All Obituaries

Paul R. Ebbinghouse, 91, North Manchester, Indiana went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 12:30 p.m. on November 8th, 2018, at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. Paul was born August 6, 1927 in Huntington, IN, hospital to Elmer and Edythe (Fair) Ebbinghouse, and was their only child. Paul was a graduate from Laketon High School in 1945, where he enjoyed participating in the sport of track and field. Paul spent a year of his life in the Merchant Marine in New York City, NY and...

Doris Annette Spann, 100, North Manchester, Indiana died at 12:35 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was the youngest of six children born on February 11, 1918 in Kosciusko County, Indiana to Ford & Lizzie (Miller) Landis.  Doris had lived on farms all her life in the North Manchester area.  She attended Haines Elementary School and graduated from Sidney High School in 1936.  Doris attended International Business College in Fort Wayne, IN...

Sheila D. Reed, 69, North Manchester, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 11:25 p.m. at Parkview Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born at Wabash, Indiana to Juanita France on August 27, 1949.  On May 31, 1969 she married Richard E. "Dick" Reed, spending over 50 years of commitment to each other. Loved by many as Cookie, Sheila enjoyed her time with family and extended a warm-hearted welcome to everyone she met. ...

Ramona Lois (Harshman) Kauffman, 91, of North Manchester, Indiana passed away October 20, 2018 at Visiting Nurse Hospice Care in Fort Wayne, IN. Born June 12, 1927 in Fort Wayne Indiana, she was the daughter of Walter and Velma (Arnold) Harshman. Ramona graduated North Side High School, Fort Wayne, Class of 1945; Purdue University, Lafayette, Class of 1950; and Saint Francis University, Fort Wayne in 1968.  She began her teaching career in South Whitley, Indiana and taught at Chester...

Robert E. Metzger, 89, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 12:40 p.m. on October 16, 2018 at his residence. Born on August 4, 1929 in Wabash County, Indiana, Robert was one of three children born to Glenn L. and Florence N. (Brandenburg) Metzger. After graduating from Chester High School in 1948, Robert married Marjorie J. Geiser on April 3, 1949. Supporting his family, Robert worked for Manchester University for 32 years, eventually retiring in 1993. Those who knew Robert described...

David Gray, 71, North Manchester passed away October 13, 2018 at 5:07 p.m. at his home. David was born September 24, 1947 in Huntington, Indiana to Ralph T.  and Lola M. (Runkle) Gray. David graduated from Manchester High School in 1965. Following graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy. During his two tours of duty in Vietnam, he served as a Navy diver and later retired from the Navy after ten years as a machinist mate.  Following his honorable discharge from military...

Raymond L. Lisby, 83, North Manchester went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 9, 2018 at 10:11 p.m. in his residence. Ray was born on August 29, 1935 to William R. Lisby Sr. and Elizabeth Ellen Lisby in Indianapolis. A man that was proud to serve his country, Ray served in the Navy during the Korean War. After his discharge from the Navy, Ray drove truck for many years before suffering a stroke that forced him to leave his job. After his stroke, he worked for West Lafayette...

Linda K. Leeth, 77, North Manchester, passed away on September 28, 2018 at 9:45 p.m. at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. Born on November 19, 1940 in Bowling Green, Ohio, Linda was one of two daughters to Arden and Chrystal (Flaugh) Leeth. For 15 years, Linda worked for GTE, Fort Wayne, as a purchasing agent before retiring. Linda was an avid reader who also enjoyed crosswords, solitaire and anything having to do with England. Her dream came true when she was able to travel...

Doris B. Snell, 92, North Manchester, Indiana passed away at 7:55 a.m. on September 10, 2018 at Timbercrest Healthcare Center, North Manchester, Indiana. Daughter of Albert F. and Mary A. (Hollinger) Bowers, Doris was born on April 28, 1926 in Reading, Pennsylvania and was the youngest of three children. In 1944 Doris graduated from Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania. Doris met E. DeWayne Snell on a blind date while he was stationed at Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Doris and...

Garl "Pete" Young, 95, North Manchester, IN died at 1:00 a.m. Friday, September 7, 2018 at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester.  He was born July 4, 1923 in Wabash County, Indiana to Otto P. and Mabel E. (Wall) Young. Garl "Pete" married Veradawn Bashore on July 15, 1945. She passed away May 16, 1996. Spending most of his life in North Manchester, Pete moved to Warsaw in 1967 then moving back to North Manchester in 2003. While living in Warsaw, Pete was a...