Joan Catherine Esler
May 15, 2017
Joan Catherine Esler, age 73, passed away Monday, May 15, 2017 in Sebring, Florida after a long illness of cancer. She was born July 9, 1943 to the late John C. and Hedwig C. (Reppenhagan) Cisar in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She and her husband, LeRoy, moved to Sebring in 1988 and she worked for Heartland Home Healthcare for 15...
Alice Aiken Brown
May 13, 2017
Alice Aiken Brown, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017 in Tampa, Florida. She was born July 14, 1929 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania to the late James Moore and Velma (McCurdy) Aiken. Alice spent her career as an accountant for Sears Department Store, but her heart's work was her family especially her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed playing...
Rickey B Mckee
May 10, 2017
Rickey B. McKee, age 63, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born July 21, 1953 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. He was a mechanic by trade. Rickey enjoyed life which included hunting, fishing, and race cars. He was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his wife: LuAnn McKee; mother: Virginia Nagel; two step-sons: Robert Russell...
Elsie Marie Padden
May 8, 2017
Elsie Marie Padden, age 94, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born November 1, 1922 in Oswego, New York to the late John and Margurite (Braker) Eichholzer. She and her husband, Robert, moved to Sebring in 1990 from Portsmouth, Virginia. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Robert Padden-Sebring, FL; children: John Alan Wixson...
Ann R Thomas
May 6, 2017
Ann Thomas age 92, passed away on May 6, 2017. She is survived by her 2 sons, John Thomas of TX and Danny Thomas of Avon Park, FL. She has 3 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and lots of great-great grandchildren. Ann was born in Memphis, MI and moved to Florida in 1975. She moved to Sebring in 1982. She...
John Bernard Reilly
May 4, 2017
John Bernard Reilly, age 93, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born August 7, 1923 in Loretto, Pennsylvania to the late Frances and Mary Magdalene (Cox) Reilly. John was a veteran proudly serving with the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Destroyer Escort Sailors Association; American Legion;...
Donald D. Stokes
May 4, 2017
Donald Dewayne Stokes passed from this life after a long battle with Parkinson's disease on May 4, 2017. He was born March 27, 1936 in Avon Park, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents: Claude Daniel Stokes and Doris Elizabeth Hill; brothers: Robert D. Stokes, Edwin C. Hill and James W. Hill. He is survived by his...
James Ferrel Smith
May 2, 2017
James, Ferrel, Snuffy, Doctor, Husband, Friend, Papa, Father, Son, Cousin, Uncle, Brother, Farmer, Soldier, Teacher, Scholar, Christian, Deacon, Leader, Other Dr. James Ferrel Smith, 91, passed onto Glory on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. He leaves behind Sisters: Betty Lou Smith Cockcroft of Andalusia, AL, Sybil Smith King of Andalusia, AL; Children: Elizabeth McKinney (Ed) of Winter Garden, FL, Kay...
Kenny G. Peifer
Apr 29, 2017
Kenny G. Peifer, age 48, of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017. He was born June 11, 1968 in Sebring, FL to Thomas and Beverly (Lanckton) Peifer. He is survived by his mother - Beverly Peifer; Sister - Debbie Wolfhope (Larry); Brothers - Jimmy Peifer; Johnny Peifer; and Sister-in-law - Penny Peifer. He is preceded in death...
Ruth S. Tubbs
Apr 28, 2017
Ruth S. Tubbs, age 83, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at her home. She was born September 10, 1933 in Chipley, FL to Byrd and Emma (Hall) Sellers. Alongside her husband, Ruth co-owned and operated Tubbs Bulb Barn and later, TU-CO Peat, Inc. She was a very active member of the Sebring Parkway...
Virginia Fridal
Apr 27, 2017
Virginia "Ginny" Fridal, age 86, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Sebring, Florida. She was born in New York City, New York to Edward and Marie Fridal who were godly parents. It was through their influence as well as her grandmother that Ginny decided to become a missionary. She graduated...
Charles E. Batz Iii
Apr 27, 2017
Charles E. Batz, III, age 75, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born to Charles H. and Rita (Schierer) Batz, Jr. on January 30, 1942. Charles was a plumber by trade and a member of Local #519 Plumbers Union and National Plumber’s Union. He moved to Sebring in 1982 from Miami. Survivors...
Ruth J Hill
Apr 27, 2017
Ruth Jeannette Hill, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was born July 21, 1940 in Partial, ND to Delbert Irmal and Elsie (Welcher) Duncklee. She was a registered nurse, member of the Delta Kappa Gamma, Fiperd, and First Baptist Church of Avon Park. Ruth is survived by her three children - Douglas...
Ruby E. Smith
Apr 24, 2017
Ruby E. Smith, age 78, passed away April 24, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born June 6, 1938 in Ballard County, Kentucky to the late James and Zula (Crews) Norment. A Baptist by faith, Ruby moved to Sebring in 1969 and worked for the Sebring Post Office for 25 years as a Rural Carrier. Survivors include her children:...
John Anderson
Apr 22, 2017
John Anderson, Jr., age 87, went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. John was born to the late John G. and Jennie (Wenzel) Anderson on May 27, 1929 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Morgantown High School in Morgantown, WV and West Virginia University with a Bachelor's Degree. He...
Cecelia Trainor
Apr 20, 2017
Cecelia Trainor, age 101, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in Avon Park, Florida. She was born January 20, 1916 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to Peter and Catherine (Wodzinski) Komoroski. She moved to Highlands County in 1989 from Sweeny, Texas and was a Polish Catholic by faith. She enjoyed golf with 3 hole in ones, hosting parties and spending time...
Gail T. Polizzi
Apr 20, 2017
Gail T. Polizzi age 64, passed away Thursday April 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born December 3, 1952 in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Rossarie and Aurela (Ouellette) Chamberland. Gail moved to Sebring in 1985 from Milford, Connecticut and attended St. Catherine Catholic Church. She enjoyed volunteering at the Sebring International Raceway, SCCA Sports Car Club...
Richard Ford
Apr 19, 2017
Richard Ford, age 81, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born December 17, 1935 to the late Oscar C. and Vola A. (Brown) Ford in Lafayette, Indiana. Richard was a veteran serving with the U.S. Marine Corp. Survivors include: three daughters: Vola Camerena, Michelle Ford and Theresa Shoemaker; one sister: Shirley Armiento; two brothers:...
Mae Ella Howard
Apr 18, 2017
Mae Ella Howard, 75, of Sebring, FL, passed away April 18, 2017, at Sunny Hills Assisted Living Facility in Sebring, FL, born April 05, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York.
Nick George Gianos
Apr 18, 2017
Nick George Gianos age 93, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born July 7, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to the late George and Helen Gianos. He moved to Sebring in 1972 and was of the Greek Orthodox Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife Lois (Lang) Gianos.