Oct 4, 2021

Paul Michael Smerdell, 65

Paul Michael Smerdell of Lake Wales passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at Highland Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 21, 1955 in Morgantown, West Virginia to the late Joseph and Jean Smerdell. Paul was a retired coal miner for the states of West Virginia and Pennsylvania and...

Oct 3, 2021

Cindy Michelle Lambeth, 40

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...

Oct 3, 2021

Emilio Torres, 72

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,...

Oct 3, 2021

Leonard A. “Al” LeBlanc, Jr., 57

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...

Oct 2, 2021

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,...

Oct 1, 2021

Fredric Ivan Eismon, 66

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,...

Sep 29, 2021

Benjamin Harrison “Ben” Norman, Jr., 83

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...

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...