Good Neighbors

Good Neighbors is a column in which readers share friendly advice. To ask or answer questions, write ‘the PAPER’, Good Neighbors, P.O. Box 188, Milford, IN 46542; fax 800-886-3796; or e-mail abias@the-papers.com. Please no phone calls.

Editor’s Note: The Good Neighbors column is for people looking for hard-to-find or old items or for people seeking advice, not for items you can find in a local store or sell through the help of a classified ad.

This column will not run every other week.

New questions

Canning jars — Wanted: Used canning jars, any size. Call (574) 773-9307.

Set of china — Does anyone have a set of china called American Rose they no longer need or want? I am wanting to enlarge a set I was given.

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That narrow window didn’t work for everyone, however, so Rude made Schoff available at any time during the day, but for no longer than 30 minutes to an hour.

Additionally, every few months Schoff gives a tech presentation at the Kewanna library.

“People show up and have some coffee and listen to me talk about some topic,” he said. “We did one last month about artificial intelligence, which had been in the news a lot and people had a lot of questions. I discussed that and what it involved and the concerns about it. The next one will be about car technology and how that’s changed.”

Schoff offers the same accessibility when he’s working his full-time job with FCPL, where he’s worked since 2010. FCPL has been more than willing to share him with Kewanna, which is a completely separate library system.

“People bring me anything you can imagine,” he said. “Sometimes the solution is as easy as ‘you just have to restart it, or you have to hold down the power button for a few seconds.’ Sometimes I have to dig in there and see what is causing the problem and really get involved in the device to know what is happening and what they need to do. Just this year alone, I’ve had a dozen people come to me who had been scammed online and I’ve had to help them with what they have to do. The problems go from very simple to very complex.”

He said many of the people who seek his help are of the older generations, since they often haven’t been around the technology as much as younger people who have grown up with a phone or computer in their hands.

Call (574) 646-2153.

Bounder — Does anyone know where I could find a Life Tec Health bounder or other rebounder. My springs are starting to break. (This is like a small indoor trampoline.) I would like one with a lifetime warranty, if that’s possible. Call (574) 6462153.

Old garage door — Looking for a 12-panel, 10-foot garage door. Old, wood-type with windows on one level, complete or in part (wooden parts). Call (574) 858-9241.

Local artist — Looking for a local artist in the Rochester area to illustrate a children’s book. Call (574) 835-5741.

Schoff noted you don’t necessarily have to be a library cardholder to utilize his services. His reputation has spread by wordof-mouth throughout the area, including people from Warsaw,

Winamac and even someone from Indianapolis.

The Rochester library offers “Tech Time” at any time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Schoff is at the Fulton branch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays. He’s also at the Aubbee branch from 3-5 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of every month.

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Teresa Kay Gascho Director Of Property Management

Teresa Kay Gascho, 52, Kokomo, passed away early Monday, July 24, 2023, in Hazelton, Pa., after a bucket list trip to the Pocono NASCAR race.

She was born Nov. 26, 1970, in Logansport to Donald E. and Sharon (Simmons) Bowman. She married Seth A. Gascho on June 10, 2017, in Peru; he survives.

Teresa will always be remembered for her many incredible qualities. She loved others fiercely, always thought of others before herself and had a gentle and kind nature. Above all else, she enjoyed spending time with her family, dogs and playing with her grandchildren. In her free time, you could find her with a cup of “good ice,” tending to her garden, in the kitchen baking some of her favorite treats or playing a competitive game of euchre. She also enjoyed making keepsake items such as scrapbooks or quilts.

If she wasn’t found doing these things, she could be found working on her passion projects for The Backroads Design Co. She always looked forward to carrying on family traditions, such as searching for the perfect Christmas tree from Dull’s Tree Farm, hosting holiday meals and decorating for Christmas. She was a devoted and active member of Burlington Church of Christ, where she attended Wednesday night Bible study and Sunday services. Lastly, Teresa was dedicated to her career as a director of property management for over 20 years.

Her memories will live on through her surviving family, which include her husband, Seth; her children, Kali Harrison and Morgan (Chad) Dillon; and her bonus children, Caleb and Kirsten Gascho. She was a devoted GiGi to her grandchildren, Parker and Jameson Dillon, and an amazing sister to her siblings, Don (Penny) Bowman, Dana (Olivia) Bowman, Ethan (April) Bursley and Aaron (Rachel) Bowman. Her nieces and nephews, Brent (Nicole), Andrew (Lauren), Jenna, Collin, Carlie, Amy Jo, Logan, Lacey, Wallace and Everett will always know her as their Aunt “TT.” She was a beloved daughter to mother, Sharon Bowman.

Teresa is preceded in death by her father, Don Bowman; maternal grandparents, Warren and Mary Simmons; and paternal grandparents, Lois and Everett Bowman.

The family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Melanie Bozard for the dedicated care she provided.

A time of visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston. A celebration of Teresa’s life was held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the funeral home with Pastor Dave Osborn officiating. Burial followed in the Galveston Cemetery.

Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements, www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com.

Joseph P. Arnett Arnett Concrete Owner/Operator

Joseph P. “Joey” Arnett, 71, Rochester, passed away at 6:37 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, at his residence.

He was born July 2, 1952, in Rensselaer, the son of Joseph and Delores Marie (Garcia) Arnett.

On Aug. 5, 2015, at the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, he married his companion for the past 44 years, Sharon Sue (Summers) Eytcheson Leffert; she survives.

Joseph had worked his whole life in the concrete construction business serving as owner/operator of Arnett Concrete. Arnett Concrete was one of the first concrete contractors in the state to install fiber optics in concrete for night time illumination. He also took part in the original concrete construction for the “Dome” at Epcot in Disney World. He was a longtime member of the Plasters & Cement Masons Local 692.

Joseph had been a member of the Leiters Ford United Methodist Church, ABATE, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Eagles Lodge, Elk’s Lodge and VFW. He was an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed horse racing, country and western movies and music, running in his younger days, grilling out and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Arnett, Rochester; children, Lori (Brian) Peterson, Peru, Junior (Lisa) Eytcheson, Rochester, Darci (Chad) Roe-Koch, Rochester, and Julie Hernandez, Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Cortnie (Travis Hardesty) Tuttle, Cory (Amanda Fell) Meadows, Sarah Bauder, Bennett (Toni) Peterson, Ayriel (Mark) Eytcheson, Ashley “Biggie” (Rich Mommsen) Webb, J.T. Jones, Colt (Ashley) Meadows, Coty (Morgan Brown) Roe, Brandt Eytcheson, Garrett Eytcheson, Dominic Hernandez, Amy Hernandez and Diego Hernandez; 19 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Robert “Bob” Arnett, Destin Fla., and Wink (Tammy) Arnett, Rochester; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Amy Arnett, in 2000; and his brother, John E. Arnett, in 2002.

Friends visited from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Make-A-Wish Foundation or to Riley Children’s Hospital Oncology Department.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com.

Joan D. Harshman Accomplished Seamstress

Joan D. Harshman, 87, Rochester, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 9:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023, at Life Care Center of Rochester. Joan passed away four months prior to her 88th birthday, just as her mother did.

On Dec. 15, 1935, in Fall River, Mass., Joan Diana Boas was born to Ernest and Diana Labouliere Boas. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Madeleine and Colette, and a brother, Ernest. Joan and Ronald K. Harshman were married on Oct. 27, 1956, at the Notre Dame Catholic Church of Fall River, Mass. They shared 60 years of life’s adventures. From their union came three wonderful children, Kathy, Kelly and Skip. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of 11 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The young Harshman family moved to Fulton County in 1964, making Rochester their home. As an accomplished seamstress, Joan worked at Hart Schaffner & Marx for 28 years. Later, she worked for Superior Samples for a decade. Expressing herself with acrylics on canvas, Joan created many beautiful paintings for her family and friends. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Rochester.

Left to cherish Joan’s memory are two daughters, Katherine Ann Amor and husband Bruce of Rochester and Kelly Lynn Rockow and fiancé Mike Smith of Punta Gorda, Fla.; son, David “Skip” Clifford Harshman and wife Kathi of Port Charlotte, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, Bradley, Kyle, Kody, Leigh, Ryan, Kristin, Matthew, Joshua, Chad, Taylor and Morgan; 16 great-grandchildren; sister, Madeleine O’Reagan and husband Butch of Fall River, Mass.; brother, Ernest Boas and wife Jeanie of Summerset, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding Joan in death are her parents; beloved husband of 60 years, Ron, on Aug. 16, 2016; and one sister, Colette Manners and husband Larry.

The mass of Christian burial will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 12, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St., Rochester. Father Dennis Faker will officiate. The rosary will be recited at 9:45 a.m. Saturday at Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester, followed by visitation through 11:30 a.m. Private family interment will follow in Rochester IOOF Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1310 Main St. Rochester, IN 46975.

Electronic expressions of sympathy may be made to her family at www.goodfamilyfh.com.

Mark S. Stevens

Mark S. Stevens, 51, Delong, died Thursday, July 27, 2023. He was born on Jan. 7, 1972. He is survived by his two children, Tyler Mitchell and Shane Michael; three grandchildren; brothers, Phillip, Timothy, Ryan and Chris; and lone sister, Judy. He was preceded in death by his mother, Brenda Collins; father, Stanley Stevens; and eldest brother, Terry Mitchell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 2, in the Odom Funeral Home, Culver. Interment took place following the funeral service at Leiters Ford Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family.

Jacqueline Armstrong

Jacqueline “Jackie” Armstrong, 82, Beardstown , died at 11:55 p.m. Monday, July 31, 2023, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Culver.

She was born on Aug. 11, 1940. On Feb. 1, 1958, she married Ralph Jacob Armstrong; who preceded her in death Jan. 20, 2003.

She is survived by her children, Mick Armstrong, Pam (Jim) Chumley and Jay (Swirv) Podell, all of Beardstown; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Kay Nies, Winamac, Marsha DuBois, Palmer, Ark.; brothers, Donald (Jane) Reinholt, South Bend, Rick (Sue) Reinholt, Knox; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Woodrow and Marguerite Ruth (Wolfram) Reinholt; daughter, Peggy Sue Armstrong; sister, Patricia Greene, and a brother, Bill Reinholt. Funeral Services were held Friday, Aug. 4, in Frain Mortuary, Winamac, with Marsha DuBois officiating. Interment took place in the Winamac Cemetery (Town Addition), Winamac. Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Stanley J. Miller

Stanley J. Miller, 52, Akron, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, at his home.

He was born Aug. 8, 1970.

Surviving are his sons, Matthew (Keisha) Miller, North Manchester, Trenton Miller, Wabash, and Timothy Miller, Akron; sister, Dorretta Sue (Richard) Hall, Somerset; seven grandchildren; and the countless people he helped over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Bussert and Rachel (Kendall) Miller.

Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114W, North Manchester. Funeral services will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating. Burial will be held at Mississinewa Memorial Cemetery in Somerset.

For those who wish to honor the memory of Stanley J. Miller, memorial contributions may be made to McKee Mortuary, 1401 SR 114 West, North Manchester, IN 46962, to assist with final expenses.