OBITUARIES
Leland Edwin Smith
Jan 16, 2015
Leland Edwin Smith, 89, went to be with the Lord, Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence. Leland was born August 17, 1925 in Whitestown, IN to Arthur K. And Fairy Groover Smith, he graduated from Whitestown High School in 1943 and then entered the Military serving with U.S. Marine Corps. Was a farmer for a few years and then...
Charles Wendell Bohrer
Jan 15, 2015
BOHRER, REV. CHARLES Wendell, 85, passed to his heavenly home, Thursday, January 15, 2015, in Sebring, FL. He was born in Short Gap, WV, to Charles and Margaret (Whitacre) Bohrer, February 16, 1929. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 2 brothers: Doris Yankee, Wanda McClausin, Donald and Wayne Borhrer. Wendell is survived by his wife, Ruth Joan...
Jill Elaine Shafer Cleveland
Jan 12, 2015
CLEVELAND, JILL ELAINE SHAFER, 50 of Sebring, FL went to be with her lord on January 12, 2015. Jill was born in Urbana, OH moving to Sebring in 1977. She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Catherine L. Shafer; brother Charles Shafer; sister, Cynthia Maxwell and a niece, Kelly Maxwell Russell. She is survived by her loving family, husband,...
Dorothy Forelli
Jan 8, 2015
Dorothy Forelli, age 93, passed away peacefully at The Oaks of Avon Park, FL on January 8, 2015. Dorothy was born in Brooklyn, NY, in 1921, but spent 45 exciting years in Florida. Dorothy is survived by two children, daughter Dorothea, son-in-law, Jim and son Dan and daughter-in-law, Maria as well as 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was...
Louis E. Hicks
Jan 5, 2015
HICKS, LOUIS E., 67 of Sebring, Fl passed away, January 5, 2015. A Sebring resident since 1988 from Elyria, OH and owner of J.L. Concrete. He is survived by his loving wife, Joan; children, Louis Hicks, Jr, Scott Hicks, Brandi Hicks and Brian Hicks; ten grandchildren; two sisters and three brothers. A celebration of his life will be 3:00 pm,...
Charles Harlan (Coop) Cooper
Jan 1, 2015
COOPER, CHARLES HARLAN, 97 of Sebring, FL died January 1, 2015 at Lake Placid Health Care Center, Lake Placid, FL. He was born in Hilton, NY and was a member of Hilton Baptist Church, a Veteran of the U.S. Navy, WWII, and a Pearl Harbor Survivor, a recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific and American Defense Stars. Coop as he was affectionately...
William J. Schlosser
Dec 30, 2014
SCHLOSSER, WILLIAM J., 83 of Sebring, FL died December 30, 2014. He was born in Sebring, a graduate of Sebring High School and served in the U.S. Army. He retired from Eight Air Depot and Lesco. A member of Sebring Historical Society; Highlands Lakes Region Antique Automobile Club and a member of St. Catherine Catholic Chruch. He is survived by...
Ruth Rita Kaye
Dec 24, 2014
KAYE, RUTH RITA, 96 of Sebring, FL died December 24, 2014 at the Palms of Sebring. She was born in Brooklyn, NY and has been a Sebring resident since the 1970's from Tallahassee, FL. She was active with several organizations including the Highlands Little Theatre. Ruth enjoyed poetry and enjoyed reading at Brewsters Coffee House. She was a member of...
Marilyn L. Jacobs
Dec 15, 2014
JACOBS, MARILYN L., 87 of Sebring, FL died December 15, 2014. Marilyn was born in Boston, MA, a graduate of Boston University. She taught school in Braintree, MA moving to Sebring in 1978 and was a member of Highlands Art League, a volunteer for Highlands County School Board working in elementary and middle schools, she also worked with Friends of...
John Theron (Dink) Dean
Dec 13, 2014
DEAN, JOHN THERON (Dink), 73 of Sebring, FL, went to be with the Lord on Saturday at Florida Hospital Heartland. He was born in Miami, FL and a graduate of Sebring High School. He served with the United States Army, 1963-1966. John married Barbara Lowery married in February of 1965, and after his tour of duty they returned to Sebring....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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