Edith "Edi"

Tarter

Edith J. “Edi” Tarter, 92

HARTFORD CITY, IN—Edith J. “Edi” Tarter, 92, passed away Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026, in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, after a recent illness.

Born in Koenigsberg, Germany, on October 9, 1934, she was one of four children born to the now late Walter and Anna (Audehm) Link.

Edi lived in New Castle from January of 1958 to 1981. She formerly worked for Huntington Industries of New Castle, for eighteen years and also worked for Max’s Family Restaurant in New Castle. On June 2, 1979, she married J. Robert Tarter in New Castle. She and her husband moved to Hartford City in 1981. They celebrated over twenty-seven years of marriage, prior to Bob’s passing on October 28, 2006.

Edi was a faithful and devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church. Edi was a well-known seamstress in the community, doing alterations of sewing as well as quilting. She was an excellent cook, was a former member of the Elks Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. Edi especially was devoted to the Order of Eastern Star, belonging to New Castle Chapter, as well as her participation with the former Purity Chapter #126, O.E.S., in Hartford City.

Edi has one sister Christel Walters who survives, residing in Germany. Sister-in-law, Pat Tarter of Montpelier. Her extended and adopted family in Hartford City, include: Nelva Rogers and her family: Greg Forrester, Austin Forrester, Cody Forrester, Trey Wallace, Clay Heater, Kaylee Forrester and Baylee Forrester. As well as her nieces, nephews and her Zion Lutheran Church family.

In addition to her husband and parents, her only son, Troy Warmoth died on December 13, 2010. A brother, Guenter Link and a sister, Renate Epting also have preceded her in death. A brother-in-law Max Tarter and sister-in-law, Jackie Spain have preceded her.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2026, in the Zion Lutheran Church, 309 S. Monroe St., Hartford City. Burial follows at Hartford City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday, Nov. 17th from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home, Hartford City and from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the church on Wednesday. The New Castle Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, prior to calling hours, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Zion Lutheran Church.