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Lucille F. Stanton, 82, of Frostproof passed away March 28, 2023. She was born January 26, 1941 and was mother to seven children. She was predeceased by her daughter Dorothy Brooks. She is survived by her daughters, Grace Shottland and Sheila Stanton, and sons, Dewey Hadden Jr. and wife Gloria, Wayne Hadden and wife Kevy, Allen Hadden and wife Mary, John Stanton and wife Jennifer, and son-in-law James Brooks. Lucille was grandmother to 22, great grandmother to 23, and great...
Leland K. Young, Citrus Industry legend, died peacefully on March 24, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale at the age of 91. Leland was born to William Henry and Flora Lee Young on September 15, 1931, in Falco, Alabama, the second of their eight children. Leland attended Alturas Elementary, where, in second grade, he met his future bride, Wanda Perdue. He graduated from Summerlin Institute in 1949. Leland and Wanda married on March 15, 1953. He served in the Army as...
Juanice Lawson, age 94, passed away March 16, 2023, at Advent Health Lake Wales. She was born on November 4, 1928, in Clearwater, FL. She was a Secretary for the City of Bartow. She was a former member of the Lions Club and Bridge Club. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, and stitching. She is survived by a loving family that includes her daughter Deborah Broadrick, grandchildren Jason Hillman, Jodi Pueschel, Deena Hillman, Slade Par and Lane Par, seven great grandchildren,...
Harry Gilbert Waters of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at The Groves Center. He was born February 12, 1941 in Lake Wales to the late Clifford and Margaret Waters; he was a lifelong resident of the area. He was a retired mechanic and served in the U.S. National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, racing cars ad spending his time outdoors. He was an avid Gator's fan. Harry was preceded in death by his sons, Clinton Waters and Samuel Waters; and a brother,...
Kathryn Fraiser Black, 91, formerly of Waverly and Lake Wales, passed away Friday, March 10th in Naples. Born March 22, 1931, in Chipley, FL to the late Joe B. and Nella (Mercer) Fraiser, Kathryn moved to Waverly in 1936 from Chipley. She is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Black in 1990; daughter, Karen Gerard; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christopher Gerard in 1980 and Teak Black, in 2018. Survivors include her son J. Mark Black and his wife Sue of Naples, and a...
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 Elementary. He was previously a minister at First Christian Church of Lake Wales and Babson Park Christian Church. Robert was proceeded in death by his wife, Betty Jane Hannan in 2015; and daughter, Nancy...
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. Tom was ordained a priest in the Episcopal Church in 1978, serving congregations in West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, and Florida, retiring in 2017...
Audie "Keith" Griffin, 66, of Westminster, SC, went to meet his Maker on Sunday, February 19, 2023. A native of Lake Wales, FL, Mr. Griffin was the son of Louie Paul Griffin, Jr. (Betty) and the late Elizabeth Joann McCall Weaver. He was of the Christian faith and a member of Oakway United Wesleyan Church. He retired from Landscape Perceptions as a heavy machinery operator. Mr. Griffin was a skilled carpenter and could operate any heavy machinery. He was interested in...
John Phillips Beck of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his residence. He was born July 2, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ira and Mildred Beck; he moved to Lake Wales from Athens, Michigan in 1999. John was retired from Floyd Wonser Supply Company in Battle Creek, Michigan and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales and the Farm Equipment Wholesalers Administration. John was previously a...
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 the United States National Guard and of the Catholic faith. He was a Hamm Radio operator and was a fan of baseball, football, and hockey. Noah married his high school sweetheart Barbara on February 14, 1953. Noah was...
Robert "Bob" Burdett Kelly died peacefully at home on February 2, 2023. Born on November 17, 1926 in Fleischmanns, NY to John and Iva Kelly, Bob was the oldest of two sons. Bob proudly served in the US Navy during World War II. After his return to civilian life he married Barbara "Bobbie" Horend. During their 61 year marriage they had two children, settling in East Aurora, NY. Bob is survived by his wife, Mertice Watkins Kelly: son John Kelly, daughter Jane Kelly Ebberts;...
Raymond Lee French of Babson Park passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his residence. He was born August 10, 1930 in Kalamazoo, Michigan; he moved to Babson Park from West Palm Beach 18 years ago. Raymond was a retired Air Traffic Controller and a veteran of the United States Army who served in the Korean war and earned the Bronze Star. He was the past director at Audubon Society and a past City Councilman for Hillcrest Heights. He loved model car collecting and...
Sharon Van Dyne Lawrence of Frostproof, Florida passed away Monday, January 30, 2023 at The Club at Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida. She was born June 27, 1938 in Martins Ferry, Ohio to the late Albert and Rosemary Van Dyne. Sharon was a retired Bookkeeper and Office Manager. She was a member of First Christian Church of Frostproof and was an artist that enjoyed painting. Sharon was proceeded in death by her husband, James Lawrence in June of 2020; sister, Ruthie Johnson;...
Reida Hansford Keen of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 22, 1952 in Lakeland to the late Henry and Eleanor Hansford. Reida was a retired teacher and a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of The Church on the Hill and previously attended First Baptist Church of Lake Wales. Reida was the Senior Regent of Lake Wales Chapter 1974 Women of the Moose and a member of the Lake Wales Moose Lodge. She was the secretary...
Darrell Lee Papproth of Lake Wales and Paducah, Kentucky passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at home. He was born November 15, 1953 in Belleville, Illinois to the late John and Rose Papproth. Darrell retired from P&L Railroad after over 40 years. He was an excellent carpenter. He loved woodworking, golfing, and fishing, but most of all he loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Darrell was proceeded in death by his son, Greg Pea in 1994; and infant daughter....
Sir Richard V. Giordano KBE, an iconic American business leader who led a transformation of British corporate culture, creator of the BOC Challenge sailing race and Knight Commander of the British Empire for his contributions to British industry, died on December 27, 2022 at 88 years of age at his home in Lake Wales, Florida, surrounded by his family. Born on March 24, 1934, in the Bronx, New York, Giordano was the youngest son of Italian immigrants. A proud product of New...
Louise Ann Whittle of Lake Wales passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born May 28, 1929 in Clearwater to the late Robert and Bertha Hammond; she has been a lifelong resident of the area. Louise was an outpatient registration supervisor for Lake Wales Hospital and was a former member of First Assembly Church. She loved to read and spend time with her family. Louise was proceeded in death by her husband, William Aution Whittle in 1981; brothers; and...
Allison Jennings McCance, beloved wife of Henry F. McCance, passed away peacefully at her home in Mountain Lake, Lake Wales, FL, on January 15, 2023, of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was surrounded by her family and cherished caregivers. Allison Jennings was born in New Canaan, CT, on June 29, 1942. A graduate of Abbott Academy and Sweet Briar College, Allison worked from 1967-1975, first as a grader and then as an Associate for Special Projects at Harvard...
Katherine Elizabeth Hart of Lake Wales passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her residence. She was born December 11, 1964 in Lake Wales; she recently moved to Lake Wales from Lakeland. Katherine was a teacher and she loved computers. In her free time, she enjoyed sewing and making dolls. Katherine was proceeded in death by her mother, Sandra Wienk; and sister, Robin Pike in 2018. She is survived by her father, William Wienk of Lake Wales; sons, Jackson Hart of...
Sukhni Meetoo of Lake Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 11, 1921 in Guyana. Sukhni was of the Hindu faith. Sukhni was proceeded in death by her husband, Uzagir Meetoo; children, Neelkhant Meetoo, Narine Uzagir, and Federick Uzagir; and son-in-law, Latchman. She is survived by her children, Dhaneshwar Uzagir, Lilawatee Mangru, Shandyal Uzagir, and Nandanie Mulchand; 25 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; 3...
Lisa Marie Meneely of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 at her residence. She was born February 27, 1975 in Laurel, Maryland. She loved animals, reading and writing, doing research, and psychology. She was open and curious and had a great sense of humor. Lisa gave so much to so many and was a loving and giving person. Lisa was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Meneely in 2008; and father, James Robert Ellinger, Sr. She is survived by her child, Maggie...
Donna Kosman, age 80, passed away December 31, 2022, at her residence in Lake Wales. She was born on October 28, 1942, in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She was a Paralegal for Orange County Public Defender's Office. She enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kosman Jr., grandsons John Richard Holloway & Ronald Holloway, brother Jack Rhodes and sisters Shirley Kennedy & Sandy Haslam. She is survived by a loving family that includes her...
Christopher John Ellison of Lake Wales passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at AdventHealth Lake Wales. He was born September 28, 1974 in London, Ontario, Canada to John and Margaret Ellison; he moved to Lake Wales from Ruskin this past October. Christopher was a manager for Asplundh Tree Company and was of the Catholic faith. Christopher greatly enjoyed watching documentaries about universal mysteries, aliens, ghosts, the supernatural, and the unexplainable. He would watch...
Agnes Green of Lake Wales passed away Monday, December 19, 2022 at her residence. She was born July 24, 1919 in Lansing, Michigan to the late Thomas and Ivah Quiston; she moved to Lake Wales from Farmington, New Mexico in 1992. Agnes was a retired factory worker for General Motors, and she was a member of South Lake Wales Church of God. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Green; son, Kenneth Green; and sister, Nerine Brewer. She is survived by her daughter,...
Irwin Salud, of Lake Wales passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor. He was born August 7, 1971 in Hartford, Connecticut; he moved to Lake Wales from Connecticut in 1974. Irwin worked for Publix and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Born in Connecticut, Irwin and his family made Lake Wales, Florida their home in 1974. He attended Hillcrest Elementary and was a proud Babson Park Gnat. He graduated from The Roosevelt...
