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Ruth E. Hill, 98, of Lake Placid, FL passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023 in Lake Placid, FL. Born in Boston, MA she had lived in Braintree and Quincy most of her life. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Likins and Judy Gardiner; granddaughter, April Gardiner; dear friend, James Hill and relatives and friends who cared and loved her.

Ann R. Smith Hogan, 82, of Sebring passed away, Wednesday evening, December 7, 2022. Ann was born December 3, 1940 to Eric and Margaret (Carroll) Ryder in Lynn, MA. She had lived in same home in Andover for 60 years then moving to Sebring just a few months ago. Ann was a librarian at the City of Andover Library and a loving housewife. She is survived by her children, Susan, Richard, Katherine and Johnathon; brother, Eric; 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Charles G. Duvall, 82, of Sebring, FL passed away, Thursday evening, June 30, 2022 at AdventHealth Sebring. A native of Lexington County, South Carolina he had lived in Sebring a year. Charles was a veteran of the US Navy. He retired from Delta Airlines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Grady and Ruby (Gantt) Duval, sister, Margarite Berry and 2 brothers, Henry and Walter Duvall. Charles is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Poole) Duvall; children, Charles Darin (Lisa) Duvall and Dawn Duvall (Tim) Fincher; sister, Freddie Butler; brothers, Wayne and Harry Duvall; 3 grandchildren, Landon (Stephen) Faust, Allyson Duvall and Lawson Fincher.

Brenda Sue Brown, 73, formerly of Chattanooga, TN died Monday morning, May 16, 2022 at her residence. She had lived in Sebring since 2018. Brenda enjoyed cooking, music and singing, playing rummy and her family. She was Baptist by faith. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Brown, parents, Pauline Brown and Bernard Chauncey, daughter, Paula Wilson, granddaughter, Tiffany DeFriese, sister Perrye Willis and nephew, Cliff Brown. She is survived by her children, Paul "Wayne" (Crystal) Smith, Jr., Eddie Smith, and Tracie (Derek) West; son -in-law, Eric Wilson; brothers, Billy (Donna) Henrey, Gene Brown, and Ronnie Chauncey; 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren; beloved...

If life has felt a little richer or deeper this season for you, you have been blessed with my mother's spirit in your life, no doubt. Shirley Ann Wise, nee Short, 88, joined our heavenly families the day of our Lord November 12, 2021. Shirley was born January 25, 1933 in Marion, Ohio. Shirley was the second child and eldest sister. Shirley is preceded to the Lords side by her father Theodore Baker Short of Pleasant Township, Marion, her mother Helen Marguerite Short nee Bentz of Mason County, Michigan; Siblings eldest brother Edward William Short, San Francisco, Anita Jeanne Short Johnson of Chicago; and son David Ray Wise, Madrid, Spain 1960 - 1999. Her grand adventures began when she...

Jeanette M. Hoffman, 92, of Avon Park, passed away Friday afternoon at Somers Hospice House, Sebring, FL. A native of Canton, OH she had lived in Avon Park for over 30 years moving from Hartville, OH. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Avon Park. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband Paul Hoffman in 2003 and brother Donovan Bohaychyk. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia (Ted) Williams and son, Kevin (Bobbi) Hoffman; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Graveside services will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park, Canton, OH on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM.

,79, formally of North East, PA passed away on July 8, 2021 in Avon Park, FL, where he has resided for the last 5 1/2 years. He was born October 17, 1941 tot he late Leo and Pearl (Yost) Gorniak. He graduated from Wattsburg Area High School and enlisted in the US Navy serving from 1959 - 1961. He enjoyed playing & coaching girls softbal, camping and golfing with his good frineds and his dogs Tre & Dudley. He will be fondly remembered as the Christmas Tree Man. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Weinheimer Gorniak; daughters, Tammy Dunlavey (Brent) and Kelli Grantham (Justin); brother Melvin Groniak; grandchildren, Keegan & Ellen; great grandchildren, Molly &...

, 90, of Sebring, FL passed away May 9, 2021. He was a retired tool and die maker for General Motors. He is survived by his wife, Betty; 4 children, Kim (Katherine) Mayo, John S. Mayo, III, Lorraine (Mayo) Craft and Tracy Mayo; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held on July 17, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm at the Ossineke Eagles Aerie 3762, Spruce, MI.

,76, of Frostproof, FL passed away, Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Vitas in Sebring, FL. Edith owned and operated a dairy farm with her husband, Paul, in Sherman, NY, before retiring. They traveled several years before Paul passed away in 2011. Edith then moved to Frostproof in 2011. She was a member of South Lake Wales Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Verna Curtis and her husband of 48 years, Paul Warnshuis. She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Paul (Brenda) Warnshuis, Cory Scot Warnshuis and Craig William (Stephanie) Warnshuis; brother, Stanley (Mary) Curtis; 3 grandchildren, Courtney, Colin and Bethany; 3 great greatgrandchildren, Ben, Bryce and...

Daniel "DJ" Lee Jones, 62, of Avon Park, Florida was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at AdventHealth Hospital. He was born on November 24, 1957 in Erie, Pennsylvania to Janet (McGee) DeWolf and the late Mack Jones. He was proud to be the foreman during his roofing career. He enjoyed working on cars, listening to country music and helping family and friends. He loved spending time with his dog, Zeus and neighbors, the Lopez family. His family and friends say that they have never known a more loving man who always gave more than he ever expected in return. He helped everyone, whether it was a comfy place to stay, a warm meal or just someone to talk with. He had an endless...

83, of Frostproof, FL passed away on December 23, 2019 at his home. A native of Berling, NH he had lived in Florida for 15 years having moved from Fitzwilliam, NH. He had retired as manager after 20+ years at Pine Tree Waste in 2001. He was a veteran of the US Army. He helped raise two younger brothers - in - laws, Kevin Lund preceded him in death. He is survived by is wife of 55 years, Lorena A. Boutin; two brother-in-laws, Dennis Lund, Pearly (Donna) Lund; three sisters; one brother; and three nephews, Jeremy, Selvon and Gregory Lund. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, there will no services. Arrangements with Fountain Funeral Home, Avon Park, FL.