William Henry Wert, Sr.

William Henry Wert, Sr.

May 6, 2015

William Wert, Sr., age 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on June 21, 1931 in Harrisburg, PA to the late John Jacob and Elizabeth (Hummer) Wert. William owned a Plumbing and Heating business in which he worked. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Avon Park, liked...

Florene Lorraine Ohrt

Florene Lorraine Ohrt

May 6, 2015

Florene Lorraine Ohrt, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 4, 1921 in Chester, Iowa to the late Rede and Alice (Latchum) Larson. Florene was united in marriage to Everett Ralph Ohrt on October 3, 1942 in Yuma, AZ while Everett...

Frank A. Marasciulo

Frank A. Marasciulo

May 4, 2015

Frank A. Marasciulo, age 91 passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 8, 1923 in Long Island City, New York to the late Sante and Addorlorata (Rotondo) Marasciulo. Frank had lived in Sebring for 10 years where he was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He...

Esther Reid Stoddard

Esther Reid Stoddard

May 3, 2015

Esther Reid Stoddard, age 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by love and assurance of her home in heaven on Sunday, May 3, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on August 28, 1916 in Jamesburg, New Jersey to the late Howard R. and Hattie Ruth (Spooner) Van Dyke. Esther was a school teacher by trade. She was a former...

Yolande Therese Palardy

Yolande Therese Palardy

May 3, 2015

Yolande Therese Palardy, age 89, passed away on Sunday May 3, 2015 in Lake Placid, Florida. She was born on November 7, 1925 in Lewiston, Maine. Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home (863) 385-0125 Online condolences may be left at: www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Helen T. Mckenna

Helen T. Mckenna

May 3, 2015

Helen T. McKenna, age 85, passed away on May 3, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on November 5, 1929 in Washington, D.C. to the Late Wilbur S. and Marie (Schwartz) Finch. Helen came to Sebring from Hollywood, Florida where she was a member of Nativity Catholic Church. While in Sebring she was member of St. Catherine Catholic...

Patricia M. Mlinar

Patricia M. Mlinar

May 2, 2015

Patricia M. Mlinar, born in Detroit in 1930 to ex bantam-weight Champion, Fighting Red Gallagher and mother, singer/comedian Babe Smith. Preceded in death by her parents and brother Oscar. She passed away on Saturday, May 2, in Sebring, FL. Pat attended Cass Technical High School in Detroit where she met and later married her first husband, Don Mlinar. After...

Myrtle Sue Lewis

Myrtle Sue Lewis

May 1, 2015

Obituary for

Myrtle Sue Morris Lewis

March 11, 1955 – May 1, 2015

Sue was the first child of Coy and Christine Davis Morris and was born in Stuttgart, Germany while her parents were assigned there with the U.S. Army.  Sue was raised in Atlanta, Georgia and...

Wansley Ilene Singletary

Wansley Ilene Singletary

May 1, 2015

Wansley "Winnie" Ilene Singletary, age 84 passed away on May 1, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 22, 1930 in Avon Park, Florida to the late James B. and Louise (Greene) Culpepper. Winnie had been a lifelong resident of Sebring. She is survived by her children: Wanda (Roy) Strenth-Sebring, FL; Kay (Robert) King-Lorida, FL; Donnie Singletary-Winter...

Nelson Carl "Ned" Bair, Sr.

Nelson Carl "Ned" Bair, Sr.

May 1, 2015

Nelson C. "Ned" Bair, Sr. age 77, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 in Sarasota, Florida. He was born on November 3, 1937 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to the late Adam L. and Gwen (Howells) Bair. Ned had been a resident of Sebring since 1994 coming from Miami Lakes, FL. He was a member of Pinecrest Golf Club where he...

Connie Darlene Shields

Connie Darlene Shields

April 30, 2015

Connie Darlene Shields, age 58, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on January 5, 1957 in Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jasper and Mary Helen (Mashburn) Dudley. Connie is of the Baptist faith and was an active volunteer for Relay for Life. She is survived by her husband: Kenny Shields of Avon Park,...

Ruth Barbara "Bobbie" Gumbert

Ruth Barbara "Bobbie" Gumbert

April 29, 2015

Ruth Barbara "Bobbie" Gumbert, age 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and assurance of her home in heaven on Thursday, April 29, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 27, 1925 in Jamesburg, New Jersey to the late Howard R. and Hattie Ruth (Spooner) Van Dyke. Bobbie was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother...

Penny A. Ericson

Penny A. Ericson

April 29, 2015

Penny A. Ericson, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on November 13, 1944 in Oak Park, Illinois to the late Robert and Ruth (Graff) Pelz. Penny and her husband Ronald have been residents of Sebring since 2004 coming from Wisconsin. She was a member of the Sebring Bridge Club, enjoyed...

Frances L. Ochart

Frances L. Ochart

April 29, 2015

Frances L. Ochart, age 72, passed away on April 29, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on September 19, 1942 in Akron Ohio. Frances and her husband, Julio moved to Sebring in 1998 coming from Chicago, IL. She worked as a Nurse's Aide for The Palms of Sebring. Frances was an avid bingo player; she enjoyed crafts and...

Pamela Rose Pace Ryan

Pamela Rose Pace Ryan

April 28, 2015

Pamela Rose Pace Ryan, 58 of Sebring, FL, passed away peacefully at Good Shepherd Hospice House on April 28, 2015. She was born on October 4, 1956 in LaGrange, Indiana to Charles and Laverne Pace. She resided in Hialeah, FL and had recently moved to Sebring, FL to enjoy retirement life with her husband. She loved plants and flowers....

James Nelson

James Nelson

April 28, 2015

James "Barracuda" Nelson, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on February 15, 1952 in Columbus, GA to the late Richard and Lucille (Burnett) Nelson. James had been a resident of Avon Park since 1969 having come from Columbus, GA. He really enjoyed spending his time with family and friends. James...

Coy Lee Kiker

Coy Lee Kiker

April 26, 2015

Coy Lee Kiker, age 70, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on March 12, 1945 in Fyffe, AL to the late James and Donie (King) Kiker. Coy had been a resident of Avon Park for over 40 years having come from Alabama. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church and...

Nancy B. Nunnallee

Nancy B. Nunnallee

April 25, 2015

Nunnallee, Nancy B., 92, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2015. She passed as she lived her life - with class and dignity. She was born on June 1, 1922, in Marlborough, New York, the daughter of the late Walter S. and Jane (Pratt) Betts. She moved with her family to Avon Park in 1934 at...

Helen Esther Leone

Helen Esther Leone

April 25, 2015

Helen Esther Leone, age 86, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015 in Sebring Florida. She was born on August 20, 1928 in Manasquan, New Jersey to the late Harry O. and Matilda C. (Swenson) Wright. Helen was a great cook and she was the owner and operator of Helen's Luncheonette in Deal, NJ. She and her husband, Frank...

Janet B. Hood

Janet B. Hood

April 24, 2015

Janet B. Hood, 88, lifelong resident of Highlands County, Fl., passed away Friday, April 24, 2015, at Good Shepherd Hospice. Janet was born January 26, 1927, in Sebring, Florida, daughter of the late Hiram "Gene" E. Barker and Bertha Crutchfield Barker. In 1946, Janet married William "Bill" R. Hood. She worked at Southern Bell Telephone Company as an Operator....