Eduardo "Otto" Luis Giraud

Eduardo "Otto" Luis Giraud

August 6, 2017

Eduardo Luis Giraud passed away on August 6, 2017. He was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 11, 1977 to Eduardo Giraud and Carmen Velez. Eduardo was a resident of this area since 1989. He was very active and enjoyed ATV’s, jet-skis, mechanics, motorcycles, eating good food, and loved the beach. Most...

Charles W. Bishopric

Charles W. Bishopric

August 6, 2017

Charles W. Bishopric, age 90, of Sebring, FL and Baldwinsville, NY passed away August 6, 2017. He was born in West Springfield, MA, June 19, 1927. During World War II he served with the Navy Sea Bees, in the South Pacific on Kwjalein, Island. He was a member of the Elm-Belcher Masonic Lodge of Agawam, MA and...

Angela Renee Springsteen

Angela Renee Springsteen

August 5, 2017

Angela Renee Springsteen went home to the Lord on August 5, 2017. She was born in New Orleans, LA on August 14, 1977. Angela was a resident of Sebring since 1992 coming from Ohio. She was a member of as well as a secretary for Union Congregational Church in Avon Park. Angela enjoyed serving her church, singing on the...

Vern Eugene Sisson

Vern Eugene Sisson

August 1, 2017

Vern Eugene Sisson passed away on August 1, 2017 under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Guckeen Township, Minnesota in 1940 into a large farm family.  He attended Gustavus Adolphus College then pursued Graduate Studies at the University of Minnesota before entering a career in Beekeeping.  He edited...

Joseph Anthony Villone Iii

Joseph Anthony Villone Iii

July 27, 2017

Joseph Anthony Villone III was born March 7, 1939 to the late Joseph and Jean Villone. Joseph is survived by numerous children and their spouses; four brothers and their spouses; nieces; nephews and great nephews all to mourn his passing. Joseph was preceded in death by one son. Visitation will take place on Monday, August 21, 2017...

Darrell J Oliver

Darrell J Oliver

July 26, 2017

Darrell J. Oliver of Lakeland Florida passed away on July 26, 2017. He was born on August 17, 1944 to Gerald and Daisylynn (Leo) Oliver in Batavia, NY. Darrell had been a resident of Lakeland for the past twenty years coming from West Palm Beach, FL and was originally form Middleport, NY. Darrell's career was in law enforcement. He...

Ferland Eugene Cribb

Ferland Eugene Cribb

July 25, 2017

Ferland Eugene Cribb a lifelong resident of Avon Park, Florida passed away on July 25, 2017. He was born on August 18, 1936 to William and Kathrine (Thompson) Cribb in Palm Harbor, Florida. Ferland worked as a corrections officer and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy during Desert Storm. He loved playing golf and traveling...

Elizabeth A. Marshall

Elizabeth A. Marshall

July 23, 2017

Elizabeth A. Marshall, age 76, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her home in Avon Park, Florida. She was born May 17, 1941 in Windsor, Vermont to the late George and Irene Marion (Peoples) Robinson. Elizabeth spent her career as a buyer for retail dress shops which then prompted her to purchase and operate her own...

Johanna Vita Souther

Johanna Vita Souther

July 22, 2017

Johanna Vita Souther passed away on July 22, 2017. She was born on November 25, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY to Rosario Gurrieri and Vita (Errante) Gurrieri. She was a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1978 coming from Hollywood, FL. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels, and at the library, and was a member of the Lady’s Guild at...

Claude E. Newton

Claude E. Newton

July 20, 2017

Claude E. Newton, age 89, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on March 17, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas to the late Clifford and Celestia E. (Serviss) Newton.  Claude had been a resident of Sebring since 1994 coming from Mansfield, Ohio and served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World...

Geraldine Mcquaig

Geraldine Mcquaig

July 19, 2017

Geraldine McQuaig, 87 of Avon Park, FL passed away on July 19, 2017. She was born on June 13, 1930 to Lenton Williams and Ollie (Coleman) Williams in Dodge County, GA. Geraldine is survived by her son James "Jimmy" Gunn (Wanda) of Wauchula, FL; Brothers, Andy, Lawton, Bob and Wilt; Sister, Betty Smith of Lakeland, FL; 7 grandchildren, 17...

William Toy Shoemaker

William Toy Shoemaker

July 19, 2017

William “Bill” Shoemaker, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on June 10, 1928 in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Jesse Warren and Kate May (Wheelock) Shoemaker.  Bill proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  He moved to Sebring in 2004 from Littleton, Massachusetts...

Bonnie Lynne Joynes

Bonnie Lynne Joynes

July 19, 2017

Bonnie Lynne Joynes, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born to the late Roland P. and Florence (Kerns) Joynes. She had been a resident for 10 years coming from Broward County, Florida. Bonnie was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army for 20 years, retiring as a Master Sergeant. Bonnie earned...

William Leo Patterson

William Leo Patterson

July 18, 2017

William Leo Patterson, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on August 18, 1936 in Whitinsville, Massachusetts to the late Marc and Beatrice (Nolet) Patterson.  William moved to Sebring in 2006, was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, the American Legion, and was a veteran of...

Merritt E. Garnett

Merritt E. Garnett

July 16, 2017

Merritt E. Garnett, age 98, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, July 16, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on June 1, 1919 in Flint, Michigan to the late William M. and Jennie M. (Dewar) Garnett.  Merritt was a veteran proudly serving our country with the United States Army.  He spent 45 years of his...

Stephen Eugene Tomek

Stephen Eugene Tomek

July 15, 2017

Stephen Eugene Tomek Stephen Eugene Tomek passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 15, 2017 in Avon Park, Florida at the age of 60. Steve was born on October 27, 1956 in Avon Park, Florida to Edward John and Ruth Elder Tomek. He graduated from Avon Park High School in 1974 and worked in his dad’s Badcock...

Donna Webley

Donna Webley

July 15, 2017

Donna Marie Webley, 53 of Avon Park, Florida passed away on July 15, 2017. She was born March 14, 1964 in Kingston, Jamaica to Harold Murray & Gwendolyn (Vassell) Murray. Donna proudly served her country in the United States Army, retiring after twenty years of service with the Rank of Major. She enjoyed reading, movies, and shopping. Donna Loved...

Katrina Jo Engle

Katrina Jo Engle

July 14, 2017

Katrina's Playlist Katrina Jo Engle, “Mamamiriki”, age 47, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on May 22, 1970 to William Carter and Karin Jo (Kacin) Ryan.  Katrina moved to Sebring in 1989 from Crystal River, Florida.  She was a Teen Challenge graduate and received her nursing certification in Honduras.  Katrina...

James R Scott

James R Scott

July 13, 2017

James R. "Papa Jim" Scott, age 76, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 following a long illness. He was born on February 7, 1941 in Avon Park, FL to Cary Lee and Elsie Mae (Woodard) Scott. He was the Owner & Operator of Ridge Air Conditioning for over 30 years, of the Nazarene faith, and has been a lifelong...

Melvin R. Mckenzie

Melvin R. Mckenzie

July 11, 2017

Melvin Ray McKenzie, age 72, of Sebring, FL, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017.  He was born October 31, 1944 in Huntington, WV to the late William Carl and Mable Ruth (Stevenson) McKenzie.  He worked as an exterminator for pest control, attended Whispering Pines Baptist Church, loved spending time with his family and friends, and has been...