March 21, 2022

Letty Nan Long, a 30 year resident of Avon Park, passed away peacefully on March 21st at age 89. Letty earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from William and Smith College in New York and earned a Masters of Library Sciences degree from New York State University in Geneseo, New York. She worked as a research librarian in the Florida...

March 20, 2022

Marilyn Sue Gilliland Powell, died at home surrounded by her loving family on March 20, 2022. Marilyn was born on July 14, 1935 in Enid Oklahoma to Dorothy May Rummery Gilliland and Melvin Clarence Gilliland. She was predeceased on September 1, 2021by her beloved husband of 66 years, Jeane Orville Powell. She is survived by daughter...

March 19, 2022

Elizabeth (Faye) Viet Bulsing, age 94, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Lake Placid, FL. She was born on January 7, 1928 in Nassau, Bahamas to Robert L. and Miriam Louvinia (Griffin) Atwell. She worked as a housekeeper and attended the Sebring Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Faye migrated from Nassau, Bahamas, in 1991 and lived in...

March 19, 2022

Carmen I. Guerrero, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Carmen Guerrero's love didn't come to an end with her death. Carmen passed away on March 19th, 2022 at the age of 65 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy. Carmen lived for her children and to help others. Her love...

March 19, 2022

Lamar Dee Ritenour, Sr, was born June 1, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Silas and Elizabeth Ritenour.  Lamar had 4 sisters, all of whom predeceased him.  From oldest to youngest they are Carolyn, Wanda, Sue (Vivian), and Yvonne.  Silas Ritenour was a union man working on the line for the late automaker Studebaker.  Elizabeth was a...

March 19, 2022

Wanda Sue Lackey, age 67, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 30, 1954 in Avon Park, FL to Elonza Clebon (Cleve) and Betty (Efurd) Culverhouse. Wanda worked as an underwriter for a mortgage company, was of the Baptist faith, and has been a lifelong resident of Florida. She is survived...

March 18, 2022

Dawn Bridges, age 86, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 16, 1935 in Worcester, Massachusetts to George and Lue Emma (Ball) Allen. She  worked as an office manager, owned a ceramic shop with her husband, and was of the Methodist faith. Dawn has been a resident of Florida since 1992,...

March 17, 2022

Pastor Candido Garcia Jr.,69, of Sebring, Florida went to be with the Lord suddenly on March 17, 2022. Candi, as many of his friends called him, was born in September 10,1952 in Bronx, NY to Celestina Davila and Candido Garcia. At a young age Candi had a calling to serve the people and that is where he began his...

March 15, 2022

William Clifford McClelland, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 in Land O Lakes, FL. He was born on March 31, 1954 in Lorida, Florida to Solomon Joseph and Nola Jeri (Johnson) McClelland. He  worked as a nursery manager in the horticulture industry for the past 30 years, attended Lorida Baptist Church, William proudly served his country...

March 15, 2022

Ervin Sumner Bridges Jr, 85, passed away on March 15th. 2022 after a long bout with cancer that forced him to pack up his pole and look for better fishing.

Ervin was born in Corea, Maine to Irving and Floris Bridges where he developed his love for all things Maine, especially the coast and the hardworking lobstering...

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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