Sara M. (Carey) Mcilvaine

Sara M. (Carey) Mcilvaine

February 24, 2014

Sara M. (Carey) McIlvaine, age 81, passed away on February 24, 2014, in Sebring, FL. She was born on October 3, 1932, in Independence Township, PA, to the late Robert and Minnie (Mechling) Carey. She attended Southside Baptist Church in Sebring. She was active in the Highlands Social Center and the Senior Center in Bentleyville, PA; she loved working...

Albert Byron Newberry

Albert Byron Newberry

February 24, 2014

Albert Byron Newberry, age 81, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 in Sebring, Florida from Asbestos Exposure. Mr. Newberry was born in Medulla, Florida to James Albert and Eva Mae (Hicks) Newberry. He was the Owner/Operator of Cyclone Pump and Welding of Avon Park, Director of Peace River Electric for 23 years and Director of Florida Electric in Tallahassee,...

Betty Adams Coleman

Betty Adams Coleman

February 24, 2014

Betty Adams Coleman passed away on February 24, 2014 in Apopka, Florida. Betty was the wife of George M. (Mack) Adams, who died in December of 2002 in Sebring, Florida, and she later married Jean P. Coleman of Sebring, Florida and Bloomington, Indiana in December of 2005. Betty was born on May l, 1925 in Chilhowie, Virginia to Walter...

Thelma L Hinson

Thelma L Hinson

February 24, 2014

February 24, 1936 - February 24, 2014 Thelma L. (Boehme) Hinson, 78, of Sebring, FL, formerly of Logansport, Indiana, passed away on her 78th birthday, Monday, February 24, 2014, with her son by her side. Thelma was born February 24, 1936, in Winamac, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lottie (Marvin) Clark. On December 5,...

J. Rodger Lewis

J. Rodger Lewis

February 21, 2014

J. Rodger Lewis, age 77, passed away on February 21, 2014, in Sebring, FL. He was born on November 30, 1936, in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late William E. and Eva (Hettinger) Lewis. He was a member of the Warren Lodge 240 F&AM; Valley of Scranton Consistory and Irem Temple Shrine-Wilkes-Barre. He earned a Bachelor's degree from Wilkes University...

Donald W. Swanson

Donald W. Swanson

February 21, 2014

Donald W. Swanson, age 83, passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. Mr. Swanson was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Charles and Minnie (Lickman) Swanson. Mr. Swanson was a Stationary Engineer for a Gas Company, member of the First Presbyterian Church, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, he was a life member of...

Joseph Libasci

Joseph Libasci

February 20, 2014

Joseph Libasci, age 91, passed away on February 20, 2014 in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 10, 1922, in Auburn, NY, to the late Joseph and Augusta (Humann) Libasci. He had been a resident of Highlands County since 1971, coming from Miami, FL. He is survived by his children: Joann (Lou) Mingacci - Sebring, FL; Gary (Pam)...

Sherrod E Miller

Sherrod E Miller

February 20, 2014

Sherrod Edwin Miller (S.E.) 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 20, 2014, Sherrod was born in Bartow, Florida to Elbert and Flora Keese Miller on October 16, 1922. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of forty years and mother of his three children, Earline Miller,2 sisters; Merle...

Robert P Cappel

Robert P Cappel

February 20, 2014

Robert P. Cappel, age 86, passed away on February 20, 2014 in Sebring, FL. He was born on April 17, 1927, in Elderon, WI, to the late Henry R. and Elsa L. (Plowman) Cappel. He has been a resident of Sebring since 1985, coming from Wittenberg, WI. He was a member of St. John United Methodist Church in Sebring....

Betty J Mann

Betty J Mann

February 18, 2014

Betty J. Mann, age 80, passed away on February 18, 2014, in Palmetto, FL. She was born on August 20, 1933, in Sumterville, FL. She enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, coins and watching movies with her grandchildren. She was married to James Marvin Westberry, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her children: Martha J. Westberry-Sebring, FL; James...

Diana S Ganoudis

Diana S Ganoudis

February 18, 2014

Diana S. Ganoudis, age 79, passed away on February 18, 2014, in Lake Placid, FL. She was born on February 6, 1935, to the late Charles G. and Ruth (Williams) Sillavan. She enjoyed gardening and working in crafts. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her family. She was married to Leon J. Ganoudis who preceded her in...

Richard A Loring

Richard A Loring

February 18, 2014

Richard A. Loring, age 88 passed away on February 18, 2014, in Sebring FL. He was born on December 3, 1925, in St. Louis, MO, to the late William and Mary Biele Loring. He had been a resident of Sebring since 1987 and was a founding member of Heartland Christian Church. He was a beloved uncle, great-uncle and great-great...

George Edward Furnival, Jr.

George Edward Furnival, Jr.

February 18, 2014

George Edward Furnival died at Lake Placid, Florida February 18, 2014. George was born in Munhall, Pennsylvania October 25, 1929, the son of George Furnival and Catherine (Schweinberg) Furnival. George was graduated from Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio and then continued his education at Drew Theological Seminary. He was ordained and served United Methodist Churches in New Jersey, New...

Jean M. Austin

Jean M. Austin

February 17, 2014

Jean M. Austin, 88, passed away on February 17, 2014, in Lake Placid, FL. She was born on May 21, 1925, in Flint Michigan. He was married to Mahlon Austin who preceded her in death. She is survived by two daughters: Pam Godlewski and Diane Mergenthaler. Arrangements entrusted to: Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Hilda M. Nieves

Hilda M. Nieves

February 16, 2014

age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 in Sebring, Florida. Mrs. Nieves was born in Catano, Puerto Rico to Bernardo and Mercedes (Diaz) Zeno. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by her children-Marisela Soto, Antonia Olmeda, Angeles Nieves, Milagros Durand, Nelson Nieves and Raul Nieves. Arrangements were entrusted to the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park,...

Alfred Paul Schreiber

Alfred Paul Schreiber

February 16, 2014

Alfred Paul Schreiber, age 87, of Sebring, FL, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2014 in Tampa, FL. He was born August 2, 1926 in Alva, Oklahoma to Adolph Paul and Sarah Elizabeth (Staley) Schreiber. He worked as a Savings and Loan Officer, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, served in the U.S....

Christine B. Goldsmith

Christine B. Goldsmith

February 15, 2014

Christine B. Goldsmith, age 90, passed away on February 15, 2014, in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 25, 1923 to the late Frank and Harris (Serras) Peters of Wilkes-Barre, PA. She had been a resident of Highlands County since 1986, coming from New Castle, Delaware. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Ladies...

Gretel Ashley

Gretel Ashley

February 14, 2014

Gretel Ashley, age 88, passed away Friday, February 14, 2014 in Avon Park, Florida. Mrs. Ashley was a Registered Nurse. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 2, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Ridge Area Seventh Day Adventist Church with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Byron Wells officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeview...

David Matthew Burnette

David Matthew Burnette

February 13, 2014

David Matthew Burnette, age 50, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born in Elwood City, Pennsylvania to Walter and Mable (Glover) Burnette. He worked in construction. Arrangements were entrusted to the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home of Avon Park, Florida. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home - Avon Park www.stephensonnelsonfh.com

Maria T Jacoves

Maria T Jacoves

February 12, 2014

Maria T. Jacoves, age 100, passed away on February 12, 2014, in Sebring, FL. She was born on June 12, 1913, in Venezuela. She was married to Lester Jacoves who preceded her in death. She enjoyed reading her Bible and participating in group Bible studies. She is survived by her best friends, David and Beverly Weeks of Sebring, her...