Tamra Jo Hunt
Nov 17, 2016
Tamra Jo Hunt went to her heavenly home on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida. Tammy was born on August 18, 1963 in Monticello. She was employed at Dwyer Instruments in Wolcott. Tammy is survived by her parents Byron (Bob) and Judy Hunt of 2633 S. Crystal Lake Drive, Avon Park, Florida 33825...
Arlene F. Kennedy
Nov 17, 2016
Arlene Frances Kennedy (nee Caprice), 62, died Thursday November 17th, 2016, one day short of her 63rd birthday. She was born on November 18th, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School, class of 1971. She spent most of her life working as a realtor. She loved reading and taking care of her...
Carol Joanne "Jody" Shoop
Nov 16, 2016
Passed away on November 16, 2016 after bravely enduring daily peritoneal dialysis since January. Born on December 9,1930,she was adopted by Carl and Carrie Carlson (deceased). She grew up in Springdale, PA where she excelled at sports and played the French horn. She married Paul R. Shoop on February 14, 1950...
Francisco Ricardo Escalante
Nov 16, 2016
Francisco Ricardo Escalante, age 41, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 28, 1975 in Miami, Florida to Francisco Ricardo Peña and Teresita Juanita Diaz De Escalante. Survivors include his mother, Theresa De Escalante, six children, Giselle; Selena; Francisco; Yamile; Milenia; Cuchito; Kasandra; Eddy and Ileana, one brother, Ricardo...
Gretchen Eileen Coleman
Nov 14, 2016
Gretchen Eileen Coleman, age 75, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on April 18, 1941 in Cadiz, OH to the late Orelen H. and Thelma Edra (Smith) Corban. Gretchen had been a resident of Avon Park since 1979 having come from California. She worked as a Medical Lab Tech,...
Vera Mcgahan
Nov 14, 2016
Vera McGahan, age 80, passed away on Monday November 14, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 7, 1936 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mabel (Lusk) Currie. Vera moved to the area in 1995 from Poland, Ohio and attended St. Jones United Methodist Church. She enjoyed golfing; cooking, decorating and playing cards with...
Mitchell Timmons, Jr.
Nov 12, 2016
Mitchell Timmons, Jr., age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on June 18, 1940 in Mt. Airy, NC to the late Mitchell Morfield and Ruby Ethyline (Boyd) Timmons. Mitchell had been a resident of Avon Park since 2004 having come from Davie, FL. He owned his own painting business...
Charles T. Cash
Nov 8, 2016
Charles T. Cash, age 75 passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 12, 1941 in Lexington, Kentucky to the late Earnie and Nellie (Darnell) Cash. Charles spent his career with the Lexington Fire Department as a Battalion Chief and also was a state policeman. He was a member...
Jack E. Heisey
Nov 8, 2016
Jack E. Heisey, age 81, passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on January 14, 1935 in York, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Catharine (Karr) Heisey. Jack proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam, Indo-China and Korean eras receiving a Bronze Star. He was a...
Joann M. Roberts
Nov 7, 2016
Joann M. Roberts, age 82, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 27, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold and Rose (Miller) Breseman. Joann spent her career in Real Estate as a Broker. She enjoyed knitting blankets for her babies; was an excellent cook; and loved spending time with...
Christine Grimwood
Nov 7, 2016
Christine Grimwood, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2016 in Bartow, FL. She was born on September 13, 1932 in Bad Krushnach, Germany to the late Phillip and Margarete (Schaus) Muller. Christine had been a local resident since 1981 and was a member of Avon Park Lakes Baptist Church. She is survived by her brothers-in-law:...
Denise A Barnes
Nov 5, 2016
Denise A. Barnes, age 48, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Lehigh Acres, FL. She was born on May 17, 1968 in Avon Park, FL to Richard and Sarah (Smith) Crunkelton. Denise was a resident of Glades County for 26 years and formerly of Avon Park, FL. She worked as a bookkeeper in Agriculture, loved...
Patricia B. Twomey
Nov 4, 2016
Patricia Baskin Twomey passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 at her residence with her husband by her side. She was the daughter of Earl and Lottie Baskin of Risco, Missouri where she grew up. She moved to St. Louis at the age of 16 and attended Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, receiving a degree...
Francesca Spain
Nov 3, 2016
Francesca Spain, age 56, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on April 7, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan to Peter J. Taranitno and Patricia Jane (Pratt) Whitten. Francesca moved to Sebring four years ago from Kennebunk, ME and was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed bicycling, running, hiking, bowling, canoeing and...
Douglas R. Boss
Nov 2, 2016
Douglas R. Boss, age 71 years, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on March 6, 1945 in Charlevoix, Michigan to Edward and Thelma (Decker) Boss. He moved to the area in 1994 from Palm Beach County. He loved grading the road and working with his tractor. He enjoyed reading...
Charlotte Ann Johnson
Nov 1, 2016
Charlotte Ann Johnson of Sebring, Florida; formally of King George, VA passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at her home. Charlotte was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Sr., and son Jeff of Sebring, FL. Her survivors include sons Earl L. Johnson, Jr. and wife Debbie of Manassas, VA; and Ricky Johnson of Sebring, FL,...
Richard "Dick" Bertram Kraus
Oct 31, 2016
Richard Bertram Kraus (Dick) was born to Bertram and Freda Kraus of Mt. Kisco NY, on July 23, 1932. He passed on October 31, 2016. Dick made his way through the Mt. Kisco and Chappaqua Schools until the seventh grade when he prepared for college at the Proctor Academy in Andover NH. Dick spent two years at...
Gladys Crean
Oct 31, 2016
Gladys Crean, age 84, passed away on October 31, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on March 15, 1932 in Tampa, FL to the late William and Lily Mae (Jones) Crunkelton. Gladys was a lifelong resident of Highlands County. She was a Minister of the Christian faith, loved her family, walking, cooking, and taking care of...
Jean Lucille Wilson
Oct 31, 2016
Jean Lucille Wilson passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at the age of 89. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan she was a member of Central Christian Church and the Oriental Shrine and volunteered at McLaren General Hospital. She moved to Sebring in 2006. Survivors include her husband, Dale Wilson-Sebring, FL, children, Ann E. Dobbs (Dale)-Bradenton,...
Paul Frederick Orman
Oct 30, 2016
Paul Frederick Orman, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 18, 1933 in Clay City, Indiana to the late Harold and Bessie (Humble) Orman. Paul spent his career in management in the retail industry. He was married the love of his life, Elinor for 62 years. Paul...