John H. Schwartz

John H. Schwartz, age 78, of Ligonier, IN passed away Friday, January 30, 2015 at 11:57 PM at his residence. He was born on February 26, 1936 to Noah E. and Mary Schwartz in Adams County, Indiana. On September 20, 1956 he married Mariann Miller. She preceded him in death on January 19, 2015 after 58 years of matrimony.

He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Mr. Schwartz is survived by his seven children, Lavina (David Kent) Pearson, Palmetto, FL, Katherine (David) Miller, Rachel (Harvey) Yoder both of Ligonier, Noah Schwartz at home, Stephen Schwartz of Elkhart, Jacob (Lorene Yoder) Schwartz of Ligonier, and Emanuel Schwartz of Elkhart ; 20 grandchildren; 45 great- grandchildren; six siblings, Albert (Margaret) Schwartz of LaGrange, Catherine Byler of Spartensberg, PA, Emma (Ernest) Schrock of Goshen, Caroline (Noah) Byler of Middlebury, Edith (Eli) Miller of Nappanee, and Elizabeth (Larry) Miller of Topeka; brother in law, Mose Yoder; sisters-in-law, Lydiann Schwartz and Anna Schwartz. He was preceded in death by his parents; two granddaughters; three brothers, Enos, Levi, and Amos; and two sisters, Rosina and Margaret.

A visitation will be held beginning after 6 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2015 and continuing all day Sunday, February 1, 2015 at his residence- 10320 North 600W, Ligonier, IN 46767. A funeral service at the Merle Miller residence – 10318 North 600W, Ligonier, IN 46767 - will be held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 9:30 AM with Bishop Amos Bontrager and the home ministers officiating.

Pallbearers will be Merle Miller, Lavon Miller, Jason Yoder, Darrel Yoder, Mathew Schwartz, and LaWade Schwartz. Burial will take place at Hawpatch Cemetery in Topeka, IN.