November 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...

November 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...

November 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:...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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...

November 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,...

October 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...

October 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...

October 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,...

October 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...

October 28, 2016

Preston R. Little, age 94, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 10, 1922 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to the late Charles Preston and Anna May (Cunningham) Little. Preston proudly served his country with the United States Marines 4th Division during World War II as a Private First Class from...

October 26, 2016

Goldie Jane Stoll was born to Gerald and Vina Hewitt in Glens Falls, NY on January 6, 1935 and was born again by the redeeming blood of Jesus Christ at age five.  While she was working as a dental hygienist in Jacksonville, FL by her mid-20s, Goldie began to grow in her faith.  A recruiter for Mission...

October 26, 2016

Rilla Susanna Wages, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 30, 1934 in Canoe Creek, Pennsylvania to the late George and Genieve (Wilson) Sipes.  Rilla loved shopping and flea markets. She loved old movies, mo-town music and trying out new restaurants.  She loved to cook.  Survivors include her children:...

October 26, 2016

Marilyn Purk, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 in Bradenton, Florida. She was born on December 5, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William and Ethel (VonBerg) Cullen.  Marilyn moved to Sebring in 2004 and was a member of Sebring Christian Church. She enjoyed line dancing, bowling, corn hole and karaoke.  Family was...

October 25, 2016

Catherine M. (Katie) Hierholzer, 93, of Avon Park, FL and longtime resident of Celina, Ohio, passed away at her residence in Florida on October 25, 2016, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

She was born September 2, 1923 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ernst and Anna Louise (Hesse) Staubach who both preceded her in death.  On November...

October 25, 2016

Vivian K Bond “Viv” died at Maranatha Manor October 25, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was 91.

Viv was born on July 23, 1925 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to her parents, Minor and Lillian Kresge. She trusted Christ as her Savior in Firwood Methodist Church at 10 years of age and was called to missions in Latin America...

October 24, 2016

James Kennedy, age 80, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born November 27, 1935 in Fairhope, Pennsylvania to the late James H. and Florence (Perry) Kennedy.  James was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army and spent his career in the Automotive Industry.  Hobbies included fixing up old cars, riding motorcycles,...

October 23, 2016

Elroy Harry Backman, age 83, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 30, 1933 in Stannard Township, Michigan to the late Harry and Ruth (Larson) Backman.  Elroy was a veteran serving with the U. S. National Guard. He was a member of the AmVets #21 and American Legion #74....