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Howard L. Scarlett, 76 of Lake Wales, died at Lake Wales Health and Rehab ( Former Grace Nursing Home ) Lake Wales....
Gloria Isabel Apuzzo of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Celebration Hospital. She was born January 9, 1935 in New York City, New York to the late Joseph and Emanuella Incremona; she moved to Lake Wales from New York 30 years ago. Gloria was a retired accountant for the Board of Education in Newburgh, New York and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. She loved to read old novels and watch movies on Turner Classic. She enjoyed going to thrift stores an...
David Lee Collins of Sebring passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Somers Hospice Sebring. He was born January 16, 1963 in Lake Wales to John and Mary Jane Collins; he has been a lifelong resident of Frostproof. David was a truck driver and of the Baptist faith. David was preceded in death by his father, John Luther Collins. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Catherine Collins; daughters, April Dobbins (Jamey) of Tallassee, Alabama, Sarah Wren (Jimmy) of Woodstock,...
Sammy E. Sullivan of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale. He was born July 30, 1946 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Sam and Aline Sullivan; he moved to Lake Wales in 2007. Sammy was a retired Project Manager and Supervisor of iron workers and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1963 until 1967. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales and was a Shriner and a Mason. He loved to...
Jay M. Price, Jr., 63 June 8, 1958 to October 2, 2021 At the age of 63, Jay lost his battle to cancer. Pre-Deceased by his beloved infant daughter Jaime Lynn Price. Survived by his parents Jay and Barbara (Drusbacky) Price of East Hartford. Along with his son Jeremiah Price and two granddaughters, Maddison and Audrinna Price of Connecticut. His Daughter Jessica (Price) Preston and wife Mandy of Lutz, Fl. Sister Penny (Price) Manganello and husband Mark, nephew Vincent...
Katherine Beatrice (Taylor) Ciszek (1/10/1926 - 10/7/2021), was born, just prior to the Great Depression, in Lake Wales, Fl. to Mamie (Douglas) and L.E. Taylor. She was the third youngest of 11 children, all who preceded her in passing. Katherine married John S. Ciszek in 1945 following his Air Force discharge and after 1 year in Chicago (his home), they settled in Lake Wales where they raised, what would eventually be, 7 children. Every Sunday, the family would fill an...
John Charles Burris of Frostproof passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. He was born July 9, 1932 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late John and Jane Burris; he moved to Lake Wales from Keystone Heights in 1996. John was a retired District Supervisor for Florida Power and Light and was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving from 1951 until 1955 in the Korean war. John is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen J. Burris; daughter, Janice Kay Rowton...
Dayanara Ortiz Nieves of Lakeshore passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born May 29, 1993 in Puerto Rico; she moved to Lake Wales four years ago. Dayanara was a Nutritional Assistant for the Polk County School District. She enjoyed going to the beach and hosting friends and family. She was an excellent baker and an avid Boston Red Sox fan, and an unbreakable faith in Christ Jesus. Dayanara is survived by her wife of three years, Kayla...
June May, 81 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales....
Mrs. Johnnie Mae Bryant, 68 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Hospital, Lake Wales. Graveside Service: Saturday, October 16, 2021, 12 Noon at Lake Wales Memorial Gardens Cemetery, 581 Hunt Brothers Road, Lake Wales 33898. Mask Required. Visitation: Friday, October 15, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Mask Required....
Susan C. Keen of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her residence. She was born January 21, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Francis and Bernice Contway; she moved to Lake Wales from Detroit with her parents when she was 12. Susan was an international sales representative for Florida Natural for 39 years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was involved with many church activities. Susan volunteered for the All Children's Academy an...
Cindy Michelle Lambeth of Indian Lake Estates passed away Sunday, Oct 3, 2021 at her residence. She was born February 4, 1981 in Lake Wales to Wayne and Debbie Lambeth. Cindy was a configuration analyst for Ferguson Enterprises and an adjunct professor at Polk State College. She loved to travel and had a great sense of humor, was big in education, and had a strong work ethic. Cindy is survived by her son, Brian Wilson of Indian Lake Estates; father, Wayne Lambeth of Lake...
Leonard A. "Al" LeBlanc, Jr. of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. He was born June 26, 1964 in Dorchester, Massachusetts; he moved to Lake Wales from Massachusetts four years ago. Al was a carpenter and a member of a pool league. Al was preceded in death by his father, Leonard A. LeBlanc, Sr. He is survived by his wife of 2 years, Cheryl McCormack; step-sons, Joshua Gammon, and Michael McCormack (Melissa) of South Carolina;...
William Paul Creech, age 68, passed away on Friday, September 17th, 2021, while at the Lake Wales Hospital. Born on November 13, 1952 and originally from Greenville, Alabama, he lived in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida for most of his adult life. He worked for the state of Florida as an Inspector. In 1992, he met the love of his life, Barbara Waddle, at an IHop. He loved cooking and spending time with his family. William was preceded in death by his father, William Parmer...
Paul J. "Buster" Hartbarger, Jr. age 64, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born October 20, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN to Paul & Merita Hartbarger. He graduated from Bartow High School. He was a Supervisor in the Phosphate Industry. Paul loved being on the water fishing and he was at peace while working in his garden. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Terri Hartbarger of Lake Wales, two sons Paul H Hartbarger, Sr. & wife Daisy and Christopher S. Hartbarger....
Emilio Torres of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Morton Plant North Bay in New Port Richey. He was born September 10, 1949 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico to the late Isidro and Adelina Torres. Emilio was preceded in death by his son, Emilio Torres, Jr. in 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Maribel Torres of Leesburg; sister, Maria Torres of Bayamon, Puerto Rico; brothers, Mariano Torres of Lake Wales, and Doroteo Torres of Brooklyn, New York; six...
Paul Edward Day of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Advent Health in Lake Wales. He was born October 13, 1942 in Mount Morris, New York to the late Llewellyn and Dorothy Day; he moved to Lake Wales from New York State about six years ago. Paul was a retired supervisor for Coca-Cola Company and was of the Methodist faith. He loved baseball, especially the Tampa Bay Rays. He was a fan of the Buffalo Bills and liked to tinker with different things. He was the...
Jeremy Alan Palmatier of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021. He was born June 30, 1976 in Westchester, Pennsylvania to the late Randolph German and Karen Palmatier; he moved to Frostproof as a child and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Jeremy is survived by his daughters, Chloe Palmatier of Frostproof, and Chelsie Palmatier of Frostproof; sons, Jeramiah Palmatier of Frostproof, and Cody Palmatier of Haines City; sisters, Rebecca Miller (Mike) of...
Edwin K. Rucker, 60 of Lake Wales, died at Advent Health Heart of Florida Hospital in Haines City. Born in Lake Wales. Visitation will be Friday, October 8, 2021, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Epps Chapel. Mask Required at Service and Visitation. Services will be held Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Epps Chapel in Lake Wales.....
Benjamin Harrison "Ben" Norman of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice. He was born October 22, 1938 in Cherry Valley, Arkansas to the late Benjamin and Rudy Norman; he moved to Lake Wales from Cherry Valley, Arkansas in 1958. Ben was a retired welder for Haines City Exchange and was of the Pentecostal faith. He raised orchids and chickens, and enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and watching wrestling on...
Fredric Ivan Eismon of Frostproof passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. He was born January 23, 1955 in East Liverpool, Ohio to the late Ivan and Shirley Eismon. Fredric worked in the maintenance department for Cargill Citro North America. Fredric was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Marie Eismon; and sister, Carol Jean Eismon. He is survived by his daughter, Karah Eismon Bush (Chadwich) of Bradenton; son, Christopher Eismon of Frostproof; stepdaughter, Kristin Smith of...
Josefina Pantoja Reyes of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at her residence. She was born March 22, 1927 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico to the late Aurelio and Margarita Pantoja. Josefina was a retired nurse aid and was a member Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall. Josefina was preceded in death by her husband, Roman Reyes in 2006. She is survived by her daughter, Josephine Roma (Paul) of Lake Wales; and sons, George Morales of Lake Wales, and Hiram Morales of Palm Bay;...
Ora "Oz" Oscar Caldwell, age 83, of Lake Wales passed away on September 9th, 2021 at 2:20pm at Advent Health in Davenport, Florida from respiratory complications due to Covid 19. Oz was born on October 19, 1937 in Lake Wales Florida. Oz spent his formative years on his father's dairy farm. He would often speak of these times with great fondness of the cowboys and hard lifestyles of the post-Great Depression period in Central Florida that he witnessed firsthand. During this...
Elder Freddie Lee Hird, Jr., 82 of Lake Wales, died at Phobe North Hospital in Albany, Georgia. Born in Oviedo, Florida, he is the former Pastor of New Divine Church of God by Faith, Lake Wales, Florida. Visitation will be Friday, October 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at New Divine Church of God by Faith, 640 Burns Avenue, Lake Wales 33853. A mask is required. Services will be held graveside on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Lake Wales Cemetery Mausoleum at 4:00 p.m. A...
Joan Elizabeth Drewel of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital. She was born August 27, 1938 in Zolfo Springs to the late Harold and Wistalone Licht; she moved to Lake Wales from Stone Mountain, Georgia in 1999. Joan was a retired controller for Edwards Pie Company and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Joan is survived by her husband of 64 years, Don L. Drewel; daughter, Beverly Joan McVean (Scott) of Bozeman,...
