Mar 7, 2023

Zachary Gene Mace, 19

Zachary Gene Mace of Winter Haven passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

He was born April 19, 2003 in Winter Haven and was a lifelong resident of the area. Zach was a private pilot. He was a Polk State College student pursuing his degree in Aerospace Science. He worked...

Mar 7, 2023

Robert Clifton Hannan, 91

Robert Clifton Hannan of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1932 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana to the late Lyle and Thelma Hannan; he moved to Lake Wales from his hometown in 1963. Robert was a retired teacher for Babson Park...

Mar 6, 2023

Irene R. Nelson

Irene was born in Orange, New Jersey to Maurice and Helen Rawcliffe. She spent her youth in Nutley, New Jersey where she attended elementary school and graduated from Nutley High School. During these years she was an avid and competitive tennis player and played basketball in her church league.

Irene enrolled in...

Mar 6, 2023

Fr. Gordon Polenz 81, formerly of Schenectady and Sidney, NY passed to a new life on March 4, 2023, at his home in Haines City, FL.

Gordon was born son of the late Chester and Edith (Gordon) Polenz in Schenectady on October 4, 1941.

He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy in Schenectady. He...

Mar 6, 2023

Jerry A. O’Brien, 85

Jerry A. O’Brien of Lake Wales passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born June 21, 1937 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Florence O’Brien; he moved to Lake Wales from Leavenworth, Kansas in 1986. Jerry was a retired warden for Leavenworth...

Mar 3, 2023

Thomas C. Seitz, Jr. departed this life in the faith and fear of the lord on March 3, 2023.

He is survived by Anna, his beloved wife of 44 years; his brothers: Chris, Mark, and Peter; his children: Sarah, Katherine, and Thomas; and his seven grandchildren: Anna, John Thomas, Henry, Benjamin, Francisca, Christopher, and Sophia.

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Mar 2, 2023

Suzanne Sherman, 64

Suzanne Sherman of Frostproof passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born November 20, 1958 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Morrison and Audrey Sherman. Suzanne was a restaurant manager. She was a kind and caring person who loved her kids and grandkids.

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Mar 2, 2023

Robert Wayne Welch, Sr., 85

Robert Wayne Welch, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

Wayne was born August 21, 1937 in Clayton, Alabama; he moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland five years ago. He was a retired security officer for Allied Security. Wayne never met...

Mar 2, 2023

Lee Anne Deese, 61

Lee Anne Deese of Auburndale passed away peacefully Thursday, March 2, 2023 in Lake Wales with her husband by her side.

She was born June 8, 1961 in Bartow to the late Billy and Janice Hartsaw. Lee Anne was an MRI Technician at Winter Haven Hospital for 37 years....

Mar 2, 2023

Lisa Ann Rosado, 59

Lisa Ann Rosado of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born June 26, 1963 in New Egypt, New Jersey; she moved to Lake Wales from Labelle 16 years ago. Lisa was a Patient Care CNA and she enjoyed decorating her home...

Feb 28, 2023

Robert George “Bob” Trombley, 80

Robert George “Bob” Trombley of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at his residence.

He was born June 20, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Melvin and Helen Trombley. Bob was a retired pipe fitter for Ford Motor Company and a veteran of the United...

Feb 27, 2023

Maria Anaya, 95

Maria Anaya of Lake Wales passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born March 10, 1927 in Coroneo Guanajuato, Mexico to the late Cipriano and Cresencia Garcia; she moved to Lake Wales from Mexico 35 years ago to work...

Feb 19, 2023

MINNIE  C.  LIVELY,  94

Minnie C. Lively of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

She was born July 17, 1928 in Fargo, GA to the late Robert and Ollie Carver; she came here 8 years ago from Riverview, FL. She was a country girl who loved being...

Feb 17, 2023

Eugene Leo Bordeaux, 86

Eugene "Gene" Bordeaux of Frostproof, FL passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born July 18, 1936 in Montague, Massachusetts to the late Leo and Jeannette Petrin Bordeaux. Upon graduating he served with the United States Navy from 1955 until 1959.

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Feb 16, 2023

Everett Francis Lahue, 83

Everett Francis Lahue of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

He was born May 23, 1939 in Dighton, Massachusetts to the late Everett and Avis Lahue; he moved to Lake Wales from Columbus, Ohio in August of...

Feb 15, 2023

Donald Ray “Butch” McGinnis, age 78, of Kingwood, was called home to glory on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, in Lake Wales, Florida. He was born May 4, 1944, in Howesville, WV, a son of the late Jesse Ray McGinnis and Elma (Miller) McGinnis. His wife, Patricia “Pat” (Shahan) McGinnis survives, they were united in marriage July 19, 1995.

Feb 14, 2023

Eli De La Cruz, 35

Eli De La Cruz of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his residence.

He was born October 28, 1987 in Bryan, Texas; he has been a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. Eli was a welder and a tattoo artist. He enjoyed drawing, fishing, and spending...

Feb 14, 2023

Noah N. Carbone, 89

Noah N. Carbone of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born November 14, 1933 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Noe and Anna Carbone; he moved to Lake Wales from New Jersey 29 years ago. Noah was a veteran of...

Feb 12, 2023

Ann E. Gordon, 97

Ann E. Gordon of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Astoria Senior Living in Winter Haven.

She was born September 12, 1925 in Scott County, Kentucky to the late George and Pearl Ellis; she moved to Lake Wales from Florence, Kentucky in 1976. Ann was a...

Feb 12, 2023

Charles William King, Sr., 84

Charles William King, Sr. of Gainesville passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Park Meadows Nursing Home.

He was born July 31, 1938 in Lake Wales to the late Marvin and Mae King. Charles was a retired air traffic controller and a veteran of the United States Air...