Obituaries for McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home

Jean E. Harris, age 67, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Harding Memorial Hospital, Kenton, Ohio. Jean was born on June 23, 1955, in Huntington, IN to Kaney Howard and Betty Jean (Bruner) Griffith.  Her parents preceded her in death.  She was married to Denver Douglas “Doug” Harris on May 7, 1973.  He passed away January 27, 2008. She is survived by one son Curt Douglas (Holly) Harris, Silver Lake, IN, two daughters Nancy (Leonard)...

Robert G. Shumate, age 79, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN. Robert was born on July 18, 1943, in Roderfield, WV. He was married to Roxanna Bowers for 54 years and was married on June 15, 1968. Robert served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.  He worked for the City of Huntington for over 20 years and was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Mizpah Shriners. Robert will be sadly missed by his wife Roxanna...

Jack J. Hughes, Jr., 80, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his wife of 60 years and his children. Jack was born on November 25, 1942, in Huntington, IN, to Jack J. and Edna (Garbert) Hughes, Sr.   His parents preceded him in death. He married Linda Story on August 14, 1962, and she survives and resides in Huntington. Jack graduated high school in 1961 from Mesa, Arizona. Jack was a truck driver for Sun Oil Co for 17 years and...

Sarah P. Keplinger, 88, of Huntington, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, IN. Mrs. Keplinger was born on July 23, 1934, in Bluffton, IN, to Alvin Dayton William and Vivian Ilene (Davison) Elzey.  Her parents preceded her in death.   She married Richard Keplinger, Sr., on May 10, 1952, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 2020. Sarah was a factory worker and homemaker.  She had worked at Memcor in Huntington for...

James Anthony “Tony” Scheiber, age 70, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Tony was born on March 20, 1952, in Huntington, IN, to the late John G. “Jack” and Dorothy A. (Shriver) Scheiber. He married Mary Ellen Zinsmeister and she preceded him in death. Tony is survived by one son, James “Jim” Douglas (Stephana) Scheiber, Huntington, IN; two brothers, John G. (Linda) Scheiber, Jr., Dr. William...

Janice J. Schroeder, 86, of Huntington, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at The Waters of Huntington, Huntington, Indiana. Janice was born on October 17, 1936, in Whitley County, IN, to Virgil and Chella (Howenstine) Juillerat. Her parents preceded her in death.  She married Robert P. Schroeder on December 31, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 26, 2005. Janice was a 1954 graduate of Washington Center School, Whitley County.  She was a waitress for many years at...

Ronald E. Hochstetler, 70, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at his residence in Huntington, IN.   Ron was born on January 2, 1953, in Huntington, IN, to Edwin and Madonna (Stoffel) Hochstetler.  His parents preceded him in death. He married Cheryl Johnson on August 25, 1973, and she survives and resides in Huntington.  Ron was a 1971 graduate of Huntington North High School and served in the United States Army. He was retired from law...

Jeanette E. Snow, age 86, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, peacefully at her residence in Huntington. Jeanette was born on August 28, 1936, in Huntington, IN, to the late Joseph and Lena (Szewcryk) Siemik. Jeanette married Henry “Hank” J. Snow on August 31, 1957, and he survives and resides in Huntington. Jeanette was a 1954 graduate of Huntington Catholic High School. She had worked at Our Sunday Visitor when she was younger, was a homemaker raising...

David B. Hazelet, age 80, of Roanoke, IN, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.  David was born on June 25, 1942, in Fort Wayne, IN, to the late Paul and Gertrude (Gatton) Hazelet. He married Joan Elliott on January 15, 1965, she survives in Roanoke.  David was a 1960 graduate of Elmhurst High School. He graduated with a BA degree from Ball State Teachers College in 1965. He worked for over 30 years as a Risk Analyst for Lincoln...

Dr. John David “Dave” Carnes, age 71 of Huntington, IN, passed away Thursday, March, 9, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice, Fort Wayne, IN. Dr. Carnes was born on October 9, 1951, in Huntington, IN, to the late Richard and Mary Lou (Dennie) Carnes. He married Janice Stone on July 26, 1975 at St Mary Catholic Church, Bristol, IN.  She survives and lives in Huntington, IN. Dr. Carnes was a 1970 graduate of Huntington North High School. He received his BS from Notre Dame University...