March 15, 2022

Richard John Banko, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Sebring, FL. He was born on July 20, 1952, in Meriden, CT to Edward and Margaret (Hudon) Banko. Richard worked as a computer technician and book author. He was an avid online gamer, was of the Baptist faith, and a resident of Sebring for more than...

March 14, 2022

Margie T. May, age 76, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on February 25, 1946 in Vaucluse, SC to Garnett N. and Alyne J. (Freeman) Tanton. Margie  worked as a store manager in the retail industry. She was of the Methodist faith, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2018, coming...

March 12, 2022

Dr. Joni P. Jones, age 86, passed away on March 12, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on April 25, 1935 to the late Russell D. and Elinor (Angell) Fouts.  She had been a resident since 1991 coming from Cleveland, OH and was a member of Christ Fellowship Church in Sebring.  She was also...

March 11, 2022

Anna Joyce Thompson, age 94, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Friday, March 11, 2022 at her home.  She was born July 30, 1927 in Miami, FL to Charles B. and Anna Alberta (Weatherly) Williams.  She was a Homemaker, member of Avon Park Church of Christ, and has been a resident of Avon Park, FL since 1973, coming from...

March 11, 2022

Lewis Engebretsen

February 5, 1953 – March 11, 2022

Lewis J Engebretsen, age 69, of Avon Park FL, passed away March 11, 2022.  He was born February 5, 1953, in Beloit WI to Ira and Myrtle Engebretsen.  He married Jennifer Johnson on June 26, 1976, after meeting her on a blind date.  It was love...

March 10, 2022

Nydia Lourdes Estrada, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on April 23, 1954 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. She  worked as a technical support manager with Apple Computer, Claris Corp and Sun Microsystems, attended Unity of Sebring Church, she was associated with “Essanay Silent Film Museum” and has been a resident...

March 10, 2022

Dean Lewis Podstupka Jr, age 35, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022 in Sebring Florida.  He was born on May 28, 1986 in Avon Park, Florida to Dean Lewis Sr., and Marcia Ellen (Decker) Podstupka. He owned Dean’s Gaming Center and was a certified judge for Konami/Upper Deck card gaming. He was president of the Stoic Relief Foundation....

March 10, 2022

With Profound sadness, we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Sechrist, loving wife of John I. Sechrist, and devoted mother to 6 children.

She passed away peacefully on March 10, 2022 surrounded by family at Advent Hospital in Sebring, FL. Shirley was born on March 22, 1933 to Cecil and Helen Dixon in Tunkhannock, PA. She was...

March 6, 2022

James Galope Asumbrado, age 64, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 in Palm Beach, FL. He was born on January 17, 1958 to Blas Asumbrado Sr. and Raymunda Galope Asumbrado. He  worked as a caregiver in the healthcare industry, attended the Avon Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2000 after leaving the...

March 4, 2022

Carmella Nacci Williams, age 93, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 in Sebring, Florida. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Avon Park, Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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March 4, 2022

Marilyn Joanne Kessel Milum died peacefully in Sebring, Florida, on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the age of 93.  A loving wife, mother, and friend, she will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts of those she left behind.

We rejoice that she will be reunited in heaven with Jon, her husband of 43 years, her...

March 4, 2022

Suzanne Brauer, age 75, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on September 15, 1946 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Thomas Patrick and Dorothy Pat ( Gillespie) Geoghegan.  She  worked as an administrative  assistant for the federal government, and has been a resident of Sebring since 2005, coming from Margate, Florida. She is...

March 3, 2022

Our loving mother, Tomasa Nieto De Vega, age 88, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on December 29, 1933 in Mexico to Carlos and Juanita (Ortiz) Nieto. Tomasa worked in the agricultural industry, and was of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her husband, Jose; sons, Daniel Vega, Jorge Vega, Jesus...

March 3, 2022

As many of you know, Phyllis has been battling Metastatic Melanoma for several years. She has undergone multiple clinical trials to stop or slow the progression while aiding in cancer research. Phyllis passed away peacefully on March 3, 2022 in her home with her loved ones. She leaves behind her loving husband Carl, sons Jason, Kevin and Layton, her...

March 3, 2022

Mary Ellen Bean, age 86, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born September 12, 1935 in Delta, Missouri to the late Earl and Verda (Chaney) Smith.  Mary had been a winter resident for 30 years but had been a permanent resident since 2002 coming from Cape Girardeau, MO and was a member of St....

March 3, 2022

Janet Wengert passed away on March 3, 2022. She was born in Ludington, MI on May 26, 1937. She is survived by Brother – Allen (Diane) of Manchester, MS; and Sister – Pamela Larsen (Ron) of Frostproof, FL. Her Sister, Arvonna Johnson, preceded her in death.

After graduating high school, she moved from Ludington to Rockford, IL....

March 2, 2022

At 4:30 am, on the morning of March 2, in the year of our Lord 2022, our mother slipped safely into the arms of Jesus.

Born, Imogene Opal Williams, November 17, 1935, just west of Success, MO to Martin and Opal Williams as the youngest of four sisters.  Ruth, Geraldine, and Zella preceded her in death.  She...

February 27, 2022

Joe Hill Smith, 90, and Jean Smith, 97, both of Sebring, passed away on April 6, 2020 (one day before their 70 th anniversary) and February 27, 2022, respectively.

Joe was born in Mobile, AL to Otley L. and Etha (Bannister) Smith on May 10, 1929.  He served in the US Air Force and worked as an...

February 27, 2022

Robert Joseph Commire, age 81 years, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022 in Sebring, FL. He was born on August 22, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan to George Commire and Emily Balcar. Robert had been a resident since 2003 coming from Algonac, MI. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. During his military service he was awarded a...

February 26, 2022

Betty Louise Hollmann, age 92, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022 in Avon Park, Florida.  She was born February 22, 1930 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Eugene Auburn and Hilda (Fehring) Krieg.  She had been a resident since 2013 coming from Seminole, FL and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Avon Park.  Betty is survived...