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Carol Loretta Pirich of Babson Park passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 25, 1939 in Astoria, New York to the late John Cohn and Jean Kilroy; she moved to Babson Park from Astoria, New York in 1969. Carol was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She was devoted to her family. Her family envisions her drinking a scotch on the rocks in Heaven. Carol was proceeded in death by her husband, Michael Pirich in...
"Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin" is the song Harriett Griffin Harris would sing to all of her campers every early morning for 30 years. On November 17, 2022 at 5:29 am, Harriett's dawn began with a light, brighter than the sun, and in the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ. She was accompanied with the singing of her family in her home surrounding her until her glorious, beautiful morning. There's all of us, and then there's Harriett. There's no one quite like Harriett with 2Ts....
Robert Wayne (Bob) Peppel passed away peacefully at home at age 81 in Tallahassee, Florida, on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born December 21,1940 in Steubenville, Ohio. He lived a long and joyous life, and was well loved by everyone he knew. He was always quick to lend a hand and loved serving others. Bob graduated from Gainesville High School in Gainesville, FL, the University of Florida and was a proud Veteran US Naval Officer. He was a long time resident of Tucker,...
Kenneth Roy Rogers of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at his residence. He was born May 10, 1949, in Albany, New York; he moved to Frostproof from East Greenbush, New York 15 years ago. Kenneth graduated from Colonie Central High School and was a Computer Programmer for the New York State Department of Health. He was veteran of the United States Navy and a member of the American Legion. Kenneth had a wonderfully sarcastic sense of humor and loved to make...
Robert Alan "Bob" Decker of Winter Haven passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his residence. He was born October 11, 1946 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Stanley and Evelyn Decker; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey 16 years ago, living the last 6 months in Winter Haven. Bob was a retired Catholic Priest and a member of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. He sang in the church choir and loved the theatre and Broadway. He enjoyed computer games and music....
Andrea Garwood Littleton of Lake Wales, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 5, 2022 with her children and husband by her side at the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. She was born on April 12, 1952 in Newton, Massachusetts to the late E Peter and Shirley Garwood and was raised in Saginaw, Michigan. They raised their three sons in the Boston area and the family later relocated to Wilmington Delaware, and eventually retiring to Lake Wales ten years ago....
Juan Trinidad Eliserio of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born May 5, 1951 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Jesus and Josefina Eliserio; he moved to Frostproof six years ago. Juan was a Laborer for Aslpandh and a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Juan is survived by his wife of 20 years, Rosalba Eliserio; daughter, Sulema Eliserio; son, Juan Eliserio; sister, Maria Meagher; eight grandchildren; and three...
Beverly went to Heaven with the children she deeply loved by her side, her son, Glenn; daughter, Tracy; and son-in-law, David White. The feeling was mutual. Her children both believe they had the best mother in the galaxy. Beverly had a zest for life that she enjoyed to the fullest. Married to George for 53 years who preceded her in death in 2017, his passion for travel took the family around the globe, favorites being Lake Tahoe and Paris. There wasn't a dance she couldn't...
Carol Benson Lassiter passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at her residence. Carol was born on January 23, 1931 in High Springs, Florida to Arthur V. and Glendora (Covert) Benson. She came to Lake Wales in 1952 after graduating from Florida State University. She met Harold A. Lassiter in 1953 and they married in June of 1954. Carol was a homemaker and educator with the Polk County School System for 33 years. She was also the lead teacher in 1957 of the Methodist preschool in...
Bette B. Ryan of Lake Wales passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. She was born November 20, 1934. The daughter of Jerry B. Bruce and Lucille R. Bruce of Memphis, Tennessee. Bette attended the University of Alabama and graduated from Southwestern University, now Rhodes College where she was Chi Omega. After working for Southern Airways in Memphis, she continued her career as a travel consultant which afforded her trips to many countries including a...
Evelyn Levine of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born March 23, 1925 in Poland to the late Morris and Jean Fox; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami 10 years ago. Evelyn was a former volunteer for a hospice center in Miami. She loved to read, knit, paint, and sculpt. She was an amazing cook. Evelyn was proceeded in death by her husband, Daniel Levine; and sister, Lois Pomerantz of Fort Lauderdale. She is survived by her sons, Howard Kay...
Diane Ferrio, age 64 passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, at her home in Bartow. Born November 25, 1957, in Leesville, LA, she was the daughter of the late David and Melvina (Hall) Cochran. Mrs. Ferrio retired from Publix after many years of service as a Product Development Supervisor. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by two sons: David Ray Duncan and Allen P. Pippin. She is survived by a loving family that includes her sons: Darrell G. Jones...
John Richard Seymour of Lake Wales, FL died on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at his residence. He was 73. He was born on May 20, 1949 in Danville, Illinois. He had been a resident of Lake Wales since 1952. Mr. Seymour was retired from Bok Tower Gardens and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Wales. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles Seymour; mother, Kay Seymour; and brothers, Mickey Seymour, and Thomas Seymour. He is survived by his...
Travis Michael Wilbanks of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born March 13, 1995 in Winter Haven. Travis was the manager at Bonefish Grill and loved to work on cars. He loved music and played the guitar. He enjoyed working out, especially running and was in the High School Band. Travis loved his family and his brothers; he was caring and compassionate. Travis is survived by his mother, Dedra LaSalle; father, Michael Wilbanks...
Timothy Ulysses Poitras of Babson Park passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his residence. Timothy was born on July 4, 1959 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Ulysses and Harriet Poitras; he moved to Babson Park from Deer Field Beach in 1984. Timothy was a self-employed landlord and was a hard worker. He was a very loving person who had a big heart and helped everyone he could. Timothy was a strong man and a devoted husband. Timothy was preceded in death by...
Bernice Marie Howser of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at her residence. Bernice was born June 26, 1932 in Quincy, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Sadie Sperry; she moved to this area from her hometown 52 years ago. Bernice was an entrepreneur, and an accomplished seamstress. Before coming to this area, she and her husband owned and operated Good Health Egg Company in Illinois and distributed eggs to a number of grocery outlets. After moving to this area...
Niyom Dowudom, age 82, passed away September 1, 2022, at Bartow Regional Medical Center. He was born August 25, 1940, in Bangkok. He was a Machine operator for International Paper Co. He enjoyed working and watching football. He is survived by a loving family that includes his wife Sue Dowudom, son Sunit Dowudom (Tabatha) and grandchildren William Dowudom & Sarah Carpenter (Keenan). Memorial service will be held Monday, September 12, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Whidden-McLean...
Alice Boyle Duffy, longtime resident of Hingham, Massachusetts, passed away Thursday, September 8th, from complications following a stroke in Winter Haven, Florida, near where she had been living with her daughter Clare. She was 93 years old. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Francis Xavier "Pete" Boyle of Philadelphia and Alice Villere Lewis, formerly of New Orleans. Both were artists educated at the Philadelphia College of Art, and her father also hosted a...
Frank J. Wolzanski passed away in Lake Wales, FL on September 8, 2022 following a long illness. He was born February 3, 1930 in Perth Amboy, NJ the son of the late Frank Joseph Wolzanski and Sophie Gadek. Frank graduated from Middlesex County Vocational School and worked briefly for Public Service before being drafted into the US Army in 1951. After basic training he was sent to Panama for a short time and then to Korea. While there Frank served as a platoon sergeant for a...
Wayne P. Miller of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Somers Hospice House in Sebring. He was born October 31, 1945 in San Francisco, California to the late Clarence and Natalie Miller; he moved to Lake Wales in 2005. Wayne was a retired Factory Representative for 3M and was a member of First United Methodist Church of Lake Wales. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served in Vietnam. He enjoyed surfing and collecting old cars. Wayne was a fan of...
William B. Newton ("Bill") of Scottsdale, Arizona, passed away last Thursday afternoon, September 1, 2022, at the Scottsdale Honor Health Hospital on 92nd street and Shea after a nine-month battle with nocardiosis. His wife of 58 years, Pamela (Pam) Newton, and his daughter, Elena A. Newton, were by his side throughout the day, holding him and telling him how dearly he is loved. All of his family spoke with him, thanked him, and shared their enduring love for him - his son...
Thomas D McKeon, D.C., 72, of Reunion, Florida passed away Tuesday morning August 30, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Tom was born August 26, 1950, and was a devoted chiropractor and community leader. Always ready with a joke or a story, Tom’s sense of humor and skill as a chiropractor made him a popular doctor in Lake Wales with many patients seeing him for decades. His commitment to his hometown, his dedication to community service, and his ability to get things done made him a...
Bob Johnson of Lake Wales was born on 0ctober 21, 1958, to Helen Roe Johnson in Racine Wisconsin. As a child they moved to Ohio, then to Kentucky, where he has nieces and nephews. In 1972 after the loss of his mother at age 12, he moved to Lake Wales with his aunt and uncle. Bob graduated from Lake Wales High school class of 1978, and Ridge Voc-tech in 1980. His more than 44 years in the workforce was as a welder- foreman in the trucking industry, with Oakley Transport and,...
Diane Arlene Kastner of Nalcrest, Florida passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her residence. She was born March 24, 1940 in Oregon to the late Ralph and Margot Greener; she moved to Nalcrest from Illinois in 2016. Diana was a bookkeeper and a member of the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd and the Nalcrest Ladies Club. She loved square dancing, she and her husband attended competitions. Diana loved traveling and enjoyed visiting Oregon, Mount Hood, and Washington...
Maxine Merrill Gilmore, 101, and formerly of Lake Wales, FL, died in her Whispering Pines, NC home surrounded by love and family on August 6, 2022. Maxine Lura (Merrill) Gilmore was born April 17, 1921 in Spirit Lake, Iowa, daughter of the late John Edwin and Cleeta Fern (Doolittle) Merrill. Maxine was also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Dr. William Edmund Gilmore, sister Beth Merrill Harsch (and David) and brother John Edwin Merrill, Jr. Maxine is survived by...
