David Griffith

July 17, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.


SYRACUSE – David Griffith, 83, of Ligonier, passed away on July 16, 2023, at his home.  
He was born on May 26, 1940, in Anderson, to James and Sylvia Vanter Griffith. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was a member of the Milford Masonic Lodge. He retired as a maintenance foreman with Syracuse Rubber.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Griffith, of Ligonier; daughter, Cantrenia (Stephen) Walker, of Ligonier; two sons, James Griffith, of Syracuse; and Gerald Lee (Nicole) Johnson, of Arizona; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and one brother, Kent Griffith.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 21 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery/Mock Addition with military honors.

SYRACUSE – David Griffith, 83, of Ligonier, passed away on July 16, 2023, at his home.  
He was born on May 26, 1940, in Anderson, to James and Sylvia Vanter Griffith. He was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was a member of the Milford Masonic Lodge. He retired as a maintenance foreman with Syracuse Rubber.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Griffith, of Ligonier; daughter, Cantrenia (Stephen) Walker, of Ligonier; two sons, James Griffith, of Syracuse; and Gerald Lee (Nicole) Johnson, of Arizona; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his parents and one brother, Kent Griffith.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 21 from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 p.m. at the Eastlund Funeral Home. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Services will be held on Saturday, July 22 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the North Webster Cemetery/Mock Addition with military honors.

Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily

Latest Stories


Wawasee Community School Corporation Reorganizes, Announces Restructuring Plan To Protect Classrooms, Streamline Operations
SYRACUSE – In response to projected budget reductions for the 2025–26 school year, Wawasee Community School Corporation (WCSC) is implementing a strategic restructuring plan that prioritizes classrooms, safeguards educational quality and streamlines district operations.

The Penalty Box: Bears Need To Pick A Site And Start Digging
Everything about the Chicago Bears feels like they’re trending upward.

Winona Lake Zoning
Poage

vacation of Public Way
Clevenger

Public Occurrences 05.14.25
County Jail Bookings The following people were arrested and booked into the Kosciusko County Jail: