All Obituaries

Ruby A. Hill, 88, of Sebring, died Saturday morning, April 6, 2024 at her daughter's home.  Ruby was born March 28, 1936 in McRae, GA to Malcolm Mose and Curtis Irene (Staples) Little.  She moved from Georgia to this area for over 50 years.  She was a member of the Placid Temple Church of God.  Ruby loved cooking, making jams and jellies, and canning vegetables.  She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and the puppy she claimed Missy. ...

Rachel Ann Quick, 67 of Sebring, Florida, left this earth on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Rachel was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 13, 1957 to the late Ernest Quick and Mary Jeanette Watts. Rachel attended Job Corp where she obtained her GED. She then entered the welding program, also at Job Corp. After graduating Rachel made a career of welding. Her first job was at East Moline Metals in East Moline, Illinois. She was hired as the first female welder at that facility. They were even...

 Marie B. Toole, 85, of Sebring, FL passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at home with her family by her side. She was born in County Donegal, Ireland and attended Bridget National School and Saint Mary’s secondary College in Buncrana. She then went to a convent at Swinford, Co Mayo where she spent her candidacy and novitiate, and was then transferred to the convent at Ballymahon Co Langford to complete her training. Marie taught at Quigley Point School in Ireland and was then...

Audrey Jean Cloud, born on March 20,1958, went home on March 14, 2024.  She was preceded in death by both her parents, Arthur and Edith Davis and her brother John Davis.  She is survived by her loving husband and caretaker for over 40 years, Craig Cloud of Avon Park; Daughters Jennifer (Joe) deBree, Kristen (James)Cloud; Step Children Christy (Kevin) Keel, Craig (Kristin)Cloud II, and Craig (Cindy) Borden; brother, Doyle Davis and sister, Angela Davis; Grandchildren Kadi, Landry,...

Carol Ann Mahota, 86, passed away on Tuesday, March 12th, at home surrounded by family.  She was born in Putnam, CT to Edmond & Rosamond Chapdelaine.  Carol was a homemaker and also worked at Day Kimball Hospital while raising her family.  She moved to Florida with her husband in 1982.  They resided in N. Palm Beach until 1990 when they moved to Avon Park.  She enjoyed many activities including water and snow skiing, golfing, bowling, and traveling in their motor...

Sharyn Arlene Swinney, 76, of Avon Park, died Wednesday night, February 21, 2024 at The Oaks at Avon. Daughter of Brent and Mary (Mose) Pruett she was a native of Pana, Illinois.  Sharyn lived most of her life in Illinois and had moved to this area 2 years ago.  Sharyn retired from Ameren Electrical Illinois.  She loved God and her family.  She enjoyed reading her bible, roller skating, crocheting and cooking.  She was preceded in death by her son, James D....

John Hotz passed away in Sebring Florida at the age of 86 on January 28th 2024.   John  was born in November of 1937 to Edwin and Emma Hotz in Garden City Michigan. After high school John enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. After serving in the Air Force he worked as a mechanic and went to school to get his aircraft mechanics license and also put in many hours studying and flying to acquire his private pilots license.  When his...

Mr. Edwin Louis Hansen, 81, of Sebring, FL passed away on January 16, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. Edwin was born in Cleveland, OH to Harlon and Carol (Roth) Hansen. He raised his family in Elyria, OH and moved to the sunshine state after retiring from LTV Steel in Elyria, OH. He was a veteran of the US Army. He had such a deep love for his Cleveland Browns (patiently waited for a Superbowl opportunity), Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes. Outdoors was a cherished activity,...

Mercedes Herrera - Lazu affectionately known as Lila was born on September 24, 1934 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Herrera beach. Her parents were Quintin and Anatasia Herrera. She was one of ten children: two boys Jesus & Simon and eight girls Doris, Agustina, Teresa, Mercedes (Meche), Carmela, Carlita, Cristina (Perfeta), and Josefina (Nereida). The family moved to the Bronx, New York, and she graduated from James Adam's High School. In 1955, Miguel and Mercedes married and had their...

Joseph “Butch” Alphonse, of Sebring, FL died December 5, 2023 at his home. A native of Rochester, NY he had lived in Sebring for several years. Butch was an avid golfer, sports fan, loved to travel on cruises and was an active member in his church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine, sister, Rosalie Hill and son, Richard Alphonse. Surviving Butch are his daughter, Michele Alphonse (Rick Holt); granddaughter, Ericka; grandson, Joe; daughter-in-law, Kara;...