Obituaries

Mar 13, 2016

Earl Deaton, 77, of Macy passed away at his home unexpectedly on Sunday, March 13 , 2016. Born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 16 , 1938, Earl was a treasured son of Willie and Armina Cornett Deaton.  He was the second youngest of a beautiful  and vibrant family of fourteen children. On September 28 , 1957, in Fulton, Earl married...

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. George Edward Burton, 83, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 3:45 AM, Friday, March 11 , 2016 at Life Care Center of Rochester. On January 31 , 1933, George was born in Fulton County, a treasured son of Edgar Harold and Grace Arlene Musselman Burton.  Growing up in Liberty Township he shared his childhood...

Mar 10, 2016

Gary Wayne Bradley, 59, of Akron  passed away at 6:08 PM on Wednesday, March 10 , 2016 at his residence.

On April 11 , 1956,  Gary was born in Rochester to Luther and Anna Ruth Smith Bradley.

Gary is survived by a brother, Richard A. Smith and wife Deena of Rochester. A celebration of the...

Mar 9, 2016

Former Rochester resident ,Mr. Jeffrey L. Newlin, passed away after a brief illiness, Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in his Schererville home. In Robinson, IL on February 8, 1955, Jeffrey Lee was born. He was the treasured son of James L. and Donna Sue Mikeworth Newlin. Growing up he shared his childhood with two sisters. With great Fighting Tartar pride,...

Mar 3, 2016

Mrs. Lucille "Lucy" M. Stacy, 85, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 8:20 PM Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital of Rochester. On December 15, 1930, Lucille was born in Franklin Park, IL, a cherished daughter of Eufemio and Rafaela Garcia Santoyo. Growing up she shared her childhood with eight brothers...

Mar 2, 2016

Little Mister Corbin Edward Minix was welcomed to our world by his loving family at 12:06 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2 , 2016 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend. Corbin was the cherished son of Melissa Burton and Nathen Minix. Later that day at 9:40 p.m. baby Corbin passed to the arms of Jesus, joining him for eternal life....

Mar 1, 2016

Mrs. Dolores Catherine Czichilski, 85, of Rochester, passed away at 9:05 AM, Tuesday, March 1 , 2016 at Woodlawn Hospital.

On April 12 , 1930, Dolores was born in Chicago to David and Helen Burdzinski Bolin.

Dolores and Robert Ewald Czichilski were married on April 10 , 1948 in Chicago.

Dolores was a...

Feb 29, 2016

Ruth Meek Enyart, 92, of Rochester, passed away at 1:50 AM, Monday, February 29 , 2015 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

On November 26 , 1923, Ruth was born in Toledo, OH, a cherished daughter of Wesley Odus and Cecelia Grace Freeman Meek.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters and a brother.

Feb 21, 2016

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Born: March 27 ,1936 to Mayme (Bryan) Howkinson d. 1938 and Richard Howkinson d. 1993. Step mother; Mary (Finney) Howkinson d. 2009. Brother: Jim Howkinson d. 2005. Sister Jill Howkinson d. 1943; Sister Jan (Howkinson) Arnott and Jon both surviving

1954: Ran a 56 second quarter mile. Received the...

Feb 21, 2016

Arlene M. Gelvin Deeds, 96, formerly of Rochester, passed away on February 21, 2016, in Green Valley, AZ. Following her wishes private services were held Friday, April 1, 2016, at the Rochester IOOF Cemetery. Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester was in charge of local arrangements.

Feb 9, 2016

Mrs. Karen L. Ewen, 69, of Rochester, passed away at 2:55 AM, Tuesday, February 9th , at Kindred Hospital of Mishawaka.

On July 24 , 1946, Karen Lee Halfast was born in Cory, PA. She was the cherished daughter of  Dr. Richard and Clarice J. Bell Halfast.  Growing up she shared her childhood with two brothers Rick...

Feb 7, 2016

Mr. Ivan "Buddy" Abrams, 80, of Rochester was surrounded by his loving family when he went to be with the Lord Sunday morning, February 7th, 2016 at his home.   This followed a valiant and courageous two year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in  Minnie a small town in Floyd County, Kentucky, on November 1 , 1935, Ivan was a treasured...

Feb 2, 2016

Donald Carl Pittman, 65, of Rochester passed away at 9:35 AM Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at St. Elizabeth East of Lafayette. On July 25, 1950, Don was born in Michigan City to Nelson and Vivian Koontz Pittman. Moving to Rochester in 2005 from Bremen, he made many friends in the Fulton County community. Chef Don enjoyed grilling out, his speciality...

Jan 31, 2016

Marc  A. Smiley  58  of Rochester passed away at 3:35 a.m. on January 31 , 2016 at Chase Center Nursing and Rehab, in Logansport following a  valiant and courageous, 30 year battle with Muscular Dystrophy.  Marc faced greater challenges in the last 16 months, but maintained his dignity and persevered with grace until his final day. On April 12 ,...

Jan 29, 2016

Mr. Jerry Edward Burton, 53 of Rochester, (Leiter's Ford)  passed away at 9:30 AM, Friday, January 29 , 2016, at his residence.

On December 18 , 1962, Jerry was born in Auburn.  Through the years he was nurtured by his foster parents.  His final two years under foster care, he resided in the home of  Butch and Susie Dieringer. ...

Jan 23, 2016

Former  Rochester resident, Mr. Scotty B. Shelburne, 59, of Camden, South Carolina, passed away, following a valiant  battle with cancer, Saturday, January 23 , 2016, at  Palmetto Baptist Hospital, Columbia, SC.

On August 31 . 1956  Scotty Boyd Shelburne was born in Noblesville. He was a treasured son of Howard Dale and  Rebecca Jacquelyne Wire Shelburne. Growing...

Jan 21, 2016

Former Rochester resident, Mr. George C. Enyart, 44, of Osceola, passed away at 5:19 PM, Thursday, January 21 , 2016 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center of Mishawaka.

On September 6 , 1971, George Clinton Enyart was born in Rochester to William "Baldy" F. and Patricia Mae Murray Enyart. Growing up he shared his childhood with three...

Jan 20, 2016

Robert Vernon Kindig "Bob" died January 20 , 2016. He was 92. Despite being born in Fort Wayne, living his productive career years in Elkhart and his early retirement with his son in Indianapolis, Bob always considered the Fulton County area of Akron and Rochester his home. Fulton County was where he grew up from a toddler to a...

Jan 18, 2016

Mr. Marvin W. Holloway, 83, of Rochester, was surrounded by his loving family when he passed away at 5:10 PM, Monday, January 18 , 2016 at his residence. On May 28 , 1932, Marvin Wayne Holloway  was born in Rochester. He was  a treasured son of Elvin "Peck" and Eva Ruth Bechtel Holloway. Growing up as one of nine children...

Jan 16, 2016

Donald  "Don" Borden  58 of Rochester passed away on Saturday, January 16 , 2016 at his home. Born on May 15 , 1957 in Fulton County, Donald Arthur Borden was the cherished son of Charles and Maleta Barkman Borden. During his high school years, Don was among five drummers playing percussion for the band.  He also was a lineman for...