Arnold William Olsen

Arnold William Olsen

December 7, 2015

Arnold WIlliam Olsen, age 72, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on January 1, 1943 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.

Roger Rheal Joseph Walker

Roger Rheal Joseph Walker

December 4, 2015

Roger Rheal Joseph Walker, age 75, passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 21, 1940 in Ottawa Ontario, Canada to the late Robert and Claire (Leblond) Walker. Roger spent his career with Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Canada.  He lived in Sebring six months out of the year and returned to...

Clifford Arthur Duncan

Clifford Arthur Duncan

December 2, 2015

Clifford Arthur Duncan, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on November 28, 1933 in Whitley County, Kentucky to the late Earl and Minnie Mae (Steely) Duncan. Cliff was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army. He spent his career as an engineer in the Steel Industry.  He moved to Sebring...

Arthur R. Accardo

Arthur R. Accardo

November 30, 2015

Arthur R. Accardo, age 68, passed away on Monday November 30, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on November 3, 1947 in New York, New York to the late Daniel and Marie (Collicchio) Accardo.  Arthur loved life and had a passion for volunteering and helping people. A favorite past-time was watching baseball.  His closest friend, Mary Ellen Powrie,...

Joan Deboer

Joan Deboer

November 29, 2015

Joan DeBoer, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on July 30, 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts to the late Gardener and Virginia (Ewart) Reynolds. Joan was an avid photographer and especially enjoyed capturing wildlife. She loved sewing and quilting along with gardening and bird watching. Survivors include her husband, Reginald Zimmerman...

Lee Bertha Peterson

Lee Bertha Peterson

November 28, 2015

On November 28, 2015, our God summoned Lee Bertha Peterson from her earthly home. She is now resting safe in the arms of the Lord, free from the pain and suffering of this world.    Lee Bertha Peterson was born to the late Elnora Howard Robinson and Ellie M. Robinson, Sr. in Fairfield, Florida on April 29, 1936. She married...

Barbara Tomblin Mercer

Barbara Tomblin Mercer

November 26, 2015

Barbara Tomblin Mercer, age 61, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015 in Sebring, FL. She had been a lifelong resident of Avon Park. Barbara is survived by her mother: Lorene Byrd of Avon Park; her daughter: Paula Boyd of Avon Park; her brother: Carl Tomblin of Avon Par; and six grandchildren. Cremation arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home....

Frances P. Lugo

Frances P. Lugo

November 26, 2015

Frances Pinzon Lugo, 87, returned to her heavenly home on November 26, 2015 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle that ultimately gave her peace.   Frances was born to the late Francisco and Clementina Pinzon in Manatí, Puerto Rico on November 8, 1928. She was...

Bertha Boykin

Bertha Boykin

November 26, 2015

Bertha Mae Boykins was born on April 11, 1942 in Avon Park Florida to the late Devell Durham Sr. and Jessie Dee Woods. She Departed this life and went to be with the Lord on November 26th, 2015 in Sebring, FL. She has joined her late husband Earl Boykins. She received her education in the Avon Park School system....

James Joseph Mazzola

James Joseph Mazzola

November 23, 2015

James Joseph Mazzola, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 5, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan to the late James and Francis (Galatioto) Mazzola. James spent his career as a Design Engineer in the automotive industry and played professional baseball.  He moved to Sebring in 2004 from Boynton Beach, FL...

Ann Marie Yelenak

Ann Marie Yelenak

November 23, 2015

Ann Marie Yelenak, age 93, passed away on Monday November 23, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on April 13, 1923 in Frackville, Pennsylvania to the late Wasil and Anna (Hancher) Sedar.  Ann was married for 43 years to Anthony Russotto, who precedes her in death. She moved to Sebring in 1983 and was a member of Our...

John V. "Candy" Rowell

John V. "Candy" Rowell

November 19, 2015

John V. (Candy) Rowell was born in Lake Placid, Florida in 1927 to Henry and Ella Rowell. He moved to Sarasota, Florida at a young age and lived there for many years. John met and married the love of his life, Margaret in 1949 and in 2015 they celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary.  John was a WWII Veteran, serving...

Donald Cole

Donald Cole

November 18, 2015

Donald Cole, age 51, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Sebring, Florida due to an automobile accident. He was born on October 29, 1964 in Belding, Michigan.  Donald was a car mechanic and loved what he did, but he especially loved his family and spending time with them.  Survivors include his wife, Melissa Cole, his parents, John...

Wilhelmina Rewis

Wilhelmina Rewis

November 18, 2015

Wilhelmina Rewis, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Avon Park, FL. She was born on December 18, 1925 in Tupelo, MS to the late Joseph and Leona (Cowart) DeAntonio. Wilhelmina was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. She was the manager of W.W. Mac in Avon Park, and worked in the cafeteria of almost...

Albert William Daub

Albert William Daub

November 18, 2015

Albert William Daub, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on July 19, 1925 in Easton, Pennsylvania.   Services entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home 4001 Sebring Parkway Sebring, FL 33870 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Raymond Edward "Ray" Stevens

Raymond Edward "Ray" Stevens

November 15, 2015

Raymond Edward Stevens, age 84, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 21, 1931 in Groton, South Dakota to the late Martin Edward and Susan Agnes (Hart) Stevens. Ray moved to Sebring in 1987 after retiring from Bendix Corporation in Bermuda where he worked supporting the US space program. He enjoyed playing...

Gordon V. Proskine

Gordon V. Proskine

November 14, 2015

Gordon V. Proskine, age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 17, 1926 in Sanford, New York to the late Thomas and Edna (Cowan) Proskine. Gordon was a veteran in the U.S. Army having served during World War II. He spent his career as a Lineman for the Electric Company...

Barbara Marie Lippelt

Barbara Marie Lippelt

November 14, 2015

Barbara Marie Lippelt, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 1, 1930 in Danville, Illinois to the late Carl and Lucy (Taylor) Tevis. Barbara moved to Sebring in 2001 from Key Largo, Florida. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo, slots and saltwater fishing. In the world of modern technology she learned...

Viola L. Staten

Viola L. Staten

November 13, 2015

STATEN, Viola Luvenia, age 93, of Avon Park, Florida went home to be with her Lord on Friday morning November 13, 2015. She was born on November 28, 1921 in Lakeland FL., the third child to her parents Saint Mark and Bessie Corinne (Campbell) Woodard. She married Ellis C. Giddens (of Avon Park) in 1936 and they raised 6...

Lela Mildred Roberts

Lela Mildred Roberts

November 13, 2015

Lela Mildred Roberts, age 75, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2015 in Avon Park, Fla. She was born on July 24, 1940 in Spann, Ky. to the late Woodrow C. and Rosa Ann (Cooper) Hicks. Lela moved to Highlands County in 2000 from New Castle, Ind., where she lived most of her life. Her trade was nursing. She...