May 27, 2020

Thomas Paul Kuster passed away on Wednesday, May 27 th , 2020. He was born on June 9 th , 1961 in New York, New York to William Kuster and Joan Unger. Thomas is survived by his best friend and wife Kimberly (Reinke) Kuster; daughter: Allyson Rose Kuster; son: Samuel Thomas Kuster; brother: William Kuster. He is preceded in...

May 26, 2020

Our beloved Sharon Lee Wright moved on to our heavenly father on Tuesday, May 26 th , 2020 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Grand Blanc MI on May 4 th , 1945 to Edsel and Marian (Auker) Walker. Sharon won Leonard's heart in high school and they were married on June 19,...

May 24, 2020

Helen S. Beshlin, 89, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020 in Ruskin, Florida. Helen was born to William H. Smart and Ruth M. (Smith) Smart in Muskogee, Oklahoma on June 7, 1930. Helen had been a resident of Highlands County since 1980, coming from Miami, Florida. She was a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Sebring and...

May 23, 2020

Elaine DeLuca, 88, passed away on May 23, 2020, in Sebring, FL. Elaine was born to Lewis and Frances (Kuhns) Roedell in Effingham, IL, on June 14, 1931. Elaine married her high school sweetheart, Frank DeLuca, in Waukegan, IL, on January 27, 1951. They moved to Miami, FL, and then to Key Largo, FL, before settling in...

May 23, 2020

Ismael (Izzy) Avila, age 75, passed away on May 23, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on May 30, 1944 in Vieques, Puerto Rico to Antonio Avila Ruiz and Luisa (Nieces) Avila. Ismael had been a resident of Highlands County since 2012. He worked as a painter and served in the Army during the Vietnam War Era. Ismael...

May 22, 2020

Nolita Sison Ferido, 70 , passed away on May 22, 2020 in Sebring, FL. Nolita was born to Glicerio and Lucila (Sison) Ferido in Rizal, Philippine’s on November 1, 1949, she had been a resident of  Highlands County since 2013. She was of Catholic faith. She earned her bachelor’s degree in education teaching. Nolita enjoyed gardening. She is survived...

May 21, 2020

Gerard Anthony Pondo, Jr. born on June 18, 1958 in South Amboy, NJ to the late Ann C. Pondo and the late Gerard A. Pondo, Sr., passed away at the age of 61 on May 21, 2020 in Avon Park, FL where he resided for 26 years.

Gerry grew up in Parlin, NJ, attending college at the...

May 20, 2020

Patricia Ann Brant age 50 of Sebring, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. She was born on Tuesday, July 8, 1969 to Richard Brant and Ruth Carter in Opa Locka, Fl. Patricia is survived by her children: Tracee (Joseph) Brown of Lake Placid, FL, Deedra (Jack) Brown of Frostproof, FL, Paul Cody (Tera) Brant of North Carolina;...

May 18, 2020

Frank John Hall Jr, 88, passed away on May 18th, 2020 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on October 25, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Frank John Hall Sr. and Emily Elizabeth (Halstaed) Hall. Frank had been a resident of Highlands County for 27 years. He was of Protestant faith. Frank owned his own repair...

May 18, 2020

Harry Elton Lowe, age 82, of Sebring, Florida, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2020. Elton is survived by his loving and devoted family, including his wife of 59 years, Nancy Allen Lowe; children – Keith Lowe (Cindy) of Winter Park, Florida; Kara Williams (Tony) of Sebring, Florida; grandchildren – Erica Furno (Kurt), Robert...

May 18, 2020

Enid Tozer, 44, passed away on May 18, 2020 in Sebring, FL. She was born on May 6, 1976 in Puerto Rico, the daughter of Israel Francisco and Carmen (Valle) Francisco. Enid had been a resident of Highlands County for 20 years. She was of Catholic faith and had a love for music. She is survived by her loving...

May 17, 2020

Earl Gene Thomas, age 77, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 17, 2020 with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren by his side.  He was born September 5, 1942 in Geneva County, AL to AC and Ovie (Knowles) Thomas.    When Earl was 3, he and his family moved to Avon Park, FL where he...

May 15, 2020

William H. “Buddy” Rogers passed away on Friday, May 15, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Lacoochee, Florida on Saturday, March 18, 1937 to Willie T. Rogers and Gertrude Jane (Larramore) Rogers.  Buddy is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Erlene( Selph) Rogers of Avon Park, FL;  children: Lynell Kendrick of Avon Park,...

May 15, 2020

On May 15, 2020, Bonnie Tatum passed away peacefully at age 84 after a brief illness, got her wings and went to walk with the angels.

Bonnie was born in Panama City, Florida to Howard and Pauline Barrett and had been a resident of Highlands County for 35 years.  She spent most of her life living in...

May 12, 2020

Roberta “Bobbie” Richardson, age 92 , Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully at Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center on May 12, 2020. She was under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice. Her niece, Jan was at her side as she peacefully slipped away.

Bobbie was born  in Sarasota, Florida on June 6, 1927 and lived most of...

May 12, 2020

Bruce Allen Eures passed away Tuesday, May 12 th , 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 11 th , 1962 in Bangkok, Thailand and later adopted by Ernest and Sandra Eures. Bruce is survived by his sister: Jolene Fern; nephew: Michael Christian Dragicevich. He is preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Sandra...

May 12, 2020

Richard David Bruce, formerly of both Johnstown and State College PA, died peacefully early

Tuesday morning, May 12, 2020. He was 88 years old, born on August 16, 1931 in Johnstown

Pennsylvania to Archibald and Ruth (Allison) Bruce. Dick had been a resident of Sebring Florida

for 32 years and was a practicing...

May 12, 2020

Gloria Jean Houpe, age 81, of Avon Park, FL, went into the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, May 12, 2020.  She was born April 26, 1939 to R.V.  and Ester (Spencer) Sharpe.  She was co-owner & operator of Tom-Glo, Inc.  After retirement, Gloria was a volunteer at the Florida Hospital for 10 years, where she loved on a lot of...

May 11, 2020

Mary Emily Hopson, age 85, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020.  She was born March 24, 1935 in Brooks County, GA to Henry and Ruby (Campbell) Marshall.  She worked as a Dispatcher for the Highlands County Sheriff’s Department, member of the Florida Avenue Baptist Church, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since...

May 10, 2020

Daniel Lee Ketchem, age 64, passed away suddenly on May 10, 2020 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 18, 1955 in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania to Robert Ketchem and Ellen Ketchem (Gerringer). Daniel had been a resident of Highlands County since 2018, having come from Rensselaer, Indiana. He worked as a manager in Telecommunications and enjoyed hunting, golf, fishing...