OBITUARIES
Mary H. Sullivan
Feb 15, 2016
SULLIVAN, MARY H., 93, of Sebring, FL passed away, February 15th at her residence. She a former resident of Miami, moved to Sebring in 1985 from Palm Bay, FL and was a faithful member of St. Catherine Catholic, Womens Club and Legion of Mary all thru her church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry W. Sullivan and...
Lawrence E. Pierce
Feb 15, 2016
PIERCE, LAWRENCE E., 70 of Sebring, FL passed away, February 15, 2016. Larry was born in Elmira, NY, son of the late Clarence and Berenice (Wheeler) Pierce. He retired as a Corrections Officer, moving to Sebring in 2008. A faithful member of St. Catherine Catholic Church; 4th degree Knights of Columbus and was President of S.A.L.T. with the local law...
Viola H. Clark
Feb 12, 2016
CLARK, VIOLA H., 77 of Lake Placid, FL passed away in Sebring, FL February 12, 2016. She was born in Detroit, MI on March 10, 1938. Viola was a loving wife, and preceded in death by her husband Jack M. Clark; a loving mother to Mitzi (Bill) Farmer, Sebring and Jack Clark, II, Lake Placid. Vi was a wonderful grammie...
Courtney Cooper
Feb 12, 2016
COOPER, COURTNEY, 25 of Sebring, FL, passed away, February 12, 2016 in Sebring. She is the daughter of Kevin and Christine (Pancoast) Cooper. She attended Sun n Lake Elementary and Hill Gustat Middle School in Sebring and graduated from Loganville High School, Class of 2009, Loganville, GA. She is also survived by her grandmothers, Connie Pancoast, Sebring and Arleen Maier,...

Shirley A. Wucher
Feb 9, 2016
WUCHER, SHIRLEY A., 79 of Avon Park, FL died February 9, 2016 at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL. She was born in Greencastle, IN and retired after 34 years as a Secretary for General Motors. She and her husband David moved to Highlands Ridge where Shirley enjoyed playing bridge. She is also survived by her son, Ronald Beasely and grandsons,...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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...

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...

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
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
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
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
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,...