Obituaries for McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home

Kenneth “Ken” Hartman, 82, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at Hickory Creek in Huntington. Mr. Hartman was born on July 26, 1939, in Starkweather, ND, to Bernard and Helen (Froehler) Hartman.   His parents preceded him in death. Kenneth married Marilyn Beeching on July 11, 1964, in Huntington, IN. She survives and resides in Huntington, IN.   Ken graduated from St. Mary Academy, Devils Lake, ND, in 1957, and from Cornell University with a...

Carolyn J. Knop, 89, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at St. Anne Victory Noll, Huntington, IN. Carolyn was born on October 8, 1932, in Huntington, IN, to Earl and Erma (Vollmar) Gephart.  Her parents preceded her in death.   Carolyn married John F. Knop on February 16, 1974, and he preceded her in death on June 14, 2002.    Carolyn was a 1950 graduate of Huntington High School.   She worked at Jones Abstract in Huntington for...

SISTER JOAN ARNOLD, OLVM, 97, a resident of Saint Anne’s Community, Victory Noll, Huntington, IN, died peacefully on Monday, June 6, 2022. Sister Joan was born in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on September 12, 1924, to Herbert Arnold and Beatrice (Mahoney) Arnold.   Sister Joan is preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Herbert Arnold, Jr., John Arnold, Fred Arnold; three sisters, Rita Woolley, Louise Hughes, and Mary Elizabeth Brown. Her sisters, Eleanor McCann and Helen...

Brad  E. “Gator” Scher, 60, Andrews, IN, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at IU Heath Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Brad was born on April 22, 1962, in Huntington, IN, to Eugene and Elizabeth “Betty” (Krumanaker) Scher.  His parents preceded him in death.   Brad married Patricia Anne Baker on January 4, 2003, in Huntington, IN.  Mrs. Scher survives and resides in Andrews. Brad was a 1980 graduate of Huntington North High School....

Elsie M. Kiefer, 97, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.     Mrs. Kiefer was born on May 5, 1925, in Huntington, IN, to John and Mary (Beard) Keplinger.  Her parents preceded her in death.   Mrs. Kiefer married Robert C. Kiefer on February 6, 1943.   He preceded her in death on June 8, 1978. Mrs. Kiefer worked for over 30 years at Wabash Magnetics.   She was a member of...

Mary L. Manosky, 98, of Huntington, IN, passed away on June 2, 2022 at Heritage Pointe of Huntington, IN.  Mrs. Manosky was born October 17, 1923, in Trumbull, CT, to Nicola and Antonia (Bianchi) Faustini.  Her parents preceded her in death.   Mary married John G. Manosky on August 17, 1957.  He preceded her in death on March 10, 2015.  Mary retired as a secretary from Vocational Rehab Center.   She was a member of SS. Peter & Paul Catholic...

Barry E. Bilyew, age 72, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 7:22 p.m. in the ICU unit of Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Prior to his hospitalization, Barry had been a resident at Miller Merry Manor since July 2, 2021, when he was no longer able to walk. Barry was born on November 15, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to the late Claude and Barbara (Brown) Bilyew.  His marriage was to Janet Garber, of Warsaw, IN, on January 2, 1971, and they had...

Ray A. Mote, age 70, Andrews, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Parkview Huntington Hospital. Ray was born on April 29, 1952, in Huntington, Indiana, to Robert E. and Rosemary (Slone) Mote. His parents preceded him in death. Ray was a mechanic for many years before his retirement. He was an avid Nascar race fan and also enjoyed driving late model cars and modified track racing. Ray is survived by three daughters, Beverly (Jason) Schneeweiss, Chatsworth, IL, Mary Ann Beer (John...

Katherine “Kate” L. Nave, 81, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022, at Heritage Pointe of Huntington. Kate was born on November 8, 1940, in Collamer, IN, to Kenneth and Dorothie (Huggins) Smith.  Her parents preceded her in death.   Kate married Larry E. Nave on October 23, 1960, and he preceded her in death on January 7, 2017. Kate graduated from South Whitley High School in 1958 and from Fort Wayne Beauty College. She worked many years as a...

Carolyn Williams, 83, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Huntington, IN, at her son’s residence. Carolyn was born on December 28, 1938, in New Hope, AR, to Samuel and Katie (Shields) McBay. Her parents preceded her in death.  She married Robert D. Williams on April 17, 1960, and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2016. Carolyn was a graduate of Roanoke High School in 1956.  She was a homemaker and worked various jobs throughout her...