Aug 4, 2021

Leo P. " Rudy" Rudinsky, 86

Leo P. " Rudy" Rudinsky of Auburndale passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Lifecare of Winter Haven.

He was born March 27, 1935 in Dover, New Jersey, to the late Leo and Jean Rudinsky; he moved to Auburndale from Washington, New Jersey in 1994. Leo was...

Aug 4, 2021

Albert D. Stuart was born February 15, 1934, to William B. and Johanna (Daube) Stuart in Carlisle, PA.  Albie worked as an attorney with his wife, Anne, working alongside him as one of his secretaries.  He was blessed to be able to do many things in his life with Anne and his family.  He especially loved his time spent on...

Aug 3, 2021

John David Wimberley, 73

John David Wimberley of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his residence.

He was born June 23, 1948 in Manchester, Tennessee, to the late J.D. and Betty Wimberley; he moved to Frostproof from Tennessee in 1972. John was a retired welder for Cook Manufacturing and was a...

Aug 3, 2021

Alicia R. Vargas, 80

Alicia R. Vargas of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at her residence.

She was born February 8, 1941 in Callao, Peru, to the late Alejandro and Celia Rivas-Plata; she moved to Lake Wales from Coral Springs a year and a half ago. Alicia was a retired...

Aug 2, 2021

Woodrow Tracy, Jr., 78

Woodrow Tracy, Jr., longtime resident of Indian Lake Estates, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughters.

He was born March 12, 1943...

Aug 1, 2021

Victoria Edith Wells, 76

Victoria Edith Wells of Haines City passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born May 16, 1945 in Schenectady, New York, to the late Chester and Edith Polenz; she moved to Haines City from New York in 2005. Victoria was a retired assistant manager...

Aug 1, 2021

R. GARY SULLIVAN,  80

R. Gary Sullivan of Avon Park passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on November 12, 1940 in Avon Park; he was the son of the late Murdock Crum Sullivan and the late Grace Elizabeth (Stephens) of Frostproof, FL.

He is survived...

Aug 1, 2021

LARRY SULLIVAN, 80

Larry Sullivan of Frostproof passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his residence.

He was born November 12, 1940 in Avon Park to the late Murdock Crum and Grace Elizabeth Sullivan; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a citrus grower, cattle rancher, and real estate broker;...

Aug 1, 2021

Gerald Stanley Kendorski, 80

“There, but for the grace of God, go I,” said Gerald Kendorski, each time he stretched out a helping hand to someone in need. And if one thing is true, it’s that Gerry’s life was blessed in countless ways that sprang from his gentle kindness, his appreciation for the small wonders...

Jul 30, 2021

Betty L. Wilcox, 90

Betty L. Wilcox of Lake Wales passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born June 30, 1931 in Batavia, New York, to the late Raymond and Catherine Buckland. Betty was a retired citrus grader for Alcoma and was of the Baptist faith. She...

Jul 29, 2021

THOMAS A. “RED” ESTES, 33

Thomas A. “Red” Estes of Avon Park passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at AdventHealth Sebring.

He was born June 1, 1988 in Troy, AL and came to the local area from Naples in 2002. He was a mechanic and enjoyed fishing, mudding and spending time with his...

Jul 29, 2021

Gary Larson Helm, 74

Gary Larson Helm of Lake Wales passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 at Select Special Hospital in Orlando.

He was born May 20, 1947 in Lake Wales, to the late Elmer and Lola Helm. Many people in Lake Wales remember him as a community hero, who as a young...

Jul 28, 2021

Marie S. Hannigan, 86

Marie S. Hannigan of Babson Park passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Advent Health Davenport.

She was born February 1, 1935 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the late John and Carolyn Russo; she moved to Lake Wales from West Palm Beach in 1994. Marie had a great...

Jul 27, 2021

Roderick Thomas Parker SR, 70

Roderick Thomas Parker SR, 70 of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday July 27, 2021

He was born June 25, 1951, in Windsor, Vermont; he moved to Lake Wales in 1981

Roderick was a retired laborer for the city of Lake Wales, and was a veteran of...

Jul 27, 2021

Kevin Mark Timmins, 39

Kevin Mark Timmins of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at his residence.

He was born June 25, 1982 in San Diego, California, to Tom and Judy Timmins. Kevin was an electrician for Florida’s Natural. He enjoyed surfing and was a people person. Most of all, Kevin...

Jul 26, 2021

Kathryn Lynn “Kay” Shively, 79

Kathryn Lynn “Kay” Shively of Lake Wales passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Lifecare Center of Winter Haven.

She was born December 16, 1941 in Akron, Ohio; she moved to Singer Island from Ohio 26 years ago, then to Lake Wales 13 years ago. Kay was a...

Jul 26, 2021

Geraldine Ann Valtinson, 83

Geraldine Ann Valtinson of Indian Lake Estates passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at Advent Health Celebration.

She was born September 10, 1937 in Bottle, South Dakota, to the late Harry and Cecelia Hein; she moved to Lake Wales from Miami in 1999. Geraldine was a homemaker and was...

Jul 25, 2021

William W. “Bill” Metcalf, 88

William W. “Bill” Metcalf of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Lakeland.

He was born February 20, 1933 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Kathryn Metcalf; he moved to Lake Wales from Hollywood in 1984. Bill was the retired...

Jul 25, 2021

Rosemary P. Barbieri, 74

Rosemary P. Barbieri of Lake Wales went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at her home.

She was born December 30, 1946 in Bronx, New York to the late Louis and Marie Perone; she moved to Lake Wales from Connecticut 17 years ago. Rosemary...

Jul 23, 2021

Robert E. “Bob” Stemple, 73

Robert E. “Bob” Stemple of Frostproof passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Advent Health Sebring.

He was born January 4, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Worley Emery Stemple and Violet Maxine Hogan; he moved to Frostproof from Haines City 13 years ago. Bob was a...