Jan 17, 2021

Helen Elizabeth Stokes, 94, of Lake Wales, went to her heavenly home on January 17, 2021, in Lakeland, Florida.  A private graveside service will be held on Friday, January 22 nd .

Helen was born in Tampa to Abbie and Addie Jenkins on February 13, 1926.   She spent her childhood in Ybor and moved to Lake Wales...

Jan 17, 2021

George Woroniec, 89

George Woroniec of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Grace Healthcare in Lake Wales.

He was born February 5, 1931 in Pittstown, New Jersey to the late John Woroniec. George moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland over 20 years ago. He was a veteran of the United...

Jan 16, 2021

JUDY ELAINE CONNELLY, 71

Judy Elaine Connelly of Fort Pierce, formerly of Lake Wales, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 16, 2021 at her residence.

She was born January 20, 1949 in Dothan, AL to the late Edlow and Emma Alice Bowden. She was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales until four years ago...

Jan 15, 2021

William G. “Bill” Lanoue, 67

William G. “Bill” Lanoue of Lake Wales passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Advent Health in Kissimmee.

He was born July 11, 1953 in New London, Connecticut to the late William and Florence Lanoue; he moved to Oldsmar, FL in his youth.  He participated in scouting, was...

Jan 14, 2021

Ken Tibado, 64

Ken Tibado of Fort Meade passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his Lake Wales residence.

He was born February 22, 1956 in Lake Wales to the late Kenneth Tibado and Imogene Stone. He loved spending time with his dogs and grandchildren.

Ken is survived by his daughter,...

Jan 13, 2021

Rebecca Elizabeth Procick, 65

Rebecca Elizabeth Procick of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

She was born November 29, 1955 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Jay and Virginia Coulter. She moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland 2 years ago and was homemaker.

Rebecca...

Jan 13, 2021

Karel Grohmann, 77

Karel Grohmann of Davenport passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

He was born December 31, 1943 in Czechoslovakia and moved to the United States in 1969 to pursue a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Houston. Karel had an accomplished 30+...

Jan 13, 2021

Richard D. “Rich” Bruno, 75

Richard D. “Rich” Bruno passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021 at his home in the company of his daughter Lori Bruno.

He was born October 18, 1945 in Waterbury, Connecticut to the late Anthony and Jane Bruno. He lived the majority of his life in Waterbury. Richard...

Jan 12, 2021

Craig Tyrone Martin, 57

Craig Tyrone Martin of Frostproof passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence.

He was born August 1, 1963 in Maryville, Tennessee to John Martin and Reba Bryant; he moved to Frostproof from Tennessee 20 years ago. He was a citrus caretaker for Alico and Latt Maxcy and...

Jan 12, 2021

Lloyd Joseph Hardy, Sr., 78

09/08/1942 – 01/12/2021

Lloyd J. Hardy, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home with his family.  He worked and retired from Citrus World after 25 years.

Lloyd served in the Navy and was honorably discharged after 5 years, from 1961 - 1966.  He was...

Jan 12, 2021

Alice Faye Van Asdale, 82

Alice Faye Van Asdale of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Winter Haven Hospital.

She was born January 24, 1938 in Canton, Ohio to the late Edgar and Mabel Capper; she moved to Lake Wales from Missouri in 2002. Alice was a retired Registered Nurse,...

Jan 11, 2021

George Rodney Blackstone, 73

George Rodney Blackstone of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born June 24, 1947 in Caribou, Maine to the late Wendell and Geraldine Blackstone; he moved to Lake Wales from San Jose, California 12 years ago. George was a Veteran...

Jan 11, 2021

Rosemarie Seiss, 81, of Lake Wales, Florida passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Kindred South in Tampa, Florida. She was born May 27, 1939 in New York City, New York to the late Michael and Mary (Mirabelli) Lima and she has been a resident of this area since 1994 moving here from New Jersey. Rosemarie was a retired...

Jan 11, 2021

Angela Connelly passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends on January 11, 2021 at her home in Woodbine Georgia, she was 56 years old.

Born to Frank and Lois Meade of Lake Wales Fl.on June 13th 1964 in Lake Wales Florida.

She graduated from Landmark Baptist High School in 1982. Angela (Angel) worked...

Jan 10, 2021

WILLIAM  CURTIS POWELL,  55

William Curtis Powell of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born February 22, 1965 in Meriden, CT to the late Donald and Johanna Powell. He was a manager for AE Com, member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and served...

Jan 10, 2021

Thomas S. (Tommy) Ricketts

August 31, 1924-January 10, 2021

Thomas S. Ricketts, 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  Tom was born in Charleston, West Virginia, and eventually moved to Tampa where he graduated from Plant High School.  After his freshman year at the University of Florida, he left to serve in the...

Jan 10, 2021

BO  WALDEN,  68

Bo Walden of Avon Park passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his residence.

He was born September 3, 1952 in Bartow to the late Thomas and Dorothy Walden; he has been a resident of Avon Park for 35 years. He was a retired pipe fitter/welder, an ordained minister and...

Jan 10, 2021

Luis Antonio Hernandez, 85

Luis Antonio Hernandez of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Advent Health Lake Wales.

He was born May 11, 1935 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to the late Leoncio and Julia Hernandez; he moved to Florida from Puerto Rico 19 years ago. Luis was a retired Realtor....

Jan 10, 2021

Ethel Mae Wilkinson, 82

Ethel Mae Wilkinson of Lake Wales passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 at her residence.

She was born July 17, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Thomas and Ruby Smith; Ethel came here from Hampton, Virginia 40 years ago. She was a retired manager from Blimpy’s Restaurant...

Jan 9, 2021

Brian John Kazin, 63

Major Brian John Kazin, U.S. Army Retired, of Babson Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 9 th , 2021 at his residence.

Brian was born July 12 th , 1957 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late John and Norma Kazin.  He grew up in Erie, PA, where he graduated...