Mary Jane Goshert, 93, of Ephrata, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at her home.
She was born in Ephrata to the late Harry and Vera (Root) Palm and was the wife of the late Walter G. Goshert who passed away in 2008.
Jane was a graduate of Ephrata High School, and she enjoyed keeping in contact with her classmates. She was an avid reader and loved to play cards and board games with her grandkids.
She enjoyed weekend fishing trips with her husband to Delaware.
Jane is survived by three children: Walt Goshert of Ephrata; Randy, husband of Margie Goshert of Ephrata; and Diane Maxwell of Virginia Beach; four grandchildren: Ryan, husband of Hollie Hainley of Schoeneck; Melissa, wife of Craig Terrett of Cumming, GA; Kelli, wife of Casey Burke of Ephrata; and Jason Goshert, fiancé of Liz Aguilar of Bloomington, IL; six great-grandchildren: Logan Hainley, Brody Hainley, Blake Gorsuch, Harper Gorsuch, Jackson Smoker and Liana Burke.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Hainley; a grandson, Kyle Hainley, and a sister Margaret Duing.
A viewing will take place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 10 to 11 AM, at Mellingers Lutheran Church, 80 Gockley Road, Schoeneck, followed by her funeral service at 11 AM, with Rev. Timothy Craven officiating. Interment will take place in Mellingers Union Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to Hospice & Community Care, P. O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.
Arrangements by Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc., Akron/Ephrata. Online condolences can be given at stradlingfuneralhome.com.
