Category: Fulton County
Barbara Sue Cook, 63, Rochester, passed away at 5:33 a.m. Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Dec. 2, 1955, in Rochester, the daughter of Arthur Dale and Esther R. (Palmer) Walsh. In 1982, she married Gary D. Cook. They later divorced. Sue worked at Moore Business Forms, Rochester, for …read more.
Buni Leininger, 70, rural Akron, passed unexpectedly Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron
Frederick Thompson, 84, Rochester, passed at 4:16 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Huntington. Arrangements are currently pending at Hartzler Funeral Home, Akron
Mrs. Carmella Villasana, 87, Rochester, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. On Aug. 23, 1931, Carmella was born in Chicago to Joseph and Rose Laporte Modica. Carmella married the love of her life, Mr. Armondo “Andy”Villasana. They enjoyed many of life’s adventures. From their union came a son, …read more.
Larry D. Rudd, 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:13 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 1, 1950, in Rochester, the son of James G. and Thelma J. (Howard) Rudd. After graduating from high school, Larry served as a Staff Sergeant with the United States Air Force during the …read more.
James L. Arnett, 67, Rochester, passed away at 1:52 p.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Larry D. Rudd 69, Rochester, passed away at 9:13 p.m. Friday June 28, 2019, at his residence. He was born April 1, 1950, in Rochester, the son of James G. and Thelma J. (Howard) Rudd. After graduating from high school, Larry served as a staff sergeant with the United States Air Force during the Vietnam …read more.
Dr. Timothy Ravencroft DDS, 79, Rochester passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On June 16, 1940, he was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Edward F. and Vivian Anderson Ravencroft. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother brother, Tom. He …read more.
Teresa Kay Alderfer, 45, of Rochester, passed away at 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne. On Feb. 24, 1974, she was born in Goshen to Jimmy and Mary Ruff Wilhite. Growing up, she shared her childhood with a brother, Rex. Alderfer graduated with the class of 1994 …read more.
Katherine “Kathy” D. Penrose, 84, Rochester, passed away at 6:55 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Dec. 12, 1934, in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of Charles and Kate (DuPre) Mabe. Penrose graduated from Furman University and the Greenville Hospital School of Nursing and started her professional career …read more.
Dr. Timothy Ravencroft, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 6:30 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Teresa K. Alderfer, 45, of Rochester passed away at 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Parkview Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Raquel Arroyo, 66, of Akron, passed at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 6, 1952, in Mexico to Amelio Arroyo and Maria Rodriges. She was married in 1972 in Mexico to Ruben Arroyo, he survives. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester. …read more.
Cheryl Lynn Isom, 58, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away Thursday morning, June 20, 2019. This followed a fierce and valiant battle with COPD. In Valparaiso, on Oct. 16, 1960, Cheryl Lynn Starkey was born. She was a treasured daughter of Donald Richard and Leona Marie Sensibaugh Starkey. Growing up as the …read more.
Cynthia Jean Cook-Denny, 58, of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, June 17, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Cheryl Isom, 58, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:03 a.m., June 20, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Marsha D. Robison, 72, Rochester passed away at 8:42 p.m., on June 18, 2019, at Blair Ridge Health campus of Peru. On Feb. 8, 1947, Marsha Dianne Miller was born in Rochester. She was the treasured daughter of Charles and Marjorie McCalla Miller. Growing up as the second oldest of the Miller kids she shared her childhood …read more.
Dorothy T. “Dottie” Manser, 90, Rochester, passed away at 7:55 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at the Center for Hospice Care, South Bend. She was born on April 30, 1929, in Chicago, Ill. the daughter of Anton and Lillie Triska. On March 4, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., she married Clarence Manser. He preceded her in …read more.
Johnny Paul Fields, 65, Wabash, died at 8:56 p.m. Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born May 17, 1954, in Williamson, W.V., to James and Mamie (Mattox) Fields. He married Diana McCarty at the South Side Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash on July 1, 1978. He worked at …read more.
Donald Hughes, 62, Rochester, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Sharon Knight, 73, rural Akron died at 2:46 a.m. at Hickory Creek at Rochester. Arrangements are pending at this time.
James Harvey Hurlock, 87, died on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth, Indiana at 10:55 a.m. He was born on Sept. 19, 1931, to Aurlon William and Darious Gwendola (Howard) Hurlock in Kokomo, Indiana. He grew up on a rural Akron farm and lived most of his life in the Fulton …read more.
Isabelle Irene “Isy” Eltzroth, 93, of Wabash, died at 2:38 p.m., Friday, June 7, 2019, at Bickford Cottage in Wabash. She was born Aug. 27, 1925, in Akron to Edward and Ethel (Shively) Miller. She was a 1943 graduate of Akron High School and was a cheerleader for four years. She married Kenneth Eltzroth on …read more.
Marian F. Hunter, 89, of rural Akron, passed away at 2:55 pm, Thursday, June 6, 2019, at her residence. She was born Oct. 19, 1929, in Alderson, Okla. to Joe and Elsie (Oglesby) Musial. She married Howard Hunter on Sept. 11, 1949, in Akron. He preceded her in death on Jan. 20, 2016. Mrs. Hunter was …read more.
Martha Edna Ross, 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:56 a.m., June 2, 2019, at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. In Detroit Michigan, on May 11, 1939, Martha Edna Johns was born. She was a cherished daughter of Wolford Dixon and Mary Roncone Johns. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a …read more.
Sandra (Sandie) Susan Hazel, 68, Rochester, passed into God’s loving arms on May 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, with husband Barry and friend J Arthur Howard at her bedside. On July 24, 1950, Sandra Susan Ashworth was born in Lansing, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Kerns (Charlie) and Lucille Della (Hosley) …read more.
Evelyn M. McFarland, 80, Rochester, passed away at 5:04 a.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester. She was born on Sept. 6, 1938, in Rochester, the daughter of William Edgar and Edna Marie (Good) Swango. On Aug. 12, 1957, in Rochester, she married Lowell D. McFarland. He preceded her in death on Jan. …read more.
Martha Edna Ross 80 of Rochester passed away at 5:56 a.m. June 2, 2019, at Mease Dunedin Hospital in Dunedin, Fla. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Robert A. “Bob” Goodman, 64, of Rochester passed away at his home on June 1, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Brent M. Hisey, 50, Warsaw and formerly of Rochester, passed away unexpectedly at 2:35 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019, at his residence. On July 25,1968, Brent Matthew Hisey was born in Fulton County to Lowell and Shirley A. Redman Hisey. As the youngest of four children, he shared his childhood with his sister, Debra and …read more.
Mary Jane Foley, 96, Rochester, passed away at 4 p.m., Sunday, May 26, 2019, at Solaris Nursing Home, Port Charlotte, Fla. She was born on Sept. 3, 1922, in Pulaski County, the daughter of Henry A. and Etta J. (Shelhart) DePoy. On Sept. 9, 1942, in Rochester, she married Eugene Foley. He preceded her in …read more.
Nila N. Easterday, 82, Rochester, passed away at 4:12 A.M. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana. She was born on June 23, 1936, in Miami County, the daughter of Noah C. and Ocie M. (Snyder) Lockwood. On Oct. 9, 1954, in Mexico, she married James Alfred Easterday and he survives. Mrs. Easterday …read more.
Sandra “Sandie” S. Hazel, 68 of Rochester passed away on May 24, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, with husband Barry at her bedside. On July 24, 1950, Sandra Susan Ashworth was born in East Lansing, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Kerns and Lucille Ashworth. Growing up on Spartan Avenue, she shared her …read more.
Ryan M. Hisey, 31, of Rochester, passed away at 5:07 a.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019. In Rochester, on Oct. 15, 1987, Ryan Michael Hisey was born. He was a treasured son of Ricky A. and Penny Sausaman Hisey and was named after Cubs great Ryne Sandberg. Growing up he shared his childhood with a younger …read more.
Esther M. Sheeks, 76, Rochester passed away at 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. On Nov. 10, 1942, Esther was born in Cook County, Ill. to Griffin and Edith Yoder Berger. Growing up, she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. In 1960, she graduated from Argos High School. Coming from Argos, …read more.
Esther Sheeks, 76, Rochester, passed away at 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Mr. Carl Damron, 93, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. In Prestonsburg, Ky. on Jan. 2, 1926, Carl Damron was the first born of Bert and Audie Howard Damron. He was the leader and oldest of …read more.
Carlene Anne Snipes, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. On Jan. 20, 1935, Carlene Anne Thompson was born in Rochester. She was the daughter of Robert Bryce and Arlene F. Morris Thompson. Growing up she shared her childhood with three sisters and a brother. She graduated from Rochester High School …read more.
Carmel Manns, 90, rural Akron, passed at 5:40 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at his residence. He was born on May 25, 1928, in Carey, Ohio, to Mitchell and Gracie (Barnett) Manns. He married on June 11, 1948 in Salyersville, Ky., to Opal Smith, who survives. Carmel worked for General Tire of Wabash for 22 …read more.
Patricia Ann “Tish” Blackburn, 79, Rochester, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her residence. On June 28, 1939, Patricia Ann Swanson was born in Fulton County. She was a cherished daughter of Carl E. and Helen I. Woolley Swanson. Growing up she shared her childhood with a big sister Phyllis. In 1957 she graduated …read more.
Ryan M. Hisey, 31, Rochester, passed away at May 15, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Patricia A. “Tish” Blackburn, 79, of Rochester, passed away at 7:07 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Carlene A. Snipes, 84, Rochester, passed away at 5:15 p.m., May 16, 2019, at the Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. Arrangements will be announced late Friday afternoon and are currently pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Mrs. Hannah Jane Nolen, 63, Rochester, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Winamac. On June 9, 1955, Hannah Jane Mitchell was born in Fulton County. She was a cherished daughter of Adolph and Miriam Alice Dersham Mitchell. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Priscilla. As …read more.
Phyllis “Jean” Duzan, 87, of Warsaw was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital. On Sept. 11, 1931, she was born in Rochester to Lee and Lillie Mikesell Holloway. Growing up as the ninth of 12 children, she shared her childhood with seven …read more.
Zanna Davisson Daniels, 97, Rochester, passed peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2019, at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester. She was born Aug. 13, 1921 to Harold Bell and Ruth McCarty Davisson, also of Rochester. She was proceeded in death by her parents and loving husband of over 58 years, Charles Garwood (Garry) Daniels …read more.
Phyllis “Jean” Duzan, 87, Warsaw passed away at 8:20 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Kosciusko County Hospital. On Sept. 11, 1931, Phyllis Jean was born in Rochester to Lee and Lillie Mikesell Holloway. Jean and Robert H. Duzan were married on June 17, 1951. They shared 37 years of life’s adventures. Sadly, he passed away on June …read more.
Mr. Dennis O. Reichard, 65, of Rochester passed away at 2:41 a.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence. Left to the cherish the memories of Dennis are his wife, Cindy; daughter, Ashley M. Gibbons and husband Austin of Rochester; twin granddaughters, Lillian M. and Madeline K. Gibbons; and sister, Nancy Reinholt and husband Dennis of …read more.
Mr. Kirt W. Weakman 46 was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away on April 21, 2019, at Spectrum Health Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This followed a valiant two year battle with glioblastoma multiforme brain cancer. In Rochester, Kirt William Weakman was born on Oct. 19, 1972. He was a treasured son of William F. …read more.
Mary Charlotte Smith, 82, formerly of Rochester, South Bend, and Bremen, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. In Rochester, on May 14, 1936, Mary Charlotte Hiatt was born. She was the cherished daughter of John Norman and Mary Launer Hiatt. Growing up she shared her childhood with her twin brother …read more.
Michael T. Cross, 73, Rochester, passed away at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. He was born on Dec. 31, 1945, in Kokomo, the son of Vassil “Curly” and Evelyn “Evie” (Loar) Cross. Mr. Cross served in the United States Army and had worked at Delco-Remy and Standard Packing …read more.
Mary Charlotte Smith, 82, formerly of Rochester, passed away at 9:40 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Richard “Dick” W. Ludwig 80, Rochester, passed away at 3 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1939, in Rochester, the son of Ralph R. and Lillian (Wilson) Ludwig. On May 27, 1988, in Gas City, with the Rev. Teal Younce officiating, he married Marjorie A. (Tiseo) Brainerd …read more.
Elsie M. Kats, 84,Rochester, passed at 3:20 pm, Sunday, April 28, 2019, at her residence. She was born on May 28, 1934, in Hindman, Ky. to Sam and Rose (Smith) Howard. She married in 1951 to Richard F. Harding and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on Sept. 6, 2012. She retired from …read more.
Rochester resident, Mrs. Helen L. Bitterling, 96 years, 1 month and 15 days, departed this life, 8 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Bowling Green, Ky. On March 10, 1923, Helen Louise Conn was born in Winamac. She was a treasured daughter of Rufus and Katie Hoch Conn. Growing up as the second youngest of the Conn …read more.
Esther E. “Billie” Swihart, 95, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:43 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019, at her home. On Oct. 21, 1923, Billie E. McCorkle was born in Carthage. She was a cherished daughter of Lonzo and Jessie Hart McCorkle. Growing up as the youngest of the …read more.
Sharon G. Graham, 88 , of Rochester passed away at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Chase Center. Born on July 22, 1930, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Grace (Fry) Nice. On July 17, 1948, she married Lowell “Toad” Graham. He preceded her in death on Jan. …read more.
Helen L. Bitterling 96, Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Mrs. Esther Swihart, 95, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:43 PM, April 25, 2019, at her home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Helen F. Manns, 86, Rochester, passed away at 1:32 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019, at Woodlawn Hospital. In Fulton County, on Oct. 22, 1932, Helen Faye Enyart was born. She was a treasured daughter of Samuel Benjamin and Theresa Newton Enyart. Growing up as the second youngest of the Enyart kids she shared her childhood …read more.
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Mr. Harold D. “Sonny” Howard Sr, 80, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 8 a.m. He joined his precious wife Maridean who passed away about six weeks ago on March 7, and she was greatly missed. In Hazard, Ky. on May 24, 1938, Mr. Howard was born. He …read more.
Helen L. Bitterling, 96, Rochester, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Helen Manns, 86, of Rochester, passed away at 1:32 AM, April 25, 2019 at Woodlawn Hospital. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home.
Sharon G. Graham, 88, Rochester, passed away at 6:10 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Chase Center. Born on July 22, 1930, in White County, she was the daughter of the late Damon and Grace (Fry) Nice. On July 17, 1948, she married Lowell “Toad” Graham. He preceded her in death on Jan. 8, 2013. …read more.
Letitia Ann “Tish” Carter, 83, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 6:45 AM on Thursday, April 18, 2019, in her home at Wynnfield Crossing. She was born Letitia Ann Hite in Greentown, Nov. 19, 1935. She was the daughter of Wayne and Leota (Miller) Hite. Growing up, she shared …read more.
Marabel L. See, 99, Macy passed away at 5 a.m., on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor of Warsaw. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Kay Payne, 76, Rochester, passed away at 9:23 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of South Bend. She was born on Nov. 2, 1942, in Rochester, the daughter of Alfred L. and Ruth E. (Barts) Hopper. On Aug. 11, 1961, in Rochester, she married Harold Edward Payne. He preceded her in death on …read more.
Vesta Grimes, 68, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on April 13, 2019, at 10:58 p.m. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Jeffery L. Kuhn, 47, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:32 a.m., Friday, April 12, 2019, at his brother’s home. This followed a brief yet valiant battle with liver cancer. On Aug. 3, 1971, Jeffery Lee Kuhn was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Michael and Nancy Lee Swick Kuhn. …read more.
Vesta Grimes, 68, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at her home on April 13, 2019, at 10:58 p.m. Arrangements are pending at the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Mr. Jeffery L. Kuhn, 47, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 4:32 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2019, at his brother’s home. This followed a brief yet valiant battle with liver cancer. On Aug. 3, 1971, Jeffery Lee Kuhn was born in Rochester. He was a treasured son of Michael and Nancy Lee …read more.
Patricia N. “Pat” Schaller, 80, of Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she peacefully passed away at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at her home. On July 19, 1938, Patricia Nadine Segvich was born in Chicago. She was the treasured daughter of John and Mary Nadine Young Segvich. In 1956, she graduated …read more.
Lucrecia Cenobia Magno Martinez, 64, Rochester, passed away at 10:27 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. She was born on Oct. 30, 1954, in the town of San Lucas Colucan, in the Municipality of Izúcar de Matamoros in the State of Puebla, Mexico to Carmen Castillo Ariza and José …read more.
Kimberly Ann Valentine, 55, Montpelier, and formerly of Rochester, passed away at 12:31 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. She was born on Sept. 16, 1963, in Rochester, the daughter of Richard L. and Esther (Quier) Smith. On July 2, 1994, in Rochester, she married Terry Valentine and he …read more.
Douglas E. Hollan, 49, Rochester, passed away March 31, 2019, unexpectedly at home. He was born to Ray D. and Vergie Howard Hollan on November 29, 1969, in Hazard, Ky. He has been a resident of the area most of his life. He worked in trailer manufacturing at Fairmont and Schultz Homes He was a …read more.
Charlene C. Rowe, 56, Argos, passed away at 2:48 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth. She was born on Sept. 12, 1962, in Plymouth, the daughter of Clarence and Dorothy (Dunlap) Garn. She had graduated from Bethel College, Mishawaka, with degrees in Accounting, Paralegal and Business Administration. She had …read more.
James Cheesman, 77, Rochester, passed away at 2:57 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019, at his residence. On May 26, 1941, he was born in Lafayette to G. Wesley and Chloris J. Gochenour Cheesman. Growing up, he shared his childhood with three sisters and a brother. He and Sharon Sue Campbell were married on April 1, 1960. Survivors …read more.
Patricia I. Utter, 84, Athens, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:08 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. On April 14, 1934, Patricia Ilene Jernigan was born in Detroit, Mich. She was a treasured daughter of Bryan and Olevia Goody Jernigan. She was the third oldest …read more.
Rosaelee Sutton, 89, Rochester, passed away at 7:58 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Rochester. She was born Sept. 30, 1929, in Rochester, the daughter of Harvey Glen and Sarah Elizabeth (Smith) Chapin. On Nov. 16, 1947, in Rochester, she married Murrell E. Sutton and he preceded her in death on Dec. …read more.
George “Bobby” Langley, 78 of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 6:47 a.m., March 23, 2019, at his home. On Dec. 30, 1940, Langley was born in Grayson County, Kentucky. he was a treasured son of Jess Anthony and Mattie Mae Fulkerson Langley. Growing up as the second youngest …read more.
George Langley, 78, Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 7:20 a.m., March 23, 2019, at his home. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Former Rochester Native Carole Florian, 85, was surrounded by her loving family when she entered into Jesus’ presence at 8:20 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019. at her home in Charleston, S.C. This was a result of complications from a stroke. On Nov. 14, 1933, Carole Smiley was born in Fulton County. She was a treasured daughter …read more.
Thomas “Tommy” A. Bauer, 77, of Rochester, passed away at 3 p.m., on St. Joseph’s Day, Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Dukes Hospital of Peru. On Aug. 18, 1941, Thomas Albert Bauer was born in Monterey to Fred and LaPearl Keller Bauer. As one of the six Bauer kids, growing up he shared his childhood …read more.
Betty J. Brovont, 99, of Rochester, passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019, at Life Care Canter of Rochester. On Jan. 20, 1920, Betty Jane Douglas was born in Frankfort. She was born to Scott and Zuba Shanks Douglas. As the youngest of the three Douglas children, she had bright red hair and far …read more.
Betty Brovont, 99, Rochester, passed away on March 15, 2019, at Life Care Center Of Rochester. Arrangements are pending in the Good family Funeral Home, Rochester.
John Arthur George Zumbaugh Cunningham, 64, Rochester passed away at 8:19 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. He went peacefully in his sleep. On April 15, 1954, he was born in Rochester. He later moved to Wisconsin and graduated from Ladysmith High School in Ladysmith Wisconsin with the Class …read more.
Donald G. Clouse, 85, Fulton, passed away at 7:23 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 10, 1933, in Fort Wayne, the son of George and Marjorie (Peigh) Clouse. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean War. On May 2, 1993, in Las Vegas, Nev., he …read more.
Mary A. Pike, 97, Rochester, passed away at 4:10 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Life Care Center of Rochester. She was born on Dec. 17, 1921, in Mentone, the daughter of Gordon and Edith (Vandermark) Young. She graduated from Akron High School in 1940. On Dec. 17, 1940, in Rochester, she married the love …read more.
Deborah Carpenter, 51, of Akron passed away at her home on March 8, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Maridean K. Howard, 77, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away, going home to be with our Lord, at 3:55 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019, at her home. In Greenfield, on Jan. 31, 1942, Maridean Kaye Scrogham was born. She was a treasured daughter of Everett and Gleeda Shields Scrogham. Growing …read more.
Maridean K. Howard, 77, Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 3:55 a.m. in her home on March 7, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Nicholas J. Clevenger, 29, Rochester passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. On Nov. 26, 1989, Nicholas James Clevenger was born in South Bend. He was the son of James and Kristine Kay Kraus Clevenger. Growing up he shared his childhood with a sister Laura and brother David. He graduated from Rochester High School …read more.
Daughton Dancy, 94, Rochester, passed away at 4:54 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at his daughter’s residence. On July 7, 1924, Mr. Dancy was born in Springdale, N.C. to Grover Cleveland and Lutisha Sizemore Dancy. Daughton and Wilma C. Cole were married in 1947, she passed away in 1953. Daughton and Evelyn M. Willey were …read more.
Dennis Devon Gearhart, 67, Akron, passed away at 09:22 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. On Jan. 11, 1952, he was born in Rochester to Gerald and Arlene Holloway Gearhart. Dennis Gearhart and Trillia Kae Azbell were married on March 8, 1980 at Grace United Methodist Church of Rochester. Left …read more.
Nicholas J. Clevenger, 29, Rochester passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.
Daughton Dancy, 94, Rochester passed away on March 5, 2019. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Dennis Gearhart, 67, Beaver Dam, passed away at 9:22 p.m., March 5, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending in the Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.
Donald R. Groenleer, 70, Rochester, passed away at 2:57 a.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019, at his residence. He was born on Sept. 1, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Mich. the son of George and Dorothy (Palma) Groenleer. He graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1966, where he was an accomplished swimmer, winning all-city honors …read more.
Twila Diane Smith, 66, Rochester, died on March 2, 2019, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis, at 6:25 a.m. She was born on Oct. 9, 1952, in Rochester, to James and Donna Belle (Ellis) Umberger. She lived all of her life in the Rochester area. She graduated from Rochester High School in 1971. …read more.
John Cunningham, 64, Rochester, passed away at 8:19 a.m., on Friday, March 1, 2019, at Visiting Nurse Hospice of Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester.




















































