindsay, Megan, Ella, Kaitlyn, and Clara.

Oct 31, 2022

Judith Lane Siekbert, 79, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, October 31. Judy left behind her loving husband of sixty-six years, James Richard Siekbert Sr.; seven children, Geri L. Cole and Keith, Rev. James R. Siekbert Jr. and Debra, Sandra J. Siekbert and Warren Rahn, Rev. Mark R. Siekbert Sr. and Tammy,...

Oct 29, 2022

Jackie J. (Lindsey) Powell, 59 of Milford, won her battle early October 29, 2022, following a brief illness. Born January 10, 1963, to Clifford and Betty Lindsey, Jackie was the youngest of seven children. Jackie is survived by her loving husband Homer "Junior" Powell, children Aaron(Sandy), Rebecca, Tiffany, and Alexis, in addition to her mother-in-law...

Oct 28, 2022

HAAS, WILLIAM THOMAS - Beloved husband of the late Dorothy M. Haas (nee Maxwell); Devoted father of Vickie Lynn (Steven) Bunton, Tina Haas, Elizabeth (Earl) Muncy, William B. (Nicki) Haas, and the late James T. Haas; Loving grandfather of Brandon, Ashley, Kyle, Megan, Clayton, Mathew, Dylan, Kassi, William, and Katelynn; Great grandfather of Noah and Hayes; Dear brother of...

Oct 28, 2022

On October 28, 2022 Cottrell Elvoy Sullivan, 91, while surrounded by his family, was able to take his last breath at home. Cottrell (Cotton to many who knew him) was a journeyman and worked as an IBEW electrician for most of his life. He enjoyed fishing, cutting firewood, and gardening. Most of all, he enjoyed and was proud of...

Oct 26, 2022

Charles Alan Swallow, beloved son of Robert Swallow and Starr McAfee, step-son of Thomas McAfee, dear brother of Ashley (Jesse Webster) Miller, uncle of Rory Miller and Oakley Webster. Passed away on October 26, 2022 at the age of 38 years. Family will receive friends at Evans Funeral Home, Milford, on Wednesday, November 2nd from 5 PM until time...

Oct 25, 2022

Gibson, Wanda I. (nee Zike) – Beloved wife of 51 years to the late Earl Gibson; Devoted mother of Steven Earl Gibson, Patricia Sue (John) Tanksley, and the late Kathryn Ann Gibson; Loving grandmother of Rev. Leonard (Casey) Tanksley, Chad Gibson, Brad (Cristina) Gibson, Steven, Megan, and Dan Hartman; Great grandmother of many; Caring sister of Docia (the late...

Oct 24, 2022

Joseph Spaulding Jr. was born in Cincinnati in February 1934 and moved to Goshen in 1937 at age 3. The flood of 1937 chased the Spaulding family out of Cincinnati. Joe and Jane Dunning Spaulding have lived at their present address since 1958.

Joe attended Goshen Schools 12 years and graduated in 1952. Joe played...