Mar 7, 2025

James “Jim” Rodger Marazza, age 93, passed away on March 7, 2025. Born on December 20, 1931, in Alliance, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late James and Bernice Marazza.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 aboard the USS Wisconsin. He remained deeply...

Mar 6, 2025

Roxie “Joan” Hale, 85, passed away peacefully at home with husband at her bedside. She was born in Knightstown, Indiana, on May 2, 1939, to the late Leonard and Zepha Jackson. In 2014, she and her husband, Richard, relocated to Sebring, Florida, after many years in Indiana.

Joan worked in the automotive industry...

Mar 5, 2025

First Sergeant Charles "David" Simpson, Sr, age 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. David was a decorated veteran who served in the Vietnam War and spent twenty years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. David was born on February 8, 1940, in Haines City, Florida to his parents Doris Velpo...

Mar 4, 2025

Julie Adelle Carey, 78, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on May 17, 1946, in Augusta, ME, to the late Alphonse Calix and Laura Amy Levasseur.

A woman of deep faith, Julie was a devout Catholic and a devoted member of St. Mary’s Holiness Catholic Church. She was also actively...

Mar 4, 2025

Carmen Lydia Mayol, 76, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1949, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Pedro Mayol and Ana Luisa Gonzalez.

A devoted Catholic, Carmen found strength and solace in her faith, spending time reading her Bible and...

Mar 3, 2025

Barbara R. Trice, a cherished member of the Sebring, FL community, passed away on March 3, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on October 18, 1952, in Avon Park, FL, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rudolph and Katie Rewis.

A lifelong resident of Sebring, Barbara dedicated her career to...

Feb 28, 2025

Ronnie Glenn Butler, Sr., age 80, of Sebring, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, February 28, 2025.  He was born August 17, 1944 in Arcadia, Florida to Kator and Edna (Keen) Butler.  Ronnie worked as a Civil Servant for Highlands County and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring, Florida.  He is survived by his...

Feb 27, 2025

In loving memory of Ruth May Ovens, she was born May 6, 1943 in North Plainfield, New Jersey. and on Thursday, February 27, 2025 she went to be with Jesus at the age of 81. She is survived by her Son – Scott; Daughter – Carol; and Sister – Nancy   She is preceded in death by her Husband –...

Feb 24, 2025

Joseph Edward Oginski, 78, of Sebring, FL, passed away on February 24, 2025. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Harrisburg, PA, to the late Edward Henry and Mary Teresa Oginski.

Joseph honorably served his country in the U.S. Army before building a career as an engineer with the power plant. He...

Feb 23, 2025

Benny Lee Pierson, 79, of Sebring, Florida, passed away on February 23, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1945, in Charles Town, West Virginia, to the late Dana and Nellie Pierson.

Benny spent over twenty years as a resident of Sebring after moving from his beloved home state of West Virginia. He...

Feb 23, 2025

Jose Ramon Colon, age 85, of Avon Park, Florida, passed away in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1939, in Puerto Rico to Jose Luis Colon, and Julia Flores. For the glory of God, he ministered as pastor for more than...

Feb 22, 2025

Claud R. Johns Jr, of Avon Park, FL and Plattsburgh, NY, passed away Saturday,  February 22, 2025 at the age of 88. Mr Johns was born September 23, 1936 in County Line OK to Claude and Pearla (Rich) Johns. He served our country for 10 years in the US Air Force. Claud retired in 1997 from Almor Co. Inc....

Feb 21, 2025

Frank Edward Whitaker, age 67, of Avon Park, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025.

Feb 20, 2025

Robert Gordon Sorenson, born March 22, 1942 in Racine, WI passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2025, at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon and Genevieve Sorenson; brother, Louis; sister, Jeanie; and daughter Sheila. He is survived by his loving wife, Cecilia Marie Sorenson;...

Feb 20, 2025

Jamie Brundage Tatum, 74, of Lake Placid, FL, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. She was born on September 18, 1950, in Miami, FL, to the late James and Bernice Brundage.

A resident of Lake Placid for over 35 years, Jamie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found joy in...

Feb 19, 2025

The dad jokes have faded with the passing away of Keith John Kincer, 88, on Feb. 19, 2025, due to pneumonia and complications of diabetes. Not a pie was served without Keith’s observation: “Do you know how this pie is like my finger?” Puzzled expressions would receive the punch line: “It’s got meringue on it.” His southern pronunciation of...

Feb 19, 2025

Fred Eriksen, 81, of Florida, passed away on February 19, 2025. Born in Germany on March 12, 1943, Fred’s life was a journey across continents, shaped by adventure, dedication, and a deep love for family.

As a child, Fred traveled from Germany to the United States, stopping and living in several countries along...

Feb 17, 2025

Roy Alfred Isaacson, 92, a resident of Avon Park, Florida, passed away at home on February 17, 2025 with family by his side.

Roy was born on January 29, 1933, in South Range, MI, son of the late Edward and Helga (Wayrynen) Isaacson. Roy was raised in South Range and graduated from Painesdale...

Feb 17, 2025

Ruth Alice Geldart Ruth Alice Geldart, age 88, of Bradenton, FL, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, with her loving husband, Don, by her side. She was born December 3, 1936 in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Hanford G. Brace, Sr. and Florynce Bishop Brace. Ruth dedicated her life to creating a warm and nurturing...

Feb 17, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Agnew, age 88, of Sebring, Florida, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025.  She was born July 11, 1936 in Winchester, Indiana to Frank and Edna (Harness) Miley.  She was a Homemaker and resident of Sebring, Florida since 2004, coming from Norfolk, Virginia.  Elizabeth is survived by her Children – Maxine Dotson of Silver Springs, FL; Edward Clay...