Sep 29, 2021

Jeremy Alan Palmatier, 45

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...

Sep 28, 2021

William P. “Pat” Entrekin, 64

William P. “Pat” Entrekin of Lakeland passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at The Grove Center.

He was born October 8, 1956 in Bartow to the late William and Taunita Entrekin and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Pat was a roofer for State Wide Roofing...

Sep 28, 2021

Josefina Pantoja Reyes, 94

Josefina Pantoja Reyes of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.

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 one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Josefina was preceded in death by...

Sep 26, 2021

Bernice Calabritto,  88, of Sebring, FL., went home to the Lord on Sept. 26, 2021.

Born May 11, 1933, in Shickshinny PA, she was the daughter of George and Elizabeth Titus,  and the last living of their 9 children, having been predeceased by brothers, Kenneth, George, Albert, and Russell Titus, as well as sisters, Geraldine Minicozzi, Arlene...

Sep 25, 2021

Joan Elizabeth Drewel, 83

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...

Sep 24, 2021

Alan “Lee” Knight, Jr., 40

Alan “Lee” Knight, Jr. of Winter Haven passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at his residence.

He was born January 17, 1981 in Winter Haven, FL. Lee loved his family, rock n roll music, and the Miami Hurricanes.

Lee is survived by his wife of 17...

Sep 24, 2021

Paul Edward Day, 78

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....

Sep 24, 2021

Mildred Browning, 95

Mildred Browning of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales under the care of Vitas Hospice.

She was born April 10, 1926 in Miami to the late Marvin and Zelma Towns; she has been a resident of Lake Wales most of her life. Mildred...

Sep 24, 2021

Steven B. “Steve” Denney, 70

Steven B. “Steve” Denney of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born February 25, 1951 in Holly Pond, Alabama to the late L.D. and Susie Denney; he moved to Lake Wales from Arab, Alabama as a teenager. Steve was a...

Sep 23, 2021

Aaron “Glenn” Johnson, 69

Aaron “Glenn” Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando.

He was born December 27, 1951 in Winter Haven to the late Ted and Mae Johnson. Glenn was a self-employed musician and was a veteran of the United States Army National Guard. He...

Sep 23, 2021

Leo Andrew Ruberto, 72

Leo Andrew Ruberto of Poinciana passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021 in his Florida home at the age of 72.

Leo loved fishing, reading, traveling and was a lifelong Vikings fan.  Leo left an indelible mark on all he encountered and will be deeply missed.

Preceded...

Sep 23, 2021

Grace Nicole Ensey, 16

Grace Nicole Ensey of Lake Wales went to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born August 5, 2005, in Haines City. Grace had the faith and witnessing of an angel. She loved music, dancing, and singing....

Sep 22, 2021

James Hannon, 87

James Hannon of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born March 13, 1934 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Edna Hannon; he moved to Lake Wales from Lima, Ohio in 1998. James was a retired superintendent for Ford Motor...

Sep 22, 2021

Johnnie Julius Stokes, 70

Johnnie Julius Stokes of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born February 19, 1951 in Lake Wales to the late Vernon and Loise Stokes. Johnnie the business owner of a fence building company. He enjoyed fishing and was the last...

Sep 21, 2021

James Bernis Wood of Frostproof FL went home to be with his Lord on September 21, 2021. Born on August 11, 1927 he was 94 years old.

He was a young boy when our nation entered the Great Depression. While working at a gasoline station at the age of 12 gas spilled on his pants leg. It...

Sep 20, 2021

Carolyn E. Johnson, 81

Carolyn E. Johnson of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at the Braden River Rehabilitation Center.

She was born August 6, 1940 in Staten Island, New York to the late Charles and Esther Kosa; she has been a resident of Lake Wales since 1994. She was a...

Sep 20, 2021

Arthur George “Art” Dittmar, Sr., 86

Arthur George “Art” Dittmar, Sr. of Lake Wales passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Advent Health Davenport.

He was born March 1, 1935 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Robert and Josephine Dittmar; he moved to Lake Wales from Maryland 18 years ago. Art was a...

Sep 20, 2021

Ronald N. Mathis, 66

Ronald N. Mathias passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale.

He was born August 20, 1955 in Tampa. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam.

Ronald is survived by his daughter, Sandra Harris...

Sep 20, 2021

Florence Alicia McLeod, 94

Florence Alicia McLeod of Frostproof passed away Monday, September 20, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born January 8, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Leonard and Violet Nixon; she was a resident of Frostproof for most of her life. Florence was a retired secretary for...

Sep 19, 2021

Richard Allen Kaley, 76

Richard Allen Kaley of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Lakeland Regional Hospital.

He was born December 1, 1944 in Avon Park to the late Harry and Verna Kaley. Richard was a retired truck driver and was a veteran of the United States Army that served...