OBITUARIES

Jul 8, 2026

Barbara Ann Miraglia West of Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully in her home on July 8, 2026. She was born in Washington D.C. on May 2, 1939, to Edward and Ethel Miraglia. The family lived in Washington, D.C. where she graduated from The Academy of Notre Dame. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert F. West,...

Jul 7, 2026

Kathleen Ann Williams, age 95, of Lakeland FL, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on July 25,1930 and raised in North Dighton, MA. Kathleen was the 5th of six children. From a young age, her vibrant energy and athletic spirit shone brightly; in high school she was both a proud member of the basketball team...

Jul 19, 2026

Jul 14, 2026

Wallace Wade Setliff, devoted and deeply smitten husband of 56 years to Margaret Sue Setliff (Martin) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Wade was born on September 24, 1931, to William Wallace Setliff and Nell Patten Price Setliff in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He attended the University of Florida where he earned a B.A. of Architecture and, more importantly,...

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Celebrating the life of Tony Leung August 24, 1946 – June 16, 2026

We celebrate the life of Tony Leung, a man whose sense of humor and welcoming nature touched everyone he met. An immigrant and an entrepreneur, he valued education and understood its key to the American dream. Tony had an affinity for entertaining others and bringing joy wherever he...

Jun 14, 2026

The Rev. Dr. John Santosuosso, Faculty Emeritus of Florida Southern College, passed away on June 14, 2026, at the age of 87.

John thoroughly enjoyed the study of international relations and comparative politics. He shared his enthusiasm and knowledge with those dedicated scholars known as students that he taught throughout his years at F.S.C. With a Master of Divinity degree, John...

Jun 13, 2026

Margaret Bauswell passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Lakeland Regional Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Margaret was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was spending time with those she loved. She treasured family gatherings, where her warmth, laughter, and caring spirit brought everyone together. She also enjoyed playing cards, watching her...

Jun 12, 2026

Jun 12, 2026

Joyce, age 92, went to Our Lord at the Good Shepard Hospice Home with the blessings of her family. Joyce was born in the Territory of Hawaii on July 8, 1933. She was the child of Marie Sweet and Earl T. Jones, a Navy officer. She moved about for her younger years before settling in California.

She graduated with a bachelor’s...

Jun 12, 2026

Nancy Tweady passed away on June 12, 2026 at Lakeland Regional. She was born on August 19, 1959 in West Palm Beach. Nancy enjoyed painting and playing bingo.

She is predeceased by her parents, Sydney and Avie Tweady. Nancy is survived by her brother, Sydney Tweady, Jr. (Sue); sister, Linda Tweady; niece, Candice Woods (Michael), and great niece, Coralyn Hope Woods.

She...

Jun 8, 2026

David Arthur Pipkin, age 79, went to be with the Lord at his home in Lakeland, Florida on Monday, June 8, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born in Arcadia, Florida, where he lived with his parents, Thomas Julian (T.J.) Pipkin and Alison Pickard Pipkin, until graduating from Desota County High School in 1965. David attended college in Lakeland,...