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Daniel "Danny" Rodriguez

Daniel "Danny" Rodriguez

Feb 7, 2016

Daniel "Danny" Rodriguez, age 61, passed away on Sunday, February 7th, 2016, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Sebring, FL. He was born July 22nd, 1954 to parents Augustine and Joyce "Lela" Rodriguez. As a hard-worker, Danny found fulfillment in his towing job at Rodney's Repair and Towing, and had served faithfully in the military prior to this. A generous and...

Helen D. Stroup

Helen D. Stroup

Feb 2, 2016

STROUP HELEN D., 86 of Sebring, FL died Feb 2, 2016. Helen was born in Jacksonville, FL, daughter of the late James Roy and Helen G. (High) Donahue. Graduate of Sebring High School class of 1947. She married Frank Stroup on June 8, 1947. She lived in Orlando working for Lawyers Title and Guarantee Fund, returning to Sebring in 1981....

LaMar Lewis Drake

LaMar Lewis Drake

Feb 1, 2016

DRAKE, LaMar Lewis, 84 of Sebring, FL died February 1, 2016. He was born in Goshen, IN, son of the late Charles Edward and Mable Cripe Drake. He served in the Korean Conflict in the US Army. LaMar retired in 2008 as a truck driver. A volunteer for Good Shepherd Hospice, an avid golfer and fisherman. LaMar was a member...

Mary Rose (Love) McGarry

Mary Rose (Love) McGarry

Feb 1, 2016

McGarry, Mary Rose (Love), of Sebring, FL (formerly of Goshen, NY) died February 1, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Reverend James R. McGarry, two sons, Michael (Paula) of Simpsonville, SC; Patrick of Williston, ND; two daughters, Coleen McDonald (Michael) of West Palm Beach and Cathleen also of West Palm, and a sister, Dorothy (Love) Cox...

Louise Bernice Tyler Shubert

Louise Bernice Tyler Shubert

Jan 28, 2016

Louise Bernice Tyler Shubert, 80, of Waterloo, IA, died Thursday, January 28, 2016 of heart failure following a lengthy illness with complications from lung cancer and pneumonia at her home in Sebring. She had been under the care of Good Shepherd Hospice also of Sebring. She was born November 23, 1935 in Davenport, IA, the daughter of 1950 and 1954...

Francis Moore Paterson

Francis Moore Paterson

Jan 26, 2016

PATERSON, FRANCIS MOORE, 91 of Sebring, passed away, January 26, 2016. Pat as he was affectionately know by his many friends was born in Flint, MI, son of the late Graham and Ellen (Law) Paterson. He was a graduate of Grand Blanc High School, class of 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy in 1943-1946 and was an Ensign. Graduate of...

Florence Normandin

Florence Normandin

Jan 15, 2016

NORMANDIN, FLORENCE, 92 of Sebring, FL died January 15, 2016. She was born in Detroit, Michigan. Flo retired from Chrysler Corporation as an Executive Secretary moving to Sebring in 1992 from Lake Orion, MI. Flo was involved in numerous card groups, Spring Lake Golf, Womens League, monthly birthday bunch in Spring Lake. She was a founding member of the Red...

Faye June Pollard

Faye June Pollard

Dec 31, 2015

POLLARD, FAYE JUNE, 88 of Sebring, FL passed away, December 31, 2015. She was born in Sebring, Florida, daughter of John G. and Ida (Hodge) Roberts. A graudate of Sebring High School class of 1945 and attended Florida Southern in Lakeland, FL. Faye married Bob Pollard on June 18, 1948. She was the first Office Manager for Roberts Motor Company...

Betty Robbins Oster

Betty Robbins Oster

Dec 12, 2015

OSTER, BETTY ROBBINS 86 of Sebring, FL passed away, December 12, 2015. She was born in Center Hill, Florida, daughter of James Leonard and Claudia (Kendrick) Robbins. She moved to Lorida in 1933 and later to Sebring. Betty attended Sebring High School and worked in the Deli at Publix and later at Winn Dixie. A longtime member of First Baptist...

James F. Klingensmith

James F. Klingensmith

Dec 12, 2015

KLINGENSMITH, JR., JAMES F. born, Jamison, WV Feb. 28, 1928 and went to be with the Lord Dec. 12, 2015 in Lake Placid, FL. Pastored in Orlando area; Founding pastor Parkway Free Will Baptist Church. He was a veteran serving around the world for 20 years in the USAF. Preceded in death by children, Yvonne Cotterman and Stephanie Johnson. Survived...

Elvera Ruth Douglass

Elvera Ruth Douglass

Dec 8, 2015

Douglass, Elvera Ruth of Maranatha Village in Sebring, Florida passed into the loving arms of her Savior, on December 8, 2015. Elvera was born July 9, 1933 in Johnson City, NY to Clarence and Ruth Hayden. Her father was a Baptist minister in New York state and Michigan. Elvera attended Baptist Bible Seminary where she majored in Christian Education and...

Delores O. Ferrell

Delores O. Ferrell

Dec 7, 2015

FERRELL, DELORES O., 74 of Sebring, FL died December 7, 2015. Delores was born in Arcadia, FL, daughter of the late William Kator and Edna (Keen) Butler. A resident since 1952 and attended Sebring High School and Sebring Church of the Brethren. A former employee at Griffin Dry Cleaners and later at Feathers Dry Cleaners. Delores was a devoted mother...

Everett Floyd Lilyquist

Everett Floyd Lilyquist

Nov 29, 2015

LILYQUIST, EVERETT FLOYD, 86 passed away, November 29, 2015. He was born in Barnum, MN moving to Sebring at an early age. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olif and Pearl (Ramer) Lilyquist. A graduate of Sebring High School, class of 1947 and attended Manchester College. He served with the U. S. Air Force and was an Insurance...

Earl Tribbitt, Jr

Earl Tribbitt, Jr

Nov 27, 2015

TRIBBITT, JR., EARL was born on June 30, 1965 in Vineland NJ and passed away on November 27, 2015. He was a systems engineer along with a number of other skills. He was a free thinker and studied extensively anything that interested him. He was an amazing husband, father, son, brother and grandpa. Earl was enthralled with the beauty of...

Robert C. Ryon

Robert C. Ryon

Nov 27, 2015

RYON, ROBERT C. 73, went home to be with the Lord on November 27, 2015. He served proudly in the USAF over 22 years, retiring as CMSGT. He served as past commander of Post 4300, Captain of the Honor Guard and a member of the Heartland Christian Church. Bob is survived by his wife, Exie; his daughter, Kimberly DeSouza; son,...

Helen J. Carnes

Helen J. Carnes

Nov 25, 2015

CARNES, HELEN J., 89, passed away November 25, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, MD, daughter of the late Garnett and Helen Radebaugh. She moved to Sebring at the age of Fifteen and a graduate of Sebring High School, class of 1943. She married John Carnes on June 8, 1947 and was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church. Helen...

Hugh Underwood

Hugh Underwood

Nov 25, 2015

UNDERWOOD, HUGH 91 of Sebring, FL died November 25, 2015. He was born in Harriman, TN. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in W.W. II. Hugh retired as a corrections officer for the Department of Corrections, retiring to Sebring. Hugh was a member of First Baptist Church, Sebring and served for several years as after hours coordinator. Hugh...

Elenor Marie Hardy Rollins

Elenor Marie Hardy Rollins

Nov 19, 2015

Elenor Marie Hardy Rollins entered His gates with thanks giving and His courts with praise on Nov. 19, 2015. She was born on Oct. 25, 1921 in Marcellus, MI, attended Poe's Corner School, held a 'nanny' position enabling her to go to Three Rivers High School, and received her BA and Master's degrees from Western Michigan University. She taught home...

William A. Boeving

William A. Boeving

Nov 19, 2015

BOEVING, William A, 77, of Lake Placid passed away Thursday, November 19, 2015 at his residence. He was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania moving to Sebring in 2000 from Tampa. He worked for WalMart Management for 21 years, Owned and Operated Weather Wicker Furniture of Florida in Tampa and was also in Retail Shoe Sales. He was preceded in death...

Robert A. Burdick

Robert A. Burdick

Nov 18, 2015

Robert A. Burdick 90 of Sebring, FL formally of Titusville, PA passed away at 6:30 am on Wednesday Nov 18 at The Palms of Sebring where he had been living for the past year. Mr Burdick was born on Jan 20, 1925 in Titusville to the late Claude "Roy" and Georgia Alexander Burdick. Bob graduated from Colestock High School. He...

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