Mar 26, 2024

Shirley Louise Erthum Beaver, our mother, 85, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024. Born in Geneva, Nebraska, she was raised on a farm and was the youngest of four sisters. There, she learned the value of hard work and was always quick to correct Dad’s tales of a tough upbringing.

In 1955, Mom won the Brunette...

Mar 26, 2024

Charles Thomas “Charlie” Walden, 68

Charles Thomas “Charlie” Walden of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Lake Wales.

He was born August 3, 1955, in Bartow to the late Thomas and Dorothy Walden. Charlie was a UPS Driver for 30 years and previously a pipefitter and welder. He was of...

Mar 26, 2024

Gary S. Darling, 74, of Lake Wales, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Sebring, FL. He was born August 16, 1949, in Buffalo, NY to the late Stuart and Hazel (Love) Darling, he moved to Lake Wales in 1992 coming from New York.  He served his country in the United States Army and worked as a machine operator...

Mar 25, 2024

Gary Eugene Fenner, 78

Gary Eugene Fenner of Frostproof passed away Monday, March 25, 2024 at his residence.

He was born May 18, 1945 in Illinois; he moved to Florida from Illinois over 40 years ago. Gary was a welder and enjoyed fishing. He was an animal lover and favored dogs and horses....

Mar 24, 2024

Michael J. McDonald

Michael J. McDonald, loving husband of Earline for over fifty-three years, passed away on March 24, 2024, in Winter Haven, Florida, at the age of 77.

Born on December 6, 1946, in Wisconsin, as a child, his parents returned to Danville, Illinois, where he was educated at St. Patrick's Catholic...

Mar 24, 2024

John Louis Chickness, 92

John Louis Chickness of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Auburndale.

He was born March 2, 1932 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to the late Louis and Jenny Tshiqnas. He earned a designation of LIMI from Purdue University. He was a PIAA referee...

Mar 24, 2024

David Alexander Tolento, 68

David Alexander Tolento of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born January 19, 1956, in Fremont, Ohio to Alfred and Teodula Tolento; he moved to Lake Wales from Woodville, Ohio in 1984. David was retired and was an active member of...

Mar 23, 2024

Daniel Torres Martinez, 56

Daniel Torres Martinez of Frostproof passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1967 in Puebla, Mexico; he moved to Frostproof from Mexico 18 years ago. Daniel was a farm worker and loved to fish.

Daniel was preceded in death by...

Mar 21, 2024

Kristine Marie Wanamaker, 75

Kristine Marie Wanamaker  (Trainham) was born on July 4, 1948, in Watertown, NY, to her late parents John and Alexandra Trainham. She peacefully passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 75 in Lake Wales, Florida.

Kristine was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married her...

Mar 18, 2024

James Ronald Wilson, 87

James Ronald Wilson of Frostproof passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at AdventHealth Sebring.

He was born September 5, 1936 in Georgia to the late Robert and Hazel Wilson. James was an electrical tradesman and of the Methodist faith. He enjoyed building and working on boats. He was a...

Mar 17, 2024

Vallen Ann Feagle, 34

Vallen Ann Feagle of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born October 24, 1989 in Carrollton, Georgia; she moved to Lake Wales from Kansas in May of 2013. Vallen was a homemaker. During high school, she played softball and was in...

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

preceded in death by...

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...