Apr 7, 2016

Kelly Sue Burley, age 53, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on December 21, 1962 in Coral Gables, Florida.  Kelly spent her career as a nurse and was able to share her love with many, many people over the years.  Her life was truly centered around her son and spending...

Apr 7, 2016

Rosa Garcia, age 62, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2016 in Sebring, FL.  She was born on April 3, 2016 in Alice, TX to the late Samuel Garcia and Antonia Ramos.  She loved Bingo and trips to the casino.  She enjoyed trips to the mountains, going to the movies and eating out.  She especially loved her family.  Survivors include...

Apr 6, 2016

Ann M. Gagnon, 74, passed away on April 06, 2016, in Sebring, FL. She was born September 04, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Francisco and Adeline (DiSandro) Parisi.  Ann had been a resident of Sebring since 2011 coming from Coventry, Rhode Island. She was a member and past president of the Elks Auxiliary –...

Apr 4, 2016

Andrew Kaltz, age 87, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Center Line, Michigan to the late Jacob and Cecilia (Berger) Kaltz.  He spent his career as a commercial builder in the construction industry.  He had lived in Avon Park for 21 years and was a...

Apr 3, 2016

Luz Maria Nieves, age 76, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 6, 1939 in Santurce, Puerto Rico to Felipe and Rufina (Baragas) Negron. Luz had been resident of Avon Park since 1988 having come from Puerto Rico. She was a member of the Camino al Cielo church. Luz...

Apr 2, 2016

Steven Edwin Safrans, age 71, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on January 29, 1945 in Canandaigua, New York to the late Howard and Doris (Flinn) Safrans.  Steven was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army; he moved to Sebring in 1985 from Broward County and attended Unity Church of...

Apr 1, 2016

Rozalyn V. Hayden, age 68, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2016 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on August 23, 1947 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late Lawrence and Ruthe Easley.  Rozalyn spent her career as a Billing Manager for an OB/GYN practice in Miami for over 20 years.  She loved animals of all kinds.  She...

Mar 29, 2016

Lucile "Lucy" Harding Derkman, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 in Tampa, FL. She was born on October 28, 1927 in Mount Dora, FL to the late Frank and Mary (Bean) Harding. Lucy graduated from Mount Dora High School in 1945 and from Florida State University in 1949. She taught school in High Springs,...

Mar 26, 2016

Halycone L. Hines , age 83, of Sebring, Florida peacefully went to her rest on Saturday, March 26, 2016, after a brief illness. Retired registered nurse for more than 50 years, all she ever wanted to be was a Christian missionary nurse to serve and help suffering humanity. She studied, worked and lived in Jamaica, England, Canada...

Mar 25, 2016

Bonnie J. Howell, age 73, passed away on March 25, 2016 at home in Sebring, Florida. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on August 17, 1942. Her late parents were James and Evelyn (Moore) VanOstran of Key Largo, Florida. Bonnie moved to Sebring from Hialeah, Florida in 1988 and worked for the Florida Highway, Safety and Motor...

Mar 25, 2016

Ruth A. Linnean, age 92, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 10, 1923 in Newbury Port, Massachusetts to the late Ralph K. and Florence (Grey) Flanders.  A veteran serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, she was spent her career as a nurse.  Ruth moved to...

Mar 25, 2016

Ernest D. Brown, age 91, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 26, 1924 in Ithaca, New York to the late Ernest D and Julia (Sullivan) Brown. Ernest was a veteran with the U.S. Air Force; he spent his career in sales as CEO of Harry’s Crown Tire in...

Mar 19, 2016

Johny O. Portis, age 79, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 1, 1936 in New Castle, VA to the late John and Eva (Fisher) Portis. Johny had been a resident of Avon Park since 1972 having come from Japan. He served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and retired as...

Mar 18, 2016

Sharon Shoesmith died peacefully at Good Shepard Hospice on March 18 in Sebring, FL at the age of 65.

Sharon is survived by her Husband Chet, her children, Brain and Eric, Her Sister Linda, Step Daughter Candace, Grandson Aidan. She is preceded in death by her Father Robert, Mother Norma, and First Husband Fred.

Sharon...

Mar 17, 2016

Sebring resident Corlan Young, was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2016 at the age of 79. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on July 4, 1936 to Stanley and Loleta Weidman.  She is survived by her children, Rick Otterman, Sheila Nuzzi, and Jim (Terri) Otterman, ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  She was...

Mar 17, 2016

Alfonso J. Johnson, age 87, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 24, 1928, the eldest of twelve children born to Herbert and Hilda (Plummer) Johnson. He migrated to the United States from Havana, Cuba in 1954.  He was a veteran serving with the U.S. Army during the Korean...

Mar 15, 2016

Lee Hartzell, age 81, passed away on March 15, 2016 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on July 9, 1934 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Lee Gale and Mildred (Wellendorf) Hartzell, Sr. Lee moved to Sebring in 2003 and was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, boating and tinkering...

Mar 14, 2016

Robert M. Holder, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 8, 1923 in Sunset, Texas to the late George B Holder and Rhoda Faye (Daniels) Holder. He was married to Geneva Holder, who preceded him in death (12/7/2014), for 43 years. Robert enlisted in the Navy in...

Mar 13, 2016

Marie G. Miller, age 98, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on May 19, 1917 in South Whitley, Indiana to the late Milton I. and Elnora (Workman) Koontz.  She moved to Sebring in 1960 and was a Presbyterian by faith.  She is survived by nephew, Lamar Ulrey (Yvonne) and several...

Mar 9, 2016

Carol F. Nickerson Wheeler died March 9, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born in 1927 to Elwyn and Eva Shannon Nickerson. Carol was a graduate of Chautauqua High School in 1946. She was married in October 1948 to Charles H. Wheeler of Chautauqua, NY who preceded her in death September 2011. Together they operated the Chautauqua...