June 11, 2022

Harold E. Bryan, age 94, of Lake Placid, Florida, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022.  He was born December 23, 1927 in Atmore, Alabama to Wm Jefferson and Lulu Belle (Pierce) Bryan.  Harold worked as a Tool & Die repair man for Ford Motor Company, served in the U.S. Army, and has been a resident of Highlands County since...

June 10, 2022

Carolyn Kay “Fulmer” Hadnott, age 90, of Lake Wales, FL passed away on June 10, 2022 in Lake Wales, FL. She was born on August 1, 1931 in Statesboro, GA to Willie and Corinne Mallard. She loved to sew, crochet, and spend time with her family. Carolyn is survived by her Son – Donald Fulmer (Dianna) of Lake Wales,...

June 9, 2022

Lorine Mae Ladwig, age 97, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on March 21, 1925, the daughter of James Velmer and Belvie Mae (Collins) Ward in Egypt, Arkansas. Lorine was the previous owner and operator of Reeds Motel  aka Diving Girl Hotel in Avon Park. Lorine was a member of the Church...

June 7, 2022

Roy Weeks, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born September 25, 1941, the son of Oscar and Allie (Harrison) Weeks in Florala, Alabama. Roy worked as a truck driver in the transportation industry, he proudly served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict, and has been a lifelong...

June 6, 2022

Steven Duane Brock, age 64, of Avon Park, FL passed away on June 6, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on August 24, 1957 to Alfred Duane Brock and Nell Beretha Harrison. He is survived by his Parents; Sister – Elaine Gainus; Son – Justin Brock (Angela) of Avon Park, FL; Daughter – Rachel Breen (Logan) of Okeechobee,...

June 4, 2022

Linda Ann (Bienick) Gaudette entered into eternal rest on Saturday June 4, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in Sebring, FL. Born in Schenectady, NY on May 12, 1947 she was the daughter of the late William and Frances Bienick.   She was the devoted wife of 47 years of Maurice James Gaudette of Sebring, FL and best mother ever...

June 4, 2022

Peggy was born in Stanton, TN on December 8, 1938, and went to be with the Lord on June 4, 2022. She met her future husband at Eastland Baptist Church in Nashville, TN while he was attending auto-diesel college. She and Kenneth Wells then married on April 27, 1962. They have lived here in Avon Park their entire 60...

June 3, 2022

John Anthony Damico, age 81, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on September 4, 1940 in Baltimore , Maryland to Joseph and Anna (Page) Damico.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be...

June 1, 2022

Stephen Schaffer, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on October 10, 1936 in New York, New York to Henry and Sylvia ( From ) Schaffer. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Joel Schaffer. The family founded Sterling Optical Company, based in New York. Stephen founded...

June 1, 2022

Ralph J. Decker, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. He was born on December 20, 1928 in West Milford, New Jersey to George and Blanche (Struble) Decker.

Cremation Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may...

May 30, 2022

Lynn Marie Delorenzo, age 68, of Avon Park, FL passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice Home in Sebring, FL. Lynn enjoyed life,  loved yard sales and most of all she loved her cats. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was the beloved wife of 32 years to Husband John Delorenzo. Predeceased...

May 30, 2022

Sally Ann Friday passed away peacefully on 30 May 2022 at the Palms in Sebring Fl.  Sally moved to Homestead Fl in the 1950s from New Baltimore MI when she married Earl (Dick) Friday. Sally and her husband raised their two kids Michael and Heather in Cutler Ridge Fl before retiring to Sebring Fl.  Sally was a long-time employee...

May 30, 2022

Myrna N. Morales, age 72, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Monday, May 30, 2022. She was born on April 15, 1950 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico to Juan J. Morales and Gloria M. Rios. She attended the University de Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, receiving her Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. When moving to Florida in 1985, she worked for...

May 30, 2022

Elizabeth Helen Germann, age 87, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on October 17, 1934 to Joseph E. and Harriett (Kiple) Kuhn. Elizabeth worked in the food service industry as manager for the school system, was of the Lutheran faith, was a member of the American Legion, and has been a resident...

May 30, 2022

Aliph Elise Ross, age 81, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on October 1, 1940 in Sebring, Florida to Judson H. and Jeanette (Hancock) Twitty. Aliph worked as a bailiff in law enforcement, was of the Methodist faith, and has been a lifelong resident of Sebring, Florida. She is survived by her...

May 29, 2022

Margaret E. Beatty, age 95, of Avon Park, FL passed away peacefully on May 29, 2022. She was born on August 19, 1926 in rural Hardee County to Al and Dorothy (Dillard) Hough. She worked as a Secretary at Coker Fuel in Wauchula, FL and then at Hardee High School for 23 years.

She was a life-long...

May 28, 2022

Mollie Ann Patterson, age 83, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. She was born on November 15, 1938 in South West City, Missouri to John Calvin and Elmatta (Cook)  Clark.  She  worked as a CNA for hospice. Mollie loved being a hospice CNA, and cared for all her patients. She loved her family very much...

May 27, 2022

Margaret Mandis Caraberis

Margaret Mandis Caraberis passed away peacefully in her Avon Park, Florida home on Friday May 27, surrounded by her children.  Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-grandmother, she is predeceased by her husband retired Capt. John G Caraberis in 1971, and her brothers Walter Mandis and Philip Boardman.  The daughter of dairyman Demos and Margaret Woodruff...

May 27, 2022

Pauline K. Rose, age 94, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022.  She was born June 25, 1927 in Chicago, IL to Anton and Tekla Sam (Bartosh) Kotkovetz.  She was a wonderful Aunt and Friend to all.  Pauline has been a resident of Sebring, FL for 20 plus years coming from The Keys where she lived for...

May 27, 2022

Alpha Dean Hawk, age 89, died in Sebring, Florida on May 27, 2022.  Dean was preceded in death by her husbands, Paul Hawk and Oliver “Shorty” Gilliam.  Dean and Paul traveled around the county in an RV, making many friends and catching fish in 49 states.  Dean lived most of her life in Maryland Heights, MO and lived the...