OBITUARIES

Klaus von Frantzius

Klaus von Frantzius

Dec 11, 2014

von Frantzius, Klaus, 87 of Sebring, FL, went to be with the Lord at his residence on Thursday, December 11, 2014, surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Sammy and her sister, Bonnie Alsup and their niece, Robin Whisman along with Klaus beloved friend and caregiver Cindi Scott and her husband Bill. Klaus was born in Germany moving to the...

Joanne S. Jefferson

Joanne S. Jefferson

Dec 4, 2014

JEFFERSON, Joanne S., born in Cleveland, OH on June 19, 1937 as Joanne Susan Barnovsky, died peacefully, Thursday afternoon, December 4, 2014 surrounded by her loving husband, family and good friends. While praying the rosary, the angels came down and guided her way. Her smile, sweetness, sense of humor and love for her family & friends will be missed by...

Cheryl J. (C.J.) Hamel

Cheryl J. (C.J.) Hamel

Dec 3, 2014

HAMEL, CHERYL J. (C.J.), 65 of Sebring, FL, passed away in the loving care of her husband and dear friends. C.J. was born in Beverly, MA and moved to Sebring in 2005 from Boynton Beach, FL. A graduate of University of Massachusetts with a BA in Sociology. She was a realtor associate with REMAX and a member of the Board...

James (Jim) Marble, Rimer Jr

James (Jim) Marble, Rimer Jr

Dec 3, 2014

RIMER, James (Jim) Marble, Jr., age 84 passed peacefully away with his wife and brother-in-law at his side December 3, 2014 at Good Shepherd Hospice. Jim was born 11/05/1930 in Lima, Ohio actually living in Rimer, Ohio. He originally moved to Avon Park, FL in 1962 with his first wife Eleanor and their three sons later adding his daughter Carmen...

Harley Bernard Mays

Harley Bernard Mays

Nov 30, 2014

MAYS, HARLEY BERNARD, born in Cleveland, OH on December 7, 1935 as Harley Bernard Zwierzykowski, died peacefully, Sunday evening, Nov 30, 2014 in his motorhome while visiting his daughter, Pat and family. His dog, "Lady" was by his side. His laughter, sense of humor and love for Christmas will be missed by all. Harley went to school in the Garfield...

Lawrence Edwin (Ed) Rife

Lawrence Edwin (Ed) Rife

Nov 26, 2014

RIFE, LAWRENCE EDWIN (ED), 89 of Sebring, former resident of Okeechobee, FL. Went home to be with the lord, November 26, 2014. Ed was born in Warsaw, IN. A veteran of W.W. II serving in the U.S. Navy. Ed retired as a construction Supervisor after 40 years. Former member of Grace Brethren Church, Okeechobee and in 2000 moved to Sebring...

Harold R. McCulley

Harold R. McCulley

Nov 26, 2014

MCCULLEY, HAROLD R, 91 of Sebring, FL, died Nov. 26, 2014. He was born in Raton, NM, son of the late Charles A. and Gertrude (Stephens) McCulley. He served 28 years in the Military, In the US Army in Korean Conflict, and 22 years in the USAF. Moved to Sebring in 1988 from Lake Lure, NC and was an active...

Mildred Hitt

Mildred Hitt

Nov 25, 2014

HITT, MILDRED, 92 of Sebring, Fl passed away on November 25, 2014 at The Palms. She was born in Pinebluff, AK, daughter of the late Thomas and Rosie Izzie Foster. She moved to Sebring in 2000 from Eustis, FL. An active member of First Baptist Church Keenagers She is survived by her sons, T. David, Lorida, FL, William, Astor, FL...

Magdalen M. Stahl

Magdalen M. Stahl

Nov 6, 2014

STAHL, MAGDALEN M., 92 of Sebring, FL, on Nov. 6, 2014 the Lord put his arms around a beautiful angel, for Magdalen has been called home to the heavenly kingdom of God. She was born on July 12, 1922 in Milwaukee, WI. She married her soul mate, Curtis P. Stahl on May 26, 1945 and they had 64 beautiful years...

Dorothy R. Anderson

Dorothy R. Anderson

Oct 19, 2014

Dorothy R. Anderson, 95 of Sebring died October 19, 2014. She was born in Ottoville, Ohio moving to Sebring in 1975 from Miami. Florida. She was a receptionist for Florida Addiction Treatment Center, a member of the VFW Auxiliary #4300, American Legion Auxiliary #69 and the Moose Auxiliary and St Catherine Catholic Church in Sebring. She is survived by her...

Kenneth C. Cousino

Kenneth C. Cousino

Oct 17, 2014

COUSINO, KENNETH C., 3118 Spinks Road, Sebring, passed away October 17th, 2014, in Good Shepherd Hospice. At the request of the deceased, there were no services. Condolences or Life Stories may be expressed in his Guestbook. Morris Funeral Chapel, Sebring, Fl. Facts Date Of Death: October 17, 2014 Place Of Death: Sebring, FL Services At the request of the deceased,...

Harold (Peppy) Scherck

Harold (Peppy) Scherck

Oct 12, 2014

Harold (Peppy) Scherck born May 10, 1924 in North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to George and Elizabeth (Lichtenberger) Scherck, went to be with his Savior on October 12, 2014 from his home in Sebring, FL. His tired heart just quit. He lived all his life in North Fond du Lac retiring from the Soo Line Railroad after 41 years. On...

Ward R. Schmidt

Ward R. Schmidt

Oct 8, 2014

SCHMIDT, WARD R., 71, of Sebring, FL, died October 8, 2014. He was born in Bronx, NY moving to Sebring in 1991, from MA where he worked in hospitals for over 25 years and retired as a truck driver. He married the late Carol Schmidt in October 1988. A member of Bible Fellowship Church. He is survived by his brother,...

Raymond (Bob) Spier

Raymond (Bob) Spier

Oct 7, 2014

SPIER, RAYMOND (BOB), of Avon Park, FL passed away Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to Ray and Helen (Williamson) Spier. He served 2 years in the US Army and upon discharge was employed by the New York Central Railroad. On Dec. 6, 1958 he married Donna Houchen...

Imo Jean Smith

Imo Jean Smith

Oct 6, 2014

SMITH, IMO JEAN, 69, former resident of Lake Placid, died Oct. 6, 2014 in Tavares, FL at Cornerstone Hospice. She was born in Valdosta, GA moving to Lake Placid in 1962 and married Wade Durrance. In 1976 she married J.B. Smith and they moved to Eustis where she worked for Waterman Hospital until they moved back to Lake Placid in...

Harold W. Chapman

Harold W. Chapman

Sep 29, 2014

CHAPMAN, HAROLD W., 82, died September 29, 2014. He was born in Warren, IN and a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean Conflict. Harold worked for his father-in-law, Max Long and worked for the Department of Transportation retiring in 1985. He enjoyed his gardening. He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Chapman, their daughter, Theresa Bainbridge...

Daniel Noah Sherrick

Daniel Noah Sherrick

Sep 20, 2014

SHERRICK, DANIEL NOAH, 84 of Sebring died September 20, 2014. He was born in Greenup, IL, son of the late, Conrad and Lorene (Neeley) Sherrick. Dan served with the U.S.A.F. during the Korean Conflict and had been a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion and was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Greenup. After moving to Sebring...

Maynard Richard "Dusty" Rhoades

Maynard Richard "Dusty" Rhoades

Sep 13, 2014

Maynard Richard "Dusty" Rhoades, 91, Colonel, USAF, Sebring, took his final flight on September 13, 2014 at his son's home in Sebring. Maynard was born in Kathleen, Florida on November 14, 1922 to George and Sarah Rhoades. He grew up sixth of seven children, poor, barefoot, and scrappy. Maynard boarded horses and hunted quail for lunch money. He was a...

Don J. Bare

Don J. Bare

Sep 4, 2014

BARE, DON J., 73 of Sebring, FL died September 4, 2014. He was born in Connersville, IN, son of the late Earl R. and Laura (Rush) Bare. Don was a retired journeyman lineman for IBEW, local 1393, Indianapolis, IN moving to Sebring in 1999 from Hatfield, IN. A former member of Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by his...

Stella Evelyn Rushlo

Stella Evelyn Rushlo

Aug 27, 2014

Stella Evelyn Rushlo 89, a resident of Sebring, FL passed away on August 27, 2014. Born on March 16th, 1925 in Royal Oak, MI. She is predeceased by her parents Angela and Maurice Dwyer, brother Maurice Dwyer Jr., husband Ellis S. Rushlo and step daughter Mona Lee Osborne of Caro, MI. Stella is survived by her sister Helen Weis, sister-in-law...