William A. Ford

William A. Ford

January 21, 2017

William A. Ford, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 1, 1942 in Hinsdale, Illinois to the late William E. and Gertrude (Larson) Ford. William was a veteran proudly serving with the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam era. He enjoyed bowling and fishing and especially watching...

Archie A. Mullens

Archie A. Mullens

January 20, 2017

Archie Mullens, age 94 passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 31, 1922 in War, West Virginia to the late James and Grace Mullins. Archie proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. and later in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a pilot and retired as Lt. Colonel. He moved...

Archie A. Mullins

Archie A. Mullins

January 20, 2017

Archie Mullens, age 94 passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 31, 1922 in War, West Virginia to the late James and Grace Mullins.  Archie proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corp. and later in the U.S. Air Force Reserve as a pilot and retired as Lt. Colonel....

Marilyn J. Degelman

Marilyn J. Degelman

January 19, 2017

Marilyn J. Degelman passed away January 19, 2017, at her home in Avon Park, Florida. Together with her fraternal twin sister, she was born in Presque Isle, Maine, to Lester and Florice (Packard) Dudley on December 15, 1933. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Creighton Degelman. She is survived by her daughter-Cathy Degelman Simmons (Wade) of...

Maria Zoraida De Armas

Maria Zoraida De Armas

January 18, 2017

Maria Z. De Armas, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Miami Springs, FL. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Caraballo, Cuba to Valeriano Ancheta and Candida Alonso. She had lived in Florida for over 20 years coming from New York City.  Maria enjoyed sewing, knitting and cooking and also loved community...

John G. Lype

John G. Lype

January 16, 2017

John G. "Jack" Lype, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on November 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Jack was a proud veteran serving our country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He spent his career in the Electrical Manufacturing industry and was founding president of...

Dana A. Grindle

Dana A. Grindle

January 16, 2017

Dana A. Grindle, age 70, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 12, 1946 in Hancock, Maine to the late Elwin R. and Mae (Lovell) Grindle. Dana was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked in the construction industry which he loved. Some of his favorite past-times...

John G. "Jack" Lype

John G. "Jack" Lype

January 16, 2017

John G. “Jack” Lype, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Lake Placid, Florida. He was born on November 13, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Jack was a proud veteran serving our country with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.  He spent his career in the Electrical Manufacturing industry and was founding...

Thelma Jean Decker

Thelma Jean Decker

January 13, 2017

Thelma Jean Decker, age 78, of Fort Myers, FL passed away Friday, January 13, 2017.  She was born February 27, 1938 in Sebring, FL to the late George and Vera (Simpson) Collier.  She worked as a switch board operator for the Sprint Telephone Company, was a Lake Placid High School graduate in 1956, member of the Grace...

Robert Oscar Weiler

Robert Oscar Weiler

January 12, 2017

Robert Oscar Weiler, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 28, 1923 in Clarence, New York to the late John and Elvira (Cummings) Weiler. Robert spent his career in the school system as a Teacher and Band Master which he thoroughly enjoyed.  He moved to Sebring, Florida...

Nicoletta Versace

Nicoletta Versace

January 11, 2017

Nicoletta Versace, age 91, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017.  She was born July 29, 1925 in Floyd, NY to the late Frank and Anna (Jeffelone) Coniglio.  She retired from the Rome Developmental Center where she worked as a dietary supervisor for 18 years, was a past treasurer of the Rome City School...

Pauline Eyer

Pauline Eyer

January 10, 2017

Pauline Eyer, age 98, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 14, 1918 in Angola, Indiana to the late George and Lydia (Showalter) Sellers. Pauline moved to Sebring in 1986 from Dallas Lake, Wolcottville, IN. She was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. She was active in...

Sharlene A. Mojica

Sharlene A. Mojica

January 10, 2017

Sharlene A. Mojica, age 30, passed away on January 10, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 15, 1986 in Puerto Rico. Sharlene moved to Sebring 2001 and was a pre-school teacher.  She loved going to theme parks, having picnics and being outdoors.  She loved her family dearly especially her children. Survivors include her parents:...

Linda Sue Pomerantz

Linda Sue Pomerantz

January 9, 2017

Linda Sue Pomerantz, age 67, passed away on Monday January 9, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on February 16, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Maurice and Florence (Chernin) Steinberger. Linda and her husband, Allan, moved to Sebring in 1998 from Fort Lauderdale and were of the Jewish faith.  Linda was very social and loved meeting...

Dean Varian Bradley

Dean Varian Bradley

January 8, 2017

Dean Varian Bradley, age 88, of Avon Park, FL, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. Dean was born May 30, 1928 in Hamburg, IA to Arthur Clinton and Marjorie Wilma (Davis) Bradley. He was a dentist in Belvidere, IL for 32 years, a pilot who loved flying, a golfer, and loved his family and cats. He served in...

Leonard D Godwin

Leonard D Godwin

January 8, 2017

Leonard D. Godwin, age 88, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on September 23, 1928 in Fort Meade, Florida to the late Fred and Katie (Hill) Godwin. Leonard had been a lifelong resident of Lake Placid and served with the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean War. Some of...

Sarah M. Crump

Sarah M. Crump

January 8, 2017

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Janice Fern Griffin

Janice Fern Griffin

January 8, 2017

Janice Fern Griffin, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Oaks at Avon. She was born on November 5, 1946 to the late Grady and Cora (Patterson) Arthur.  She had been a resident since 1975 coming from Brooksville, FL and was a member of the Brighton Baptist Church.  Janice played the piano, loved...

Marta Rodriguez

Marta Rodriguez

January 7, 2017

Marta Rodriguez, age 86, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 18, 1930 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Modesto and Celestina (Collazo) Rodriguez. Marta moved to Sebring in 2010 coming from Homestead, Florida and was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, ceramics and...

John Dillon Monroe

John Dillon Monroe

January 7, 2017

John "Jack" Monroe, 90, of Sebring, FL, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully early January 7th, 2017.  Jack is survived by his loving and devoted family, including his wife of 60 years, Emily Ehrman Monroe, children John Brook (Frances) Monroe of DeLand, FL, and Jenifer (James) Mohney of Las Vegas, NV, and grandson Bradley Donald Monroe...