March 19, 2021

Ernesto Antonio Fernandez Figueroa “Tony”

Tony was born on August 22, 1989 in Holyoke, MA. His parents were Maria Milagros Figueroa Nieves and Jose Fernandez. His Wife and Son are Maria Fernandez and Jomar Fernandez. Sisters and Brothers; Joseph Fernandez; Michelle Fernandez; Jonathan Fernandez; Summer Fernandez; Yamely Fernandez; Ilaida Fernandez; and many nieces and nephews. Tony was...

March 18, 2021

Janet Prokopiuk Cartwright (Smith), 76, of  Sebring, Florida, formerly of Maple Grove, Minnesota, left this world peacefully on March 18, 2021.

She was born Nov. 8, 1944 in Robbinsdale, MN. Achievement came early for Janet when she was named the Burpee Champion in grade school, an honor she never duplicated but often boasted about. Landing in Chicago,...

March 17, 2021

Jerald Lee Newberry, age 82, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family after a brief battle with liver cancer. He was born April 21, 1938 in Tarpon Springs, FL, to Brice J. and Susie Margaret (Taylor) Newberry. He grew up in Arcadia, FL, and was a proud member of...

March 16, 2021

Elmer Morris Schrader

Elmer Morris Schrader, age 93, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.  He was born July 2, 1927 in Monroeton, PA to William Floyd Schrader and Laura (Jennings) Schrader. He worked as a Rural Letter Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, served in the U.S. Navy, as a...

March 15, 2021

Thomas Fredrick Tyszko, Sr., age 82, of Sebring passed away at Good Shepherd Hospice Monday, March 15, 2021. He was born in Albion, MI on August 27, 1938 the daughter of Mathew and Grace P. Tyszko and they precede him in death along with a son, Clarence “Duke” Tyszko, granddaughter, Jessica, great-granddaughter, Ashley and a great-grandson, Peyton.

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March 14, 2021

Robert William Dygert, age 93, served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was an Army veteran during the Korean War, and a member of the 32 Degree Mason, Shriner, and a lifetime member of Rotary, President of the Chamber of Commerce in Pompano Beach where he and his wife owned The Atlantic Paint Store for 25 years....

March 14, 2021

Henry Amos Cassels, age 69, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 31, 1951 in Avon Park, FL to the late Amos Cassels and Ella Mae (Joiner) Cassels. He had been a lifelong resident of Highlands County, FL. Henry worked in Maintenance for the City of Sebring for over 30 years....

March 13, 2021

Jerrold C. Berry, “Jerry” of Sebring, Florida, went home to our LORD March 13, 2021. Jerry was a many generation Floridian. Born August 5, 1932, he grew up in Pahokee, Florida and Palm Beach County. He moved to Highlands County in 2004. Jerry was an accountant and before his retirement he was the controller for PGA Headquarters in Palm...

March 12, 2021

Mary V. Welsh, age 67, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on August 10, 1953 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Robert L. Siegle and Mary Ann (Foley) Siegle. She had been a Florida resident since 1976, formerly living in FT. Lauderdale, FL. Mary attended Grace Bible Church. She worked as a...

March 11, 2021

Victor L. Pollard, age 71, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on December 30, 1949 in Avon Park, FL to the late Mosie F. Pollard and Myrtle (Metheny) Pollard. He had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park; FL. Victor served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an SGT, E-5...

March 10, 2021

Pauline Louise Plummer, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on September 5, 1939 in London, OH to the late William Alfred Davis and Lola (Pickens) Sheley. Pauline graduated from Jeffersonville High School and retired after many dedicated years from Island Interior Designs in Key Largo, Florida. She had been a...

March 10, 2021

Walter Baker Newton – 2/24/58 – 3/10/21

Walter was born in DeFuniak Springs, Florida on February 24, 1958 to Robert Q. and Kathryn (Tim) Newton. After his father’s death, Walter and his family moved to Avon Park, Florida. He attended Avon Park Elementary, Middle School and High School, where he was a member of the...

March 9, 2021

Chuck Forster, 94, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in Sebring, FL.  Chuck was born on September 4, 1926 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Feeling God wanted him to spend his life on the field in Africa giving the gospel, Chuck applied to SIM and was accepted.  He arrived in Nigeria in 1954.  Shortly thereafter, in...

March 8, 2021

Gary L. Joseph, age 66, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on March 17, 1954 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Joe and Verna (Feathers) Joseph. He had been a Sebring resident for 40 years, formerly living in Akron, OH. Gary worked as a truck driver in the transportation industry. He...

March 8, 2021

Doris Mae Swett, age 98, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on February 4,1923 in Medford, MA. to the late Edwin and Charlotte (Donahue) MacAllister. She had been a Sebring resident for more than 34 years, formerly living in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Doris attended Heartland Christian Church. She worked as a cashier...

March 6, 2021

Ricky L. Hartsock, age 63, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 in Avon Park, FL. Rick was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors. He worked as a construction contractor and was a proud US Air Force veteran. He is survived by his daughters – Dawn Hartsock and Regina (Billy) Dees of Dearing, GA; grandsons – Dominick Hartsock,...

March 3, 2021

DEBRA GROSSJUNG KOMISAR passed away suddenly at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL on March 3, 2021. Born in Miami, FL on March 11, 1955, to the late Chuck and Marjorie Grossjung, she attended Coral Park High School and the Barry University Paralegal Studies Program. She was an active resident of Sebring for over 30 years. She enjoyed painting, cooking,...

March 3, 2021

Iva Mae Ercoli, age 85, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her home. She was born May 31, 1935 in Hanover, PA to William and Addie (Garrett) Kessler. She worked as a secretary for the Highlands County School Board, was a member of First Baptist Church of...

March 2, 2021

Dr. Ian Hay, 92, was called to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, in Sebring, FL.  Ian Hay was born December 19, 1928 at Miango, Northern Nigeria. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. John Hay, Scottish missionaries with SIM. He lived at Gowans Home, Collingwood, Ontario where he began his schooling.  In 1946...

March 1, 2021

Marion B. Snyder, age 101, passed away Monday, March 1, 2021 in Sebring, Florida. She was born January 28, 1920 in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Louis and Jenny (La Barba) Battistelli. Marion had been a resident since 1982 coming from Middletown, NJ. She was an avid golfer and brilliant bridge player, the epitome of kindness and generosity,...