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Austin Frederick Trippensee

Austin Frederick Trippensee

Nov 13, 2024

Austin Frederick Trippensee, 55, entered into the eternal kingdom of the Most High God, to live forever in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 13, 2024 in Lake Placid, Florida

Austin and his twin brother Arvin were born on October 5, 1969, in North Miami, Florida.

Austin was a devoted son to Patricia Mixon and Frederick Trippensee,...

Bruce Lynn Gunn

Bruce Lynn Gunn

Oct 12, 2024

Bruce Lynn Gunn, 80 of Sebring, FL (Spring Lake) died Saturday, October 12, 2024 of severe heart problems.

He is survived by his wife, LaVonne Gunn of 52 years; a brother, Gary & Sharon (Gustafson) Gunn of Birchwood, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Joan Collin and Scott Matherson of Spring, Texas.

Bruce was C.E.O. of Park Structure of Coconut Creek for 25 years and...

Christopher F. Miller

Christopher F. Miller

Oct 11, 2024

Christopher “Chris” F. Miller, Sr., 70, a native and lifelong resident of Sebring, passed away on Oct.

11 th , 2024. He was perceived as a gentle giant and trustworthy man with a great faith in God. He was a

loving husband, father, “papa,” and friend to many.

Chris was a dedicated Christian, family man, and hard worker. Most of his life, he...

Chris Tubbs

Chris Tubbs

Oct 10, 2024

Chris Tubbs, born on July 16, 1954, in Goshen, Indiana, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Most recently residing in Sebring, Florida, Chris was a devoted husband to Mary, with whom he shared 50 wonderful years of marriage, and a proud father to two daughters, Billie Stewart (Jeff) and Krista (Bob) Ford. He adored his grandchildren, Brandon Stewart (Camryn),...

James Franklin Hill

James Franklin Hill

Sep 20, 2024

James Franklin Hill, aged 73, of Washington, Indiana, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born in Avon Park, Florida, on September 24, 1950, he lived a life characterized by kindness, humor, and friendliness, touching the lives of all who knew him.

James was known for his robust spirit, a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He is...

Douglas Titus

Douglas Titus

Sep 18, 2024

We mourn the loss of a beloved brother, uncle and friend. Doug Titus passed away peacefully in Sebring, Florida, on the morning of September 18, 2024. Doug was a lover of great music, great racing and family.

Doug was born in Flint, Michigan, on August 9, 1950 to William and Iola Titus, both deceased. He had three brothers and four sisters....

Margaret "Marge" Jehlicka

Margaret "Marge" Jehlicka

Sep 7, 2024

Margaret Olga (Bathory) Jehlicka, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at The Palms of Sebring.

Marge, as she was called, was born in Elyria, Ohio, July 22, 1928, to Elizabeth (Matison) and Gabriel Bathory.

Margaret (Marge(Bathory)) was married to William (Bill) Jehlicka, in 1949 and enjoyed 73 years together, in Ohio where they lived for a...

Sarah B Ruas

Sarah B Ruas

Sep 7, 2024

Sarah B. Ruas, MD,  97, passed away on September 7, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. She was born in Sancti-Spiritus, Cuba. She resided in Sebring from  1972 to 2020, when she moved to Tampa. In Sebring, she worked as a Pathologist for the former Highlands Regional Medical Center and the former Walker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park. She received her Medical...

Dale R Snavely

Dale R Snavely

Sep 7, 2024

Dale R. Snavely, 85 of Sebring, Florida, passed on September 7, 2024. He was the son of the late Dale E. and Janet Snavely. He was the owner of a Junk Yard and he proudly served in the US Air Force Air National Guard during Vietnam. He was a member of the American Legion Post 340 in Holgate, Ohio and...

MIchael Calvin Drury

MIchael Calvin Drury

Sep 6, 2024

Michael Calvin Drury, 72 of Sebring passed away on September 6, 2024. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and had moved to this area in 1985 from Livonia, Michigan. In Michigan he had worked for General Motors. He and his wife owned Zack's Frozen Yogurt in Sebring and he had worked as a dispatcher for Annett Bus Lines. He was...

Mary Pauline Russell Fleming

Mary Pauline Russell Fleming

Sep 5, 2024

Pauline (Polly) Fleming died peacefully in her home in Sebring, Florida, on September 5, 2024 at the age of 89. Pauline was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Grover Clyde Fleming, her mother, Sarah Ella Partin Russell,her father, Earl Russell, and her brother Derwood Russell, all of Jay, Florida. She leaves behind two children, Sandra Lee Fleming...

Vicki D Price

Vicki D Price

Sep 4, 2024

It is with great sadness to have lost such an angelic soul, Vicki Darlene Price of Sebring, FL. She passed away with her family by her side on September 4, 2024, to join her Lord and Savior. She was born June 23, 1949, (75) in Massillon, Ohio, to the late Tom and Betty Forshay. She had four siblings David Forshay,...

Jean D Hancock

Jean D Hancock

Sep 3, 2024

Jean Durrance Hancock, 95, died September 3, 2024. She was born in Hardee County, Florida, on April 16, 1929, the fourth of five children of Nell (Smith) and Dow G. Durrance. She attended elementary schools in Lemon Grove and Popash before graduating from Hardee High School in 1946. While in high school, she went to work for Wilbur Whitehurst, Esq.,...

Linda J Quarles

Linda J Quarles

Aug 14, 2024

Linda J. Quarles, 77 of Sebring passed away on August 14, 2024. She was a native of Coral Gables, Florida. She was a graduate of Miami Coral Park High School in 1966 and the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at South Florida Community College in Avon Park in 1981. Linda worker ar the former Walker Memorial Hospital in Avon Park,...

Dorothy Jean Conrad

Dorothy Jean Conrad

Aug 13, 2024

Dorothy Jean (Cobb) Conrad went to her heavenly home on August 13, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born January 4, 1928, the oldest of two daughters born to Charles and Vera Cobb in Sebring, Florida. The family lived on South Ridgewood Drive and Jean attended Sebring elementary and high schools. She graduated as valedictorian of her class of...

Kay A. Trumble

Kay A. Trumble

Aug 9, 2024

Kay Arlene Trumble, 83 of Sebring, FL passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. Born on June 7th, 1941 in Pawnee, IL, Kay was the daughter of William Allen, Gertrude Waddell Allen and Nona Schrier Allen, all of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her husband Eugene (Gene) Trumble on March 28, 2024. 

Kay moved...

Michael J Jarvis

Michael J Jarvis

Aug 8, 2024

Michael J. Jarvis, 70, a lifelong resident of Sebring passed away Thursday August 8, 2024 at his residence. He was born in Avon Park, graduated from Sebring High School in 1972. He received his Associates Degree from South Florida Junior College and attended Florida State University. He was employed by Eldridge's Floor Covering. He was owner of Frames and Images...

John Peter Dingman

John Peter Dingman

Aug 7, 2024

John P. Dingman,  father of John Dingman, Jr and Joseph Dingman passed away peacefully with family by his side. Predeceased by his father Benard Dingman and mother Mary Hotaling and step father Chester Hotaling. Survived by his sister Carolyn J. Fisher and many nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces, and 2 grand children Olivia and Lilia and close family friend...

Michael Jerry Cooper

Michael Jerry Cooper

2024

Michael "Jerry" Cooper1945-2024Michael "Jerry" Cooper, long time resident of Sebring, currently residing in Jay, Fl, passed away on July 31st, 2024.Born on August 15, 1945 in Sebring, FL and attended Sebring High School. He spent his professional career as a paint and body technician. His passions included fishing, watching TV shows that restored old vehicles and woodworking. He is survived by his...

Roy Dean Blackburn

Roy Dean Blackburn

Jul 18, 2024

Roy Dean Blackburn, age 70, passed away on July 18, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1954 in Martin, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Grace Virginia Blackburn, father-in-law, Max Edwards, brother, Ruey Wray Blackburn, sisters, Hila Hinkle and Florence Burcham, brother-in-laws, Kenneth Hinkle, Roger Burcham, Ben Velasquez and Edgel Moore, Jr.



He is survived...

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