Mar 13, 2024

James Leroy Ripple, 76

James Leroy Ripple of Frostproof passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 24, 1947 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late William and Elizabeth Ripple. James was a retired bartender and veteran of the United States Army. He enjoyed being outside.

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Mar 12, 2024

Janet Rae Carroll, 78

Janet Rae Carroll of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born October 1, 1945 in Wilmington, Delaware to the late James and Peggy Jaquette; she moved to Lake Wales from Maryland in 2005. Janet was a nurse and opened her own...

Mar 9, 2024

Virginia Wancowicz Obituary

On March 9, 2024, Virginia Bernice Wancowicz (nee Sieracki), 91 of Davenport, Florida; beloved wife of the late Andrew “Bud” S. Wancowicz; devoted mother of Keith Wancowicz and his wife Areerat, Mark Wancowicz and his wife Mary and the late Joan Ingold and Kirk, father of their children; loving grandmother of Megan & Kristen...

Mar 8, 2024

Douglas “Lelan” Wyrosdick, Sr., 75

Douglas “Lelan” Wyrosdick, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born September 6, 1948 in Elba, Alabama to the late Webb and Juanita Wyrosdick. Lelan was a store manager for Central Florida Fleet Service and served with the United...

Mar 8, 2024

Dorine Estelle Bullock was born on December 2, 1928, in Rohrersville, MD. She was the first daughter of Margaret Rohrer and John Thomas Geltmacher. The town was named after the Rohrer family. On March 8, 2024, Dorine graduated to glory, at the age of 95, peacefully in her sleep and in her home in Lake Wales, Florida.

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Mar 7, 2024

Sandra Kay Lincoln, 73

Sandra Kay Lincoln of Winter Haven passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Forsythe Hospice House in Auburndale.

She was born September 17, 1950 in Lake Wales to the late John and Clara Chambless; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Sandra was the Office Manager for...

Mar 7, 2024

Rebecca Blue Blackwelder, 65

Rebecca Blue Blackwelder of Mulberry passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

She was born October 15, 1958 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Raymond and Willa Blue; she has been a lifelong resident of Bartow and Lake Wales. Rebecca was a homemaker and of the...

Mar 6, 2024

William B. Bieber, formerly of King of Prussia, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at Vitas Hospice House, Lake Wales, Florida. He was 85 years old. Bill was born in Kutztown, PA on September 6, 1938. He was the son of the late Annie S. (Printz) and John W. Bieber. Bill was

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Mar 5, 2024

Hazel Jeannette Boshears, 94

Hazel Jeannette Boshears of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 22, 1929 in DeFuniak Springs to the late Claudie and Margaret Frazier; she moved to Frostproof from DeFuniak Springs as an infant. Hazel was the owner of P&J’s Recreation and was...

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Turner, 85

Patricia Ann Turner of Winter Haven passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 25, 1938 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Michael and Mary Scahill. Patricia was a homemaker and a member of Saint Matthews Catholic Church. She enjoyed gambling, going out to...

Mar 4, 2024

Linda Green Robertson, 76

Linda Green Robertson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born March 10, 1947 in Lake Wales to the late Jesse and Josie Green; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Linda was a retired real estate loan officer and...

Feb 26, 2024

Nancy Becker, 89

Nancy Becker of Babson Park passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born March 17, 1934 in Haines City to the late John and Mattie Chadwick; she has been a lifelong resident of Polk County. Nancy was a homemaker...

Feb 26, 2024

Robert Ferriter, 80

Robert Joseph Ferriter of Frostproof passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at AdventHealth Orlando South Florida.

He was born September 20, 1943 in Hartford, Connecticut to the late James and Patricia Ferriter. Robert was a roofer and enjoyed collecting coins. He played the trumpet and was a fan of Glenn...

Feb 25, 2024

James Kenneth “Kenny” Wells, Jr., 42

James Kenneth “Kenny” Wells, Jr. of Lakeland passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his residence.

He was born April 13, 1981, in Petersburg, Virginia. Kenny was an auto mechanic and a veteran of the United States Army.

Kenny is survived by his wife of 2 years,...

Feb 24, 2024

Sylvia Marsee Griner was born June 17, 1938.   She died at home surrounded by her family February 24, 2024, at 8 PM due to a lung disease she had for many years.  She was 85 years old.

Sylvia was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  She was loved by everyone who knew her.  Her faith...

Feb 24, 2024

Stephen Charles DeFoor, 68

Stephen Charles DeFoor of Lakeland passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Lakeland Hospice House.

He was born April 14, 1955 in Coral Gables to the late James and Marjorie DeFoor; he was of the Episcopal faith.

Stephen is survived by his sister, Sheila DeFoor of Kernersville,...

Feb 23, 2024

Marian MacIntosh Morrison, 93

Marian Morrison of Lake Wales passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at her residence, Waters Edge of Lake Wales.

She was born on July 18, 1930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to the late W. Bruce and Lilly MacIntosh, but grew up in Miami.  Marian lived most of her adult life...

Feb 22, 2024

Patricia Ann Pike, 87

Patricia Ann Pike of Frostproof passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her residence.

She was born December 28, 1936 in Neffs, Ohio to the late Wayne and Mary Baker; she moved to Frostproof from Louisiana in 2016. Patricia was a Registered Nurse and had a master’s degree. She...

Feb 22, 2024

Frank Jeffrey Francis, 71

Frank Jeffrey Francis of Highlandtown passed away on February 22, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales following a brief illness.

Frank was a Winter Resident of Lake Wales since 2008. He was the son of the late Clarence “Bevo” Francis and Jean Francis of Salinville. He was born in East...

Feb 19, 2024

Patricia “Patsy” Draper, 82

Patsy Draper of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her residence.

She was born September 23, 1941 in Dundee to the late Milton and Trummie Hathcock; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Patsy was a homemaker and elementary school mentor. She was an...