October 26, 2017

Sarah Ann Stickle, age 81 passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida.  She was born July 9, 1936 to the late Ehrman and Lettie Mae (Johnson) Crawford in Macomb, Illinois.  Sarah has been a resident of Highlands County since 1992 having moved here from Macomb,...

October 25, 2017

Celia Gamez 73, passed away on October 25, 2017. She was born on April 21, 1944 in La Yerbabuena Michoacan, Mexico to Jose M. Gamez and Maria A. Luna. Celia had been a resident of Avon Park since 1985, and she was employed by the Citrus Industry. She is survived by her husband Francisco Luna; brothers Jorge...

October 23, 2017

Janet French, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on October 23, 2017 in Sebring, Florida at the age of 77.  She was born on October 19, 1940 in Providence, Rhode Island.  Janet moved to Sebring in 2005 from Smithfield, Rhode Island and was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Avon Park, Florida. ...

October 21, 2017

Tara Bishop Archer, age 56 passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.  She was born on April 14, 1961 to Dewey and Betsy Bishop in Topeka, Kansas.  She had been a resident of Sebring since 2009 coming from West Palm Beach and was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of the Cason United...

October 19, 2017

Thomas Gene Hawn, age 69, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2017. He was born October 23, 1947 in Harriman, TN to Coy and Lorene (Nelson) Hawn. Tom worked as a truck driver for Ridge Fuel, served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1970,...

October 14, 2017

George Eugene Devore, 90, passed away Saturday October 14, 2017. He was born to the late Clarence (Buzz) and Florence (Burtscher) Devore in Canton, OH. George graduated from St. John High School before he proudly served his country in the US Navy during WWII. George was founder and owner of Devore Engraving in 1955 and the company is still...

October 12, 2017

Paul H. Tifft, age 75, of Avon Park, FL passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born January 10, 1942 to the late Jerome and Hattie (Breeds) Tifft in Cortland, New York. Paul was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked as a telephone installation contractor in many states including...

October 11, 2017

Florence “Flo” Cooper passed away October 11, 2017 at her home in Sebring, Florida.  Flo was born on March 3, 1947 to the late T. Harold and Josephine (Joyner) Hackney in Clearwater, Florida. Flo had been a resident of Highlands County since 1976 moving from Lakeland, Florida.  She was a Professional Guardian, had served both Sebring and...

October 11, 2017

Carol Mary Jacob, RN, BSN, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born January 11, 1945 to the late James R. and Margaret May (Mack) Snow in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Carol enjoyed the beach, any kind of crafts, especially her miniatures, and her family.  She was an excellent cook and baker,...

October 9, 2017

William “Rob” Ward passed away on October 9, 2017. He was born on February 6, 1955 to G. Franklyn Ward and Mary Ellen Heitsch Ward in Avon Park, FL. Rob enjoyed bagging groceries at his job at Publix in Avon Park, participating in Special Olympics and Special STARS. He is survived by his sisters; Deborah Ward Barber...

October 8, 2017

Nancy Vickers Pyle passed away October 8, 2017 at Vitas Hospice in Sebring, Florida.  Nancy was born on June 25, 1957 to the late Marion E. and Audrey (Fegan) Vickers in West Palm Beach, Florida.  Nancy worked as a journalist for the Highlands Today newspaper and taught English at Sebring High School and Avon Park High School...

October 8, 2017

Our beloved Jane Blevens Ludwig passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2017 with her true love and husband of 40 years by her side. She was 66.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold Blevens (1997) and Margaret Cornwall Blevens (2007).

Jane is survived by her...

October 8, 2017

Barry D. Reister, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on March 20, 1936 in Laconia, New Hampshire to the late Harry T. and Carrie (French) Reister.  Barry loved golf and watching sports.  He was a member of two weekly poker groups.  Many of Barry’s years were spent teaching...

October 7, 2017

Margaret Hallie Burch Kuehn, aged 73, died from cholangiocarcinoma on October 7, 2017 in Sebring, FL. Margaret was born on August 25, 1944, in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Mildred H. and George E. Burch.  Margaret grew up in Clyde, NY, and graduated from Clyde Central School in 1962. She attended the State...

October 5, 2017

Vincent A. Tracey passed away October 5, 2017 at his home, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Vincent was born on August 19, 1934 to the late Frank and Helen Tracey. Vincent worked for the city of Miami for 33 years before moving to Sebring in 1996. For many years you would find...

October 4, 2017

William C. Wargo, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on November 13, 1942 to the late William and Emily (Lipusniak) Wargo in Martins Ferry, Ohio.  William enjoyed fishing, hunting, swimming, scuba diving and vacations.  He especially loved his family and spending time with them.  He is survived by...

October 1, 2017

Winifred D. Wright, age 85, of Sebring, FL, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Southern Lifestyle ALF attended by Good Shepherd Hospice.  She was born July 21, 1932 in Kankakee, IL to Richard and Frieda (Guttendorf) Cavender. Wynn and her husband moved to Sebring, FL in 1987 from LaGrange, IL.  She is survived by her Husband...

October 1, 2017

Pauline M Cooper, age 83, of Avon Park, Florida passed away Sunday, October 1st, 2017. She was born November 16th, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY to Paul and Theresa (Schwind) Mullman. Pauline and Henry moved to Avon Park from Barrington, Rhode Island in 2006. Pauline and Henry moved from New York to Rhode Island in 1963 raising their 7 children...

September 30, 2017

Orzanibal “Orza” Roque of Sebring, FL, passed away early Saturday morning on September 30.She was 96 years young. She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on May 10, 1921. Grandma is survived by her son in law, Jack O. Dunham Jr., 8 grandchildren, John T. Lorino, Anthony Lorino, Gina (Scott) Hitt, Joseph Lorino, Tina (Bayani) Dia, Emilia...

September 29, 2017

Mark Konrad, of Sebring, Florida, youngest son of Doris Konrad and brother to Iggy Konrad, teed off on The Great Beyond CC on September 29th. Observing his long drive at the first hole were his wife Donna Konrad, his brother and sister-in-law; Iggy and Cindy Konrad and friends Dennis and Faith DeCosta. Mark was joined on the...