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....

October 23, 2016

Cynthia Lee Beatty was born on March 14, 1952 to Charles and Elaine McFarland in Wauchula, FL. She graduated from Hardee senior High in 1970 where she excelled in academics. She furthered her education attending South Florida Community College for two years, Florida Atlantic University and finally receiving her master’s in education at the University of South...

October 22, 2016

J ean Fitch of Avon Park, FL passed away on October 22, 2016. Jean Eleanor Bogdon Fitch was born on February 5, 1932 in Hinsdale, IL to John Bogdon (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) and Mabel Munson Bogdon (Jamestown, NY). They made their home in Brookfield, IL with her two sisters, Grace and Evelyn. Jean married William Fitch of...

October 21, 2016

Larry E. Thompson, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 17, 1937 in Jesup, Georgia to the late Melvin and Vera (Mayers) Thompson. Larry had been a resident of Highlands County since 1940.  He spent his career as a Major with the United States Army serving during...

October 21, 2016

Norman A. Cukras, age 84, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016. He was born on September 16, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Chester and Emily (Hank) Cukras.  Norman was a veteran serving with the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He spent his career in the Automotive Industry as an Engineer. Norman...

October 20, 2016

Sharon Dawn Riley, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 7, 1939 in Selma, Alabama to the late Jesse D. and Jewel H. (Gaylor) Prescott. Sharon had lived in Sebring since 1973 and was a longtime member of First Assembly of God Church which she loved. She...

October 20, 2016

Gary Gene Burrier, age 66, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 3, 1950 to Russell M. and Leah (Beckett) Burrier.  Gary was an avid comic book collector and reader and liked to pass his time by fishing. He was a very good artist and admired by many. Survivors...

October 20, 2016

Michael Curtis Lamb, age 59, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Avon Park, FL. He was born on January 10, 1957 in Avon Park, FL to Doyle and Shirley (Byrd) Lamb and has been a lifelong resident. Curtis worked for Crews Equipment, Highlands County, and the Avon Park Correctional Institute. He loved hunting, fishing (worked...

October 19, 2016

Charles “Charlie” U. Nash, age 76, of Avon Park, FL passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2016 in Tampa, FL. He was born February 1, 1940 in Coburn, VA to William and Ruby (Robinette) Nash. He retired from Swan Rubber Manufacturing in Ohio and moved to Avon Park in 2001. He was a member of Highlands Ridge Country...

October 18, 2016

Noel Nazario-Martell, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born August 24, 1952 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.  A truck driver by trade, Noel enjoyed working on cars. He was a hard working Christian man who loved his family and cared for people greatly.  He was a great husband to Luz...

October 17, 2016

Betty Lou Moll, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on June 6, 1925 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late William M. and Clara (Parker) Edwards.  Betty Lou moved to Sebring in late 1984 and was a member of First United Methodist Church which she loved and was very...

October 17, 2016

Willie Riley, Sr.  age 81, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 20 1935 in Quitman, Georgia. Willie was a bus driver for the Highlands County School Board. He loved sports and fishing.  He was a member of the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Sebring. Survivors include his children:...

October 15, 2016

Barbara J. Roling, age 80, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Lakeland, Florida. She was born on June 26, 1936 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Gilbert C. and Maybelle (Watson) Spicer.  Barbara was a member of VFW Post 411 in Birdsboro, PA and retired from Wal-Mart of Sebring, FL. She loved her family...

October 15, 2016

Sherley Ray Wood, age 84, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on April 19, 1932 in Winona, West Virginia to the late Gaines and Irene (Dorsey) Wood. Sherley was a veteran serving with the United States Army during the Korean War. He spent his career as a Barber in Sparta,...

October 15, 2016

Bruce C. Cole, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 4, 1950 in Burlington, Wisconsin to the late Curtis and Ruth (Rummel) Cole.  A member of the Air Force National Guard, he was stationed in Texas at Lackland Air Force Base. Bruce spent his career as a conductor...

October 14, 2016

James R. Stansbury, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 26, 1939 in Albany, Indiana to the late James E. and Dorothea (Bowden) Stansbury. He spent his career as a Systems Analyst Supervisor with Northern Illinois Gas Company in Aurora, Illinois, retiring after...

October 14, 2016

Donna Elizabeth Albee, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on June 5, 1940 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Buehl and Sarah (Maclachlan) Nielsen. Donna moved to this area in 1992 coming from East Granby, CT.  Survivors include her children: Tammy Martin-Sebring, FL; Diane Spera-East Granby, CT; Sarah...