August 8, 2017

Deborah Sue Austin, age 56, of Avon Park, FL passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. She was born on May 11, 1961 in Avon Park, FL to J.W. Hodge and Betty Elrod. She is survived by her Husband – Tommy Austin of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Emmy Larae Austin of Avon Park, FL; Son – Tommy Austin, Jr....

August 8, 2017

Mary Kathryn Schultz, age 86, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017.  She was born November 18, 1930 in Albion, PA to Morris A. and Mary (Mulvey) Rood.  She worked as a banker, enjoyed singing, playing bingo, bike riding, crochet, had played in a band with her husband, was a member of St....

August 7, 2017

Anna Hagewood, 72, of Avon Park, FL. passed away, Monday August 7, 2017. Anna was born in Manchester, TN to the late Lewis Thomas and Mamie Ruth (Swoape) Wood on September 8, 1944. Anna made Avon Park her home in 1970, coming from Frostproof, and was of the Christian Faith. She was a great cook and she...

August 6, 2017

Terrance Valentine – September 12, 1945 – August 6, 2017: "My get up and go, got  up and went."

Born in Warren, Pennsylvania, Terry or “TV”, as he was known by his friends and family, was the only child of Hazel (Smith) and Lawrence Valentine.  As an infant, Terry suffered the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...