May 30, 2021

Lana Joy Longieliere, age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Sebring, Florida.  She was born on July 12, 1941 to the late Harry Charles and Dixie Joy (White) Cooper in Alpena, Michigan.  She was of the Protestant faith, a legal secretary, and had been a resident for 23 years, coming from Naples, FL.  Lana loved her...

May 30, 2021

Michael George Coceano, age 64, of Avon Park, FL, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.  He was born December 31, 1956 in Montclear, NJ to America and Victoria (Dellorusso) Coceano.  Mike was a pump technician working for Riles Pump and has been a resident since 1998, coming from Miramar, FL.  He is survived by his Wife – Lisa S....

May 30, 2021

James Thomas Ivey, Jr., age 77, of Avon Park, FL, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2021. He was born September 28, 1943 in Nashville, TN to James Thomas Ivey and Marie Kathryn Estes. James had a long career in grocery and retail, was a member of Avon Park Christian Church and a former...

May 28, 2021

Margaret Marie (Palmer) Jackson, 84, a lifelong resident of Avon Park, passed away peacefully at her home in La Fayette, GA on May 28, 2021 after a brief illness.

Funeral service will be held Saturday, June 5th at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Avon Park. Viewing will be at 10:30 AM and Funeral services at 11:00 AM. Graveside...

May 27, 2021

Elaine Marie Powers, age 71 years, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on February 8, 1950 in Queens, New York to the late Arthur Ammirati and Rose Brino.  She moved to the area in 2004 from Myrtle Beach, SC.  Elaine was a crafter, puzzler, an avid reader, and was the activities director...

May 25, 2021

Richard Charles Simons, age 74, passed away on Tuesday May 25, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on October 4,1946 in Trenton, NJ to Raymond Charles Simons and Margaret Catherine Smolinski. Richard worked as a truck driver, served his country in the United States Army in the 101 st Airborne Division (Screaming Eagles) during the Vietnam War. He...

May 24, 2021

Clayton “Bud” Morgan, age 84, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 24, 2021 in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on May 22,1937 in Fort Springs, West Virginia to Clayton and Carmen Morgan. Bud was a career military man, serving 20 years in the Air Force and serving in various government positions. He enjoyed golf and was known...

May 24, 2021

Oliver Brean, Jr, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on December 12, 1937 in Barberton, OH to the late Oliver Brean Sr. and Georgia M. Startling. He had been a Sebring resident since 1998, formerly living in Finley, OH. Oliver worked as a communications technician in the telephone industry and...

May 22, 2021

Ronald Carl Gimse, age 85, of Sebring, FL, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021.  He was born November 19, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Peter and Lillian (Lund) Gimse.  Ronald worked as a Manager for K-Mart, served in the U.S. Army National Guard, longtime volunteer at Highlands Regional Medical Center, member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day...

May 22, 2021

Summer RaeLynn Mitchell, age 18 months, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Sebring, FL. She was born on November 30, 2019 in Sebring, FL to Thomas Aaron and Sheelah (Willis) Mitchell. She is survived by her loving parents; grandparents – Lance Harris Sr., Elizabeth Harris, Pamela Mitchell, Kristina Yanez; brother – Aaron Mitchell Jr; sisters – Shyanne...

May 22, 2021

Winston D. Taylor, age 79, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on September 16, 1941 in Niagara Falls, Ontario to Raymond and Doris (Rudolph) Taylor. Winston worked as a welder. He is survived by his loving wife - Janea and a son - Jeffrey. He was preceded in death by his parents....

May 21, 2021

Richard Corbin, age 85, of Sebring, FL, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 in Tampa, FL.  He was born November 24, 1935 in Findlay, OH to the late William Buchanan and Ethel May Giesey (Corbin).  Richard was a private business owner and entrepreneur. After retirement he worked as a Security Officer for South Florida State College, served in the...

May 21, 2021

John Henry McCracken, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 21, 2021, in Lakeland, Florida. A consummate storyteller and jack-of-all trades, his larger-than-life personality will be missed at the many weekly markets he frequented to sell produce from his family-owned farm in Avon Park, Florida. John was born September 24,1943 in Gowrie, Iowa to Harold and Mary (Burgess)...

May 21, 2021

Samuel Marshall Kneram, age 81, of Avon Park, FL, passed away May 21, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born to Robert and Kathryn Kneram on July 14, 1939 in New Castle, PA. He served in the Navy ending his military career in the Air Force. He was also a career General Contractor, enjoyed fishing and...

May 21, 2021

She was born November 17, 1956 at Sebring General Hospital in Highlands County. Sandy was the daughter of Kenneth and Jeanette Waldron of Sebring, who preceded her in death. Siblings are Darrel Lynn Waldron of Snead, Florida; Barbara Fay Guy of Sebring, Florida; Carlene C. Varnes of Venus, Florida. She married Lacey Allen Leitner of Okeechobee, Florida on November...

May 20, 2021

Helen Louise Knowles, age 96, of Seminole, FL, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021.  She was born September 26, 1924 in Malcolm, Iowa to Elmer and Elsie (Flint) Mohrfeld.  She was a Homemaker, of Protestant Faith, and was a resident of Sebring, FL from 1979-1994, then relocating to Seminole, FL.  Helen is survived by her Daughters – Marie Rosart...

May 19, 2021

Karl James Reich, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born on November 24, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to John and Carolyn (Schneider) Reich. He had been a Highlands County resident since 2002. Karl worked as a mortgage banker, was a member of the Elks Club and Sun N Lake Golf Club....

May 16, 2021

Charles James (Jim) Wilson Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Sebring, FL. He was born in Burlington, Wisconsin to Charles and Helen Wilson. Jim worked in sales, and retired from Newton Manufacturing Company after approximately thirty years of employment. He was a man of Christian faith. Jim was a former member...

May 15, 2021

Marguerite “Carolyn” Bumbulsky, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born on April 24, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Francis J. Dougherty and Edwina A. (Friess) Dougherty, both of whom have predeceased her. She had been a resident of Sebring, Florida since 2005, coming from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida where she had lived since...

May 14, 2021

James Frederick LaFontaine of Sebring Florida finally made it ‘home’ on Friday, May 14th, 2021, just thirteen days shy of his 71st birthday. Retiring from the Ford Motor Company in Saline, MI in 2000, Jim was loved by many and had a knack for creating lifelong friendships with most anyone he met. Jim is survived by his wife Martha,...